The Indian Panorama

Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

Relish royalty, spirituality & wilderness in one unforgettable escapade

The hidden riches of India lie in its breathtaking beauty and its diversity of cultures. With world's leading luxury train, Maharajas' Express, you can embark on an unforgettable escapade that starts off with the capital city of Delhi. Guests journey their way through iridescent lands of Jaipur to reach the vivid greens of Ranthambore. We then take our royal guests to the ancient capital city of Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri and then to Agra where they can witness the immortal sheen of the Taj Mahal. They soak in the regality of Gwalior and discover the sensuous moods of the temples of Khajuraho. Finally we reach the sacred city of Varanasi, and observe the divine beauty of River Ganges and lastly we savor the elegance and imperial splendour of Lucknow.

Tour Schedules
Duration 6 Nights / 7 Days
Fare Starting From $ 7,750
Season Oct to Apr
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Day 01
Day 01 - Board the Maharajas' Express in Delhi - Onto Jaipur
Welcome & Check-in formalities at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station 07:30
Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur. 08:30
Tour Briefing On-board 10:00
Lunch onboard   13:00
Arrive into Jaipur   14:30
Proceed to visit City Palace Galleries followed by dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel   15:00
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Overnight on train at Jaipur   20:30

Guests get to enjoy a traditional welcome and greet the luxury in a grand style at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.

Treat your appetite with a lavish dinner on-board.

Guests spend their night on the Maharajas' Express that leaves for the first destination in its Indian Luxury odyssey, Jaipur.

Day 02
Day 02 - Jaipur
Breakfast on board 07:30
Visit the Amber Fort 08:30
Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express for lunch on-board. 13:00
Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose the optional activities 14:30
Dinner on board 19:30
Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) 23:00

Wake up to a delicious on-board Breakfast as you arrive at the Pink City, Jaipur.

To take a closer look at the history of Jaipur, guests visit the ancient Amber Fort which is known for its artistic Hindu style elements.

Maharajas' Express is a leader in cultural tourism and we ensure that our guests don't miss the cultural essence of our country. After visiting Amber fort guests proceed to City Palace/Jai Mahal Palace for exclusive Elephant activities where guests may choose to decorate them with bright hues, feed them or take the regal ride. This is followed by lunch.

Afterwards guests return to the palatial comforts of Maharajas' Express or may also choose to participate in the optional activities that we provide in our Indian culture tours. Guests can choose from

  • Spa facilities at the 5 star hotel
  • Private shopping tour
  • visit to City Palace Museum and the Observatory, the world's largest stone sun-dial that is colloquially known as Jantar Mantar

Guests can treat themselves to an on-board Dinner.

The Maharajas' Express then leaves for the second place in its Indian luxury odyssey, Sawai Madhopur to bring you closer to the flora and fauna of India.

Day 03
Day 03 - Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park 06:30
Return to the comfort of Maharajas' Express 09:30
Breakfast onboard 09:45
Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri 10:15
Lunch onboard 13:30
Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri 14:30
Visit to the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri 15:00
Return to the comfort of the Maharajas' Express 18:00
Dinner on board. 20:00

The world's leading luxury train arrives at Sawai Madhopur and guests proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park. The shimmering greens of Ranthambore are included in all our pan-Indian itineraries.

Guests can then return to the stately comforts of Maharajas' Express.

After an on board breakfast the Maharajas' express departs for the ancient Mughal capital, Fatehpur Sikri.

Guests can have lunch on Board as they arrive in Fatehpur Sikri.

Guests can closely explore the deserted city, Fatehpur Sikri where once the Mughal emperor, Akbar ruled.

Guests later return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express for an on-board Dinner.

The train leaves for another alluring city in Maharjas' Indian culture tours, Agra.

day 04
Day 03 - Agra
Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal 07:20
Breakfast at Taj Khema 09:30
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express 11:00
Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on board or you may choose optional activities. 13:00
Dinner onboard 19:30

The Day 1 begins with a grand welcome at Sadarjung Railway Station, Delhi. Check-in formalities are also carried at Railway station.

Guests can treat themselves to a sumptuous dinner on the on-board restaurants - Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal. These two restaurants are thematically designed to give the ambience of royal eatery and serve dishes from all kinds of global cuisine.

The Maharajas' Express Arrive for Agra

Guests begin their visiting the Agra Fort.


Spend your night in the comforts of the palatial train and open your eyes to the alluring city of Agra on the Maharajas' Express.

Day 05
Day 05 - Orchha - Khajuraho
Arrive into Orchha. Proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village Tour by Tuk Tuks. 07:00
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board. 09:40
Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho 10:00
Lunch on-board. 13:00
Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples. 15:00
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities 18:30
Dinner on-board 20:00
Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi 22:00

Enjoy delicious on-board breakfast and lunch at our thematic restaurants- Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal.

Guests can either return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express or may choose from optional activities

  • Spa facilities at a 5 star hotel
  • Sound and Light Show
  • Dances of India Show

Arrive in Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Khajuraho temples (Western Group Of Temples), the beginning of spiritual escapade in our Indian luxury odyssey.

Our unique itineraries have helped us to become the leader of Indian culture tourism. After an on-board dinner, Maharajas' Express continues its spiritual escapade.

Guests spend their night on board at Maharajas' Express that proceeds for Varanasi, one of oldest continuously inhabited city.

Day 06
Day 06 -  Varanasi
Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board. 08:00
Arrive into Varanasi and proceed for Lunch at Taj Ganges Hotel 11:30
Post lunch proceed to visit Sarnath ruins followed by a visit to silk weaving centre. 13:30
Proceed for Boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti 16:30
Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express 20:00
Dinner on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi. 23:00

Guests please their taste buds with an on-board breakfast.

Maharajas' Express arrives in Varanasi and gives its guests the authentic taste of Indian culture tourism.

In Varabasi guests visit the Silk Weaving Center followed by a sumptuous lunch at Taj Gateway Hotel.

Afterwards guests visit Sarnath ruins and museum.

Even in our Indian luxury odysseys we ensure that our guests do get to observe the divine side Indian culture, our guests enjoy a boat ride at the holy river Ganges to witness evening prayer.

Guests then return to the comforts of the Maharajas' Express and have dinner on-board.

The Maharajas' Express leaves for Delhi.

Day 07
Day 07 - Disembark in Delhi
Breakfast on board 07:15
Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end! 20:00

Guests begin their day with an on-board breakfast.

Collect your unforgettable memories and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end!

Day 01 - Board the Maharajas' Express in Delhi - Onto Jaipur
Welcome & Check-in formalities at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station 07:30
Breakfast on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur. 08:30
Tour Briefing On-board 10:00
Lunch onboard   13:00
Arrive into Jaipur   14:30
Proceed to visit City Palace Galleries followed by dinner at Rambagh Palace Hotel   15:00
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Overnight on train at Jaipur   20:30
Day 02 - Jaipur
Breakfast on board 07:30
Visit the Amber Fort 08:30
Return to the comforts of Maharajas' Express for lunch on-board. 13:00
Post lunch relax on-board or you may choose the optional activities 14:30
Dinner on board 19:30
Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore) 23:00
Day 03 - Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
Proceed for an exciting Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park 06:30
Return to the comfort of Maharajas' Express 09:30
Breakfast onboard 09:45
Maharajas' Express proceeds for Fatehpur Sikri 10:15
Lunch onboard 13:30
Arrive into Fatehpur Sikri 14:30
Visit to the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri 15:00
Return to the comfort of the Maharajas' Express 18:00
Dinner on board. 20:00
Day 03 - Agra
Arrive into Agra and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal 07:20
Breakfast at Taj Khema 09:30
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express 11:00
Lunch on-board. Post lunch relax on board or you may choose optional activities. 13:00
Dinner onboard 19:30
Day 05 - Orchha - Khajuraho
Arrive into Orchha. Proceed to visit Orchha Fort and village Tour by Tuk Tuks. 07:00
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express and breakfast on-board. 09:40
Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Khajuraho 10:00
Lunch on-board. 13:00
Arrive into Khajuraho and proceed to visit the Western Group of Temples. 15:00
Return to the comforts of Maharajas’ Express. Relax on-board or you may choose optional activities 18:30
Dinner on-board 20:00
Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Varanasi 22:00
Day 06 -  Varanasi
Enjoy countryside while having breakfast on-board. 08:00
Arrive into Varanasi and proceed for Lunch at Taj Ganges Hotel 11:30
Post lunch proceed to visit Sarnath ruins followed by a visit to silk weaving centre. 13:30
Proceed for Boat ride on the Ganges to witness Evening Aarti 16:30
Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express 20:00
Dinner on-board as Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi. 23:00
Day 07 - Disembark in Delhi
Breakfast on board 07:15
Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas' Express as your journey comes to an end! 20:00
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