Is there any other way to explore the marvels and the rich cultural heritage of India than in style, this is exactly what the Maharaja Express has to offer.
The maharaja express is one is one of the most luxurious trains on offer by the Indian Railways and the Indian Tourism Department. It happens to be the most expensive as well. Think of it as the “Orient Express of Europe”. As a matter of fact, it was voted in the top 25 trains of the world by the “Society of International Railway Travellers”. Indeed, it has the best onboard accommodation and dining facilities, off-train excursion programs fit for a king hence the name “Maharaja”.
The train has 5 ultra deluxe carriages, 6 junior suite carriages, 2 suite carriages, and 1 presidential suite. It has 2 fine restaurants that serve delicious Indian cuisines for the exclusive royal culinary experience, a bar that serves the best liquors of the world, it is equipped with air conditioning, library, WiFi, high-end boutique and the ethnic decor is out of the world that truly reflects the essence of Indian Royalty. Each cabin has its own personal butler on standby making the Maharaja Express a dream journey like no other. Undoubtedly, the Maharaja’s Express is luxury re-defined on trains.
The maharaja express offer 5 pan-Indian journeys; the Indian Panorama, Heritage of India, Indian Splendour, Treasures of India and Gems of India, typically of 4 to 9 days. Its itinerary includes the best destinations of India such Mumbai, Ajanta, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra.
Itineraries of the Maharaja Express
Indian Panorama: Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights: Destinations covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi
Heritage of India: Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights. Destinations covered: Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi
Indian Splendour: Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights. Destinations covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor – Mumbai
Treasures of India: Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights. Destinations covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Gems of India: Duration: 4 Days and 3 Nights. Destinations covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Maharaja Express is brought to by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a subsidiary of the Indian Railways and Cox and Kings India Ltd that specialises in luxury tours. They have signed a joint venture to set up the “Royale Indian Rail Tours Ltd” that manages the Maharajas’ Express. Tickets can be bought directly from Cox and Kings country specific websites or from individual tour operators.
| Approximate/Guide Journey Prices | ||||
Cabin | Adult | First Child | Second | Single Supplement |
| Deluxe Cabin Twin | USD 7160 | USD 3584 | USD 3584 | USD 5400 |
| Deluxe Cabin Double | USD 7160 | USD 3584 | USD 3584 | USD 5400 |
| Junior Suite Twin | USD 8800 | USD 4400 | USD 4400 | USD 7840 |
| Junior Suite Double | USD 8800 | USD 4400 | USD 4400 | USD 7840 |
| Suite Double | USD 12000 | USD 6000 | USD 6000 | USD 12000 |
| Presidential Suite | USD 20000 | USD 10000 | USD 10000 | USD 20000 |
Maharaja Express Contacts:
Royale Indian Rail Tours Limited, India
Tel : +91 22 6690 4747
Fax : +91 22 2920 3267
Email: contactus@rirtl.com
Website : www.rirtl.com
Address : Ground Floor, STC Building (Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan), 1-Tolstoy Marg, New Delhi – 110 001, India.
Cox & Kings UK Head Office
6th Floor
30 Millbank
London
SW1P 4EE
Tel: 020 7873 5000
Contact Cox & Kings, The Americas
Cox & Kings
8060 Melrose Avenue
3rd Floor
Los Angeles
CA 90046-7036
Tel: 1-800-999-1758.
If calling from Mexico: 01-800-681-9386. EEUU: 888-644-1758.
If calling from outside the U.S. and Mexico: 1-323-655-1758.
Email: tours@coxandkingsusa.com
Cox and Kings Tours LLC, Dubai Office
S-04 & G-01, ‘AL YAMAMA’
Near GPO, Karama P. O. Box : 31126,
Dubai – U.A.E.
Tel: +9714 357 2628 / 25
Fax : +9714 357 2566
Email: infodxb@coxandkings.com
Cox & Kings (Australia) Pty Ltd
72 Market St,
South Melbourne,
Victoria 3205, Australia
Tel: (03) 9646 0277
Fax: (03) 9646 6722
Email: reservations@coxandkings.com.au
Website: www.coxandkings.com.au
Reservations Australia: 1300 836 764
Bon Voyage. Enjoy the Maharaja Express.
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