Maharajas Express

Often referred to as the “Orient Express of India,” the Maharajas’ Express is the gold standard in Indian luxury train travel. Its richly decorated carriages, opulent cabins, and elegant interiors evoke the grandeur of India’s royal heritage.

Travel in comfort with spacious en-suite suites, gourmet dining, and personalised service, while enjoying lounge cars, a bar, spa, fitness centre, and boutique shopping. Curated off-train excursions take you to India’s most iconic cultural, historical, and architectural treasures, all at a leisurely, immersive pace.

Why Choose the Maharajas’ Express?

A seamless journey blending the comfort of a five-star hotel with the romance of train travel.
A combination of wildlife, heritage, and cultural immersion.
Expert-led tours and excursions with flexibility for photography, shopping, and cultural interaction.

Popular Maharajas Express Journeys

Treasures of India

4 Days
Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi

Step aboard the Maharajas’ Express for an unforgettable journey through India’s Golden Triangle. Start in Delhi, exploring historic landmarks, before travelling to Agra to admire the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Continue to Ranthambore National Park for an exciting tiger safari, then on to Jaipur to visit Amber Fort and the city’s royal palaces. Return to Delhi to conclude this short, immersive journey through India’s royal heritage, wildlife, and culture.

Indian Panorama

7 Days
Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

Begin in Delhi and travel to Jaipur to explore the city’s regal palaces and markets. Continue to Ranthambore for a tiger safari, then visit the ruins of Fatehpur Sikri and the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Journey onward to Orchha’s riverside temples and Khajuraho’s UNESCO-listed sculptures, concluding in Varanasi with a moving sunrise Ganga Aarti ceremony, before returning to Delhi.

The Heritage of India

7 Days
Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi

Start in Mumbai and travel to Udaipur’s romantic lakeside palaces, then on to the mighty forts of Jodhpur and the golden sands of Bikaner. Visit Jaipur’s Amber Fort and enjoy the city’s vibrant bazaars, followed by a tiger safari in Ranthambore. End the journey with a visit to Agra’s Taj Mahal before arriving in Delhi, experiencing India’s royal heritage, architecture, and culture along the way.

Places to visit on the Maharajas Express

Delhi

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan

Bikaner Thar Desert, Rajasthan

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho,, Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Maharajas Express Tour Departure Dates

Itinerary at a Glance

Itinerary	The Indian Panorama	The Heritage of India	Treasures of India
Month/Day	Sunday	Sunday	Sunday
Nov 2025	2 & 30	16	23
Dec 2025	28	14	21
Jan 2026	25	11	18
Feb 2026	22	8	15
Mar 2026	11	8	15
Apr 2026	–	5	–
Sep 2026	–	–	30
Oct 2026	4	18	25
Nov 2026	1 & 29	15	22
Dec 2026	27	13	20
Jan 2027	24	10	17
Feb 2027	21	7	14
Mar 2027	21	7	14
Apr 2027	–	4	–

Pricing and Inclusions

Please email or call the team for a price guide for this 7-day Maharajas’ Express Indian Panorama Tour.

The train tours have a set itinerary but either side of the tour can be tailor-made to create the perfect holiday for you. Prices will vary depending on the number of people, length of tour, accommodation & season.

Included with the rail tour element are the following:

Accommodation in double/twin-bedded carriages with attached bathrooms
All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits
Butler service, complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board
Guided off-train tours as included in the journeys inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide
Porter charges at the station

All the holidays on this website are ABTA protected. If you would like us to arrange flights, they will also be ATOL protected.

For a quote based on your dates of travel, any alternative accommodation or changes to this itinerary, please call us on 01792 315499 or email us at info@aitholidays.com