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7 Nights & 8 Days
Specific Tour
40 people
English, Hindi
The 8-day Maharajas’ Express Indian Panorama tour departs from New Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station and travels through Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Lucknow before returning to Delhi. The itinerary for the week-long journey includes various culturally significant and spiritually inclined places in India, such as the spiritual nerve centre ‘Varanasi’ and the Khajuraho temples built by Chandela monarchs. The voyage includes some special insider experiences that serve as the day’s high point, such as a royal supper in Lucknow, an exhibition elephant polo match in Jaipur, and a magnificent lunch at Usha Kiran Palace. The guests on board the Maharajas’ Express, Asia’s most opulent rail journey, are in for an extraordinary experience.
Note: This is simply a suggested itinerary to show what is possible. We design vacations to meet your individual requirements. Please contact us if you require any changes so that we may build a holiday to your specific needs for an amazing India visit.
The recently announced Indian Panorama tour kicks off with a traditional Indian welcoming ceremony at New Delhi's Safdarjung Railway Station. You will be led to your separate cabins after completing the check-in procedures. Enjoy a delectable dinner as the train chugs towards Jaipur, the "Pink City."
After a leisurely breakfast, travel to Amber Fort on an elephant. You are taken to an exhibition elephant polo match after the tour of Amber Fort. After the polo match, indulge in a sumptuous lunch at a prestigious location. After that, you can choose between taking a local sightseeing tour to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar complex, playing golf, shopping, or just relaxing at a spa.
In the evening, return to the Maharajas' Express for dinner and overnight accommodation.
The Ranthambore National Park is located in Sawai Madhopur, where the Maharajas' Express stops on the third day. After breakfast, travel to one of the top tiger reserves in the nation, Ranthambore National Park, for a game safari. The train will move in the direction of Fatehpur Sikri after the safari tour. When you arrive in Fatehpur Sikri, take in the city's sights and learn about the crucial occasions in India's mediaeval history.
Return to the train for dinner and an overnight stay later in the evening.
Set out on a journey to the Taj Mahal, the pinnacle of Mughal architecture, early in the morning on the fourth day of the Indian Panorama tour. On top of Taj Khema, a revitalising Champanage breakfast will serve as the day's crescendo.
After breakfast, board another train and descend to Gwalior. Experience a sumptuous meal at Usha Kiran Palace upon arrival in Gwalior. Explore the Jai Vilas Palace Museum's collection of royal artefacts and weapons. The fourth day of the journey will come to an end with a high tea event planned within the palace grounds.
After dinner, remain overnight on the train.
The confines of the Madhya Pradesh town of Khajuraho are where you end up on Day 5. Stop in Orchha along the way to visit the city's landmarks, including the Jahangir Mahal, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Orchha Cenotaphs.
Continue your journey to Khajuraho, known for its erotic temples, after visiting Orchha's attractions. Visit the temple groups in the east and west of Khajuraho, which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Return aboard the train for dinner and an overnight stay after sightseeing.
The Maharajas' Express will arrive in Varanasi, which is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, on the sixth day. The tour starts with a tour of Sarnath, which is famous for its Buddhist temples and stupas. Visit the Varanasi Silk Weaving Centre and take a Ganges boat ride after lunch. The highlight of the day is the aarti in the evening on the banks of the Ganges.
The Maharajas' Express train will provide dinner and a place to stay the night.
On the seventh day of the Indian Panorama Tour, the Maharajas' Express arrives at Lucknow, the capital of the Nawabs. The sightseeing tour includes stops at Lucknow's local marketplaces, Bada Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza. After the scenic tour, get back on the train for lunch and some downtime. Disembark the train in the evening to attend a royal supper and "Nawabi" evening at a discreet location. Spend the night travelling aboard the Maharajas' Express.
The Maharajas' Express will return you to Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi on the eighth day of your Indian Panorama tour. After breakfast, say goodbye to the magnificent train and continue your journey.
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