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The Maharaja Express - Indian Panorama

The Maharaja Express - Indian Panorama

Places to Visit: Delhi -Jaipur -Ranthambore -Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi

Duration:6 Nights / 7 Days

Day Wise Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi - Jaipur

Arrive at the Safdarjung Railway Station to commence the Indian Panorama tour aboard the Maharajas Train. Soon after the boarding formalities are over, you will be given a traditional Indian welcome and ushered to your cabins.

Very soon the train will chug its way out of the station and towards Jaipur.

Savor brunch aboard at one of the lavish restaurants of the train.

Dinner at an exclusive venue in Jaipur.

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day Highlights

  • Welcome Ceremony at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi
  • Brunch onboard
  • Jaipur hosts dinner at an exclusive venue
Day 2 Jaipur

Start the day with a lavish spread for breakfast. Later, deboard and proceed towards Amber Fort. The red-sandstone fort is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lunch is served aboard Maharajas Express.

Rest of the day is at your own leisure which you can spend enjoying the luxuries of the royal train.

Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train as Maharajas Express makes its way towards Sawai Madhopur.

Day Highlights

  • Visit Amber fort
  • Lunch onboard
Day 3 Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri

The train will arrive in Sawai Madhopur in the morning. Proceed for a game safari in Ranthambore National Park.

Post safari trip, enjoy lip-smacking breakfast in the lunch at the train rolls towards the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri. Have lunch before you leave for the expedition.

Upon arrival in the city, disembark the train and explore the length and breadth of the abandoned town.

Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay. The train will head to Agra next.

Day Highlights

  • Safari trip to Ranthambore National Park
  • Visit to attractions in and around UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri
Day 4 Agra

Early morning on the 4th day, disembark the train and visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Proceed for a mouthwatering feast at an exclusive venue.

Lunch will be served on board the train.

Post-lunch, pay a visit to the magnificent Agra Fort. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, this excursion is full of wonders. Optionally you may choose to rejuvenate yourself with spa service in a palace hotel. Return to the train for overnight stay and dinner.

Day Highlights

  • Visit to Taj Mahal
  • Breakfast at an exclusive venue
  • Explore majestic Agra Fort
Day 5 Orchha - Khajuraho

Pay an early morning visit to Orchha. After sightseeing, get back to the luxury train for breakfast.

Lunch will be served aboard the luxury train.

Upon arrival, proceed to visit the Western Group of Monuments in Khajuraho.

Dinner will be served on board. The next destination you will head to is Varanasi.

Day Highlights

  • Excursion to sights in Orchha
  • Guided tour to the western group of temples in Khajuraho, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 6 Varanasi

Today the train will station at Varanasi, a holy Indian city known for its Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Enjoy leisurely breakfast and lunch,

Later, proceed to Silk Weaving Center for insights into silk weaving, especially the glorious sarees.

Later pay a visit Sarnath renowned for its Buddhist heritage followed by boat ride in Ganges to witness the evening aarti. Images of the evening ‘Aarti’ on the banks of the river will capture your senses.

Dinner is hosted at an exclusive venue.

Return to the train for overnight stay.

Day Highlights

  • Visit to Sarnath
  • Tour to Varanasi Silk Centre
  • Cruise on the River Ganges
  • Attend evening ‘Aarti’ on the banks of River Ganges
Day 7 Disembark in Delhi

On the 7th day of the Indian Panorama itinerary aboard Maharajas Express, you will return to Delhi marking the end of the luxury rail tour..

Post breakfast you will be given a traditional farewell for your onward journey.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in double / twin bedded cabins with attached bathrooms
  • All meals, soft beverages, house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirits
  • Butler service, complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water on board
  • Guided off train tours as included in the journeys inclusive of entrance fees, still camera fee, transport and services of a guide
  • Porter charges at stations

Exclusion

  • Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Taxes, insurance, gratuities, telephone calls, laundry
  • Alcoholic beverages (apart from the house brands)
  • Video, film and professional still camera fees and arrival and departure transfers
  • International and domestic air tickets
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Any tour extensions unless specifically mentioned as part of the journeys

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