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

10 Days

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.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
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.

Stay at Colonel's Retreat

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.

On board train, Maharajas' Express

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.

On board train, Maharajas' Express

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.

On board train, Maharajas' Express

Day 5 :
Jodhpur

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.

Stay at Pal Haveli

Day 6 :
Jodhpur

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.

Stay at Pal Haveli

Day 7 :
Chanoud

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 favorite and receives excellent feedback.

Stay at Chanoud Garh

Day 8 :
Udaipur

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.

Stay at Fateh Garh

Day 9 :
Udaipur

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.

Stay at Fateh Garh

Day 10 :
Return home

After being transferred to the airport, you will start your homeward-bound journey.

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Luxury rail tour: a taste of the Maharajas’ Express & western Rajasthan
20% Off
From $9386 $7509
/ Adult
From $5000
/ Child

You can send your enquiry via the form below.