+91 9711442448
+61 7 3040 1113
+1 (415) 315-9607
+64 09 889 0013
+91 9711442448
+61 7 3040 1113
+1 (415) 315-9607
+64 09 889 0013
Please find below some general information to can help you along with your planning for your journey aboard the Maharaja’s express
The train can accommodate maximum 88 passengers in one day, there are 43 cabins in total - 1 presidential suite, 4 suites, 18 junior and 20 deluxe. The presidential suite can accommodate up to 4 traveler and in all other cabins only 2 passengers can accommodate.
There are two restaurants on board, Peacock and Rang mahal they are multi cuisine restaurants including Chinese, Continental, Indian and Mewari cuisine. The safari bar has great variety of wine, spirits and beer from the well known brands as well as the house brands, and it is also a great place to know your fellow visitors over aa drink and light snacks.
Maharaja club is filled with luxury sitting on the relaxing chairs guest can drool over the landscape. It is adjoining with the library, individual bar and a souvenir shop and an extraordinary place with laid-lower back ambience to meet everyone and gather memories.
Transportation for the off train tours at each vacation spot comes complimentary. Deluxe coaches are arranged for the guest who accommodate in Deluxe Cabins and Junior suites for sightseeing. The guest in Suites and Presidential suites are given vehicles The vehicles and coaches are equipped with complimentary kits which provide you with goodies, shoe uppers, tissues, bottle coolers and different matters.
Pre and post hotel accommodation aren't complimentary with the prepare ticket cost. It will be comfortable if you take one-day pre and post-settlement with your rail travel. To know more about pre and post settlement, it will be ideal to visit our site or get directly in touch with us for any other additional points.
Maharaja Express major journeys begin from Delhi or Mumbai. Both are megacities and they have good air connection internationally, they are also good in connection via railways and roads. The maharaja express tickets does not include your pre and post travel. It is advisable to book your plane or railway tickets from us to take the profit of unique bundle offer and selective cost. For any other information talk to our internet site or contact us.
It is advisable to have sufficient travel insurance from the home country. You can suggest inbooking undoing strategy for any additionally points of interest. Maharaja Express is completely equipped and protected from any disaster or tragedy like fire, surge, tremor and robbery. All travellers are secured under a protection cover.
If you are planning to explore more of the Indian subcontinent before or after your journey on Maharaja Express you may do with us. For further information/offers you can contact us or visit our website.
The Indian law states that smoking in public places is banned all over the country. All the public places like restaurants, lodges, shopping shops, academic establishments and parks and so forth.
Children below 5 years are complimentary
Single child(5years-12years) – Half prices of the adult fare
NOTICE The train does not have the facility for interconnecting cabins besides the Presidential Suite car.
Taxes could be charged more as applied.
High speed net access is available onboard. However, the internet signals can vary while the train is movingyou can expect better connection while the train is at a halt.
After Maharaja express journey you can extend your stay to experience the beauty of Indian and to create more memories that you can cherish for lifetime. You can tell us your requirements and the places that you would love to travel before or after your journey.
All the 6 journeys offered by Maharaja Express train are all inclusive of accommodation in double sharing or twin sharing cabins, all the 3 meals managed by Maharaja Express, and in house brand is available in wines & spirits, butler service is available and guided tour to all the excursions.
Taxes, insurance, laundry, video & still camera, gratuities, telephone calls, , arrival and departure fees, alcoholic beverages outside the train,are excluded from the price of Maharaja Express journeys.
It is recommended to follow the global airline rules for luggage weight. Bags that would accumulate less space is highly recommended like tender-crowned bags.
If there is any requirement in respect to meals, please inform us at the point of booking so that the onboard staff can serve you culinary request.
In order to assist with your luggage, porters have been appointed at the point of arrival and departure.
Butler service is available 24*7 for the onboards guest. Each cabin has a personal butler.
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair facility available for disabled passengers on Maharaja Express. It is advisable that visitors with confined mobility need to be accompanied with disabled passenger.
During your journey all the off train tours will be accompanied by a professional English speaking guides. If there is any requirement of guides who know different language, please let us know at the time of train booking.
AAll types of credit card like Visa, Amex and master card are accepted on train. Extra charges is applied on all the transactions that are made using credit or debit card.
All the foreigner travellers are requested to keep all the travel documents and a valid visa (approved by Indian Missions abroad) with them. In case there is no valid visa, false or expired documents, foreign nationals will be deported.
When we receive your full amount for your ticket, you will be issued with travel document. This file is given to each passenger with their name on it, 14 days prior to your adventure. All the documents given to you are very important and the passengers are requested to carry them on their journey.
Summers: In SUMMERS it is advisable to wear lightweight cotton and linens.
Winters: In WINTERS it is advisable to wear heavy woollens , shawls
Wildlife safari: For Wildlife Safari you can wear Light clothes and wraps. Avoid bright colours try to go for earthy shades
On board: On board you can wear smart casual and comfortable clothes. Don’t forget our sunscreen, caps/hat and walking shoes.
Information about Indian currency: One Rupee= 100 Paisa
Notes are available for: Rs 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000.
Coins are available for Rs 1, 2, 5 and 10.
Special facilities is provided on board regarding currency exchange, you can get in touch with our Guest Relations Manager on board for the same.
Passenger travelling on the train are requested to inform about their dietary requirements and any special meal they would like to be served at the point of booking so that the onboard staff can serve you culinary request.
We request all the travelers to carry your medicine if they are allergic to dirt, because you will be experiencing it while your trip for wild safaris.
For you to hold hygiene and cleanliness, traveller are requested to cooperate with the staff and let them do your linens, mattress and tub every day.
We expect all the passengers to follow the time table given by Maharaja Express. IRTC is very punctual and it work on its timings. If you overlook any of the points, that is due to the irresponsibility of the traveller, and no alternative is provided in that case.
You should turn on the geysers 20 mins before the usage for hot running water.
Hair dryers is available in all the bathrooms on board.
It is to put in notice that almost all the off train tours may include long walks in steeped and rocky path. If the traveller has walking disabilities, he/she is ought to inform the officials at the time of booking.
However if a single visitor or group causes delay or is not willing to go for the excursion, Maharaja express is not entitled to any unused part of the excursion.
There is enough space in maharaja express for you luggage, there is a separate cabin for luggage plus you can keep it under your bed aswell. The dimensions below the dual bed is 915mm x 690 mm x 330 mm. And beneath the double bed is 1370 mm x 940 mm x 330 mm.
The train manager is available on board 24*7. You can contact him for any special question, request or problem.
As the travellers de-board the train for the excursion or day trip, the train goes ahead for fuelling and watering. So if you would like to skip tour and live back in the train or come back early to the train , you have to contact the train manager and inform him in advance.
However, if you are planning to skip an tour and visit a relative, you need to put in notice of Train Manager.
Also if a traveller or crew person exceeds the limits or cause inconvenience to fellow travellers he/she will be asked to leave the tour.
A professional nurse is available 24*7 on board for any medical emergency.
There is no specific medical condition that you have to take for Indian journey. If you are from Yellow Fever endemic country, you should get yellow Fever Vaccination done and get your certificate conforming to international fitness policies.
For the laundry facility on Maharaja Express contact your personal butler as he will let you know on which destination the services are available.
It is advised to keep your phone on silent mode so that it doesn’t create any disturbance for fellow traveller and even during the visit to monuments and palaces. The mobile network varies when the train is moving but improves when train on halt.
All the cabins have a phone call facility. The train tariff does not include the cost of external phone calls.
An electronic safe is installed in every cabin. The train management is not responsible for any loss of valuables.
All the staff members of Maharaja Express are trained excessively and our qualified to accommodate the different needs of the visitors. All the team members are English speaking.
All the 6 journey offered by the Maharaja Express need certain number of traveller to operate. If that number is not met you will be scheduled to new journey date or you will given refund. In this situation an indication is given 30 days in advance.
An additional supplement will be charged on certain departures like Special events, signature tours and traveller lecturers.
The Maharajas´ specific train can be chartered to company executives, individuals and companies for containing conferences, marriages and different events.