If you think a week isn’t long enough to experience the soul of India, the Maharajas’ Express luxury train tour is here to challenge that theory armed with diverse itineraries, silk-draped cabins, and much more. This isn’t just travel; it is teleportation into India’s royal past, blended with the finest five-star indulgence modern life can offer.
Get onto the Royal train journey in India that the Maharajas’ Express has proudly flaunted to the world! Imagine basking in the landscapes of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, melting past your window—like pages from a timeless Indian saga, rich with history, heritage, and vibrant traditions. In just seven days, this train doesn’t just cover kilometers—it covers eras, empires, and experiences.
Let’s roll out the red carpet for the 7 days Maharajas’ Express journey and peek into the jaw-dropping itineraries that make this the crown jewel of luxury travel in India.
This Maharajas’ Express itinerary is a curated journey through India’s most iconic cultural treasures. Each destination is a masterpiece, bound together on a track of timeless elegance.
Route – Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore & Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha & Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 1 – You board in Delhi with a royal welcome (yes, there are live music, tilak, and probably a few gasps of envy from bystanders). Reach Jaipur and visit the magnificent Amber Fort.
Day 2 – Visit the pink city, Jaipur, where you can witness the City Palace Galleries. Dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace and taste the royalty!
Day 3 – Proceed for a tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park and soak in more than a few social media-worthy moments. Afterwards, visit the Fatehpur Sikri, and bask in the comforts of Maharajas’ Express.
Day 4 – Witness the Taj Mahal by sunrise and then have breakfast at Taj Khema. Enjoy optional activities on board and set yourself up for the next day.
Day 5 – Head to Orchha and soak in the beauty of Orchha fort. Get a sneak peek into the village by Tuk Tuks. Your camera roll won’t know what hit it. Next, visit the Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho. Enjoy an “Indian Evening” later before the delicious dinner on board.
Day 6 – Enjoy countryside breakfast on your way to Varanasi. Proceed for lunch at Hotel Taj Ganges and visit Sarnath followed by a silk weaving center. Get on boat rides on the Ganges to witness Ganga Aarti.
Day 7 – Bid farewell to Maharajas’ Express as your journey ends on the seventh day!
This one is for travellers who want a strong splash of regal Rajasthan with a twist of spirituality and jungle adventure.
Route: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai
Day 1 – Depart from Delhi and start the journey with Taj Mahal. Not at all a bad first day, for royalty!
Day 2 – Visit Agra Fort and later track tigers in the wild at Ranthambore National Park.
Day 3 – Head to Jaipur and proceed to Amber Fort. Enjoy lunch on board and choose optional activities to relax and unwind. End your third day at dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace.
Day 4 – It’s time to visit the “Camel Country” – Bikaner. Visit Junagarh followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes. Have fun while you sip cocktails, have barbeque dinner and enjoy folk dances altogether.
Day 5 – Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort awaits you like pages of an old desert fairy tale. Get on a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market and head for the exclusive cocktail dinner at the best heritage hotel, Khaas Bagh!
Day 6 – Head to Udaipur and proceed for a boat ride on Lake Pichola. After that, visit City Palace and Crystal Gallery. Enjoy an “Indian Evening” on-board followed by dinner.
Day 7 – Finally, the journey ends in Mumbai.
This 7 days Maharajas’ Express journey is essentially a weeklong royal feast—served with a side of majestic forts and luxury spas.
For history buffs and romantics alike, this Maharajas’ Express itinerary rewinds the clock to the bygone eras with pit stops in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Route: Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore & Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Delhi
Day 1 – Kick-start your journey from Mumbai.
Day 2 – Get wooed by Udaipur’s boat ride on Lake Pichola. Visit City Palace and Crystal Galleries afterwards. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace.
Day 3 – Explore more forts and more feasts in Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort along with a Tuk Tuk ride and a walking tour to the Old Clock Tower market. Enjoy an exclusive cocktail dinner at the beautiful Khaas Bagh Hotel.
Day 4 – Head to Bikaner and soak in the magnificent Junagarh Fort. After that, enjoy the sundowners at Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, barbeque dinner and folk dances.
Day 5 – From Amber Fort to lunch at Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur showcases the core heritage of India. Unwind while indulging in the optional activities on board.
Day 6 – Proceed for tiger trails at Ranthambore National Park. Proceed for the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 7 – Stroll at the Taj Mahal. The final days are a crescendo of imperial grandeur!
Think of the Maharajas’ Express luxury train tour as your ultimate getaway. Each cabin is an ode to India’s royal heritage with plush interiors, LED TVs with major OTT subscriptions, WiFi, and en-suite bathrooms.
Whether you’re choosing the Indian Panorama, Treasures of India, Indian Splendour, or Heritage of India, this luxury train travel India masterpiece promises seven days of time travel, decadence, and goosebumps.
Passengers travelling in the Presidential Suite or Suite category aboard the luxurious Maharajas’ Express are treated to a host of complimentary services that will elevate your royal experience. Enjoy one-time rejuvenating spa therapy and one-time laundry service, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout.
The royal train journey in India dares you to raise your travel standards forever. Once you’ve tasted royal breakfasts and dinners while passing beautiful views, economy class will feel like a bad breakup.
So grab your silks or designer athleisure, charge your cameras, and prep your palate—because the Maharajas’ Express luxury train tour will spoil you in the best way possible. All aboard the most regal ride of your life!
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