Day 1: Depart from Mumbai
You depart this evening from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, where you will receive a warm welcome by the Maharajas’ staff.
After completing the necessary registration formalities, you will be shown to your cabin on the Maharajas’ Express, your home for the next 6 nights.
The train will depart for Udaipur, your first destination, while dinner is served.
Day 2: Udaipur
Disembark after breakfast for a guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur, including a visit to the City Palace complex and the Crystal Gallery. After the tour, a delicious lunch will be prepared for you at either Satkar Mahal or Jag Mandir.
Following lunch, enjoy a walking tour of Udaipur’s old bazaars. Alternatively, we can arrange for a spa session (at additional cost) at a leading hotel or, time allowing, for you to attend the Light and Sound show at the City Palace.
Return to the train early evening for dinner.
Day 3: Jodhpur
You arrive this morning in the sun city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur. The morning is free for you to discover this fascinating city, with its old clock tower, ancient markets, and spectacular fort complex (Mehrangarh). We can also arrange for an optional tour of nearby Bishnoi Village to give you an insight into rural life in Rajasthan.
Lunch will be served on board the train. In the afternoon, you can visit Jaswant Thada, a stunning marble monument to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Alternatively, you may prefer to join a private shopping tour.
Tonight an exclusive cocktail evening and Jodhpur puppet performance will be arranged for you at Hanwant Mahal, to be followed by a fireworks show.
Afterwards, return to the train for dinner, as you continue your journey to Bikaner.
Day 4: Bikaner
Arrive in Bikaner this morning. The morning is free to either relax on board the train, or take an optional early morning tour of the Deshnok Temples, including Karni Mata, a stunning Hindu monument.
After lunch, take a tour of Junagarh Fort, followed by a ride on a camel cart to the Sam Sand Dunes, stopping along the way for tea at Gajner Palace.
Late this evening, enjoy a walk on the sand dunes followed by a barbecue dinner accompanied by a traditional performance of Langa and Kalbeliya arts.
Return to the train late evening for the onward journey to Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur
Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Jaipur, including the Amber Fort, City Palace complex, and the Royal Observatory.
If you don’t want to spend the whole day sightseeing, alternative afternoon activities can be arranged, such as shopping, golf or a spa session.
Return to the train early evening and depart for Ranthambore. Dinner on board.
Day 6: Ranthambore and Agra
After breakfast, set off an early morning jeep safari through Ranthambore National Park in search of tiger.
Return to the Maharajas’ Express and depart for the abandoned city of Fatephur Sikri with lunch en route.
On reaching Fatehpur Sikri, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza, before returning to the Maharajas’ Express for dinner. The train departs for Agra this evening.
Day 7: Agra – Delhi
An early start today, as you disembark the Maharajas’ Express for a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal, India’s most famous monument.
Late morning, enjoy a light breakfast accompanied by champagne on top of the Taj Khema, from where you have a marvellous view of the Taj Mahal.
Return to the train early afternoon. As the Maharaja travels onward to Delhi you will enjoy a delicious multi-course lunch to mark the end of your voyage.
On arrival in Delhi, disembark and say goodbye to your fellow passengers.
Your tour ends in Delhi. We can arrange accommodation in Delhi if required, or onward transfers.
Heritage of India (Maharajas' Express)
6-night Luxury Train Journey
Heritage of India (Maharajas' Express)
Journey from Mumbai to Delhi, via Udaipur, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra, on this luxury 7-day/6-night rail holiday.
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Price based on shared twin cabin and subject to availability at the time of booking. Please contact us for a full list of Maharajas' Express departure dates, or for information on currently available special offers.
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7 days from £6490pp
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We had an absolutely fantastic holiday... Difficult to pick out special highlights as it was so full of them!
