The Maharajas' Express comprises 43 guest cabins, which include 20 deluxe, 18 junior suites, 4 suites, and 1 presidential suite, with the capacity to accommodate up to 88 passengers during every journey. The occupancy can be chosen as twin or double, depending on the type of bed you wish to have. Each of these cabins can accommodate 2 passengers at a time, whereas the presidential suite can accommodate up to 4 passengers.

The train has two luxury restaurants with the seating capacity of 42 passengers. These restaurants namely Peacock and Rang Mahal serve variety of cuisines from all around the world which include Chinese, Continental, traditional Indian food and authentic Mewari cuisines. Guests can also opt for their favorite one from the various brands of wine, spirits and beers from all around the world available on-board. Extra payment has to be made for the drinks other than the house brands. The bar known as Safari is a perfect place to know your fellow traveler, while enjoying your favorite drinks and snacks being in the lavish ambience.

The lavish Observation car named Maharajas Club has relaxing chairs for the guest to observe the landscape while traveling through the Maharajas Express. It also has well equipped library, along with a personal bar and souvenir shop, which makes a perfect place to meet fellow travelers and collect souvenirs.

Off the train excursions at every destination come with complimentary transportation. The guests of Deluxe Cabins and Junior suites are provided with deluxe coaches for sightseeing, whereas cars are provided for guests in Suites and Presidential suites. These vehicles offer complimentary kits to the guests, which include candies, bottle coolers, tissues, shoe uppers, and other things.

Pre and post-accommodation are not included with the charges of the train journey. A day's pre and post-accommodation is highly recommended along with the royal journey. Visit our website or contact us to know more information related to the pre- and post-tour accommodation.

The majestic Journeys of Maharajas' Express either begin from Delhi or Mumbai. Both cities have good connectivity globally through air routes. These cities are further connected to other major Indian cities through rail and road. The fare for your flight journey is not included in the train fare. To avail the Special Offer and exclusive price on the package, book your ticket with us. Visit our website or contact us for further details.

Be sure that you have sufficient travel insurance if there's possibility from the country you belong to. Please refer to our booking and cancellation policy in-order to get more details. The Maharajas Express train is wholly insured for various natural calamities or other possibilities including flood, earthquake, fire and theft. The umbrella of insurance covers all passengers.

If you wish to travel around the Indian subcontinent before or after the journey through the Maharajas' Express, we can help you do so. Please contact us or visit our website for further details.

Smoking is prohibited in public places as per Indian Law. Please contact your tour executive to know in details.

No fare will be charged for Children below 5 years.

50% of the adult fare will be charged for a single child between 5 years to 12 years.

Please note that except the Presidential Suite car, cabins of this train are not interconnected.

All related taxes will be charged extra.

You can access high speed internet access on board the train. You may face varying internet signals in the moving train but it improves whenever the train stops.

Experience an extended and enhanced India tour after Maharajas' Express journey. Share your requirements with us and mention the destination you wish to visit after or before the train journey.

All the journeys of Maharajas' Express train include occupancy in twin or double sharing cabins, wines & spirits of in-house brand, on-board meals, butler service and guided excursions (off train).

Insurance, gratuities, taxes, telephone calls, laundry, camera (video & still), alcoholic beverages outside the train, arrival and departure fees are not included with the price of Maharajas' Express journeys.

Carry your luggage as per the rules of international airline. Maharajas’ Express provides sufficient luggage storage facilities. It can be stored under the bed. It is recommended to carry Soft-topped luggage as it takes less space.

Luggage can be stored under the bed and in a separate cabin. We therefore, recommend you to carry a small lock in order to keep your belongings safe.

The storage capacity of luggage under the twin bed is 915mm x 690 mm x 330 mm. whereas; the area under the double bed is 1370 mm x 940 mm x 330 mm.

At the time of booking itself, kindly mention your special requirements of food so that the on-board staff can serve you with your requested diet.

Porters have been appointed at every point of embarkation and disembarkation to assist your luggage.

Personal butlers are appointed on each guest carriage of the train to entertain the guests round the clock (24x7).

Unfortunately, the Maharajas' Express does not offer any facility on-board to the disabled passengers. Therefore, it is highly recommended that differently abled guests should be accompanied by someone, who is physically fit.

Summers : It is recommended to carry light cotton and linen clothes during summer.
Winters : In winters, you can carry from light weighted clothes to heavy woolens, along with shawls and cottons clothes.
Wildlife safari : During your wildlife safari trip, we recommend you to wear earth shaded or light clothes and wraps. Avoid wearing bright colored clothes.
On board: Being on-board you can wear smart casuals, suitable walking shoes and nightwear. Also carry with you other essentials like sunscreens, caps or hats and comfortable footwear.

The foreign passengers are requested to keep their valid travel documents and visa handy. The documents should be approved by Indian Missions abroad. Foreign nationals will be deported if they fail to present the documents or on providing false or expired documents.

Travelers having Tourist Visas that allow 180 or 90 days of stay along with multiple entries, need to maintain a gap of at least two months between their visits. Special permission has to be taken from the Head of Mission, if in case there is a gap of less than two months in your revisit.

All credit and debit cards such as Master Cards, Visa and Amex are accepted on board. Please not that a surcharge will be applied on all the transactions done through these cards.

The Train Manager will remain on-board 24x7, so you can contact the manager for any query or if you face any problem or have any request.

The train moves ahead for fueling and watering when the passengers de-board the train. We therefore, request you to follow the schedules. So, if you would like to return earlier or stay back then contact the train manager, he will check the train's availability and will let you know.

The passengers are expected to adhere to the schedule. IRCTC is punctual and follow its own timings. If any passenger misses the train or any service it is considered his/her irresponsibility and no alternative will be provided for such cases.

If you have any plan to skip any of your excursions and wish to visit a relative, then kindly inform the Train Manager. If any passenger or group cause inconvenience to fellow passengers by skipping the excursions, while crossing their limits, they will be asked to leave the tour.

In-order to travel to India, you do not have to take any specific medical precautions. But if you hail from a country prone to Yellow Fever endemic then you must get a Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate according to international health regulations.

Cell phones are allowed during your train travel and your visits to attractions. But, it is requested to keep your phone in vibration mode to avoid disturbance. The reception of your mobile will not be strong when the train is in travel. You will get good coverage when the train is stopped. Minimum passenger requirement: The Maharajas' Express train necessitates a certain number of passengers to commence all its journeys. If it doesn't happen, then you’ll be either provided with a new journey date or refunded. In such cases, you will get a notification 30 days before the journey.

For signature excursions, special events, and guest lecturers, an additional surcharge will be imposed on certain departures.