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The Indian Panorama (Maharajas' Express)

Experience the Indian Panorama journey of Maharajas' Express train which starts and end their journey from Delhi covering Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board), Jaipur

    Delhi

    Check-in at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station (07:30), followed by a welcome ceremony. Breakfast on board (09:00) as the train departs for Jaipur. Tour briefing (12:00) and lunch (13:00) on board, then an afternoon visit to Amber Fort. Dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel; overnight on the train at Jaipur.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Jaipur

    Breakfast on board (08:00), then a visit to the City Palace Galleries. Lunch on board; afternoon free for optional activities. Dinner at Hotel Rambagh Palace (18:00). Train departs for Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur) at 23:00.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Agra

    Ranthambore & Fatehpur Sikri

    Early-morning game drive at Ranthambore National Park (06:30), then breakfast on board as the train proceeds to Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch on board; visit to the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Dinner on board (19:30) as the train arrives into Agra.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Agra

    Morning visit to the Taj Mahal (06:30), followed by a champagne breakfast at Taj Khema (09:00). Lunch on board; afternoon free for an optional spa session, Agra Fort visit, Itmad-ud-Daula, or the Mohabbat-The Taj Show. Dinner on board (19:30) as the train proceeds to Orchha.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Orchha & Khajuraho

    Road trip to visit Orchha Fort, villages and a Tuk Tuk ride, then breakfast on board as the train proceeds to Khajuraho. Lunch on board; visit to the Western Group of Temples at Khajuraho. Evening free for an optional spa session or the temple light and sound show. Dinner on board as the train proceeds to Varanasi.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Day 6railovernight: Maharajas' Express (on board)

    Varanasi

    Breakfast on board, arriving Varanasi at 11:35 for a city tour and lunch at Hotel Taj Ganges. Visit to the Sarnath ruins and the Silk Weaving Centre, followed by a boat ride on the River Ganges to watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony (16:30). Dinner on board as the train proceeds to Delhi.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  7. Day 7

    Delhi (Disembark)

    Breakfast on board (09:00). Disembark at 12:30, ending the journey.

    Meals: Breakfast

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