Overview

The Heritage of India - Maharajas' Express Tour is a customized journey designed to take guests to some of India's most beautiful and renowned tourist locations. The voyage lasts 8 days and 7 nights, beginning in Mumbai and ending in New Delhi. This deluxe hotel on wheels will go through the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra and into Rajasthan during its weeklong excursion. The travel schedule includes visits to Rajasthan's most dynamic royal and diverse towns and cities, such as Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Agra.

6 Nights 7 Days Available on request
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • 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 journeys inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide.
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board.
  • Porterage at stations.

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities.
  • Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages (apart from the house brands of wines, spirits, beer served in the restaurants and bar)
  • Video, film and professional still camera fees.
  • Maharajas' Express Exclusions Arrival and departure transfers.
  • International and domestic air tickets.
  • Pre and post tour accommodation and any tour extensions are not included unless specifically mentioned as part of the journeys.
Highlights
What makes this tour special
  • Explore the Ajanta caves, which house a number of Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu temples.
  • Udaipur's Durbar Hall hosts a royal meal.
  • Sightseeing tour of Udaipur's key tourist sites, including the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, and Saheliyon Ki Baari.
  • Tour to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and the settlement of Rohet Garh.
  • Attend cultural performances by Kalbeliya and Langa performers in Bikaner's Sam Sand Dunes.
  • Participate in or observe the fascinating Exhibition. Jaipur Elephant Polo Match followed by Champagne Lunch at Jai Mahal Palace
  • Excursion to Jaipur's Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort
  • Ranthambore National Park Jeep Safari
  • Discover the Taj Mahal and have a Champagne breakfast at Taj Khema.
  • Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri's key tourist sites, including the Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, and Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti and the Ibadat Khana
Itinerary
  • Day 1 (Sunday) –MUMBAI
    •  08:00 Welcome, Registration and tour briefing at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace.
    •  10:00 Proceed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Railway Station, Mumbai
    •  10:55 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
    •  12:30 Lunch on-board
    •  19:30 Dinner on-board
  • Day 2 (Monday) –UDAIPUR
    •  07:15 Arrive at Udaipur.
    •  08:00 Breakfast on-board.
    •  09:30 Proceed for boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
    •  13:00 Exclusive lunch at Satkar Hall of Hotel Fatehprakash Palace.
    •  14:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may also choose optional activities.
    •  19:30 Dinner on-board.
    •  21:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.
  • Day 3 (Tuesday) –JODHPUR
    •  07:30 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
    •  09:15 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
    •  13:00 Lunch on-board
    •  14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Tuk Tuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market.
    •  17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel.
    •  20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
  • Day 4 (Wednesday) –BIKANER
    •  08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
    •  10:00 Arrive at Bikaner. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
    •  13:00 Lunch on-board
    •  14:30 Visit to Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
    •  17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, bar-be-que and folk dances.
    •  20:15 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express
    •  21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
  • Day 5 (Thursday) –JAIPUR
    •  08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
    •  10:10 Arrive in Jaipur. Proceed for a visit to Amber Fort
    •  13:00 After sightseeing proceed to Rambagh Palace Hotel for lunch.
    •  16:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
    •  19:30 Dinner on-board
    •  23:00 The Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
  • Day 6 (Friday) –RANTHAMBORE - FATEHPUR SIKRI
    •  06:30 Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
    •  09:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  09:45 Breakfast onboard
    •  10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
    •  13:30 Lunch onboard
    •  14:30 Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri
    •  15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
    •  18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board.
  • Day 7 (Saturday) –AGRA-DELHI
    •  07:30 Arrive at Agra and proceed to visit Taj Mahal
    •  09:30 Post Taj Mahal visit, proceed for Breakfast at Taj Khema
    •  10:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  11:00 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Delhi
    •  13:00 Lunch on-board
    •  14:45 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end.