Main Info
The Heritage of India journey on the Maharajas’ Express is a grand luxury train tour that takes you through some of India’s most iconic cities and royal destinations. Starting from Mumbai, this week-long experience gives a glimpse into India’s rich history, vibrant culture, and royal heritage — all while traveling in unmatched comfort.
The tour includes a royal welcome in Mumbai, a scenic boat ride and lunch in the beautiful city of Udaipur, a cultural feast and cocktail dinner in Jodhpur, and an exciting wildlife safari in Ranthambore. Explore the majestic forts and palaces of Jaipur, and end your journey in Agra, where the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal awaits — followed by a luxurious champagne breakfast.
This journey blends culture, history, fine dining, and comfort, making it a perfect escape into royal India for those who want to experience the country in style.
Itinerary
Welcome Ceremony to be held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai. Guests are then escorted to board the Maharajas' Express train and begin their heritage of India tour.
The Maharajas Express train leaves for Udaipur which is the second destination of Heritage of India tour. Guests are ready for on-board dinner and ready to spend overnight in Maharajas Express cabins and suites.
Day Highlights -
08:30 Welcome and registration followed by tour briefing at the Hotel Taj Mahal Palace
09:45 Proceed for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, Mumbai to board Maharajas’ Express
10:50 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
13:00 Lunch on-board
19:00 Dinner onboard
Start you day with an on-board breakfast.
Go for a sightseeing tour at the City Palace complex including the Crystal gallery. Take a joyful boat ride in the beautiful lakes of Udaipur.
Enjoy a lavish lunch either at Satkar Mahal or Fatehprakash Palace or Jag Mandir.
Maharajas' Express train then proceeds for Jodhpur which is the third destination of Heritage of India tour.
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay on-board.
Day Highlights
08:00 Breakfast on-board.
09:30 Proceed for a Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by a visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery
13:00 Exclusive lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace, a heritage hotel
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax onboard, or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner onboard.
21:25 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.
Begin your day with an on-board breakfast.
Arrive at reaching Jodhpur - the sun city of Rajasthan on the 4th day of the tour to heritage of India.
Post lunch, visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Jaswant Thada. Later proceed to Old Clock Tower market for walking tour & enjoy joy ride in Tuk-Tuks.
Enjoy a Royal cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel
Get back to the train for dinner and overnight stay.
Day Highlights
07:00 Enjoy the countryside while having breakfast on-board
09:00 Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
10:30 Arrival at Jodhpur
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort, followed by a tuk-tuk ride and a walking tour of the Old Clock Tower market.
17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Khaas Bagh, a heritage hotel
21:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
On the 5th day, the tour begins while having onboard breakfast. As the train arrives in Bikaner,
Guests have their lunch onboard and then proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort in the afternoon.
In the evening, take an excursion to the sand dune. Also, enjoy sundowner cocktails.
On-board night stay and the opulent train leaves for the Pink City, Jaipur.
Day Highlights
08:00 Enjoy the countryside while having breakfast on-board
09:00 Arrive in Bikaner. Relax onboard or you may choose optional activities
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:30 Visit to Junagarh Fort, followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, barbeque, and folk dances
20:30 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express
21:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
Day Highlights
07:00 Enjoy the countryside while having breakfast on-board.
08:30 Arrive in Jaipur. Proceed for a visit to Amber Fort
13:00 After sightseeing, proceed to Rambagh Palace Hotel for lunch
16:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
19:30 Dinner on-board
23:00 The Maharajas' Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Day Highlights
06:30 Proceed for a game drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast onboard
10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
13:30 Lunch on-board
14:45 Arrive in Fatehpur Sikri
15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express as the train proceeds to Agra
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner onboard
20:00 Arrive in Agra. Overnight at Agra
Day Highlights
06:30 Proceed to visit Taj Mahal
10:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
10:30 Maharajas' Express proceeds to Delhi
13:00 Lunch on-board
14:40 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!
