MAHARAJAS’ EXPRESS LUXURY TRAIN
Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
A 8 DAY TOUR enquire nowTOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit to one of the largest wholesale spice market in Asia
- Visit a Sikh Gurudwara (temple) kitchen which serves free food to 15,000 people everyday
- Ride the rails in style on one of India’s premium luxury trains
- Visits some of the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites around North India
- Game drive in the Ranthambore National Park in search of tigers
- Experience and evening boat to witness the Aarti on the banks of River Ganges in Varanasi
Enjoy a train journey with a difference as you board one of India’s most luxurious and grand trains – the Maharaja’s Express. The Indian Panorama tour offers you a rich glimpse of India’s most renowned architecture, culture & spirituality. Your journey starts in Delhi Safdarjung railway station with a traditional welcome of garlands. The train stops at Jaipur to the visit Amber Fort followed by Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s foremost tiger reserves. Visit the ultimate symbol of love, the Taj Mahal and visit Orchha with its beautiful riverside mausoleums UNESCO World Heritage Site and the erotic temples of Khajuraho. In Varanasi enjoy a boat ride for the the evening ‘on the banks of River Ganga. As this while enjoying the finest on board accommodation and fine dining.
ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day |
Activity |
City |
Accommodation type |
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1 |
Arrival transfer from airport to the hotel. Check-in and overnight. |
Arrive Delhi |
Luxury/Boutique/Heritage |
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2 |
Enjoy a morning of Old Delhi sightseeing. Later in the afternoon you’ll be driven to Delhi’s Safdarjung railway station to board the luxury Maharajas’ Express where you’ll have time to settle into your compartment, before the train depart for Jaipur. There you will enjoy dinner at an exclusive venue in Jaipur. |
Delhi – Jaipur |
Maharaja Express- Private cabin |
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3 |
After a leisurely breakfast on proceed towards the Amber Fort. Lunch is served on board the Maharajas’ Express. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the luxuries of the royal train. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train as the Maharajas’ Express makes its way towards Sawai Madhopur. |
Jaipur – Ranthambore |
Maharaja Express- Private cabin |
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4 |
During your slumber you will have arrived in Sawai Madhopur the gateway to Ranthambore National Park. Early morning game drive at dawn. Return to the train for breakfast. Train will depart for Fatehpur Sikri, followed by lunch. On arrival, disembark the train and explore this beautiful Moghul monument, an abandoned city. Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay. |
Ranthambore – Fatepur Sikri |
Maharaja Express- Private cabin |
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5 |
Early morning, disembark the train and visit Taj Mahal for sunrise after which proceed for a lavish breakfast in an exclusive venue. Lunch will be served in the train, then visit to the magnificent Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, return to the train for overnight stay and dinner while the train heads to Orchha. |
Fatehpur Sikri -Agra |
Maharaja Express- Private cabin |
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6 |
Early morning sightseeing in Orchha of the temple, fort and chhatris then back to the train for breakfast. Lunch will be served aboard the train as you head to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, proceed to visit the Western Group of temples at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner on board as the train makes its way to Varanasi. |
Agra – Orchha – Khajuraho |
Maharaja Express- Private cabin |
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7 |
After arrival in Varanasi, a holy Indian city known for its Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and lunch and then later proceed to a Silk Weaving Centre for insights into silk weaving, especially the glorious Benares sarees. Visit Sarnath renowned for its Buddhist history. Evening boat ride on the Ganges to witness the evening aarti in Varanasi. Dinner will be served at an exclusive venue. Return to the train for overnight stay. |
Khajuraho – Varanasi |
Maharaja Express- Private cabin |
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8 |
Today you’ll be back in Delhi marking the end of this luxury rail tour. After breakfast you will be given a traditional farewell, met at the station and driven to the hotel for check-in. Stop to visit Humayun’s Tomb and the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, whIch serves free meals to anyone and everyone in their ‘langar’. Evening transfer to the International airport for flight back home. |
Onward travel |
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