The RIRTL Maharajas' Express is a dream train journey like no other, through a land like no other. Imagine living aboard the most luxurious train in the world, experiencing India as if being transported back in time, with modern amenities at your fingertips.
India and its Maharajas have been fascinated with steam engines and trains for centuries. The Maharajas' Express journeys take the legacy of royal travel to new heights. Attention to detail, design and comfort is evident throughout. Beyond decor, modern amenities include individual temperature controls in each cabin, LCD televisions, DVD players, direct dial telephone and internet, and next generation environmentally friendly washrooms.
Our royal lineage stretches back more than 250 years, enabling us to create signature experiences that reach deep into the heart of India. At every turn, this brand new train journey offers you the opportunity travel through India in a style and grace like never before. Celebrity chefs, guest lecturers and other India luminaries will accompany passengers on the Maharaja's Express.
Guest Speaker Departures
What could make a journey aboard the most luxurious train in the world even more memorable? Sharing your adventure with people that have vast experience and a life-long passion for India is certain to make these Maharajas' Express journeys unforgettable.
October 28, 2010, Dr. DS Chavda, internationally acclaimed naturalist and conservation expert, will give a series of talks aboard the Classical India Journey, Delhi to Kolkata.
November 14, 2010, Dr. Amin Jaffer, International Director of Asian Art at Christies, will be the guest lecturer aboard the Royal India journey, Delhi to Mumbai.
December 15, 2010, Michael Portillo, politician, writer and respected broadcast journalist, will give two talks on the Celestial India journey from Kolkata to Delhi.
December 29, 2010, award-winning BBC journalist, broadcaster and documentarian John Sergeant will accompany guests aboard the Princely India journey, from Kolkata to Delhi.
February 17, 2011, celebrated chef Vivek Singh will be a guest lecturer on the Classical India journey, from Delhi to Kolkata.
March 16, 2011, multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster Michael Buerk will be the special guest lecturer on the Royal India journey, Delhi to Mumbai.
April 6, 2011, renowned media personality, author and broadcaster Sir Mark Tully will be aboard the Royal India journey, Delhi to Mumbai.
Maharajas' Express 2011 departures
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