Aboard one of the world's most decorated luxury trains, paired with stays at Umaid Bhawan Palace and Taj Lake Palace.
Tour Highlights
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Day by Day Itinerary
Board the Maharajas' Express at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi. Welcome reception, orientation, and dinner aboard.
Private guided excursion to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Return to the train for onward journey.
Disembark for private morning game drives in Ranthambore National Park. Return to the train.
Private guided day in Jaipur — Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the bazaars.
Disembark for Bikaner's remarkable Junagarh Fort and the National Camel Research Centre.
Private guided morning at Mehrangarh Fort — one of Rajasthan's finest. Afternoon aboard the train.
Private boat ride on Lake Pichola and City Palace excursion. Return to the train.
Arrive Mumbai and disembark. Transfer to hotel or airport.
About This Journey
Experience the legendary Maharajas’ Express — India’s most luxurious train — on a week-long private rail journey through Rajasthan. Combining the opulence of one of the world’s great luxury trains with private guided tours at each stop, this is the most indulgent way to experience the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan’s desert cities.
Highlights
The Maharajas’ Express — voted one of the world’s leading luxury trains multiple times. Private guided excursions at every stop including the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Ranthambore and Udaipur. All meals aboard the train prepared by the train’s own culinary team. A unique way to see India without packing and unpacking every night.
Accommodation Used On This Tour
The Oberoi Amarvilas
Just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, every room and suite at The Oberoi Amarvilas has an unobstructed view of the monument. Terraced gardens, fountains and reflection pools in Mughal style descend towards the Taj, and the hotel's spa, dining and service standards are among the finest in Asia.
Umaid Bhawan Palace
One of the largest private residences in the world, Umaid Bhawan Palace remains the home of the Jodhpur royal family, with the hotel wing managed by Taj. Its Art Deco interiors, underground pool, museum and 26 acres of gardens make it one of the world's great palace hotels.
Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. Please refer to the detailed itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
October to March is the most comfortable period, with clear skies and pleasant daytime temperatures across North India. December and January mornings can be cold and foggy in Delhi and Agra. April to June is very hot; July to September is the monsoon.
Yes — this route is well-established with excellent hotels and infrastructure, and our experienced guides and drivers handle every practical detail. First-time visitors consistently find it a superb introduction to India.
Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers throughout. For longer distances we use India's excellent express trains or domestic flights where they improve the journey.
Absolutely. Duration, hotels, route and experiences can all be tailored to your preferences and budget — this itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed product. Contact us to plan your ideal trip.
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