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The Maharajas' Express

Luxury rail tour: a taste of the Maharajas' Express & western Rajasthan

11 days from £8,500pp
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Tour highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra.

  • Explore the Pink City of Jaipur and nearby Amber Fort.

  • Climb atop the ramparts of Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort.

  • Experience life in rural India with a local family.

  • Relax in peaceful Udaipur.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Private driver throughout your trip
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Delhi.

  • When you arrive at Delhi International Airport, one of our local colleagues will meet you. You'll then be transferred by private vehicle into Delhi and to your hotel for the night.

    • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
      Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
    • Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
      Jama Masjid, Old Delhi
    • Delhi skyline as seen from Jama Masjid, India
      Delhi skyline as seen from Jama Masjid, India

  • Board the Maharajas' Express this morning before the train heads to Agra. After brunch on board, you will arrive and visit Agra Fort for a guided tour.

    • India Gate in New Delhi
      India Gate in New Delhi
    • Sikh Gentlemen, Delhi
      Sikh Gentlemen, Delhi
    • Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
      Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

  • Day two on board the Maharajas' Express. An early start as you head to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal, before the train departs for Ranthambhore National Park. This afternoon, explore the park on a game drive in search of the elusive Bengal tiger.

    • Qutab Minar, Delhi
      Qutab Minar, Delhi
    • Tomb at Qutab Minar, Delhi
      Tomb at Qutab Minar, Delhi
    • Delhi market
      Delhi market

  • Day three on board the Maharajas' Express. Spend the day in Jaipur, known as the Pink City, visit the nearby Amber Fort, and enjoy a special dinner within one of the impressive city palaces.

    • Lodi Gardens
      Lodi Gardens
    • Old Delhi, India
      Old Delhi, India
    • Jama Masjid Mosque, Delhi
      Jama Masjid Mosque, Delhi

  • Upon arrival in Delhi this morning, enjoy breakfast before disembarking the Maharajas' Express. Bid farewell to your fellow guests and meet your Audley driver, who will take you to the airport. From Delhi, you will fly to Jodhpur, a short journey of around 90 minutes. Upon arrival, a local representative will meet you, and you'll be driven to your hotel in the heart of the 'Blue City', as Jodhpur is fondly known.

    • Jodhpur
      Jodhpur
    • Blue houses of Jodhpur
      Blue houses of Jodhpur
    • Maharaja Jaswant Singh Cenotaph, Jodhpur, India
      Maharaja Jaswant Singh Cenotaph, Jodhpur, India

  • Explore Jodhpur today with your local and knowledgeable guide. You'll be guided through the fascinating and extensive Mehrangarh Fort before discovering the Old City on foot. Later, enjoy a cookery experience with a local family.

    • Dried chillies at a market stall
      Dried chillies at a market stall
    • Traditional Indian Thali
      Traditional Indian Thali
    • Maharaja Jaswant Singh Cenotaph, Jodhpur, India
      Maharaja Jaswant Singh Cenotaph, Jodhpur, India

  • Continue south through Rajasthan this morning to a small village called Chanoud. Here, you will stay with a local family in their beautiful home, which has been painstakingly restored and converted into a small hotel. Chanoud is an Audley favourite and receives excellent feedback.

    • Main street of Chanoud
      Main street of Chanoud
    • Views from Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
      Views from Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
    • Views from Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
      Views from Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan

  • During the long journey to Udaipur today, you will have the opportunity to stop for lunch and explore the expansive and intricate Jain temple at Ranakpur as well as the impressive fortress at Kumbhalgarh.

    • City Palace, Udaipur
      City Palace, Udaipur
    • Saheliyon Ki Bari Gardens, Udaipur
      Saheliyon Ki Bari Gardens, Udaipur
    • View of Udaipur from Jagmandir
      View of Udaipur from Jagmandir

  • Explore the pretty city of Udaipur today, which sits around Lake Pichola, accompanied by your experienced local guide. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure and consider a boat ride on the lake to watch the sunset across the city palace.

    • Festival Celebrations in Udaipur
      Festival Celebrations in Udaipur
    • Udaipur's ghats
      Udaipur's ghats
    • Sunset over the Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
      Sunset over the Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

  • After being transferred to the airport, you will start your homeward-bound journey. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • The Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
      The Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
    • City Palace, Udaipur
      City Palace, Udaipur
    • Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
      Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Delhi
 
Jodhpur
 
Chanoud
 
Udaipur
 

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