
Weekend Getaways
Redefining Luxury & Royalty
Introduction
The royal luxury train Maharajas 's Express promises to take you to the world of raja-Maharajas s! On board this train, you can enjoy a royal experience to the various states of incredible India. Enjoy the fascinating attractions like wildlife, royal palaces and forts, mountains, beaches, monuments, desert, cuisine and fairs and festivals.
Maharajas Express is the finest way to explore all these fabulous attractions in a royal style while enjoying luxury. The train takes its passengers to various enchanting regions of India, offering five travel itineraries touching wonderful themes of India Tourism.
This luxury train promises to take guests across the prominent destinations of incredible India. Taj Mahal, wildlife of Ranthambore, Khajuraho temples and the sacred bathing Ghats of Varanasi with a royal caravan presents a different way to explore the best of the country.
An expedition on Maharajas 's Express, India will surely make you feel like king with its world-class facilities and services. Live the royal lifestyle on board this train for a week and enjoy the exciting tour.
History
The Maharajas 's Express is the royal creation of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.( IRCTC) and Cox and Kings India Ltd. It is Asia's costliest train which will begin its royal journey in March 2010. After doing an extensive research on some of the most luxurious trains in the world, this train was built.
The Indian Splendour - A wonderful Journey through a magical land
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Mumbai
In this Journey visit the world's greatest monument of love - the Taj Mahal, spot the elusive tiger in Ranthambore National Park, soak up the spectacular regal heritage of Rajasthan n its magnificent forts, vibrant Bazars and the Royal cuisine. The journey will leave you with everlasting memories of a unique mix of Culture, History and Folklore.
Day 1 Delhi - Agra
Day 2 Agra - Ranthambore
Day 3 Jaipur
Day 4 Bikaner
Day 5 Jodhpur
Day 6 Udaipur
Day 7 Mumbai
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.
Highlights
The Treasures of India
Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1- (Sunday) Delhi - Agra
Day 2- (Monday) Agra - Ranthambore
Day 3- (Tuesday) Jaipur
Day 4- (Wednesday) Delhi
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.
Highlights
The Indian Panorama
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 1 -(Sunday) Delhi - Jaipur
Day 2 (Monday) Jaipur
Day 3 (Tuesday) Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
Day 4 (Wednesday) - Agra
Day 5 (Thursday) Orchha - Khajuraho
Day 6 (Friday) Varanasi
Day 7 (Saturday) Delhi
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.
The Heritage of India
A journey into history to experience the splendour of a by gone era
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Destinations Cevered: Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra and Delhi
Discover the bustling commercial city of Mumbai and the National Capital Delhi. Admire the beautiful cave paintings at Ajanta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the shimmering Lake City of Udaipur and the majestic fort at Jodhpur and enjoy sundowner on the sand dunes at Bikaner. Soak in the colourful Pink City of Jaipur. See from close quarters the legendary tigers at Ranthambore and one of the seven wonders of the world 'The Taj Mahal'- all this and more in utmost luxury.
Day 1 (Sunday) - Mumbai
Day 2 (Monday) - Udaipur
Day 3 (Tuesday) - Jodhpur
Day 4 (Wednesday) - Bikaner
Day 5 (Thursday) - Jaipur
Day 6 (Friday) - Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri
Day 7 (Saturday) - Agra
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.
Highlights
Foreign National - Season 2024-25 (USD)
Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 7750 | 9940 | 14490 | 24890 |
Single Supplement | 5820 | 8950 | 14490 | 24890 | |
The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 8130 | 10390 | 14490 | 24890 |
Single Supplement | 6100 | 9360 | 14490 | 24890 | |
The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 7750 | 9940 | 14490 | 24890 |
Single Supplement | 5820 | 8950 | 14490 | 24890 | |
The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | 4890 | 5200 | 7980 | 13550 |
Single Supplement | 3670 | 4680 | 7980 | 13550 |
Indian National - Season 2024-25 (INR)
Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 654880 | 839930 | 1224410 | 2103210 |
Single Supplement | 491790 | 756280 | 1224410 | 2103210 | |
The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 686990 | 877960 | 1224410 | 2103210 |
Single Supplement | 515450 | 790920 | 1224410 | 2103210 | |
The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 654880 | 839930 | 1224410 | 2103210 |
Single Supplement | 491790 | 756280 | 1224410 | 2103210 | |
The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | 413210 | 439400 | 674310 | 1144980 |
Single Supplement | 310120 | 395460 | 674310 | 1144980 |
Foreign National - Season 2025-26 (USD)
Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $7800 |
$10000 | $14500 | $25000 |
Single Supplement | $5900 | $9000 | $14500 | $25000 | |
The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8200 | $10400 | $14500 | $25000 |
Single Supplement | $6200 | $9400 | $14500 | $25000 | |
The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $7800 | $10000 | $14500 | $25000 |
Single Supplement | $5900 | $9000 | $14500 | $25000 | |
The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | $4900 | $5300 | $8000 | $13600 |
Single Supplement | $3700 | $4700 | $8000 | $13600 |
Indian National - Season 2025-26 (INR)
Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 659100 | 845000 | 1225250 | 2112500 |
Single Supplement | 498550 | 760500 | 1225250 | 2112500 | |
The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 692900 | 878800 | 1225250 | 2112500 |
Single Supplement | 523900 | 794300 | 1225250 | 2112500 | |
The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 659100 | 845000 | 1225250 | 2112500 |
Single Supplement | 498550 | 760500 | 1225250 | 2112500 | |
The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | 414050 | 447850 | 676000 | 1149200 |
Single Supplement | 312650 | 397150 | 676000 | 1149200 |
Foreign National - Season 2026-27 (USD)
Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8400 |
$10700 | $15600 | $26800 |
Single Supplement | $6300 | $9700 | $15600 | $26800 | |
The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8800 | $11200 | $15600 | $26800 |
Single Supplement | $6600 | $10100 | $15600 | $26800 | |
The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8400 |
$10700 | $15600 | $26800 |
Single Supplement | $6300 | $9700 | $15600 | $26800 | |
The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | $5300 | $5700 | $8600 | $14600 |
Single Supplement | $4000 | $5200 | $8600 | $14600 |
Indian National - Season 2026-27 (INR)
Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 709800 | 904150 | 1318200 | 2264600 |
Single Supplement | 532350 | 819650 | 1318200 | 2264600 | |
The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 743600 | 946400 | 1318200 | 2264600 |
Single Supplement | 557700 | 853450 | 1318200 | 2264600 | |
The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | 709800 | 904150 | 1318200 | 2264600 |
Single Supplement | 532350 | 819650 | 1318200 | 2264600 | |
The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | 447850 | 481650 | 726700 | 1233700 |
Single Supplement | 338000 | 439400 | 726700 | 1233700 |
# INR tariff is subject to be revised every 02 months w.e.f 13th May 2024.
# Prices are subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the maharaja train route.
# GST will be charged extra as applicable.
# Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departure are subject to change without prior notice.
# All the above prices are on per person per journey on twin sharing basis.
# Supplement will apply for Signature Journey, Special occasions such as a New Year, Christmas etc.
# All tariff is in US Dollars and INR per person per journey on twin sharing basis.
# In case of Single Occupancy, supplement charges shall be payable.
# Tariff subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the routing, itineraries, inclusions etc.
# For Child Policy, INR Rates and other details, please refer to Terms & Conditions.
# Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departures are subject to change without prior notice.
# Supplement will apply for Signature Journeys, special occasions such as New Year, Christmas etc.
# GST will be charged extra as applicable.
# INR Tariff will be revised every two months w.e.f 03rd Nov 2018
# Rounded off to next 10.
# The tariff structure for the guests having Indian Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar/OCI will be applicable.
# The tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, accommodation, All meals, soft beverages, Complimentary
tea, coffee and mineral water on board, Butler service,transport & guide services for sightseeing,
entrance fee (excluding video camera fee) for monuments & palaces and entertainment.
# The tariff does not include Insurance, Telephone calls, laundry, alcoholic beverages,
(apart from the house brands of wines, spirits, beer served in the restaurants and bar) Video and
professional still camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities and other items of personal nature.
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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3.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.
4. 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).
5. Single child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis.
6. 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
1. Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed in PS.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Single child (5 years - 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis in PS.
6. 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.
Maharajas’ Express Departure Dates for season 2024-25
2024-25 | The Indian Panorama (6 Nights/7 Days) |
The Indian Splendour (6 Nights/7 Days) |
The Heritage of India (6 Nights/7 Days) |
Treasures of India (3 Nights/4 Days) |
Month/Day | Sunday | Sunday | Sunday | Sunday |
Sep. 2024 | 29 | - | - | - |
Oct. 2024 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 20 |
Nov. 2024 | 24 | 3 | 10 | 17 |
Dec. 2024 | 22 | 1, 29 | 8 | 15 |
Jan. 2025 | 19 | 29 | 5 | 12 |
Feb. 2025 | 16 | 23 | 2 | 9 |
Mar. 2025 | 16 | 23 | 2, 30 | 9 |
Apr. 2025 | 6 | - | - | - |
Maharajas’ Express Departure Dates for season 2025-26
2025-26 | The Indian Panorama (6 Nights/7 Days) | The Indian Splendour (6 Nights/7 Days) | The Heritage of India (6 Nights/7 Days) | Treasures of India (3 Nights/4 Days) |
Month/Day | Sunday | Sunday | Sunday | Wednesday / Sunday |
Oct. 2025 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 1, 26 |
Nov.2025 | 2, 30 | 9 | 16 | 23 |
Dec. 2025 | 28 | 7 | 14 | 21 |
Jan. 2026 | 25 | 4 | 11 | 18 |
Feb. 2026 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
Mar. 2026 | 22 | 1, 29 | 8 | 15 |
Apr. 2026 | - | - | 5 | - |
Maharajas’ Express Departure Dates for season 2026-27
2026-27 | The Indian Panorama (6 Nights/7 Days) | The Indian Splendour (6 Nights/7 Days) | The Heritage of India (6 Nights/7 Days) | Treasures of India (3 Nights/4 Days) |
Month/Day | Sunday | Sunday | Sunday | Wednesday / Sunday |
Sep. 2026 | - | - | - | 30 |
Oct. 2026 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 |
Nov.2026 | 1, 29 | 8 | 15 | 22 |
Dec. 2026 | 27 | 6 | 13 | 20 |
Jan. 2027 | 24 | 3, 31 | 10 | 17 |
Feb. 2027 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 14 |
Mar. 2027 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 14 |
Apr. 2027 | - | - | 4 | - |
Facilities and Services
Accommodation
As the name suggests, Maharajas 's Express offers a truly royal accommodation for its passengers. It is well-equipped with 5-star hotel facilities and services, offering its guests a royal experience. The train takes its guests across the various destinations starting from north to south.
The accommodation includes five carriages for Deluxe Cabins, six for Junior Suites, two for Suites and one for grand Presidential Suite. Each cabin is especially fitted with a huge window for providing its guests the opportunity to see the outside beauty. There are 23 AC luxuriously decorated coaches on the train.
All the cabins have individual temperature controls, the one of its kind in India and state-of-the-art facilities like LCD televisions, direct dial telephone, DVD players, Internet and environmentally friendly wash rooms. The facility of in-house movies and live television is also available to keep the guests entertained. Each cabin is also installed with its own electronic safe deposit box.
Attendants
There are attendants at your service round the clock to ensure your comfortable sojourn on the train. Every need of each passenger is taken care of.
Restaurants
Rang Mahal and Peacock are the two beautiful restaurants on board, having an accommodation facility of 42 people at a time. Complimentary wines and beer are also served with the dinner. A variety of lip-smacking cuisines like Indian, Continental and Chinese are served in the restaurants.
Bar and Lounges
Safari Bar on board is stocked with a wide range of wines, liquor and beer which comes complimentary to every traveller on the train. Scrumptious snacks are also provided along with the drinks. There is a lounge on the train that has a bar comprising game tables as well as club arm chairs for the comfort of its passengers.
Guides
Guests are also provided with professional and qualified English-speaking guides, who share the knowledge with passengers while exploring the attractions.
Smoking Policy
According to the Indian law smoking is not allowed in the train.
Charters
The Maharajas s' Express also offers its booking facility for weddings, conferences or any other exclusive event.
Attractions
The train takes you to the most enchanting destinations of India on board. You can enjoy folk dance performance at different halts. Experience the royal pageantry of camel carts followed by musicians that will take you to another world.