Maharajas’ Express with Ranthambore National Park

We transfer to our hotel and take an afternoon orientation tour of New Delhi stopping at India Gate, view the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Bangla Sahib Sikh temple and drive past the Presidential Building.

An early morning visit to the 16th century heritage park complex of Sunder Nursery whose gardens contain over 300 types of trees and plant species. Afternoon visit to the National Rail Museum and tea with an expert on heritage railways. Alternatively, enjoy a full day trip to Rewari Loco Shed that houses some of India’s last surviving steam locomotives.

Morning transfer to Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station for our welcome and check-in before boarding the Maharajas’ Express for your six-night journey. Enjoy brunch and a briefing of the adventure ahead as we depart for Agra for a guided visit of the Taj Mahal. This afternoon perhaps take an optional excursion at a hotel spa or enjoy Mohabbat the Taj Show, bookable onboard.

A long but rewarding day as we take an early morning guided visit to the incredible red-sandstone Agra Fort, the former residence of mughals and seat of government. Return to the train and breakfast onboard. Our rail journey continues to Sawai Madhopur where we travel by coach to Ranthambore National Park for a Game Drive. Not only home to Royal Bengal Tigers, this famous park has a rich population of wildlife including sloth bears and marsh crocodiles. Later we depart for Jaipur.

Today we head for the Amber Fort in Jaipur for a guided visit of this incredible palace complex of pale yellow and pink sandstone. Perhaps take an optional excursion relaxing at a hotel spa, visit the City Palace and Observatory or a take a local guided city tour. Relax this afternoon before we enjoy a luxurious dinner with entertainment at Rambagh Palace. Overnight travel to Bikaner.

Enjoy views of the passing countryside before we arrive into Bikaner. Relax onboard or choose an optional local city tour. Proceed for a visit of the impressive Junagarh Fort, a complex of palaces, temples and pavilions, before arriving at the Sand Dunes for cocktails, barbeque and folk dances. Later we depart for Jodhpur.

Arrive in Jodhpur for free time to relax or take an optional excursion to Bishnoi Village, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada or a local city tour. Later, we take a guided visit to the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort, known for its intricate carvings, expansive courtyards and stunning views followed by a walking tour of the Jodhpur’s Old Clock Tower Market and enjoy a ride in a Tuk Tuk. This evening we have a cocktail dinner at an exclusive venue such as Hanwant Mahal or Khaas Bagh. We leave for Udaipur.

Upon arrival in Udaipur, we visit City Palace with its fusion of architecture and the outstanding treasures of the Crystal Gallery before taking a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Lunch today is at the equisite Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace. We leave for Mumbai and enjoy a fun Indian Evening onboard with entertainment and dancing and a fitting finale to our luxurious rail adventure.

A scenic journey as we arrive in Mumbai. We bid a fond farewell to the Maharajas’ Express and transfer to our hotel for free time to relax.

This morning enjoy an excursion to Elephanta and discover the cave temples, famous for their magnificently sculpted panels. This afternoon perhaps take an optional excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, for a tour of this Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival style building and view Mumbai’s Art Deco buildings.

We transfer to Mumbai airport for our return flight to London. Alternatively, take our 5-day post tour extension to Goa.