The Maharaja Express

Maharajas' Express Train is a World's Leading Luxury Train introduced by Indian Railways catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Popularly known as the Indian version of the ‘Orient Express of Europe’ the World’s Leading luxury train - Maharajas' Express made a debut in the year 2010. The luxury train has ever since won several & consecutive prestigious annual world travel awards.

Overview

Beginning and concluding in Delhi, the Indian Panorama tour chugs along to Agra for a sojourn of Taj Mahal and move on to the sacred city of Varanasi and its holy bathing Ghats on the banks of legendary Ganges. Group of Monuments at Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another attraction offering a glimpse into an era of cultural and architectural brilliance of Chandelas. A never before experience of the India is on the cards in the sheer opulence of Maharajas Express tastefully appointed interiors aided impeccably by gracious hospitality.


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.

 

EXCLUSIONS

- 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.

Highlights

- Sightseeing and city tour at each destination.

- Champagne breakfast, luxury palace lunch and cocktail dinners at exclusive destinations.

- Safari ride at Ranthambore National Park.

- Shopping options.

- Cultural programs inside the train and during sightseeing.

- Ride on tuk-tuk, boat ride and others.

- Optional spa sessions at premium hotels.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1 (Sunday) –DELHI – JAIPUR
    •  07:30 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
    •  08:00 Breakfast onboard
    •  08:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
    •  12:45 Lunch onboard
    •  14:00 Tour Briefing onboard.
    •  14:30 Arrive into Jaipur
    •  15:00 Proceed to visit City Palace Galleries followed by dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel
    •  20:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Overnight on train at Jaipur.
  • Day 2 (Monday) –JAIPUR
    •  07:30 Breakfast onboard
    •  08:30 Visit the Amber Fort
    •  12:45 Return to the Maharajas' Express for lunch onboard. After lunch you may choose the Optional Activities - Spa at a hotel or a Local City Tour
    •  19:30 Dinner onboard
    •  23:00 Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
  • Day 3 (Tuesday) –RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI
    •  06:00 Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
    •  09:30 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  09:45 Breakfast onboard
    •  10:15 Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri
    •  13:30 Lunch onboard
    •  14:30 Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri
    •  15:30 Visit the deserted Mughal City of Fatehpur Sikri
    •  18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express
    •  19:00 Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard.
    •  20:00 Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at Fatehpur Sikri
  • Day 4 (Wednesday) –AGRA
    •  06:30 Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal
    •  09:30 Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema
    •  11:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
    •  13:00 Lunch onboard. After lunch you may choose Optional Activities such as Spa at a Hotel or Agra Fort or a Local City Tour or Mohabbat the Taj Show(live Dance Drama)
    •  19:30 Dinner onboard
    •  03:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Orchha.
  • Day 5 (Thursday) –ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO
    •  06:30 Breakfast onboard
    •  07:15 Deboard at Jhansi to reach Orchha by Road. Visit Orchha Fort and Village Tour by Tuk Tuks
    •  10:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express as it proceeds to Khajuraho
    •  12:00 Lunch onboard
    •  15:30 Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples
    •  18:00 Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express
      You may choose Optional Activities – Spa facility at a hotel or Light and Sound Show or Dances of India Show
    •  20:00 Dinner Onboard
    •  23:10 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi
  • Day 6 (Friday) –VARANASI
    •  08:00 Breakfast onboard
    •  12:00 Arrive into Varanasi. Proceed for Lunch at Taj Ganges Hotel
    •  14:30 Visit Sarnath ruins followed by visit to silk weaving centre
    •  16:30 Proceed for Boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti
    •  19:00 Enjoy an exclusive vegetarian Dinner with Kathak Dance at Brij Rama Palace at Ghats
    •  21:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
    •  21:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
  • Day 7 (Saturday) –DELHI
    •  07:15 Breakfast onboard
    •  13:00 Lunch onboard
    •  15:00 Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end!

    • Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
    • Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.

Schedule

Indian Panorama                                                                                   
Departure Dates for Season 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
Months Dates Journey
Oct. 2023 1, 29 The Indian Panorama
Nov.2023 26
Dec. 2023 24
Jan. 2024 21
Feb. 2024 18
Mar. 2024 17
Apr. 2024 8
Sept. 2024 29
Oct. 2024 27
Nov.2024 24
Dec. 2024 22
Jan. 2025 19
Feb. 2025 16
Mar. 2025 16
Apr. 2025 6

Embarkation

EMBARKATION & DISEMBARKATION | INDIAN PANORAMA

Check-in Venue & Timing: 0730 Hrs, Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station.

Departure Station & Timing: 0830 Hrs, Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur

Arrival Station & Timing: 1500 Hrs, Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi