Detailed Itinerary

Browse through the below mentioned detailed itinerary of the Royal India tour aboard the Maharajas’ Express.

Day 1 Sunday - Delhi- Agra
Safdarjung Railway Station is the hub of activity as an exciting sojourn across the never-never lands is just about to begin. The Maharajas’ Express is especially decked for you and the Royal India Tour is shortly about to commence. The first destination is Agra, the land of the Taj. A visit to the Taj is perhaps a dream come true for millions of tourists from all over the world and no trip to India can be rendered complete without a visit to this ultimate architectural masterpiece.

Day 2 Monday - Ranthambore- Jaipur
Visit the wild animals of the Ranthambore National Park in their natural environs and surrender your day completely to nature. Move out of the national park to Jaipur, the capital city of the Rajasthan. Popularly known as the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur has in store museums, Fort Amer, shopping arcades, jeep safaris and even exhibition Elephant Polo Match.

Day 3 Tuesday - Bikaner
The desert city of Bikaner offers an eclectic mix of rugged deserts, bedecked camels and excited tourists who want to capture every bit of the city in their memories to carry back home with them. Bikaner, an erstwhile princely kingdom, is today home to several medieval palaces and forts and a number of well stocked museums too that facilitate the guests with an easy understanding of the legacies surrounding it. While here, also make it a point to be a spectator to the spectacular performances of the local musicians and dancers. The noteworthy places to visit here are the Lalgarh palace and the Junagarh Fort.

Day 4 Wednesday - Jodhpur
Welcome to the Blue City of India, Jodhpur. Some of the premium examples of the Rajputana art and crafts can be seen here. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the Jaswant Thada and even the Umaid Bhawan Palace… And do not miss to thoroughly enjoy the village safari, taking you through the rural way of life…

Day 5 Thursday - Udaipur
Udaipur offers a sharp contrast as compared to the rugged locales of Jodhpur and Bikaner. The Lake Pichola besides adding beauty also helps keep the ambience cool. It is also home to the magnificent Lake Palace and home to several boating activities. Walk through the market and savor on the local delicacies besides indulging yourself in loads of shopping as well.

Day 6 Friday - Vadodara
According to the Royal India Tour itinerary, it is now time to move out of the royal state of Rajasthan to be a guest in another stately province of India, Gujarat. Visit the city of Vadodara that is also popular as the cultural capital of the state. Needless to say, this city is replenished with museums, art houses, culture centers, palaces, parks as well as temples. The significant locations you will visit here are Champaner - Pavagadh archeological park, Jami Masjid, Jambughoda Palace, and the Laxmi Vilas Palace.

Day7 Saturday - Mumbai
As all good things come to an end, so will this tour, onboard the Maharajas’ Express. Mumbai being the last destination in the row is waiting to welcome you with open arms. Stay on for more sightseeing or return back home, the decision is ultimately yours!

Facilities on Board

The facilities housed within the Maharajas’ Express make the sojourn all the more memorable and fun. Each of the tour type is featured by these services, offering to the guests, standard amenities to watch out for, no matter which trip they may wish to undertake. Some of the facilities and services worth mentioning here are

• Individual temperature control
• LCD TV
• DVD players
• Direct dial telephones
• In house movie viewing facility
• Butlers
• Medical assistance
• Electronic safe deposit box

Accommodation
Accommodation options in the Maharajas’ Express comprise of a selection of choices that you may opt from. The 23 carriages meant for accommodation have been segregated as below:

• Deluxe Coaches - There are 5 coaches available in this category. Twin beds, colorful furnishings, and a comfortable ambiance wait to greet guests into these cabins.
• Junior Suites - The Junior Suites are an upgraded version of the deluxe coaches. Twin beds and sitting area are available in each of the 6 suites available in this variety
• Suites - The 2 Suites are fit enough to cater to the king himself! A separate sitting area, a double bed, and attendants to serve you round the clock; these and several other features wait to make you comfortable here.
• Presidential Suites - This suite welcomes one to ultimate luxury and sophistication! The sitting area of the suite exudes magnificence and style just like the bedroom. A blend of contemporary and modern designing styles has been displayed in the furniture and in the overall décor of this suite. Opt to stay in the Presidential Suite to understand the lifestyle of Indian royalty!
• Attached bathrooms

Dining
There are two fine dining options housed within the Maharajas’ Express with each offering a delectable range of cuisines to savor on. The authentic décor of the restaurants truly complement the tastefully prepared food. A whole host of beverages served in the restaurants complete your dining experiences here.

The onsite restaurants here are namely

• Haveli restaurant - adorned like a grand Indian mansion, Indian delicacies are tastefully prepared and served in this restaurant
• Peacock restaurant - watch out for the peacock motifs in the décor throughout this eatery
• The in house Bar serves a range of exotic drinks. The wood decorated interiors and the theme lighting will make your evenings special, after a tiring day of sightseeing.

Schedule

Tariff

The tariff of the luxury train Maharajas’ Express has been given below as:

The tariff of the Maharajas’ Express includes accommodation, meals, beverages (light drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water), Indian wines (in house brands), butler service, and porter-age at stations, guided tours and entrance fees at monuments. The tariff however does not include taxes, insurances, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, laundry, and fees of video and professional cameras.

The cancellation policy that is followed by the train is as:

• If cancelled 90 days prior to departure date, then 25% of the published tour cost is deducted
• If cancelled 89-60 days prior to departure date, then 50% of the published tour cost is deducted
• If cancelled 59-0 days prior to departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted
• If you fail to show up on the departure date, then 100% of the published tour cost is deducted