(Mumbai – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra and Delhi)
Embarkation & disembarkation
The point of embarkation and disembarkation for the specific journeys is as follows:
Journeys
Check-in Venue
Departure Station
Arrival Station
The Heritage of India
The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers, Mumbai At 0900 hrs.
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai At 1130 hrs.
Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi At 1530 hrs.
Day 1 (Sunday) MUMBAI
09:00 Welcome and Registration at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
10:45 Proceed for Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus Railway Station, Mumbai
11:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
12:30 Lunch onboard
19:30 Dinner onboard
Day 2 (Monday) UDAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast onboard.
10:10 Arrive into Udaipur. Proceed for Boat ride on Lake Pichola followed by visit to City Palace and Crystal Gallery.
13:30 Lunch at Satkar Hall of Fatehprakash Palace.
15:00 Return to comforts of Maharajas’ Express or may avail optional activities-Spa at a hotel or Local City Tour.
20:00 Dinner onboard.
22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jodhpur.
Day 3 (Tuesday) JODHPUR
07:30 Breakfast onboard
09:15 Optional Tour to Bishnoi Village (De-board at Rohat Railway Station)
13:00 Lunch onboard
14:30 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Walking Tour of the Old Clock Tower market and enjoy a joy ride on Tuk Tuks
17:30 Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at an exclusive venue
20:15 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
03:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Bikaner
Day 4 (Wednesday) BIKANER
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast onboard
10:00 Arrive into Bikaner. Relax onboard or you may choose an optional Local City Tour
13:00 Lunch onboard
14:00 Visit to Junagarh Fort followed by sundowners at Sand Dunes
17:30 Arrive at the Sand Dunes followed by cocktails, bar-be-que and folk dances
20:30 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
Day 5 (Thursday) JAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast onboard
09:30 Arrive into Jaipur. Proceed for a visit to Amber Fort
12:30 After sightseeing proceed to Rambagh Palace hotel for lunch
16:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express You may choose Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel, Visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory or Local City Tour
20:00 Dinner onboard
21:30 The Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Day 6 (Friday) RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
06:00 Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
09:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
09:45 Breakfast onboard
10:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
13:30 Lunch onboard
14:30 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
15:30 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner onboard
Day 7 (Saturday) AGRA-DELHI
06:45 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit Taj Mahal
09:30 Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema
10:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
11:05 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
13:00 Lunch onboard
15:30 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end
Departure dates
Season 2019-20
Months
Departure Dates
March, 2020
1, 29
April, 2020
–
Season 2020-21
Months
Departure Dates
October, 2020
25
November, 2020
22
December, 2020
20
January, 2021
17
February, 2021
14
March, 2021
14
April, 2021
11
Season 2021-22
Months
Departure Dates
October, 2021
17
November, 2021
14
December, 2021
12
January, 2022
9
February, 2022
6
March, 2022
6
April, 2022
3
Maharajas’ Express Package Price for 2019-20 & 2020-21 (USD)
Foreign National
Maharajas’ Express
Description
Deluxe Cabin
Junior Suite
Suite
Presidential Suite
The Heritage of India (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Per Adult
$6,340
$9,890
$13,800
$23,700
Single Supplement
$4,840
$8,930
$13,800
$23,700
A. PAYMENT TERMS
In case of FIT’s:
25% of the published price plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking along with names.
Balance payment 60 days prior to the departure.
B. PENALTY CLAUSE
Deduction of 0.5% of the balance amount shell be paid if payment is made between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
Deduction of 0.75% of the balance payment shall be paid if payment is made between 0 to 29 days prior to departure.
If this is not done, then the request will not be accepted and the booking will be treated as cancelled and relevant cancellation charges will be applied following deduction for services rendered.
On completion of the booking and payment formalities, a confirmation will be sent to you or your travel agent. It is your / travel agent’s responsibility to check the confirmation and advise us immediately in case of any errors. The final documentation containing the itinerary and voucher will be dispatched to you 14 days prior to date of departure.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel the booking of your client, you must communicate the cancellation by
E-mail to IRCTC at maharajas@irctc.com.
In case the IA or any other person signs the Booking Form, it shall be conclusively presumed that the tour participants had given the necessary authority to such lead person / tour operator IA to sign the cancellation request on their behalf and send the same to the company. Such notification will only be deemed to have been given on receipt of your email / fax, since we can only act once we have received the same. The computation of the period of notice of cancellation shall commence only from the time the signed fax copy reaches IRCTC on working days within working hours till further notice. A cancellation charge is applicable to compensate us for making the booking and the possibility that we will be unable to resell your place in the time available.
The following cancellation charges will apply: –
For any cancellation days are counted excluding the date of departure
A. In case of FITs:
60 days or more prior to departure – 25 % of published price
45 to 59 days prior to departure – 50% of the Net amount.
0 to 44 days prior to departure – 100% of the Net amount.
Travel insurance
At India Railway catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) Maharajas’ Express, guest safety and holiday enjoyment are very important, therefore, travel insurance is essential. For booking your travel on Maharajas’ Express it is highly recommended to have adequate travel insurance cover from the country of domicile for injury, illness, death, accident, loss of effect & luggage, holiday cancellation. Please carry a copy of travel insurance policy stating clearly the company, policy number and 24 hour medical emergency telephone number. Availability of a copy of the policy with us would be helpful in case of any emergency.
Christmas & new year, signature journey supplement chanrges
There will be supplement charge of USD 500 per pax travelling during the tour falling on New Year eve and Christmas.
The supplement charge will be applicable for child between 05-12 years also. Supplement charges may be applicable for certain signature journeys as announced by IRCTC from time to time.
Child policy
Maharajas’ Express does accommodate children but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated adult atmosphere we endeavour to maintain.
A) For Deluxe/Jr.Suite/Suite Cabins
Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed with parents.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking. Single child (5 years – 12 years) sharing cabin with adults – 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing of double bed with two full paid adults.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking. OR
Single child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin -50% of the(adult fare + Supplement charges) if requested in a separate cabin.
Two child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate cabin on twin sharing basis. Three child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed. OR
If third child request in a separate cabin – 50% of the (adult fare + Supplement charges). Single child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis.
Two child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- One adult fare plus 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed.
B) For presidential suite cabin
Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed in PS.
Single child (5 years – 12 years) sharing cabin with adults – 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing with two/three/four full paid adults in PS.
Two child(5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate sub cabin on twin sharing basis subject to sharing with two full paid adults in PS.
Three child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of with two/three full paid adults in PS.
Single child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis in PS.
Two child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing with one full paid adult.
Note :
Child booking if requested in a separate cabin is subject to travelling with the adults. It is to be noted that single child has to share guide/vehicle with adults travelling together in case of Suite & PS cabin booked pax. In case, a separate higher category vehicle is required then supplement will be levied.
Please note that we do not have a facility for interconnecting cabins except in the Presidential suite car.
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