MAHARAJAS’ EXPRESS A luxury offering from IRCTC
Maharajas’ Express –graphical view
Carriage Names Carriages of the train are named after gemstones: Moti - Pearl Hakik - Agate Panna - Emerald Firoza - Torquoise Manik - Ruby Heera - Diamond Neelam - Blue Sapphire Gomed - Hesonite Garnet Katela - Amethyst Moonga - Red Coral Beruz - Aquamarine Pukhraj - Yellow Sapphire Pitoniya - Bloodstone
Configuration with facilities 5 Deluxe Cars. 6 Junior Suite Cars 2 Suite Cars 1 Presidential Suite car 1 Bar car and 1 Lounge Car 2 Restaurant cars 1 Kitchen Car 1 Staff Coach 1 Executive Managers & Tour Managers Coach. 2 Generator Coaches
Carrying capacity of the Cabins / Suites Room Category Twin Double Total cabins/suites Passenger capacity Deluxe Cabin 12 8 20 40 Junior Suite 6 18 36 Suite -- 4 Presidential Suite (has a Double and a twin room) 1 TOTAL 43 88
Deluxe Cabin Features Cabin Area: 112 sq ft Each Deluxe Coach consists of four Twin/ Double bed cabins with attached bath, Except Coach Katela which ahs now all Doubles. Each cabin features wardrobe, luggage hold underneath the bed, writing table, LCD television, individual climate control and superb interiors. Bathrooms are modern with wash basin, WC, shower cubicle, running hot and cold water
Junior Suite Features Cabin Area: 150 sq ft Each Junior Suite Coach consists of three Twin/ Double bed cabins with attached bath Each cabin features double/twin bed with luggage hold underneath, wardrobe, writing table, flat screen LCDs with live television, audio/ video channels, direct dial telephone, internet facility, individual climate control and an electronic safe. Bathroom are modern with wash basin, WC, shower cubicle, running hot and cold water
Suite Features Cabin Area: 220 sq ft Each Suite Coach consists of two suites with separate living and bedroom areas. Each cabin features a double bed with luggage hold underneath, wardrobe, flat screen LCDs with live television, audio/ video channels, direct dial telephone, internet facility, individual climate control, an electronic safe and mini bar. The living area has a sofa, writing table, and the guest gets a personal car and guide. Bathroom are modern with wash basin, WC, shower cubicle and a bathtub, running hot and cold water, with bath tub
Presidential Suite Features Area: 448 sq ft Presidential Suite consists of two bedrooms, two attached baths, a living cum dining room with a dedicated Valet. Each bedroom features double/twin bed with luggage hold underneath, wardrobe, flat screen LCDs with live television, audio / video channels, direct dial telephone, individual climate control and mood lighting. The living cum dining room area will have a sofa, writing table, mini-bar, and internet facility and the guest gets a personal car and guide. Each bathroom is modern with wash basin, WC, shower cubicle, a full bath tub with running hot and cold water.
The Royal Journey options The Heritage of India (07 Nights – 08 Days) Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur –Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi Treasures of India (03 Nights – 04 Days) Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi Gems of India (03 Nights – 04 Days) Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi The Indian Panorama (07 Nights – 08 Days) Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi The Indian Splendour (07 Nights – 08 Days) Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore –Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor - Mumbai
NEW ITINERARIES A new itinerary has been launched for only one departure that is on 19th March 2017 for 6N/7D package. Jewels of India (6N/7D) Delhi Agra Ranthambore Jaipur Jodhpur - Osiyan Udaipur
The Southern Jewels (7N/8D) The Southern Sojourn (7N/8D) NEW ITINERARIES Two itineraries covering Southern India are proposed to be operated in September 2017: The Southern Jewels (7N/8D) Trivandrum Chettinad - Thanjavur Mahabalipuram Mysore Hampi Goa Mumbai The Southern Sojourn (7N/8D) Mumbai Goa Hampi Mysore Ernakulam Kumarakom Trivandrum
SAND DUNE EVENING AT BIKANER ACTIVITIES and EVENTS SAND DUNE EVENING AT BIKANER
Dinner at City Palace Jaipur ACTIVITIES and EVENTS Lunch at Udaipur Dinner at City Palace Jaipur
Siddhi Dhamal Dance at Balasinor ACTIVITIES and EVENTS Siddhi Dhamal Dance at Balasinor Puppet Show at Jodhpur
Departure Dates for 2017-18 DEPARTURE DATES for 2016-17 Oct'16 2, 30 5 MONTH TREASURES OF INDIA 4 Days / 3 Nights GEMS OF INDIA 4 Days / 3 Nights THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 Days / 7 Nights THE INDIAN SPLENDOUR 8 Days / 7 Nights THE HERITAGE OF INDIA 8 Days / 7 Nights Day Sunday Wednesday Saturday Oct'16 2, 30 5 8 15 22 Nov'16 27 12 19 Dec'16 25 28 3, 31 10 17 Jan'17 7 14 Feb'17 4 11 Mar'17 Jewels of India (6 N/7 D) Apr'17 16 - 1
Departure Dates for 2017-18 Departure Dates for 2017-18 MONTH THE INDIAN SPLENDOUR 8 Days / 7 Nights THE HERITAGE OF INDIA 8 Days / 7 Nights TREASURES OF INDIA 4 Days / 3 Nights GEMS OF INDIA 4 Days / 3 Nights THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 Days / 7 Nights THE SOUTHERN SOJOURN 8 Days / 7 Nights THE SOUTHERN JEWELS 8 Days / 7 Nights Day Saturday Sunday Wednesday Sept'17 30 − 9 16 Oct'17 28 7 15 18 21 Nov'17 25 4 12 Dec'17 23 2, 30 10 13 Jan'18 20 27 Feb'18 17 24 Mar'18 Apr'18 1 Two South Bound itineraries have been planned in Sept. 2017 before start of the above scheduled itineraries.
Tariff 2017-18 Maharajas' Express Deluxe Cabin Junior Suite Suite Double Presidential Suit The Indian Splendour (8 D/ 7 N) $5,980 $9,460 $13,800 $23,700 The Heritage of India (8D/7 N) $6,840 $9,890 $13,800 $23,700 The Indian Panorama (8D/7 N) Gems of India/Treasures of India (4 D/3 N) $3,850 $4,950 $7,600 $12,900
The Southern Sojourn 09 SEP’ 2017 8 Days/7 Nights Adult $ 7530 $ 10880 Journeys Rooming Deluxe Cabin Junior Suite Suite Presidential Suite The Southern Sojourn 09 SEP’ 2017 8 Days/7 Nights Adult $ 7530 $ 10880 $ 15180 $ 26070 Single Supplement $5,680 $9,810 $15,180 $26,070 The Southern Jewels 16 SEP’ 2017 8 Days/7 Nights
Awards Awarded “World’s Leading Luxury Train 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016” by World Travel Awards. Awarded the “Seven Star Experience Award” by Luxury Lifestyle and Hospitality Awards in 2015 and 2016 Winner of “Best Luxury Train” by CNBC AWAAZ Travel Awards 2015 & 2010 1st Runner up in the Conde Nast Readers Choice travel award 2011.