ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
Ride the Maharajas’ Express on a whistle-stop tour of North India, encompassing the Golden Triangle and beyond. Experience India in all its multicoloured finery, aboard one of the world’s leading luxury trains.
C&K have designed this itinerary to inspire you, featuring their best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination. To tailor-make this itinerary just for you and with exclusive discounts – only at Travel Club Elite, call free 0800 707 6229 and speak to our Cox and Kings specialists.
– Ride one of the world’s leading luxury trains
– Visit Ranthambore National Park
– Enjoy sundowners and a barbecue on Bikaner’s scene sand dunes
– Cruise on Lake Pichola
Day 1: Fly to Delhi
Fly overnight from London to Delhi.
(No meals)
Day 2: Delhi
Arrive and transfer to the Taj Palace for an overnight stay. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Old and New Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid, exploring Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw, and driving past India Gate and the former viceregal residence.
Breakfast
Day 3: Delhi • Agra
Gather at Delhi Safdarjung railway station to board the Maharajas’ Express. Head to Agra where you’ll visit the Taj Mahal before returning to the train. There are also optional activities such as a spa visit, a theatre performance or a guided tour of Agra.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 4: Agra • Ranthambore
Disembark in the morning to visit Agra Fort. Return to the train for breakfast before heading to Ranthambore, where you’ll enjoy an open-top safari drive through the National Park. Return to the train for dinner before heading to Jaipur.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 5: Jaipur
Disembark on a guided tour of the city including a visit to the Amber Fort. In the afternoon, there are a number of optional activities available including a spa visit, an excursion to Jantar Mantar observatory or a private tour of the city. You’ll then be an dinner at the Rambagh Palace before you board the train towards Bikaner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 6: Bikaner
Arrive to Bikaner for an optional city tour. After lunch, you’ll visit Junagarh Fort. Later, you’ll head into the sand dunes for a barbecue and folk performances. This evening, the train will continue onto Jodhpur.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 7: Jodhpur
The morning is a leisure. You may stay on the train or head off on one of the optional experience. After lunch, you’ll explore Mehrangarh Fort. This evening, enjoy an exclusive cocktail evening before boarding the train and heading to Udaipur.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 7: Udaipur
Head off on a tranquil boat ride on Lake Pichola then tour the City Palace, the region’s largest palace complex. For lunch, feast on a spread of Indian delicacies in Satkar Hall within Fateh Prakash Palace. The rest of the day will be spent travelling to Mumbai.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 9: Disembark in Mumbai
Following a leisurely morning on board, you’ll disembark the Maharajas’ Express in Mumbai. (Breakfast and lunch)
Day 10: Fly to London via Mumbai
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
(Breakfast)
Commanding six plush acres near New Delhi’s city center, the Taj Palace, New Delhi is a favored destination of distinguished world travelers and heads of state. The grand luxury hotel’s 402 spacious guest rooms and suites offer a choice of Indian-inspired or classic interiors. Four specialty restaurants, a bar and a tea lounge offer European, Vietnamese, Indian fusion and international cuisines. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and spa, as well as a wide range of creative activities for children.
The seasonal Maharajas’ Express serves routes across northwestern and central India, primarily in the state of Rajasthan. Offering 43 traditional wood-trimmed cabins and suites, the luxury rail features two restaurants serving Indian and continental cuisine, a bar, lounge and observation club car.
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