The Maharaja Express

Maharajas' Express Train is a World's Leading Luxury Train introduced by Indian Railways catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Popularly known as the Indian version of the ‘Orient Express of Europe’ the World’s Leading luxury train - Maharajas' Express made a debut in the year 2010. The luxury train has ever since won several & consecutive prestigious annual world travel awards.


Overview

Maharajas' Express Heritage of India itinerary offer insights into the rich heritage and culture of India. Starting from Mumbai, the train crisscrosses through the medieval caves of Ajanta, forts and Palaces of Rajasthan and the majestic Taj Mahal during the Heritage of India Tour.

 

The highlight of the tour includes cultural immersion during local sightseeing tours, insider experiences such as sundowner cocktails amidst sand dunes and Elephant painting & joyrides and some shopping experiences among others.


Highlights

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Outline Itinerary

Details Itinerary

  • Day 1 (Sunday) –MUMBAI
    •  09:00 Welcome and Registration at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
    •  10:45 Proceed for Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai
    •  11:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
    •  12:30 Lunch onboard
    •  19:30 Dinner onboard

  • Day 2 (Monday) –UDAIPUR
    •  08:00 Breakfast onboard.
    •  10:10 Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
    •  13:30 Lunch at Satkar Hall of Fatehprakash Palace.
    •  15:00 Return to comforts of Maharajas’ Express or may avail optional activities-Spa at a hotel or Local City Tour.
    •  20:00 Dinner onboard.
    •  22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.

  • Day 3 (Tuesday) –JODHPUR
    •  07:30 Breakfast onboard
    •  09:15 Optional Tour to Bishnoi Village (De-board at Rohat Railway Station)
    •  13:00 Lunch onboard
    •  14:30 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
    •  17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at an exclusive venue
    •  20:15 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  03:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Bikaner

  • Day 4 (Wednesday) –BIKANER
    •  08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast onboard
    •  10:00 Arrive into Bikaner. Relax onboard or you may choose an optional Local City Tour
    •  13:00 Lunch onboard
    •  14:00 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
    •  20:30 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express
    •  21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur

  • Day 5 (Thursday) –JAIPUR
    •  08:00 Breakfast onboard
    •  09:30 Arrive into Jaipur. Proceed for a visit to Amber Fort
    •  12:30 After sight seeing proceed to Rambagh Palace hotel for lunch
    •  16:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
      You may choose Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel, Visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory or Local City Tour
    •  20:00 Dinner onboard
    •  21:30 The Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

  • Day 6 (Friday) –RANTHAMBORE - FATEHPUR SIKRI
    •  06:00 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 into Fatehpur Sikri
    •  15:30 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 onboard

  • Day 7 (Saturday) –AGRA-DELHI
    •  06:45 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit Taj Mahal
    •  09:30 Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema
    •  10:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  11:05 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Delhi
    •  13:00 Lunch onboard
    •  15:30 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end.


    - Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
  • - Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.

Schedule

Heritage of India
Departure Dates for Season 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
Months Dates  
Oct. 2023 15  
Nov.2023 12  
Dec. 2023 10  
Jan. 2024 7  
Feb. 2024 4  
Mar. 2024 3, 31  
Apr. 2024 –  
Sept. 2024 –  
Oct. 2024 13  
Nov.2024 10  
Dec. 2024 8  
Jan. 2025 5  
Feb. 2025 2  
Mar. 2025 2, 30  
Apr. 2025 –  

Embarkation

Embarkation & Disembarkation (Heritage of India)

Check-in Venue & Timing - The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai / 0900 hrs

Departure Station & Timing - Mumbai - Chatrpati Shivaji Terminus / 1030 hrs

Arrival Station & Timing - Delhi - Safdarjung Station / 1530 hrs