How much does it cost?

From $4,900 per person, the operator's advertised from-price as published when we first listed the trip. About $4,900 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Maharajas' Express, a luxury train with Deluxe Cabins, Junior Suites, Suites, and Presidential Suites.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

Escorted. Travelogy India provides guided off-train excursions at each destination, and a butler service is available in your cabin.

What are the main sights?

The Taj Mahal in Agra, Agra Fort, a game drive at Ranthambore National Park, and Amber Fort and City Palace in Jaipur.

What meals are provided?

All meals and soft beverages are included on board. House brands of Indian wines, beer, and spirits are served; premium alcoholic beverages cost extra.

Travelogy India · Luxury train journey

Treasures of India

Four-day luxury train circle through India's Golden Triangle on Maharajas' Express

Travelogy India's Treasures of India is a 3-night, 4-day luxury train journey aboard Maharajas' Express, a celebrated heritage train that loops through India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, and Jaipur. The itinerary opens with a visit to the Taj Mahal on Day 1, moves to Agra Fort and a game drive at Ranthambore National Park on Day 2, and concludes with a tour of Amber Fort and City Palace in Jaipur on Day 3 before returning to Delhi on Day 4. All accommodation in beautifully appointed cabins, meals, guided excursions with entrance fees, butler service, and onboard entertainment are included. This trip suits luxury-seeking couples and history enthusiasts who prefer guided comfort and curated cultural experiences. The journey balances sightseeing with the leisurely rhythm of rail travel, with ample time to explore each city and wildlife sanctuary.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at US$4,900 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

3 readings are held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change, a unknown, a supplement. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplements are substantial: the Deluxe Cabin adds USD 3,700, and the Presidential Suite single rate equals the twin rate at USD 13,600.
Arrival and departure transfers are not included; book these separately or arrange your own transport to and from Delhi.
Taxes, insurance, gratuities, and non-house-brand alcoholic beverages are extra.
Professional still camera and video fees are charged separately; declare them on booking.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Agra
Delhi - Agra (Sunday)
Welcome and check-in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station; train proceeds to Agra; visit the Taj Mahal; dinner on board, overnight at Agra.
Day 2railovernight: Onboard, en route to Jaipur
Agra - Ranthambore (Monday)
Visit the Agra Fort; game drive at Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur; train proceeds to Jaipur.
Day 3railovernight: Onboard, en route to Delhi
Jaipur (Tuesday)
Visit the Amber Fort; dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace; train proceeds to Delhi.
Day 4rail
Delhi (Wednesday)
Breakfast on board; disembark and bid farewell to Maharajas' Express as the journey ends.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Day 1: Welcome aboard at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and visit the Taj Mahal in Agra; dinner served on the train.
Day 2Day 2: Explore Agra Fort in the morning, then a game drive at Ranthambore National Park to spot tigers in the wild.
Day 3Day 3: Tour Amber Fort and City Palace in Jaipur; dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace before returning to the train.

Included

Accommodation in double/twin bedded cabins with en-suite bathrooms
All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits
Butler service
Guided off-train excursions as illustrated in the itinerary, inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide
Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board
Porterage at stations

Not included

Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities
Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages (apart from house brands served in restaurants and bar)
Video, film and professional still camera fees
Arrival and departure transfers
International and domestic air tickets
Pre and post tour accommodation and any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $4,900 per person, the operator's advertised from-price as published when we first listed the trip. About $4,900 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Which train is used?: Maharajas' Express, a luxury train with Deluxe Cabins, Junior Suites, Suites, and Presidential Suites.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: Escorted. Travelogy India provides guided off-train excursions at each destination, and a butler service is available in your cabin.
What are the main sights?: The Taj Mahal in Agra, Agra Fort, a game drive at Ranthambore National Park, and Amber Fort and City Palace in Jaipur.
What meals are provided?: All meals and soft beverages are included on board. House brands of Indian wines, beer, and spirits are served; premium alcoholic beverages cost extra.

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