Itinerary
The Indian Splendour (Maharajas' Express)
Indian Splendour is an seven days and six nights itinerary covering important destinations and cultural aspects of major tourism destinations of Rajasthan and Agra. The trip starts at Delhi and ends in Mumbai. It covers Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Highlights
- Exclusive city sightseeing tour at each destination
- Traditional Indian royal welcome ceremony in the railway station
- Cultural programs with folk dance, music performance and others
- Game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- Boating on the Lake Pichola
- Tuk-tuk ride in Jodhpur
- Optional spa sessions at premium hotels
- Shopping option at Old Clock Tower market
- Catch a theater show of Mohabbat-the Taj Show with the display of largest replica of Taj Mahal in the world.
Journey Route
- Delhi
- Agra
- Ranthambore
- Jaipur
- Bikaner
- Jodhpur
- Udaipur
- Mumbai
Timings for Check In and Check Out
Timing : 10:35 AM
Station : Delhi - Safdarjung Station
Timing : 16:20 PM
Station : Mumbai(CSMT)
- The Maharajas' Express scheduled departures, Itinerary and destinations may change without any prior notice.
- To know more details about the Maharajas' Express bookings and prices of the optional activities please contact the Guest Relations Executive.
- Guests may stay back if they wish to get indulged in the optional experiences and can later join the main group.
- Visit the page of General Information for the guideline or to know other essential information related to the journey.
Itinerary Details - Day Wise
Delhi - Agra
The trip starts by morning 09:00 hours at the Safdurjung Railway Station. Tourists are requested to reach the station prior to the specified time. After welcome ceremony and document checking, the train leaves for Agra (10:35 hours), its first destination. 12:00 Tour briefing on-board, 13:30 Lunch on-board.
You will be taken on a road trip to explore Taj Mahal (15:00 hours). After exploration, the tourists are taken back to the train.
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
Dinner (19:30 hours) are served in the train. Overnight stay in the train. Train stays at the Agra train station.
Day Highlights:-
- 09:00 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
- 09:15 Breakfast on-board
- 10:35 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
- 12:00 Tour briefing on-board
- 13:30 Lunch on-board
- 15:00 Train arrives into Agra & proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
- 18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You may relax on-board or may choose optional activities.
- 19:30 Dinner on-board , Overnight at Agra.
Agra - Ranthambore
Day starts with an early city tour in Agra (06:00 hours). You can choose to cover Agra Fort.
08:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express & 08:10 Breakfast on-board. the train starts its scenic journey towards Ranthambore . 13:00 Lunch on-board.
By late afternoon, tourists will be taken for a game drive in the Ranthambore National Park to spot wild animals and birds (14:30).
The trip ends by evening and the tourists return to the train ( 17:30 hrs).
By night, the train starts it journey towards Jaipur of Rajasthan (18:00 hours).
Dinner (19:30 hours) are served in the train. Overnight stay in the train.
Day Highlights :-
- 06:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort
- 08:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 08:10 Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Ranthambore
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 14:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
- 17:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 18:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
- 19:30 Dinner on-board
Jaipur
02:00 Maharaja's Express arrives at Jaipur
07:00 Breakfast on-board
Day starts with a city tour to Jaipur. You will enjoy a ride to Amber Fort (08:30 hours).
13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
Later, you can relax with a spa session in a premium hotel or, enjoy a local city tour or, cover exclusive destinations like Jantar Mantar, City Palace and others (08:00 hours).
18:00 hrs dinner at Rambagh Palace. 21:30 hrs Return to Maharajas' Express. Overnight stay in the train as it moves to Bikaner (23:00 hours).
Day Highlights:-
- 02:00 Maharaja's Express arrives at Jaipur
- 07:00 Breakfast on-board
- 08:30 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort
- 13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 13:30 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on-board or may choose optional activities
- 18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
- 21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 23:00 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Bikaner
Bikaner
Train reaches Bikaner by morning (06:45 hours). 08:00 Breakfast on-board, You can choose to stay inside the train and relax or go on a city tour (10:00 hours). 13:00 Lunch on-board.
The tourists are taken to explore Junagarh Fort and the sand dunes by evening (14:30 hours). After a cultural evening of barbeque dinner, folk dances and cocktails (17:30 hours), the tourists are taken back the train (20:30 hrs) and the train starts its journey towards Jodhpur (21:30 hours).
Day Highlights :-
- 06:45 Arrives into Bikaner
- 08:00 Breakfast on-board
- 09:30 Relax on-board or may choose optional activities.
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 14:30 Proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
- 17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, bar-be-que dinner and folk dances
- 20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
- 21:30 Train leaves for Jodhpur
Jodhpur
The train reaches Jodhpur by morning (05:00 hours).
08:00 Breakfast on-board, 13:00 Lunch on-board.
You can also choose to take an optional tour to the heritage Bishnoi Village.
14:30 Hrs - By late afternoon, you will be taken on a trip to Mehrangarh Fort. Tourists will be allowed to explore the local lifestyle with a walking tour through the Old Clock Tower market. End the day with a tuk-tuk ride.
Dinner is served at Khaas Bagh or Hanwant Mahal (17:30 hours).
20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
Overnight stay in the train as the train moves to Udaipur (21:30 hours).
Day Highlights :-
- 05:00 Arrive into Jodhpur
- 08:00 Breakfast on-board
- 09:00 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
- 21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
Udaipur
08:00 Breakfast on-board
After reaching Udaipur in the morning, tourists are taken for a boat ride on the Lake Pichola, immediately (09:45 hours). The boating is followed by a tour to City Palace and its Crystal Gallery.
Lunch will be served at the Satkar Hall in Fateh Prakash Palace (13:30 hours).
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities.
19:00 Enjoy an “Indian evening” on-board followed by dinner
Overnight stay in the train as it moves towards Mumbai of Maharashtra (21:25 hrs).
Day Highlights : -
- 08:00 Breakfast on-board
- 09:45 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 Fateh Prakash Palace, a heritage hotel
- 15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 19:00 Enjoy an “Indian evening” on-board followed by dinner
- 21:25 Train proceeds to Mumbai
Mumbai (Disembark)
- 08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
- 13:30 Lunch on-board
- 16:20 Train arrives into Mumbai(CSMT). Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!