Palace on Wheels
Maharajas’ Express Train
Deccan Odyssey
The Golden ChariotMaharajas Express luxury train runs between October and early April every year. The train provides four different itineraries, which span different lengths. Not all itineraries are open throughout the week. The schedule for each month is different.
Check with the official departure dates page for more details.
An Intro To Maharajas Express
Maharaja Express is the latest luxury train in the country. It is one of the most luxurious trains in the world and has won many awards and recognition for luxury trips, décor, hospitality, and so on. Maharaja Express is similar to the other luxury trains of the land when it comes to hospitality, style of operations, and so on.
The uniqueness comes in the décor and the style of itineraries. Maharajas’ Express is the first luxury train to provide flexible itineraries. The décor of the train and the high-tech amenities create an unparalleled pampering throughout the vacation.
How Long Is A Trip With Maharajas Express?
Maharajas' Express caters to the needs of short-vacation planners and week-long vacation planners. If you are looking for a short vacation, Treasures of India runs for four days and three nights.
If you are planning to spend seven days and six nights, you can choose from three different itineraries, namely, The Heritage of India, The India Panorama, and the Indian Splendour.
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Comparing Other Luxury Trains
The Palace on Wheels has just one itinerary, which runs for eight days and seven nights.
Check here for Palace On Wheels Train Itinerary
Deccan Odyssey has six different itineraries, and all the itineraries run for eight days and seven nights. There is no choice between short and long tours with other top luxury trains of India.
Route and Itineraries of Maharajas Express Train
1. The Heritage of India – Mumbai to Delhi Route
This itinerary runs for seven days and six nights. The Heritage of India starts in Mumbai and ends in Delhi. The itinerary covers important cities of Rajasthan like Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, and other cities like Agra and Fatehpur Sikri. The trip covers 3,285 km, and the cost of the itinerary is as follows.
Heritage of India Ticket Fare
| The Heritage of India (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8800 | $11200 | $15600 | $26800 |
| Single Supplement | $6600 | $10100 | $15600 | $26800 |
2. The Indian Splendour: Delhi To Mumbai Route
This itinerary runs for seven days and six nights. The trip starts in Delhi and ends in Mumbai. The itinerary covers Rajasthan cities like Udaipur,
Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Ranthambore. Apart from Rajasthan, the train also covers Agra. The trip covers 2,767 km, and the cost of the itinerary is as follows.
Indian Splendour Ticket Fare
| Itinerary | Rooming | Deluxe Cabin | Junior Suite | Suite | Presidential Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Splendour (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8400 | $10700 | $15600 | $26800 |
| Single Supplement | $6300 | $9700 | $15600 | $26800 |
3. The Indian Panorama: Delhi to Delhi Route
This itinerary runs for seven days and six nights. The trip starts in Delhi and ends in Delhi. This itinerary covers only Jaipur and Ranthambore in Rajasthan. Apart from the desert state, the itinerary also covers Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, Orchha, Varanasi, and Khajuraho. The trip covers 2,307 km, and the cost of the itinerary is as follows.
Indian Panorama Ticket Fare
| The Indian Panorama (7 Days/ 6 Nights) |
Adult | $8400 | $10700 | $15600 | $26800 |
| Single Supplement | $6300 | $9700 | $15600 | $26800 |
4. The Treasures of India: Delhi to Delhi Route
This itinerary runs for four days and three nights. The trip starts in Delhi and ends in Delhi. This is the iconic Golden Triangle route along with the wildlife beauty. The itinerary covers Agra, Jaipur, and Ranthambore during its course. The trip covers 859 km, and the cost of the itinerary is as follows.
Treasures of India Ticket Fare
| The Treasures of India (4 Days/ 3 Nights) |
Adult | $5300 | $5700 | $8600 | $14600 |
| Single Supplement | $4000 | $5200 | $8600 | $14600 |
Note:
If your vacation covers New Year or Christmas, an additional $500 per head would be added to the ticket cost. Apart from this, GST is added to the tariff. 12% tariff is reduced if you choose to reduce your trip to two nights and three days. In such a case, tourists have to deboard at Jaipur.
Number of Days Between Two Itineraries
The train runs back to back. If an itinerary ends by Thursday morning, the next itinerary starts by Thursday evening. The number of days between an itinerary repeating itself is not standard. For instance, the number of weeks between one Indian Panorama and the next one changes from time to time.
As shown before, each itinerary is different, even if they have similar destinations. Read about the itinerary and its activities in detail before choosing one. If you are planning for a Maharajas’ Express vacation, you ought to book tickets at least three months before the departure date. Visit https://www.travelogyindia.com/luxury-train/maharajas-express/ to get started.
