Maharajas’ Express

Fay says, “The Maharajas’ Express is the embodiment of gracious living in the form of a luxury train, a style of travelling combined with a level of service that 19th century Indian royalty would recognize.”

Members of the Club (free to join) benefit from:

- discount off the published prices of any journey

- a thank-you gift for every booking.

India needs no explanation, as the wonderful panoramas, breathtakingly romantic buildings, rich cultures, sites and sounds are known to all.   But to travel in the luxury of such a majestic train through these beautiful visions evoke a wealth of feelings and delights.

This half-mile long mode of opulent transport  takes one back to an elegance of a bygone era, whilst maintaining all the modern comforts that can cater for 88 passengers.  The pneumatic and hydraulic suspension system used ensures a smoother train ride.

Along with exquisite, comfortable dining and lounge cars, there are luxurious cabin choices of Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite,  Presidential Suite, all with large panoramic windows.  The 24-hour valet service ensures that passengers have a comfortable experience, from having drinks brought to their cabins through to preparing cabins for the night.

Designed to recreate the elegance and pageantry of the personal carriages of erstwhile Maharajas, the interiors of this luxury train  are suffused with nostalgia.

Accommodation

Lounge and Dining Cars

There are two restaurant cars, each seating 42 guests, where you  partake of delicious meals.  All breakfasts (except at the Taj Mahal) are taken on board, with some lunches and dinners off the train.

The two lounge cars provide complimentary drinks, amongst a selection of books and wonderful views.

Suites

Deluxe (112 sq.ft):                           Twin or double beds with bathroom

Junior Suite (150 sq.ft):                Twin or double beds, writing table and bathroom

Suite (220 sq.ft):                              Double bed, living area, bathroom with bath

Presidential Suite (448 sq.ft):    Two double bedroom with bathrooms (one with a bath tub), living/dining area.

Itineraries

The Heritage of India :  This 7 night/8 day tour takes you from the  city of Mumbai  to the city of Delhi, via some of the most romantic, historical sights in India  -  the beautiful cave paintings of Ajanta, the shimmering Lake City of Udaipur, the majestic fort at Jodhpur, the Pink City of Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in Agra.

The Gems of India  :   3 night/4 day tour takes you from the city of Delhi to Agra, via the renowned golden triangle, which includes the beauty of Jaipur and Agra.  Showing the best of the Mughal and Rajputana,  and some of the most stunning of Indo-Islamic architecture.

The Treasures of India :  3 night/4 day tour is similar to the Gems of India, but with slight variations.

The Indian Panorama :   7 night/8 day tour is a return journey to Delhi, via some of the breathtaking sights of India, visiting temples, forts and palaces.   From the  beauty of Jaipur, to the romance of Lucknow, via Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra,  Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, and Varansi.

The Indian Splendour :  7 night/8 day tour takes you from the city of Delhi to Mumbai, via  the beauty of Agra and Jaipur, Ranthambore, Bikaner, Jodhpur,  Udaipur, and Balasinor.

The Heritage of India

Saturday Day 1  -  Mumbai:   following a traditional welcome and boarding at Mumbai, dinner is served as we travel to the Ajanta caves.

Sunday    Day 2   –  Ajanta:   whilst visiting this World Heritage Site, you can marvel at the exquisite frescoes and sculptures in these  2nd century BC caves.

Monday  Day 3  -  Udaipur:   the fantastic landscape leading to stunning Udaipur is further enhanced by the magnificent structures.  Following breakfast, there is a visit to the large City Palace complex.  Built in 1559 in a flamboyant style,  it  is considered the largest of its type in Rajasthan, a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles.  This visit is followed by a traditional lunch in the Fatehprakash Palace, which houses the crystal gallery that consists of crystal chairs, dressing tables, sofas, tables, chairs, beds, crockery, and table fountains which were never used. There is also a unique jewel studded carpet here.  After this,  one can either take a walking tour through the colourful and vibrant Old Market, or visit the vintage car collection of the Royal family, or enjoy a Son et Lumiere  show in the Palace.

Tuesday  Day 4   –  Jodhpur:   following breakfast and lunch on the train, we see the beautiful structures of Jodhpur come into view.  Dinner is served following a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market and a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort, a sprawling 16^th century palace perched on a rocky cliff, 400 feet above the plain, comprising of a complex of beautiful buildings, complete with sandstone filigree stone work.

Wednesday  Day 5   –  Bikaner:  the beauty of the desert with its palaces and temples.  Here one can take optional tours of either the Deshnok temples, the Lalgarh Palace Museum, a camel breeding farm or shopping for Kundan jewellery, followed by a visit to the unassailable fortress of  Junagarh.  Camel cart rides will be followed later in the evening by a sand dune excursion with sundowner cocktails and a barbecue dinner.

Thursday  Day 6   –  Jaipur:   a sightseeing tour of this pretty city then leads us to  an elephant polo match followed by a champagne lunch.  After a visit to the impregnable Amber Fort, there will be an opportunity to indulge in shopping, golf, spa, or a visit to the 18th century City Palace, painted pink in honour of the visiting British royal family.

Friday  Day 7   –  Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri:   after an exciting early morning safari through the Ranthambore National Park, we rejoin the train for breakfast, whilst travelling down to Fatehpur Sikri where we visit the fascinating deserted royal court complex, comprising of fabulous 16th century architecture, and Jama masjid which is one of  the largest mosques in India.

Saturday  Day 8  -  Agra – Delhi:   in the early morning we visit the romantic Taj Mahal.  A lavish champagne breakfast is served at Taj Khema, overlooking the Taj Mahal.  Back on the train our final luncheon is taken whilst the train traverses back to Delhi, where  this magical voyage ends.

Dates and Prices 2013

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2013:  January 26,  February 23,  March 23

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$6,360            $9,200            $12,800               $22000

Single supplements

$4,797           $8,280             $12,800              $22,000

Dates and Prices  2013/2014

2013:  October 19.  November 16.  December 14

2014:  January 11.  February 8.  March 8.  April 5

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$6,840          $9,890            $13,800               $23,700

Single supplements

$5,160         $8,910            $13,800                $23,700

The Gems of India

Wednesday  Day 1  -  Delhi:   after a traditional Indian welcome, and having being shown to your cabin, guests  enjoy  dinner and a wonderful rest as the train takes you to Agra.

Thursday  Day 2   –  Agra:   following an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, there will a champagne breakfast served at the Taj Khema which overlooks the wonderful Taj Mahal.  Having had lunch back on the train, there is a sightseeing tour of the Agra Fort, following which  there is an option to either go shopping, have a spa session at an hotel, or a tour to Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb and Fatehpur Sikri.

Friday  Day 3   –  Ranthambore – Jaipur:   after an early morning breakfast, embark on an exciting safari into the Ranthambore National Park.  A relaxed lunch is served  on the train  as we journey to Jaipur.  Here we  have a sightseeing tour of this pretty city,  followed by a visit to the  impregnable Amber Fort, and then an exciting elephant polo match, after which  dinner is served.

Saturday  Day 4   –  Delhi:   our overnight journey from Jaipur takes us to Delhi, where following a breakfast, we bid farewell to the Maharajas Express.

Dates and Prices 2013

2013:  January 9.  February 6.  March 6.  April 3,17

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$3,580          $4,600               $7,000              $12,000

Single supplements

$2,700        $4,140                $7,000               $12,000

Dates and Prices 2013/2014

2013:  October 2,30.  November 27.  December 25

2014:  January 22.  February 19.  March 19.  April 16

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$3,850            $4,950            $7,600                $12,900

Single supplements

$2,910            $4,460            $7,600                $12,900

The Treasures of India

Sunday  Day 1   –  Delhi:   following a traditional Indian welcome, and having being shown to your cabin,  a delectable brunch is served as the train  takes you to Agra, the City of Muhgal splendour.   Here guests disembark to explore the Agra Fort.  As evening descends, champagne is served at the Taj Khema, overlooking the Taj Mahal.  Dinner is served back on the train, where it is stationary for the night.

Monday  Day 2   –  Agra:   after an early breakfast, visit the romantic Taj Mahal early in the morning.   Back on board, luncheon is served on the way to Ranthambore, where there  is a safari into the Ranthambore National Park.  Back on board, dinner is served as the train travel overnight to Jaipur.

Tuesday  Day 3    -   Jaipur:   after breakfast, guests embark on a sightseeing tour of the Amber Fort, followed by an elephant polo match.  At the end of a tasty lunch in an exclusive venue,  there will be an opportunity to indulge in either shopping in the local bazaars, golfing, spa sessions, or a visit to the pink  City Palace or the royal observatory Jantar Mantar, with its collection of architectural astronomical instruments .  Rejoin the train for dinner and the overnight journey to Delhi.

Wednesday  Day 4   –  Delhi:   following a breakfast, we bid farewell to the Maharajas’  Express.

Dates and Prices 2013

2013:  January 6.  February 3.  March 3,31.  April 14

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$3,580           $4,600             $7,000                 $12,000

Single supplements

$2,700          $4,140             $7,000                 $12,000

Dates and Prices 2013/2014

2013:  October 27.  November 24.  December 22

2014:  January 19.  February 16.  March 16.  April 13

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$3,850            $4,950           $7,600                 $12,900

Single supplements

$2,910           $4,460            $7,600                 $12,900

Indian Panorama

Saturday  Day 1   –  Delhi:  after a traditional Indian welcome, and  being shown to your cabin, guests  enjoy  dinner and a wonderful rest as the train travels to Jaipur.

Sunday  Day 2   –  Jaipur:  after breakfast, guests embark on a sightseeing tour of the Amber Fort, with its impressive architecture and intricate carvings,  followed by an elephant polo match.  At the end of a tasty lunch in an exclusive venue,  there will be an opportunity to indulge in either shopping in the local bazaars, golfing, spa sessions, or a visit to the City Palace or the royal observatory Jantar Mantar, with its collection of architectural instruments dating back to the mid-sixteenth century.  Then we rejoin the train to journey to Ranthambore whilst enjoying dinner.

Monday  Day 3  -  Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri:  following breakfast, embark on an exciting  morning safari through the Ranthambore National Park, before rejoining the train to enjoy lunch whilst  travelling down to Fatehpur Sikri where we visit the fascinating deserted 16th century royal court complex. We return to the train for dinner  as we travel to Agra.

Tuesday  Day 4  -  Agra – Gwalior:  following an early morning visit to the jewel of Mughal architecture, the Taj Mahal, there will a champagne breakfast served at the Taj Khema, overlooking the Taj Mahal.  We rejoin the train to travel to the city of Gwalior, a city that is reminiscent of traditional  splendour of the  past with its stunning architecture and structures like sandstone mosques, rock temples and fabulous statues.  The magnificent fort on the majestic hills, that overlooks the entire city, gives an enthralling look to the scenic ambiance of this marvelous town.  Luncheon is served at the 120 year old Usha Kiran Palace, following which there is a tour of the Fort and the Jai Vilas Palace Museum.  Here afternoon tea is served, after which you return to the train for dinner and onward travel.

Wednesday  Day 5   –  Orchha – Khajuraho:  following a stop at Orchha and a visit to Jahangiri Mahal, our journey continues to Khajuraho whilst having lunch.  On arrival one can visit the fabulous temples before returning to the train for dinner.

Thursday  Day 6   –  Varanasi:  the day is spent in this Holy Indian city, known for its Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites.  One can visit the silk center and enjoy a river cruise on the Ganges, before returning to the train for dinner.

Friday  Day 7   –  Lucknow:  this is the magical city of the Nawabs.  Here guests visit the spectacular Rumi Darwaza and  Bada Imambara, followed by an exploration of the colourful bazaars.  Enjoy the elegance and charm of a traditional dinner before returning to the train.

Saturday  Day 8   –  Delhi:  following a sumptuous breakfast, we bid farewell to the train.

Dates and Prices 2013

2013:  January 12.  February 9.   March 9.  April 6

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$5,560           $8,800           $12,800                $22,000

Single supplements

$4,193          $7,920            $18,800                $22,000

Dates and Prices 2013/2014

2013:  October 5.  November 2,30.  December 28

2014:  January 25.  February 22.  March 22

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$5,980           $9,460            $13,800               $23,700

Single supplements

$4,510         $8,520             $13,800               $23,700

The Indian Splendour

Saturday  Day 1  -  Delhi:  after a traditional Indian welcome, and  being shown to your cabin, you will enjoy  dinner and a restful evening  as the train takes you to Agra.

Sunday  Day 2   –  Agra:   following an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, there will a champagne breakfast served at the Taj Khema, overlooking the wonderful Taj Mahal.  Following this there is an option for shopping in Agra or a visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the fascinating deserted 16th century royal court complex, or the Itmad-ud-Daula tomb.  Following  lunch we visit the Agra Fort before rejoining the train for our onward travel and dinner.

Monday  Day 3  -  Ranthambore – Jaipur:  after an early morning breakfast, embark on an exciting safari into the Ranthambore National Park.  A relaxed lunch is served  on the train  as we journey to Jaipur.  Here we  have a sightseeing tour of this pretty pink city,  followed by a visit to the  impregnable Amber Fort with its impressive architecture and intricate carvings,  an exciting elephant polo match, and a champagne dinner.

Tuesday  Day 4  -  Bikaner:  if ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner.  Founded in 1488, the imposing palaces and beautiful,  richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sandstone display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization.   After visiting this city, there is  an optional tour to either Lalgarh Palace or  the Deshnok (Rat Temple), followed by a visit to the unassailable for of Junagarh.  Following a camel cart procession around the undulating sand dunes there is an evening of  folk dance performances over sundowner cocktails and barbecue dinner amidst  the sand dunes.

Wednesday  Day 5  -  Jodpur:  during a relaxed breakfast  the beautiful structures of Jodhpur come into view.  Here we  partake of a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower Market and a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort.  Dinner is served at an exclusive venue.

Thursday  Day 6  -  Udaipur:   the fantastic landscape leading to  Udaipur is further enhanced by the magnificent structures.  Following breakfast, there is a visit to the  City Palace complex  followed by a traditional lunch in the Fateh Prakash Palace, which houses the fabulous crystal gallery.  After this,  one can either  take a walking tour through the colourful and vibrant Old Market, or visit the vintage car collection of the Royal family.

Friday  Day 7  -  Balasinor:  after breakfast, we visit the largest dinosaur fossil park in the world.  A tour of  a local village is followed by lunch with the Royal Family of Balasinor.  Rejoining the train, dinner is served as it travels to the final destination.

Saturday  Day 8  -  Mumbai: and departure after breakfast.

Dates and Prices 2013

2013:  January 19.  February 16.   March 16

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$5,560            $8,800           $12,800               $22,000

Single supplements

$4,193           $7,920            $18,800                $22,000

Dates and Prices  2013/2014

2013:  October 12.  November 9.  December 7

2014:  January 4.  February 1.   March 1,29

Deluxe         Junior Suite          Suite           Presidential Suite

Prices Per Person

$5,980          $9,460              $13,800            $23,700

Single supplements

$4,510         $8,520              $13,800             $23,700

Included

The price includes train accommodation, all meals, wines, spirits and beers and soft drinks, conducted sightseeing tours and entrance fee at monuments, palaces, parks, and cultural programmes.  There is an opportunity to meet Indian Royalty, a choice of optional excursions and luxurious spas at hotels, and 24 hour valet service.

Booking & Reservations

All prices are at publicly-quoted rates.

We will be happy to answer any questions and make the booking for you  -  contact us in the UK : +44 (0)1249 890205 or info@luxurytrainclub.com      Please sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of interesting trains and special offers.