Itinerary
The Indian Panorama (Maharajas' Express)
This itinerary is the collection of ultimate experiences and destinations in some of the top tourism magnets of the land. The itinerary is rightly named as ‘Panorama’ as it give a panoramic view of the beauty of the land by taking the tourists to a list of handpicked epic destinations.
The Indian Panorama trip stretches for six nights and seven days starting and ending in Delhi. The itinerary covers Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi.
Highlights
- City tour and exploration at each destination
- Spa sessions at premium hotels
- Tuk-tuk ride and boat ride
- Watch Ganga Aarti ceremony from the boat
- Safari at Ranthambore national park
- Champagne breakfast at the Taj Khema
- Village tour at Orchha
- Dance show or light and sound show at Khajuraho
- Kathak dance performance
Journey Route
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Ranthambore & Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra
- Orchha
- Khajuraho
- Varanasi
- Delhi
Timings for Check In and Check Out
Timing : 10:35 AM
Station : Delhi - Safdarjung Station
Timing : 16:20 PM
Station : Delhi - Safdarjung Station
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Itinerary Details - Day Wise
Delhi
Tourists are requested to reach Safdurjung railway station in Delhi before 07:30 hours in the morning. The welcome ceremony and the check-in process start at 7:30 hours.
By 09:00 hrs Breakfast on-board the train starts its journey towards Jaipur and reaches there by 15:30 hours.
12:00 Tour briefing on-board & 13:00 Lunch on-board.
By 15:30 hours, tourists are taken on a city trip covering City Palace and dinner at the Rambagh Palace Hotel. Tourists are taken back to the train by 20:00 hours.
Overnight stay in the train as the train stays in the Jaipur railway station.
Day Highlights :-
- 07:30 Welcome and check in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
- 09:00 Breakfast on-board and Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
- 12:00 Tour briefing on-board
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 15:30 Arrive into Jaipur and proceed to visit Amber Fort
- 20:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at Jaipur
Jaipur
The day starts with a Jaipur city tour.
Day Highlights:-
- By 08:00 hours Breakfast on board
- 09:00 Visit the City Palace Galleries.
- 13:00 hrs Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express for lunch on-board.
- 14:30 Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 18:00 Proceed for dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace
- 21:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- By 23:00 hours, the train starts its journey towards Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur).
Ranthambore & Fatehpur Sikri
The train reaches Ranthambore by early morning. By 06:30 hours, tourists are taken to Ranthambore National Park for the early morning game drive.
By 9:45 hours, tourists are taken back to the train and breakfast on-board, the train starts towards Fatehpur Sikri by 10:15 hours. 13:30 hrs Lunch on Board.
By 14:45 hours, the train reaches Fatehpur Sikri. Tourists are taken on an exploration trip to Fatehpur Sikri by 15:00 hours. The tourists are taken back to the train by 18:00 hours and 19:30 Dinner on-board.
20:00 Train arrives into Agra. Overnight at Agra.
Day Highlights :-
- 06:30 Proceed for a Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
- 09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express and breakfast on-board
- 10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
- 13:30 Lunch on-board
- 14:45 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
- 15:00 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
- 18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express. Train will proceed to Agra
- 19:30 Dinner on-board.
- 20:00 Train arrives into Agra. Overnight at Agra
Agra
.By 06:30 hours, tourists are taken to visit Taj Mahal. By 09:00 hours, a champagne breakfast is arranged at Taj Khema. Tourists are taken back to the train by 11:00 hours.
13:00 Lunch on-board.
After lunch, tourists can choose to enjoy a spa session in any hotel, visit to Agra fort, exploring Itmad-ud-Daula, local city tour or catch the Mohabbat-The Taj Show.
dinner (19:30 hours) are served on-board. Overnight stay in the train as the train moves towards Orchha.
Day Highlights:-
- 06:30 Proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
- 09:00 Breakfast at Taj Khema
- 11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
- 13:00 Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on board or you may choose optional activities.
- 19:30 Dinner on-board
Orchha & Khajuraho
Train reaches Orchha by 06:30 hours & Proceed to Orchha on a road trip to visit Orchha Fort, villages and tuk-tuk ride.
Tourists are taken back to the train by 09:45 hours Breakfast on board and the train starts its journey towards Khajuraho at 10:00 hrs. Lunch on board 13:00 hrs.
It reaches Khajuraho by 15:00 hours and tourists are taken on a temple visit to the Western Group of Temples of Khajuraho.
Return to the Maharajas’ Express by 18:00 hours.
Later, they can choose to spend their evening with a spa session or the light and sound show in the temple complex.
19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
Dinner (20:00 hours) will be served on-board. Overnight stay in the train as it moves towards Varanasi.
Day Highights:-
- 06:30 Train Arrives into Orchha and proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village tour by TukTuks
- 09:45 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board
- 10:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho
- 13:00 Lunch on-board
- 15:00 Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
- 18:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities
- 19:30 Enjoy an “Indian Evening” followed by dinner on-board
- 22:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi
Varanasi
08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
The train reaches Varanasi by 11:35 hours. The tourists are taken on a city trip and a lunch at the Taj Ganges Hotel. By 13:30 hours, they are taken to explore the Sarnath Ruines and the Silk Weaving Center.
By 16:30 hours, the tourists are taken on a boat ride on the River Ganges to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Tourists are taken back to the train by 20:00 hours and 20:30 Dinner on-board.
The train starts its journey towards Delhi by 21:30 hours.
Day Highlights : -
- 08:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board.
- 11:35 Post arrival into Varanasi, proceed for lunch at Hotel Taj Ganges.
- 13:30 Post lunch proceed to visit Sarnath ruins followed by a visit to Silk Weaving Centre
- 16:30 Proceed for boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
- 20:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
- 20:30 Dinner on-board
- 21:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Delhi (Disembark)
09:00 Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board
12:30 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!