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The Maharajas' Express - Heritage of India

11-day escorted tour of India aboard the Maharajas' Express

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Railbookers operates this 11-day, 10-night escorted tour through India aboard the Maharajas' Express, starting in Mumbai and ending in Delhi. After two nights in Mumbai, including a city tour and a visit to the Elephanta Caves, travelers board the train for six nights, moving through Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra with a new city most days. Highlights along the way include a boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, a walking tour of Jodhpur's Old Clock Tower market, sundowners at the Bikaner sand dunes with cocktails and folk dances, a game drive at Ranthambore National Park, and a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. Two final nights in Delhi close out the trip with a combined tour of Old and New Delhi. As a fully escorted tour, this suits travelers who want a guided, moving base through Rajasthan rather than fixed stops in one city at a time.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists 27 hotel options across the cities on this trip, for example four different hotels in Mumbai, described as choices rather than consecutive stays; the specific hotel booked depends on the tier and city selected.
  • No current departure dates are listed in our records for this package.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Mumbai

    Mumbai

    Arrive at Mumbai International Airport and our representative will meet you in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and custom formalities. Depart for your hotel where you will check in for your stay. Mumbai, or Bombay, is the capital of Maharashtra and the economic powerhouse of India. It's the fastest moving and most affluent city in India. Spend the evening at leisure.

  2. Day 2overnight: Mumbai

    Mumbai

    After breakfast, you will be taken for the excursion to the Elephanta Caves (closed on Monday and during the monsoons). Located across the sea from the Gateway of India and accessible by ferry is the island of Elephant which has rock-cut cave temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. In the afternoon, proceed for a city tour including visits to the Prince of Wales Museum (closed on Monday) and Mani Bhawan (Gandhi's Bombay home). Drive past the colonial High Court, University and Museum Buildings, the Tower of Silence and visit the beautiful Jain temple and most exciting Dhobi Ghats.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Maharajas Express

    Overnight Onboard The Maharajas' Express

    Morning Registration at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Later you will depart for Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station to board Maharajas' Express which then starts its journey to Udaipur. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Maharajas Express

    Udaipur

    After Breakfast onboard around mid-morning you will arrive in Udaipur. Proceed for a boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by a visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery. Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express for lunch onboard. In the afternoon you can choose Optional Activities - Spa at a hotel or Local City tour. Exclusive Dinner at Satkar Hall of Fatehprakash Palace or Jagmandir Island Palace. Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express as the train proceeds to Jodhpur.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Maharajas' Express

    Jodphur

    Breakfast onboard then you can take an optional tour to Bishnoi Village (De-board at Rohat Railway Station). Lunch onboard. Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market and enjoy a joy ride on Tuk Tuks. Followed by an exclusive cocktail dinner at Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh. Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express as the train proceeds to Bikaner.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Maharajas Express

    Bikaner

    Enjoy the countryside while having breakfast onboard. Arrive in Bikaner around mid-morning. Relax onboard or you may choose Optional Activities - Visit to Lalgarh Museum or Local City tour. Lunch onboard. Afternoon visit to Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes. Followed by cocktails, BBQ and folk dances. Return to the comfort of the Maharajas' Express as the train proceeds to Jaipur.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Maharajas' Express

    Jaipur

    Breakfast onboard. Arrive in Jaipur and proceed for a visit to Amber Fort. After sightseeing proceed to Rambagh Palace Hotel for lunch. Return to the Maharajas' Express. You may choose Optional Activities - Spa at a hotel, Visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory or Local City tour. Dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore).

  8. Day 8railovernight: Maharajas' Express

    Ranthambore to Fatephur Sikri

    Early morning proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park. Return to the train for breakfast onboard, Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri, lunch onboard. Mid-afternoon arrive at Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri. Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express. Enjoy an "Indian Evening" followed by dinner onboard.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Delhi

    Agra and The Delhi

    Early morning arrival into Agra and proceed to visit Taj Mahal followed by a champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema. Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express as the train travels to Delhi. Lunch onboard. Late afternoon Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your royal passage through the grand vistas of India comes to an end. Your transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure.

  10. Day 10overnight: Delhi

    New Delhi

    Today after Breakfast Proceed for a full-day combined city tour of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi, you will visit the 17th-century Jama Masjid and walk through the narrow, winding lanes of colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk. Also visit the Mughal Empire's most opulent fort, the Red Fort for a photo stop. Visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Afternoon proceed to New Delhi. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the India Gate, and along the Rajpath past the Parliament House. Visit Qutab Minar and the 16th-century Humayun's tomb. Spend the evening relaxing at the hotel.

  11. Day 11

    Depart Delhi

    Today after breakfast your tour concludes, you will be assisted and transferred in a private car to Delhi International Airport for your flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4A boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur, followed by a visit to the City Palace and Crystal Gallery and an exclusive dinner at Fatehprakash Palace or Jagmandir Island Palace.
  • Day 6A visit to Junagarh Fort in Bikaner followed by sundowners at the Sand Dunes with cocktails, a BBQ and folk dances.
  • Day 8An early-morning game drive at Ranthambore National Park before the train continues to Fatehpur Sikri.
  • Day 9A sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal followed by a champagne breakfast at Taj Khema.

Included

  • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Mumbai
  • 2 nights hotel stay with breakfast in Delhi
  • 6 nights aboard the famous Maharajas Express
  • All transfers as per the itinerary

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, 6 nights aboard the Maharajas' Express are included, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi via Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's listed as an escorted tour.
Which cities does it visit?
Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra and Delhi.
What hotels are used?
Our records list 27 hotel options across tiers and cities, including properties such as the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai and the Oberoi Udaivilas in Udaipur; the exact hotel depends on the tier chosen.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $11,399 USD per person.

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