Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday) – DELHI – JAIPUR
- 07:00 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
- 08:15 Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur.
- 12:00 Tour briefing on-board.
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 14:30 Arrive into Jaipur
- 15:00 Proceed to visit Amber Fort
- 20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at Jaipur.
Day 2 (Monday) – JAIPUR
- 08:00 Breakfast on-board
- 09:00 Visit the City Palace Galleries
- 13:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express for lunch on-board.
- 14:30 Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose the optional activities
- 18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
- 22:00 Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Day 3 (Tuesday) – RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
- 06:30 Proceed for a Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
- 09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and Breakfast on-board
- 10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
- 13:30 Lunch on-board
- 14:45 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
- 15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
- 17:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express. Train will proceed to Agra
- 19:30 Dinner on-board.
- 20:00 Train arrives into Agra. Overnight at Agra
Day 4 (Wednesday) - AGRA
- 06:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
- 09:00 Breakfast at Taj Khema
- 11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 13:00 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on board or you may choose optional activities.
- 19:30 Dinner on-board
Day 5 (Thursday) - ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO
- 06:40 Train Arrives into Orchha and proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village tour by TukTuks
- 09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board.
- 10:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 15:00 Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
- 18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
- 22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi
Day 6 (Friday)- VARANASI
- 08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
- 11:35 Post arrival into Varanasi, proceed for lunch at Taj Ganges Hotel
- 13:30 Post lunch proceed to visit Sarnath ruins followed by a visit to silk weaving centre.
- 16:30 Proceed for Boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
- 20:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
- 20:30 Dinner on-board
- 22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Day 7 (Saturday) - DELHI
- 09:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
- 12:20 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.
Tariff
Foreign National (USD)
Maharajas' Express Packages for Season 2024-25
Rooming |
Deluxe Cabin |
Junior Suite |
Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Adult |
$7750 |
$9940 |
$14490 |
$24890 |
Single
Supplement |
$5820 |
$8950 |
$14490 |
$24890 |
Maharajas' Express Packages for Season 2025-26
Rooming |
Deluxe Cabin |
Junior Suite |
Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Adult |
$7800 |
$10000 |
$14500 |
$25000 |
Single
Supplement |
$5900 |
$9000 |
$14500 |
$25000 |
Maharajas' Express Packages for Season 2026-27
Rooming |
Deluxe Cabin |
Junior Suite |
Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Adult |
$8400 |
$10700 |
$15600 |
$26800 |
Single
Supplement |
$6300 |
$9700 |
$15600 |
$26800 |
Indian National (INR)
Maharajas' Express Packages for Season 2024-25
Rooming |
Deluxe Cabin |
Junior Suite |
Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Adult |
INR 654880 |
INR 839930 |
INR 1224410 |
INR 2103210 |
Single
Supplement |
INR 491790 |
INR 756280 |
INR 1224410 |
INR 2103210 |
Maharajas' Express Packages for Season 2025-26
Rooming |
Deluxe Cabin |
Junior Suite |
Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Adult |
INR 659100 |
INR 845000 |
INR 1225250 |
INR 2112500 |
Single
Supplement |
INR 498550 |
INR 760500 |
INR 1225250 |
INR 2112500 |
Maharajas' Express Packages for Season 2026-27
Rooming |
Deluxe Cabin |
Junior Suite |
Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Adult |
INR 709800 |
INR 904150 |
INR 1318200 |
INR 2264600 |
Single
Supplement |
INR 532350 |
INR 819650 |
INR 1318200 |
INR 2264600 |
# INR Tariff is subject to be revised every two months w.e.f 24th July 2024
Departure Dates
Departure Dates Season 2024-25
Month |
Departure Dates (Sunday) |
Sep. 2024 |
29 |
Oct. 2024 |
27 |
Nov.2024 |
24 |
Dec. 2024 |
22 |
Jan. 2025 |
19 |
Feb. 2025 |
16 |
Mar. 2025 |
16 |
Apr. 2025 |
6 |
Departure Dates Season 2025-26
Month |
Departure Dates (Sunday) |
Oct. 2025 |
5 |
Nov.2025 |
2, 30 |
Dec. 2025 |
28 |
Jan. 2026 |
25 |
Feb. 2026 |
22 |
Mar. 2026 |
22 |
Departure Dates Season 2026-27
Month |
Departure Dates (Sunday) |
Oct. 2026 |
4 |
Nov.2026 |
1, 29 |
Dec. 2026 |
27 |
Jan. 2027 |
24 |
Feb. 2027 |
21 |
Mar. 2027 |
21 |
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5% GST will be extra as applicable.
- The tariff structure for the guests having Indian Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar/OCI will be applicable.
Maharajas' Express Luxury Train Inclusions
- 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 fee, still camera fee, transport
- and services of a guide.
- Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board.
- Porterage at stations.
Maharajas' Express Exclusions
- 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 fee.
- 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.
The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
Service Tax are subject to change as per the government of India directives.
Reservation / Cancellation - Terms & Conditions
Booking Policy:
- 25% of ticket value plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking.
- Remaining 75% of ticket value 75 days prior to departure.
Penalty Clause:
- Deduction on discount 0.5% of the balance amount shell be paid if payment is made between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
- Deduction on discount 0.75% of the balance payment shall be paid if payment is made between 0 to 29 days prior to departure.
- For USD bookings: The payable amount in INR should be credited in our account as per the rate of exchange
- ROE) of the previous day of the date (www.rbi.org.in) of transferring the amount by the agent.
Cancellation Policy:
- 25% of ticket value 60 days or more prior to departure.
- 50% of ticket value between 45 to 59 days prior to departure.
- 100% of ticket value 44 or less days prior to the departure.
Child Policy
A) For Deluxe/Jr.Suite/Suite Cabins
- Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed with parents.This is subject to availability
of double bed at the time of booking.
- Single child (5 years - 12 years) sharing cabin with adults - 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing of double bed with
two full paid adults.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
OR Single child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin -50% of the(adult fare + Supplement charges) if requested in a separate cabin.
- Two child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate cabin on twin sharing basis.
- Three child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed.
OR If third child request in a separate cabin - 50% of the (adult fare + Supplement charges).
- Single child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis.
- Two child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- One adult fare plus 50% of the adult fare
for each child subject to sharing of double bed.
B) For Presidential Suite Cabin
- Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed in PS.
- Single child (5 years - 12 years) sharing cabin with adults - 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing with two/three/four full paid adults in PS.
- Two child(5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate sub cabin on twin sharing basis subject to sharing with two full paid adults in PS.
- Three child (5 years - 12 years) in a separate cabin - 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of with two/three full paid adults in PS.
- Single child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis in PS.
- Two child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing with one full paid adult.
No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
- No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel
will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
- En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons,
no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour
shall be treated as forfeited.
- Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.