Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and head to your 5-star hotel to get settled after your flight. The evening is yours to either rest up or wander through Delhi's busy markets and historic neighborhoods if you're feeling up for it.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Main Entrance)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi's vibrant markets
- Visit historic areas of Delhi
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Delhi railway station for your Maharaja Express boarding with a red carpet welcome and champagne service. Get settled into your cabin and have your first gourmet dinner as the train pulls out toward Agra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet dinner onboard Maharaja Express)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Maharajas Express Luxury Train)
Included Activities
- Board Maharaja Express with welcome reception and champagne
- Gourmet dinner onboard Maharaja Express
- Day 3
Ranthambore
You'll wake early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Later that morning, you check out Agra Fort before boarding the train again for Ranthambore National Park. The afternoon and evening include a safari where you might catch sight of tigers and other wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Maharajas Express Luxury Train)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with guided tour
- Visit Agra Fort with guided tour
- Game safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Ranthambore National Park 
- Day 4
Jaipur
The train gets you to Jaipur where you'll spend the day touring Amber Fort, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar observatory. Come evening, there's a cultural show and traditional Rajasthani dinner with folk performances and local heritage on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Rajasthani dinner at heritage venue)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Maharajas Express Luxury Train)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar observatory with guided tour
- Cultural show with folk performances
- Traditional Rajasthani dinner
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 5
Bikaner
You wake up to desert views as you reach Bikaner. The day includes visiting Junagarh Fort and its detailed interiors, then a camel-cart ride across the sand dunes. A sundowner with folk dances happens before you head back to the train for a lavish dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lavish dinner onboard Maharaja Express)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Maharajas Express Luxury Train)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Junagarh Fort
- Camel-cart ride across sand dunes
- Sundowner experience with folk dances
- Lavish dinner onboard Maharaja Express
Landmarks Junagarh Fort - Day 6
Jodhpur
In Jodhpur, you'll see the famous blue houses and visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort. You can wander through palaces and a museum, then walk through the busy local bazaars. A special dinner at a heritage venue happens before you return to the train for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dining experience at heritage venue)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Maharajas Express Luxury Train)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort with palaces and museum
- Explore local bazaars of Jodhpur with guide
- Special dining experience at heritage venue
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort - Day 7
Udaipur
You arrive in Udaipur and take a private boat on Lake Pichola, passing the Lake Palace. After that, you'll tour City Palace and have lunch overlooking the water. By evening, you're back on the train for your final night aboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Luxury lunch overlooking Lake Pichola), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Maharajas Express Luxury Train)
Included Activities
- Private boat cruise on Lake Pichola with views of Lake Palace
- Guided tour of City Palace
- Luxury lunch overlooking Lake Pichola
Landmarks Lake Pichola Lake Palace City Palace, Udaipur 
- Day 8
Mumbai
The Maharaja Express journey ends in Mumbai. After breakfast, you disembark and get a short city tour including the Gateway of India and other landmarks. Then you transfer to your 5-star hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- City tour of Mumbai including Gateway of India
Landmarks Gateway of India - Day 9
Mumbai to Kochi
You fly to Kochi and start a guided tour of Fort Kochi's colonial streets with the famous Chinese fishing nets and old architecture. The day wraps up with a Kathakali dance performance in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Mumbai to Kochi
- Guided tour of Fort Kochi colonial area
- Visit Chinese fishing nets
- Kathakali dance performance
Landmarks Fort Kochi Chinese Fishing Nets 
- Day 10
Periyar
You'll drive to Periyar in the Western Ghats. A spice plantation visit teaches you about cardamom and pepper growing. Later, a boat ride on Periyar Lake gives you chances to see elephants and different bird species.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit spice plantation with guided tour
- Boat ride on Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing
Landmarks Periyar Lake 
- Day 11
Alleppey
You head down to Alleppey's backwaters and board your private houseboat for the day. The cruise takes you through quiet, palm-lined canals past traditional villages. Fresh local food is prepared onboard, a peaceful change from your train journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared local cuisine onboard houseboat), Dinner (Freshly prepared local cuisine onboard houseboat)
- Accommodation
- Houseboat
Included Activities
- Private houseboat cruise on Alleppey backwaters
- Cruise past traditional villages and palm-lined canals
- All meals onboard private houseboat including local cuisine
Landmarks Alleppey Backwaters 
- Day 12
Marari Beach
After breakfast, you leave the houseboat and transfer to Marari Beach Resort. The afternoon is open, so you can relax, enjoy the sun, walk the quiet beach, or book an Ayurvedic spa treatment if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort
Optional Activities
- Relax at the beach
- Walk along the quiet beach
- Book Ayurvedic spa treatment
Landmarks Marari Beach - Day 13
Marari Beach
This full day is yours to relax and recharge at your own pace. Try a yoga session, visit a nearby fishing village, or just unwind listening to the Arabian Sea. You take in Kerala's calm coastal feel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort
Optional Activities
- Yoga session
- Explore nearby fishing village
- Relax and unwind on the beach
- Day 14
Kochi
You have a final breakfast before transferring to Kochi airport for your international flight, leaving with memories of royal palaces in Rajasthan and the quiet beaches of Kerala.
- End point
- Kochi, Kerala, India (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
