Heritage of India
Mumbai to Delhi by way of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, a Ranthambore game drive, Fatehpur Sikri and a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
- MumbaiDay 1
- UdaipurDay 2
- JodhpurDay 3
- DeshnokDay 4
- BikanerDay 4
- JaipurDay 5
- RanthamboreDay 6
- Fatehpur SikriDay 6
- AgraDay 7
- DelhiDay 7
Overview
This week-long journey sets out from Mumbai and climbs north through the palace cities of Rajasthan to Delhi. Glide across Lake Pichola in Udaipur, explore Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and dine among the Bikaner sand dunes. The final days bring a tiger-country game drive in Ranthambore, the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and breakfast near the Taj Mahal.
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola and the City Palace Crystal Gallery in Udaipur
- Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Museum in Jodhpur
- Sundowners, a barbecue dinner and folk dances on the Bikaner sand dunes
- Amber Fort, City Palace and dinner at the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur
- Early-morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park
- The deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri
- Sunrise at the Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at Taj Khema
Day by day
Day 1MumbaiOn board, en route to Udaipur
Your journey begins with a welcome, registration and tour briefing at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. From there you transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to board the Maharajas' Express, which pulls out for Udaipur late in the morning. Lunch and dinner are served on board.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2UdaipurOn board, en route to Jodhpur
After breakfast the train arrives in Udaipur, the city of lakes. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola, then visit the City Palace and its Crystal Gallery before lunch at an exclusive venue. In the afternoon, explore the old city on foot and by tuk-tuk, then return to the train for dinner as it heads for Jodhpur.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3JodhpurOn board, en route to Bikaner
Breakfast is served as the countryside rolls by. In Jodhpur, visit Mandore Garden and the Umaid Bhawan Museum, then return to the train for lunch. Later in the afternoon, explore the mighty Mehrangarh Fort before dinner at an exclusive venue and a late departure for Bikaner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4Deshnok → BikanerOn board, en route to Jaipur
The train pauses early at Deshnok, where you can choose to visit the famous rat temple. Breakfast is served on the short run into Bikaner, where you visit Lalgarh Palace and take a walking tour of the havelis. After lunch on board, see Junagarh Fort, then head out to the sand dunes for sundowner cocktails and a barbecue dinner with folk dances.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5JaipurOn board, en route to Ranthambore
After breakfast, spend the morning at Amber Fort, the City Palace and the Albert Hall Museum, returning to the train for lunch. In the evening, dinner is hosted at the Rambagh Palace before the Maharajas' Express sets off overnight for Sawai Madhopur, the gateway to Ranthambore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6Ranthambore → Fatehpur SikriOn board, en route to Agra
Rise early for a game drive in Ranthambore National Park, then return to the train for breakfast. Lunch is served on board on the way to Fatehpur Sikri, where you spend the afternoon in the deserted Mughal city. Back on the train, enjoy an Indian evening followed by dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7Agra → Delhi
Arrive in Agra at dawn and visit the Taj Mahal, followed by breakfast at Taj Khema. Rejoin the train for the run to Delhi, with a final lunch on board before you say farewell to the Maharajas' Express in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Night 1On board, en route to Udaipur
- Night 2On board, en route to Jodhpur
- Night 3On board, en route to Bikaner
- Night 4On board, en route to Jaipur
- Night 5On board, en route to Ranthambore
- Night 6On board, en route to Agra
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Deluxe Cabin
- Twin beds (12 cabins) or a double bed (8 cabins)
- En-suite bathroom with toiletries
- LED TV with streaming, plus Wi-Fi
- Electronic safe and mini-bar
Junior Suite
- Twin beds (12 suites) or a double bed (6 suites)
- Decorated in soft, vibrant pastels
- En-suite bathroom
- LED TV with streaming, plus Wi-Fi
Suite
- Large panoramic windows
- En-suite bathroom with a bathtub
- Complimentary mini-bar
- LED TV, Wi-Fi and electronic safe
Presidential Suite
- Occupies an entire carriage
- Two bedrooms and a private living room
- Private bathrooms
- Round-the-clock personal valet
Every cabin has its own bathroom, and butler service is provided throughout the train.
- Accommodation in a double or twin-bedded cabin with en-suite bathroom
- All meals
- Soft drinks and house brands of wine, beer and spirits
- Butler service
- Paramedic services on board
- Guided excursions as described in the itinerary, with entrance fees, still camera fees, transport and a guide
- Porterage at stations
- Deposit
- 25% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 65 days before departure
- Cancellation
- A 15% registration fee is kept on any cancellation · 30–15 days before departure: 25% · 14–5 days: 50% · 4–1 days: 80% · under 24 hours or no-show: 100%
Dates and prices
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Questions about this journey
Where does the Heritage of India journey start and finish?
The journey begins in Mumbai and ends in Delhi. Day 1 starts with a welcome, registration and tour briefing at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, after which you transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to board the train. You say farewell in Delhi on the afternoon of Day 7 after a final lunch on board.
How long is the Heritage of India journey and where does it stop?
It is 6 nights and 7 days, and every night is spent on board as the train travels between cities. The route runs from Mumbai to Udaipur, Jodhpur, Deshnok and Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur), Fatehpur Sikri and Agra before arriving in Delhi.
What are the standout experiences on the Heritage of India journey?
Highlights include a boat ride on Lake Pichola and the City Palace Crystal Gallery in Udaipur, Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, and sundowners with a barbecue dinner and folk dances on the Bikaner sand dunes. In Jaipur you visit Amber Fort and dine at the Rambagh Palace. The journey closes with a Ranthambore game drive, the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri and sunrise at the Taj Mahal followed by breakfast at Taj Khema.
What is included in the Heritage of India journey?
Your fare includes a double or twin-bedded cabin with en-suite bathroom, all meals, soft drinks and house brands of wine, beer and spirits, and butler service. Guided excursions as described in the itinerary are included with entrance fees, still camera fees, transport and a guide, along with porterage at stations and paramedic services on board.
Are meals taken on the train or off it?
Most meals are served on board, but several special ones are hosted off the train: lunch at an exclusive venue in Udaipur, dinner at an exclusive venue in Jodhpur, a barbecue dinner on the Bikaner dunes, dinner at the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur and breakfast at Taj Khema after the Taj Mahal. Day 1 includes lunch and dinner, and the final day includes breakfast and lunch.
What is the pace like, and are there early starts?
Days are full, with guided sightseeing most mornings and afternoons and returns to the train for meals. Expect a couple of early mornings: the game drive in Ranthambore National Park comes first thing on Day 6, and on Day 7 you arrive in Agra at dawn for the Taj Mahal. At Deshnok the visit to the famous rat temple is your choice.
