Travel like a King with Maharajas’ Express 5 new itineraries

Elegance exemplified and royalty retained is how you can describe a journey on board Maharajas’ Express. The train expeditions let you peep into the royal era in the most luxurious and majestic ways. It makes you feel like the Kings and Queens of the bygone era, thanks to the extravagant amenities like plush suits, gourmet dining and gracious hospitality that these journeys offer. The carefully crafted itineraries bring to fore the royal traditions of India, its glorious past and rich culture. The journeys offer a dash of wildlife, forts, palaces, sand dunes, and medieval temples of India. The Ultra Luxury Maharaja Express Train has five different tour options on its platter ranging from 4 days to 8 days duration. Each of these journeys have been planned keeping in mind the sole purpose of making the guests know Indian culture and heritage in the most luxurious and comfortable ways possible.

Heritage of India:

Taj Mahal

As the name symbolizes the trip is mean to offer you’re a glimpse into the rich heritage of India. The itinerary includes the Udaipur – the city of lakes, the Jaipur – the pink city and the immortal beauty Taj Mahal, apart from taking the guests to other mesmerizing places like Mumbai, Ajants, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Ranthambhore. The trip, which culminates at Delhi, also lets you plunge into various local sightseeing tours and shopping excursions, spa and royal banquets at select destinations.

Treasure of India:

Ranthambore National Park

If you have problems taking out an entire week of more from your busy schedule for a trip, then Treasure of India short trip is meant for you. The short luxury trip spans over 3 nights and 4 days but does not fall short of letting its guests have a mesmerizing ride to the golden triangle circuit of the country. This trip, which covers prominent tourist destinations like Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Ranthambhore, has been specially introduced for all the busy bees.

Gems of India:

Amer Fort, Jaipur

This particularly short luxury trip takes you across some of the most enthralling destinations in northern and north-western India in just three nights and four days. The royal journey lets you explore the manmade wonders like Lotus temple in Delhi and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal in Agra along with a chance to get cozy with the nature and wildlife in Ranthambhore.

Indian Panorama:

Khajuraho - Lakshmana Temple

The week long trip begins and concludes in Delhi, routing across the symbol of love – Taj Mahal in Agra and moving to the sacred city of Varanasi and its holy bathing Ghats on the banks of the holy Ganges. The spellbinding monuments at Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is offers the guests a sneak into an era of cultural and architectural brilliance of Chandelas.

Indian Splendour:

Gateway of India, Mumbai

The trip is exclusively designed to let the guests bath in the myriad colors of India scattered across various regions. The 8 days and 7 nights long journey begins from the national capital territory of India – Delhi and concludes in the city of dreams – Mumbai. The train routes across Agra, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Balanisor, unveiling different shades of India’s lifestyle, cultural heritage, mystical traditions and rich ethnicity. The journey lets you indulge into a dream world of diversified landscapes, medieval cities, roaring of tigers, and monuments of eternal love.

Step aboard Maharajas Express Train to experience the pomp and grace of erstwhile maharajas with these five new expeditions.

Maharajas’ Express – a luxurious mobile hotel

Reckoned as Asia’s best luxury train, the Maharajas’ Express is a special tourist train that speaks of India’s rich historical past, awe-inspiring heritage with a slick international appeal. While you travel across some of the most popular tourist destinations in India aboard this train, you can scroll through the corridors filled with rare artifacts, dine in elegant restaurants, relax at the lounge and bar within the train and wander in the sightseeing excursions that the trip offers. It is your tranquil escape to a world of true majesty and royalty.

Maharajas' Express Train

If you are wondering what makes this train so special that it is been referred to as the most luxurious and the costliest train in Asia, then just imagine this – a red carpet welcome with bands of musicians offering you a royal salute and welcoming you on the train with garlands, vermilion and turbans! This is how the journey at Maharajas’ Express begins. What follows is beyond one’s imagination. The luxury train takes you on a heavenly ride of sublime luxury, easing and uplifting your heart, mind and soul.

Maharajas Express - Taj Mahal Agra

It can be a memorable trip to India’s most select destinations including Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Udaipur and Ranthambore etc., if you have limited time and unlimited resources. The train comes equipped with two dining cars – Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal; a dedicated bar carriage – the Safari Bar and a lounge cum bar called the Rajah Club. The restaurants serve traditional Indian cuisines along with continental, Chinese and other international cuisines; and the bars are well-stocked with wines, liquors and beer from around the world. The luxury train features four cabin configuration - Deluxe Cabin, Junior Suite, Suite and the super grand Presidential Suite.

Maharajas Express - Dinning at Mayur Mahal

The cost includes tours, entry fees, accommodation on the train plus all meals. Rates per person per day differ for all the five new itineraries introduced by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) this year, namely – Heritage of India, Treasures of India, Gems of India, The Indian Panorama and the Indian Splendor.

So, if you are looking out for a journey that offers a kaleidoscopic fiesta and lures you with its magical richness and stunning variety – Maharajas’ Express is the answer.