Maharajas’ Express Heritage of India itinerary offer insights into the rich heritage and culture of India. Starting from Mumbai, the train crisscrosses through the medieval caves of Ajanta, forts and Palaces of Rajasthan and the majestic Taj Mahal during the Heritage of India Tour. The highlight of the tour includes cultural immersion during local sightseeing tours, insider experiences such as sundowner cocktails amidst sand dunes and Exhibition Elephant Polo Match and some shopping experiences among others.
| DAY 01 | MUMBAI – AJANTA |
| 1430 hrs | Welcome & Registration at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. |
| 1545 hrs | Depart for Mumbai CST Railway Station |
| 1640 hrs | The Maharajas’ Express leaves for Ajanta |
| 1930 hrs | Dinner on Board |
| DAY 02 | AJANTA – UDAIPUR |
| 0630 hrs | Breakfast on board |
| 0730 hrs | Proceed for excursion to the Ajanta Caves |
| 1315 hrs | Return to the Maharajas’ Express for Lunch on board |
| 1345 hrs | The Maharajas’ Express leaves for Udaipur |
| 1930 hrs | Dinner on Board |
| DAY 03 | UDAIPUR – JODHPUR |
| 0800 hrs | Breakfast on board |
| 1000 hrs | Arrive into Udaipur |
| 1030 hrs | Proceed for sightseeing of City Palace & Crystal Gallery (Audio Tour) |
| 1230 hrs | Lunch at Satkar Hall of Fateh Prakash Palace |
| 1430 hrs | Return to the train for a relaxed afternoon OR continues for a shopping tour. You may also opt for optional activities like Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel, Sound & Light show at City Palace Or visit to the Vintage Car Museum & Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola |
| 1830 hrs | Return to the Maharajas’ Express |
| 2000 hrs | Dinner on board |
| 2130 hrs | The Maharajas’ Express leaves for Jodhpur |
| DAY 04 | JODHPUR – BIKANER |
| 0800 hrs | Breakfast on board |
| 0900 hrs | Optional tour to Bishnoi village OR enjoy Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel |
| 1100 hrs | Arrive into Jodhpur. Relax on board |
| 1300 hrs | Lunch on board |
| 1430 hrs | Visit the Mehrangarh Fort followed by a walking tour of the Clock Tower market OR You may also choose to enjoy spa facilities at a 5 star hotel. |
| 1830 hrs | Proceed for an exclusive cocktail dinner at Hanwant Mahal |
| 2030 hrs | Return to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express |
| 0400 hrs | Train leaves for Bikaner |
| DAY 05 | BIKANER – JAIPUR |
| 0800 | Breakfast on board |
| 1100 | Arrive into Bikaner. Relax on board OR You may also choose optional visit to the Lalgarh Palace Museum OR Deshnok (the Rat Temple) OR a Private shopping tour for Kundan Jewellery. |
| 1300 hrs | Lunch on board |
| 1400 hrs | Visit to Junagarh Fort |
| 1600 hrs | Start from Junagarh Fort to Gajner Palace |
| 1700 hrs | Reach Gajner Palace |
| 1730 hrs | Proceed for Sundowner Cocktails and barbecue at the Sand Dunes |
| 2100 hrs | Return to the comfort of the Maharajas’ Express |
| DAY 06 | JAIPUR – RANTHAMBORE |
| 0800 hrs | Breakfast on board |
| 1130 hrs | Arrive into Jaipur |
| 1145 hrs | Proceed for Exhibition Elephant Polo Match followed by Champagne lunch at City Palace. |
| 1500 hrs | Visit the Amber Fort OR You may also choose to participate in the optional activities such as Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel OR Private shopping tour OR Golfing at Rambagh Golf club OR Visit to City Palace & The Observatory (Jantar Mantar) * While returning from Amber Fort you have an opportunity to visit a local center for polishing and cutting of precious and semi precious stones |
| 1900 hrs | Return to the Maharajas’ Express |
| 2000 hrs | Dinner on board |
| 2130 hrs | The Maharajas’ Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) |
| DAY 07 | RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI |
| 0630 hrs | Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park |
| 0930 hrs | Breakfast at Vivanta By Taj, Sawai Madhopur |
| 1030 hrs | Return to the Maharajas’ Express. |
| 1040 hrs | The Maharajas’ Express departs for Fatehpur Sikri. |
| 1300 hrs | Lunch on board |
| 1430 hrs | Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri |
| 1515 hrs | Visit the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri |
| 1800 hrs | Return to the Maharajas’ Express |
| 2000 hrs | Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on board. |
| DAY 08 | FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA – DELHI |
| 0630 hrs | Arrive into Agra and Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal. |
| 0830 hrs | Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema |
| 0945 hrs | Return to the Maharajas’ Express. |
| 1015 hrs | The Maharajas’ Express proceeds for Delhi |
| 1300 hrs | Lunch on board |
| 1530 hrs | Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end! |
Heritage of India Departure Dates for Season 2014-2015
| Month | Departure Dates |
| January 2014 | Sat, 11th |
| February 2014 | Sat, 8th |
| March 2014 | Sat, 8th |
| October 2014 | Sat, 18th |
| November 2014 | Sat, 15th |
| December 2014 | Sat, 13th |
| January 2015 | Sat, 10th |
| February 2015 | Sat, 7th |
| March 2015 | Sat, 7th |
| April 2015 | Sat, 4th |