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Treasures of India (Maharajas' Express)

Delhi to Jaipur on Maharajas' Express with Taj Mahal, Ranthambore wildlife

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Treasures of India on the Maharajas' Express, operated by Orient Rail Journeys, is a 4-day, 3-night luxury train voyage through India's Golden Triangle. Departing from Delhi, the journey travels to Agra for a visit to the Taj Mahal, continues to Ranthambore for a game drive in the national park, and concludes in Jaipur with a tour of Amber Fort before returning to Delhi. All three nights are spent on-board the five-star Maharajas' Express, with a Tour Manager accompanying guests throughout. Every meal is provided on the train, except for an optional dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. The pace is relaxed; days combine guided sightseeing with time on the train and optional cultural or wellness activities. This trip suits luxury travellers seeking history and wildlife in a managed, all-inclusive format.

What to know before you look closer

  • The train route runs Delhi to Jaipur and returns to Delhi; it is a loop, not point-to-point.
  • Day 3 includes optional activities; final plans depend on what you choose (spa, cultural sites, or shopping).
  • Day 3 dinner is off the train at Hotel Rambagh Palace in Jaipur; you must return to the train by 21:30.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Agra (on-board train)

    Delhi - Agra

    Welcome and check-in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 09:00. Breakfast on-board at 09:15. The train departs for Agra at 10:35, with a tour briefing at 12:00 and lunch on-board at 13:30. Arrival into Agra at 15:00 followed by a visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to the train by 18:30 with dinner on-board at 19:30.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: En route to Jaipur (on-board train)

    Agra - Ranthambore

    Sightseeing tour to Agra Fort from 06:00. Breakfast on-board at 08:10 as the train departs for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore). Lunch on-board at 13:00. Game drive at Ranthambore National Park from 14:30. Return to the train by 17:30 and departure for Jaipur at 18:00. Dinner on-board at 19:30.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: En route to Delhi (on-board train)

    Jaipur

    Train arrives in Jaipur at 02:00. Breakfast on-board at 07:00. Visit to Amber Fort from 08:30. Return to the train by 13:00 and lunch on-board at 13:30, followed by optional activities (spa sessions, visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar, or a private shopping tour). Dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace from 18:00. Return to the train by 21:30 and departure for Delhi at 22:30.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4rail

    Delhi

    Breakfast on-board at 07:30. Disembark at 09:35, Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station, as the journey ends.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra following lunch on-board the Maharajas' Express.
  • Day 2Game drive at Ranthambore National Park at 14:30, wildlife viewing in the protected reserve.
  • Day 3Visit to Amber Fort in Jaipur from 08:30, followed by optional visits to City Palace and Jantar Mantar or spa sessions.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The Maharajas' Express is the sole transportation, and the fare covers all on-board accommodation, meals, and most excursions.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. A Tour Manager travels on-board throughout the 4-day journey.
What are the main sightseeing highlights?
Taj Mahal in Agra, Agra Fort, a game drive at Ranthambore National Park, and Amber Fort in Jaipur. Optional activities in Jaipur include City Palace, Jantar Mantar, spa sessions, and private shopping tours.
Are meals included?
Yes. All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included on-board the train, except Day 3 dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace in Jaipur.
When does the journey start and end?
Check-in is at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 09:00 on Day 1. The journey ends at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 09:35 on Day 4.
What is not included?
Optional activities such as spa sessions, visits to City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and private shopping tours are booked and paid separately.

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