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Maharajas’ Express

Maharajas’ Express runs a small portfolio of premium multi-day itineraries from Delhi, using private en-suite cabins, dining cars, lounge/bar and guided excursions to connect major heritage destinations.

Delhi Safdarjung → Delhi Safdarjung

8 days / 7 nights

Maharajas’ Express

Photo: Aswin Krishna Poyil / Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0

Time needed
168h
Best for
Couples · Food & wine travellers
Route
Delhi Safdarjung → Delhi Safdarjung

The occasion

Why take this journey

Take it when you want the train to simplify a complex cultural itinerary while maintaining hotel-level service throughout the journey.

How it scores

Our current editorial assessment, for comparing journeys, a considered judgement, not a measurement.

SceneryStrong
ComfortExceptional
Value for moneyLimited
Food & drinkExceptional
Character of the trainExceptional
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More subjective

UniquenessExceptional
Iconic statusExceptional
PhotographyStrong
RomanceExceptional
Travelling with childrenLimited

Not rated yet: seat quality, onboard service, slow travel quality, remoteness.

Step-free access and assistance are set out with the practical detail further down rather than reduced to a score.

The route, primary itinerary

Delhi Safdarjung → Delhi Safdarjung

The published route runs from Delhi Safdarjung to Delhi Safdarjung via Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Agra Cantt, Jhansi (for Orchha), Khajuraho, Varanasi.

Key stops

Delhi SafdarjungJaipurAgra CanttJhansi (for Orchha)VaranasiDelhi Safdarjung

Delhi SafdarjungDelhi SafdarjungJaipurSawai MadhopurAgra CanttJhansi (for Orchha)KhajurahoVaranasi
India · geographic corridor through verified stops · indicative alignment, not exact track geometry

  1. Delhi Safdarjung

    India

  2. Jaipur

    India

  3. Sawai Madhopur

    India

  4. Agra Cantt

    India

  5. Jhansi (for Orchha)

    India

  6. Khajuraho

    India

  7. Varanasi

    India

  8. Delhi Safdarjung

    India

Other routes

The map above shows the primary route. This service also runs the itineraries below.

Delhi → Agra → Ranthambore → Jaipur → Bikaner → Jodhpur → Udaipur → Mumbai

Maharajas’ Express: The Indian Splendour

The published itinerary runs from Delhi Safdarjung to Mumbai CSMT.

Key stops

Delhi SafdarjungAgra CanttJaipurBikanerUdaipur CityMumbai CSMT

Delhi SafdarjungMumbai CSMTAgra CanttSawai MadhopurJaipurBikanerJodhpurUdaipur City
India · geographic corridor through verified stops · indicative alignment, not exact track geometry

Mumbai → Udaipur → Jodhpur → Bikaner → Jaipur → Ranthambore → Agra → Delhi

Maharajas’ Express: The Heritage of India

The published itinerary runs from Mumbai CSMT to Delhi Safdarjung.

Key stops

Mumbai CSMTUdaipur CityBikanerJaipurAgra CanttDelhi Safdarjung

Mumbai CSMTDelhi SafdarjungUdaipur CityJodhpurBikanerJaipurSawai MadhopurAgra Cantt
India · geographic corridor through verified stops · indicative alignment, not exact track geometry

Along the way

These moments follow the main route, Delhi Safdarjung → Delhi Safdarjung. Other routes may differ.

  1. Private cabin luxury

    En-suite cabin accommodation lets the train function as a hotel between major destinations.

  2. Curated heritage excursions

    Guided sightseeing is integral to each multi-day itinerary rather than optional add-on transport.

Maharajas’ Express: Maharajas' Express
Maharajas’ Express: Maharajas' Express · Photo: Aswin Krishna Poyil · CC0

How you travel

What is confirmed about travelling aboard

Only accommodation details verified against a source are listed. Anything absent is unknown, not implied.

Private toilet

Cabins are en-suite.

Confirmed

Sleeper cabin

Private luxury sleeping cabins are central to all itineraries.

Confirmed

Service aboard

What is confirmed about time on the train

Dining and service details appear only where the published record verifies them. Unlisted inclusions remain unknown.

Bar

Lounge/bar service is part of the train.

Confirmed

Dining car

Dedicated dining cars are part of the train.

Confirmed

Mayur Mahal dining car aboard the Maharajas' Express.
Mayur Mahal dining car aboard the Maharajas' Express. · Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Evidence on demand

Practical reality

Route, onboard, season, fit and booking detail remain available without interrupting the journey above. Unknowns stay visible.

Time & itinerary

168h

View route maps and verified stops

Delhi → Jaipur → Ranthambore → Agra → Orchha → Khajuraho → Varanasi → Delhi

The published route runs from Delhi Safdarjung to Delhi Safdarjung via Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Agra Cantt, Jhansi (for Orchha), Khajuraho, Varanasi.

Key stops

Delhi SafdarjungJaipurAgra CanttJhansi (for Orchha)VaranasiDelhi Safdarjung

Delhi SafdarjungDelhi SafdarjungJaipurSawai MadhopurAgra CanttJhansi (for Orchha)KhajurahoVaranasi
India · geographic corridor through verified stops · indicative alignment, not exact track geometry

  1. Delhi Safdarjung

    India

  2. Jaipur

    India

  3. Sawai Madhopur

    India

  4. Agra Cantt

    India

  5. Jhansi (for Orchha)

    India

  6. Khajuraho

    India

  7. Varanasi

    India

  8. Delhi Safdarjung

    India

Delhi → Agra → Ranthambore → Jaipur → Bikaner → Jodhpur → Udaipur → Mumbai

The published route runs from Delhi Safdarjung to Mumbai CSMT via Agra Cantt, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur City.

Key stops

Delhi SafdarjungAgra CanttJaipurBikanerUdaipur CityMumbai CSMT

Delhi SafdarjungMumbai CSMTAgra CanttSawai MadhopurJaipurBikanerJodhpurUdaipur City
India · geographic corridor through verified stops · indicative alignment, not exact track geometry

  1. Delhi Safdarjung

    India

  2. Agra Cantt

    India

  3. Sawai Madhopur

    India

  4. Jaipur

    India

  5. Bikaner

    India

  6. Jodhpur

    India

  7. Udaipur City

    India

  8. Mumbai CSMT

    India

Mumbai → Udaipur → Jodhpur → Bikaner → Jaipur → Ranthambore → Agra → Delhi

The published route runs from Mumbai CSMT to Delhi Safdarjung via Udaipur City, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Agra Cantt.

Key stops

Mumbai CSMTUdaipur CityBikanerJaipurAgra CanttDelhi Safdarjung

Mumbai CSMTDelhi SafdarjungUdaipur CityJodhpurBikanerJaipurSawai MadhopurAgra Cantt
India · geographic corridor through verified stops · indicative alignment, not exact track geometry

  1. Mumbai CSMT

    India

  2. Udaipur City

    India

  3. Jodhpur

    India

  4. Bikaner

    India

  5. Jaipur

    India

  6. Sawai Madhopur

    India

  7. Agra Cantt

    India

  8. Delhi Safdarjung

    India

When to go
  1. JanPart season
  2. FebPart season
  3. MarPart season
  4. AprPart season
  5. MayNot running
  6. JunNot running
  7. JulNot running
  8. AugNot running
  9. SepPart season
  10. OctPart season
  11. NovPart season
  12. DecPart season
  • Part season
  • Not running
Part season
Sep–Apr
Not running
May–Aug

These months show when the train runs, which is a service fact. How good each month is for the experience has not been rated yet, so no month is presented as better than another.

Month-by-month notes
  • Jan: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Feb: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Mar: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Apr: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • May: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Jun: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Jul: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Aug: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Sep: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Oct: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Nov: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
  • Dec: Luxury itineraries run on selected published departures rather than a daily service; verify current season calendar.
Good for

Good fit for

  • Couples

    Especially good

    Private accommodation and hosted excursions suit celebration travel.

  • Food & wine travellers

    Especially good

    Dedicated dining cars are a central part of the luxury service.

  • Luxury seekers

    Especially good

    High-end private cabins and curated excursions define the experience.

Think twice if

  • It does not run all year

    Runs Sep–Apr.

  • It is a multi-day commitment

    168h on board.

  • You cannot just turn up

    A reservation is required for this journey.

  • Booking takes some effort

    Verified as difficult to book.

Reservation & booking
Reservation
Required
Price
Dynamic pricing

Prices quoted Luxury fare varies significantly by itinerary and cabin; verify current official tariff for chosen departure.

Booking difficulty
Difficult

Not yet verified: rail pass validity. We leave these blank rather than guess.

  • Book a named multi-day itinerary and cabin category; route, inclusions and price vary by departure.
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Your next step

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