About Maharajas' Express
Luxury Trains
Luxury Trains
Welcome aboard the Maharajas' Express, bestowed the "World’s Leading Luxury Train" award at the World Travel Awards for three consecutive years in 2012, 2013 & 2014. The Maharajas’ Express has redefined the luxury travel experience by offering guests the opportunity to explore fabled destinations providing a glimpse of rich cultural heritage of Incredible India which will leave you with fond memories of this train journey to be cherished.
Maharajas Express allows the travelers to soak in and witness the magnificent landscapes consisting of palaces, forts & natural greenfields from the artistically designed and professionally managed luxury train. Maharajas Express Rail journey also endows an opportunity to the tourists to unwind themselves while appreciating the beautiful cave paintings at Ajanta, palaces at shimmering Lake City of Udaipur, majestic fort at Jodhpur, fun filled sundowner on the sand dunes at Bikaner, sight of legendary tigers at Ranthambore and above all, one of the Seven Wonders of World 'The Taj Mahal'.
This Indian Luxury train recreates the lifestyle of a royal era. It is the best luxury train in India with experiences unsurpassable and unforgettable. The various testimonials given by tourists onboard this rail journey justify it beyond doubt.
The Maharajas' Express, offers five aptly crafted itineraries to provide the train travelers an experience to make them feel no less than royalty, exploring the mystique of this incredible culture and more from the luxury and comfort of spacious cabins of the train. Out of the five exclusive itineraries promoted by Maharajas' Express train; three itineraries are of 8Days/7Nights viz. The Indian Splendour, The Heritage of India and The Indian Panorama passing through the rich and panoramic landscape and showcasing the beauty of destinations like Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Lucknow. The other two itineraries of 4Days/3Nights viz. Gems of India & Treasures of India introduce the travelers of this Indian Luxury Train to the wondrous circuit of 'Golden Triangle' consisting of Delhi-Agra-Ranthambore-Jaipur.
There are four categories of cabins/Suites in this Luxury train. The Cabins on the Maharajas’ Express are the most Lavish among all the International Luxury Tourist Trains. The Lavish Interiors, distinct theme supplemented by the latest International safety features such as Electronic smoke detection system, CCTV, Pneumatic suspension for superior ride comfort will ensure your Luxury rail journey a truly comfortable experience you ever had.
The state of the art facilities in all the cabins of the train includes Live Television, Wi-fi Internet, Direct Dial International Telephone Facility, DVD player, LCD screen, wardrobe, Personal safe and cabin controlled air conditioning and en-suite bathroom facilities such as shower cubicle with running hot & cold water, W.C and basin. To make your stay Lavish and relaxed, we provide amenities such as bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, range of Luxury toiletries made of essential oils. To ensure your safety and well-being, the train has been provided with CCTV cameras, smoke alarms, RFID door locks and round the clock services of a Paramedic. Your tour package on-board the Maharajas’ Express will be truly an experience extraordinaire.
Each car of the train is attended by personalized valets to provide you with attentive, friendly and un-intrusive service throughout your Luxury rail tour. The high ratio of staff to guests in the train ensures prompt services, should you need any assistance during the rail journey or during off-board excursions. No wonder these Lavish and unique features of this Luxury train has enhanced the comfort levels of the guests and aided Maharajas’ Express to receive the internationally acclaimed World’s Leading Luxury Train Award.
| Room Category | Twin | Double | Total Cabins/Suits | Passenger Capacity |
| Deluxe Cabin | 12 | 8 | 20 | 40 |
| Junior Suite | 12 | 6 | 18 | 36 |
| Suite | - | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Presidential Suite (has a double and a twin room) | - | - | 1 | 4 |
The train coaches of Deluxe Cabin are named after the precious gems Hakik(Agate), Firoza(Torquoise), Katela(Amethyst), Beruz(Aquamarine) & Pitoniya(Bloodstone) to indicate the lavishness present in the overall experience provided in the tour Packages of Maharajas’ Express. The train has 20 Deluxe Cabins of which 12 are twin bedded and 8 double bedded.
| Amenities | ||
| Cabin Area : 112 Sq. Ft | Double Bed Dimensions: 80 x 60 (In) | Twin Bed Dimensions: 80 x 33 (In) |
| Folding Writing Table | Luggage Hold underneath the bed | Live Television |
| WI-fi Internet (Subject to network availability) | Direct Dial International Telephone Facility | DVD player |
| LCD screen | Wardrobe | Personal safe |
| Cabin Controlled air-conditioning | Towels and linens changed daily or as per request | Complimentary tea, coffee, mineral water and light snacks available at all times |
| Dedicated butler service | Shower cubicle with running hot & cold water | W.C -Basin |
| Bathrobe | Slippers | Hairdryer |
| Range of toiletries | ||
A train almost half a mile long redefines luxury and comfort. It recreates the lifestyle of a princely era and provides an experience of lavish living. The Train that never falls short of royal experience provides various categories of cabins, one among them being the Junior suite. The train coaches of Junior suites are named after the precious gems Moti(Pearl), Panna(Emerald), Manik(Ruby), Gomed(Hessonite), Moonga(Coral) & Pukhraj(Saphire) an indicator of lavish present in the overall experience provided in the tour Packages of Maharajas’ Express.
The train has 18 Junior suites of which 12 are twin bedded and 6 double bedded. All the suites have large panoramic windows, so that you can savour every bit of magnificent India on your train journey. All passenger carriages come with individual temperature controls, the first of its kind in India and have state-of-the-art facilities like Live Television, DVD players, Wi-Fi Internet to name a few to keep you entertained through the royal train journey. Each coach of the train has a mini-pantry and manned by a valet to provide a lavish & personalized service during the tour packages.
| Amenities | ||
| Cabin Area: 150 Sq. Ft | Double Bed Dimensions: 80 x 60 (In) | Twin Bed Dimensions: 80 x 33 (In) |
| Writing Table with two chairs | Luggage Hold underneath the bed | Live Television |
| WI-fi Internet (Subject to network availability) | Direct Dial International Telephone Facility | DVD player |
| LCD screen | Wardrobe | Personal safe |
| Cabin Controlled air-conditioning | Towels and linens changed daily or as per request | Complimentary tea, coffee, mineral water and light snacks available at all times |
| Dedicated butler service | Shower cubicle with running hot & cold water | W.C |
| Basin | Bathrobe | Slippers |
| Hairdryer | Range of toiletries | |
The suite room on rail is luxury redefined at 220 Sq. ft area. The rail coaches of Suites are named after the precious gems Heera (Diamond) & Neelam(Blue Saphire) to indicate the luxury and splendours offered on-board .
All the 4 suites are double bedded and have large panoramic windows, so that you can savour every bit of Indian splendour on your rail journey. Each coach of the rail has a mini-pantry and manned by a valet to provide with attentive & prompt service.
The suite rooms are provided with additional features such as complimentary mini-bar and bath tub. The fare for the suite is inclusive of an exclusive language speaking guide and Luxury car during the off-board journeys.
To ensure your safety and well-being, the rail has been provided with CCTV cameras, smoke alarms, RFID door locks and round the clock services of a Paramedic. Your luxury vacation on Indian splendour, on-board the Maharajas’ Express will be truly an experience extraordinaire.
| Amenities | ||
| Cabin Area: 220 Sq. Ft | Double Bed Dimensions: 80 x 60 (In) | Separate Living room and bedroom |
| Upholstered arm-chairs with side table | Writing Table | Wi-fi Internet (Subject to network availability) |
| Direct Dial International Telephone Facility | DVD player | LCD screen |
| Wardrobe | Personal safe | Cabin Controlled air-conditioning |
| Towels and linens changed daily or as per request | Complimentary tea, coffee, mineral water and light snacks available at all times | Dedicated butler service |
| Bath Tub with bath salts | Shower cubicle with running hot & cold water | W.C |
| Basin | Bathrobe | Slippers |
| Hairdryer | Range of toiletries | |
Presidential Suite on-board this first class tourist train has 448 sq. ft of cabin area and the only one of its kind among the international trains. It is really the palace on wheels.
The Presidential suite is aptly named Navratana(nine precious gems) and has a living room, 2 bedrooms and washrooms. The guests on-board the Presidential suite has an exclusive 24 hours personal valet to provide with attentive and luxury service. This palace on wheels has been provided with latest international features.
The tariff of presidential suite is inclusive of an exclusive language speaking guide and Luxury car during the off-board journeys.
| Amenities | ||
| Cabin Area: 448 Sq. Ft | Double Bed Dimensions: 80 x 60 (In) | Twin Bed Dimensions : 80 x 33 (In) |
| 2 Bed rooms | Living Area | Sofa |
| Writing Table | Complimentary Mini-Bar | Luggage Hold underneath the bed |
| Live Television | Wi-fi Internet (Subject to network availability) | Cabin Controlled air-conditioning |
| Direct Dial International Telephone Facility | DVD player | LCD screen |
| Wardrobe | Personal safe | Cabin Controlled air-conditioning |
| Towels and linens changed daily or as per request | Complimentary tea, coffee, mineral water and light snacks available at all times | Bath Tub with bath salts |
| Shower cubicle with running hot & cold water | W.C | Basin |
| Bathrobe | Slippers | Hairdryer |
| Range of toiletries | 24hrs personal valet service | |
On-Board the luxurious Maharajas’ Express, you will find two thematic fine dining restaurants which will allow you to enjoy delicious meals in a vibrant yet soul soothing environment. The names of the restaurants are aptly suited to the tastefully crafted design, ambience and concept.
One of it is “Mayur Mahal”, named after India’s very own graceful national bird peacock, fondly called as Mayur and the other is “Rang Mahal”, which literally means ‘The Palace of Colors’ decorated with hand painted fresco ceiling. The two fine dining restaurants can comfortably accommodate 42 guests each at any given time. The setup on one hand allows a seating of two persons who prefer to relish meal over a private chat and on the other hand also provides with a seating of four persons for guests who believe in socializing over a hearty conversation while enjoying the meals.
The chefs at Maharajas’ Express will be more than delighted to treat you with range of Indian & International cuisine. Table d’hôte meals are included in your fare. Guests can also choose a suitable paring of wine from a wide range available onboard. All onboard meals-breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner will be held in the two restaurants.
For the guests who like to enjoy drinks over a friendly chat, we have two bars. One of it is a Lounge bar- 'The Rajah Club' and the other is a thematic bar named as – 'Safari Bar'. Both the bars provide comfortable & relaxed sitting arrangements to complement the exquisite range of wines & spirits, allowing you to unwind and lighten up. For those who wish to be left alone, we provide selective collection of books and for those who love to socialize, we do have few board games to play and have fun with.
For the corporate travelers, who want to combine business and leisure onboard the Maharajas’ express, we can organize a suitable setup for meetings at the Safari Bar. This bar also serves as a venue for festive events.
