Maharajas Express
Rating 4.5
Maharajas Express is the answer to all those wanting to experience the charm of traveling royally in India. The winner of several awards ever since its inauguration in 2010, it has continuously delighted the passengers with its exciting itineraries that take them to the most popular tourist attractions in India and charmed them with its fabulous exteriors, interiors and hospitality.
Having received the award of the world’s “leading India luxury train” at the World Travel Awards five times in a row, it has set the benchmark for luxury train travel in India. The 7 pan-India journeys offered by Maharajas Express include 2 Golden Triangle tour itineraries, 3 pan-Indian and 2 Southern itineraries. When it comes to luxury trains in India that cover the historical and cultural attractions of India, then Maharajas Express leads the way.
Journeys
The Indian Splendor tour onboard the Maharajas Express takes you on a spellbinding ride and brings to you the royal side of India with its forts, palaces, wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Taking this tour on Maharajas Express, one of the leading Indian luxury trains, promises to be a mesmerizing experience as it covers Delhi, Agra and royal cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Bikaner, Udaipur and Jodhpur.
Immersed in the comfort of Maharajas Express, the leading name in luxury train travel in India, the brilliantly crafted itinerary of Indian Splendor seeks to gift you with wonderful memories and heartwarming moments as you visit timeless monuments like the Taj Mahal or witness the exotic wildlife at Ranthambore National Park. Both the Indian Splendor itinerary and the Maharajas Express come together to gift you with lovely memories.
Indian Panorama is a brilliantly crafted itinerary that takes you on a trip to India’s royal past while placing you in the arms of unparalleled comfort and luxury onboard Maharajas Express, the leading luxury train in India. During the course of the tour, you explore historical monuments, get a chance to experience its spirituality and a glimpse into its culture. You get to enjoy elephant rides at Amer Fort in Jaipur, watch the majestic gait of the Royal Bengal Tiger at Ranthambore, visit the Taj Mahal and admire the celebration of eroticism at Khajuraho. The grandeur and opulence that marks the interiors and exteriors of the Maharajas Express, India’s luxury train, is matched by the fascinating destinations covered by the itinerary that make for some outstanding sightseeing.
Treasures of India is an excellent itinerary for those wanting to witness the royal past of India, its architectural marvels along with its exotic wildlife. As you enjoy this exciting tour visiting the most popular tourist destinations in India like Agra, Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur, you also enjoy the comforts and luxuries fir for a royal carriage of the Maharaja in the past. As part of this journey, you will visit the Taj Mahal, enjoy a thrilling safari at the Ranthambore National Park and see the royal side of Jaipur. The tour onboard one of the leading luxury trains in India is adventure, excitement, sightseeing and exploration all combined into one.
If you want to see the heritage of India and enjoy sightseeing at the same time, then the Heritage of India tour is for you. This itinerary is all about witnessing the heritage of India while being pampered on one of the best luxury trains in India, the Maharajas Express. The tour takes you to Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Apart from this, you are also taken to the various cities in Rajasthan that are famous for their regality like Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaipur and Bikaner. While you are placed in the hands of comfort in Maharajas Express, India’s luxury train, the tour also takes you to Taj Mahal in Agra, whose surreal beauty will leave you completely charmed, as well as the mini-city of Fatehpur Sikri. You will also visit Ranthambore National Park where exploring the wildlife is as exciting as it gets.
The Train
Rediscover the romance of India as you travel across some of the most mesmerizing destinations across India; get pampered by red carpet welcome and traditional Indian hospitality as you embark on one of the most unforgettable voyage across royal land of India.
Visits to an array of World Heritage Sites, bustling bazaars, vibrant locations and a host of cultural interactions offering unique insider experiences fuse together to offer you one of the finest luxury train travel experiences in India. Select from 5 rail journeys and embark on a journey like no other…on a train like no other
Train Facilities:
The train features state of the art amenities making it one of the most advanced luxury trains in the world. It has a pneumatic suspension system which minimizes unpleasant and unhealthy stresses and jerks while train moving to its way as well a water treatment plant on board.
Here a brief look at the train facilities:
Cabins
The train comprises of 14 guest carriages that can accommodate 88 guests on board. It has a plush Presidential Suite, 4 Suites, 20 Deluxe Cabins, and 18 Junior Suites. All cabins feature Wi-Fi internet, direct dial phones, live television, and luggage hold etc. The other highlights are private butler, 24*7 room services along with spacious en-suite bathrooms with shower. All these services are present to ensure the guests enjoy a high standard of services during their journey.
Dining
The train has two dining cars named Mayur Mahal & Rang Mahal which can easily accommodate 42 passengers at once. The food menu offers a variety of cuisines. The plates are fine Limoges and gold plated cutlery monogrammed M. Sitting under hand painted ceiling and partaking freshly prepared food served by gracious staff makes for a royal dining experience.
Lounge & Bar Cars
The train has a lounge bar called as The Rajah Club and a themed bar called as Safari Bar. Both bars offer comfortable & relaxed sitting arrangements with games tables, club arm chair, a comprehensive collection of book & a range of wines & spirits. The Safari bar also organizes business events & meetings. Wines, liqueurs, spirits and beers along with snacks are served to keep the guests in high spirit.