The point of embarkation and disembarkation for the specific journeys is as follows:
Journeys
Check-in Venue
Departure Station
Arrival Station
The Indian Splendour
Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi At 0815 hrs.
Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi 0915 hrs.
Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai At 1545 hrs.
Day 1 Delhi / Agra
08:15 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
09:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Agra
09:30 Brunch onboard
10:45 Tour Briefing onboard
14:15 Arrive into Agra
14:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. You can choose optional activities – Spa at a Hotel or Mohabbat the Taj Show
19:00 Dinner onboard
Day 2 Agra / Ranthambore
07:00 Proceed to visit the Agra Fort.
09:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
09:15 Breakfast onboard
10:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Ranthambore
13:00 Lunch onboard
15:15 Arrive into Sawai Madhopur and proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
18:15 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
18:45 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
19:30 Dinner onboard
22:30 Maharajas’ Express arrives at Jaipur
Day 3 Jaipur
07:00 Breakfast onboard
08:30 Proceed to visit the Amber Fort. You may also choose Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel or a visit to City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar) or a Local City Tour
12:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
13:30 Lunch onboard
17:30 Proceed for Dinner at Rambagh Palace
21:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
23:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Bikaner
Day 4 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 Proceed to visit the 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
21:00 Train leaves for Jodhpur
Day 5 JODHPUR
07:00 Breakfast onboard
08:00 Arrive into Jodhpur
09:00 Optional Tour to Bishnoi Village or you can enjoy Spa a hotel or an excursion to Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada or a Local City Tour
13:00 Lunch onboard
15:00 Proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a Walking Tour of the Old Clock Tower market. 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 the Maharajas’ Express
22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Udaipur
Day 6 UDAIPUR
08:00 Breakfast onboard
10:00 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 Fateh Prakash Palace
15:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
16:00 Train proceeds to Mumbai
19:00 Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard
20:00 Dinner onboard
Day 7 MUMBAI
07:00 Breakfast onboard
13:00 Lunch onboard
15:45 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as train arrives at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja Terminus, Mumbai.
Departure dates
Season 2019-20
Months
Departure Dates
March, 2020
22
April, 2020
–
Season 2020-21
Months
Departure Dates
October, 2020
18
November, 2020
15
December, 2020
13
January, 2021
10
February, 2021
7
March, 2021
7
April, 2021
4
Season 2021-22
Months
Departure Dates
October, 2021
10
November, 2021
7
December, 2021
5
January, 2022
2 & 30
February, 2022
27
March, 2022
27
April, 2022
–
Maharajas’ Express Package Price for 2019-20 & 2020-21 (USD)
Foreign National
Maharajas’ Express
Description
Deluxe Cabin
Junior Suite
Suite
Presidential Suite
The Indian Splendour (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Per Adult
$5,980
$9,460
$13,800
$23,700
Single Supplement
$4,510
$8,520
$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.
Contact me
instagram
whatsapp
email