The latest from the Maharajas Express, this whirlwind tour will cover the famed golden triangle tour and include attractions such as spectacular Taj Mahal, resplendent Amber Fort and jungle safari
in Ranthambore..
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
Day Highlights:
Welcome Ceremony at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi
Day 2: Jaipur
Post a leisurely breakfast; visit Amber Fort, the erstwhile seat of Kacchawa Rajputs followed by an Exhibition Elephant Polo Match
Post the exhibition match; enjoy a lavish dinner arranged at a private venue accompanied with choicest wines
Post lunch, you can take an optional tour for shopping or local sightseeing to the City Palace complex and Jantar Mantar or choose to play golf or indulge in a rejuvenating spa session
Dinner and overnight stay aboard the train
Day Highlights:
Visit Amber fort
Exhibition Elephant Polo Match
Optional shopping tour/local sightseeing to the City Palace complex and Jantar Mantar
Play golf game/spa session (Optional)
Day 3: Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
As you gorge upon the sumptuous breakfast, the train will enter into the rustic environs of Ranthambore
Post safari trip, enjoy lip-smacking cuisines in the lunch while the train enters into the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri
Upon arrival in the city, disembark the train and explore the length and breadth of Sikri Fort
Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay
Day Highlights:
Safari trip to Ranthambore National Park
Visit to attractions in and around UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri
Day 4: Agra - Gwalior
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
A Champanage breakfast atop the Taj Khema with sunset views to feast on will add a delightful
moment to the journey for you
Post breakfast in Agra, the train will roll on to Gwalior.
Lunch will be served at the Usha Kiran Palace
Post-lunch you can visit the Gwalior Fort and the Jai Vilas Palace Museum
Enjoy a high-tea organized for you within the premises of the Jai Vilas Palace before returning to
the train for overnight stay and dinner
Day Highlights:
Visit to Taj Mahal
Breakfast with champagne at Taj Khema
Lunch at Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
Optional Spa Session at Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior
Tour to Gwalior Fort and the Jai Vilas Palace Museum
Evening high-tea at Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior
Day 5: Orchha - Khajuraho
While the train will traverse to the next destination; you can savor a royal treat at breakfast
On the way to Khajuraho you will also stopover at Orchha, renowned for its Bundela architectural marvels. You will visit Jahangiri Mahal in Orchha
Later you will continue your journey to Khajuraho
Lunch will be served aboard the luxury train
On your arrival in Khajuraho, you can visit the eastern and western group of temples that have
been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Later you will return to the train for dinner and overnight stay. The next destination you will head to is Varanasi
Day Highlights:
Trip to Jahangiri Mahal, Orchha
Guided tour to the eastern and western group of temples in Khajuraho, recognized as UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Spa Session (Optional)
Day 6: Varanasi
In the morning you will arrive in Varanasi, a holy Indian city known for its Hindu and Buddhist
pilgrimage sites
On arrival in the city, the first destination you will visit is Sarnath renowned for its Buddhist heritage
Post lunch visit the Varanasi Silk Centre and enjoy a river cruise on the Ganges. Spectacular
images of the evening 'Aarti' on the banks of the river will capture your senses
Return to the train for dinner and 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 Gangess
Day 7: Lucknow
On the 7th day of the sojourn, you will arrive in the city of the Nawabs - Lucknow
Begin your sojourn across the city by visiting the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara. Later
you can choose to explore the colorful bazaars of Lucknow
Post lunch you can return to the train for some moments of leisure. Later, return to the city for an
ultimate evening experience and a lavish dinner
Overnight stay in the luxury of Maharaja Train
Day Highlights:
Visit to the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara
Optional shopping tour to the local markets
Day 8: Disembark in Delhi
On the 8th 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
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