Maharaja express – indian panorama

DAY -01: 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 02: JAIPUR

• Arrival at Jaipur known as a pink city of Rajasthan. Post breakfast on board, proceed towards Amber Fort.
• Later, proceed to City Palace/Jai Mahal Palace for an exclusive Elephant Activity where guests may choose to indulge to paint them, feed them or take a joy ride followed by lunch.
• Post lunch, visit the Royal Observatory (Jantar Mantar). Optionally, you may also choose activities such as Spa facilities at a Palace hotel, visit to City Palace, private shopping tour or a golf session at Rambagh Golf club.
• 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 03: RANTHAMBORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI

• Morning we will arrive at Sawai Madhopur Station. You will be served your breakfast on board the train before proceeding for a game safari in Ranthambore National Park
• Ranthambore Park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country, is one of the best places in the country to see the majestic predators in the wild. The forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. The desire to preserve the game in these forests for sport was responsible for their conservation, and subsequent rescue by Project Tiger.
• Ranthambore national park is famous for its Tigers and is favourite with photographers. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambhar, chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards & large number of birds.
• 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 04: AGRA - GWALIOR

• Early morning, disembark the train and visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• A delicious breakfast atop the Taj Khema.
• After breakfast in Agra, we will continue our journey to Gwalior
• Lunch will be served on board the train.
• Upon arrival visit the Gwalior Fort, Saas Bahu Temple or Jain Cave Sculpture.
• Enjoy a high-tea organized for you within the premises of the Jai Vilas Palace.
• Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 05: KHAJURAHO

• Morning you will be served your breakfast on board the Maharajas' Express.
• Lunch will be served aboard the luxury train.
• Upon arrival, proceed to visit the Western Group of Monuments in Khajuraho.
• Later you may go for a spa session at a luxury hotel attend the son et lumiere at Khajuraho Temple Complex or return to the comfort of Maharajas' Express
• Dinner will be served on board The next destination you will head to is Varanasi.

DAY 06: VARANASI

• In the morning we will arrive in Varanasi, a holy Indian city known for its Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
• Upon arrival, proceed to Silk Weaving Center. After visit and insights into silk weaving, proveed to Vivanta by Taj for a lunch.
• Later you will visit Sarnath renowned for its Buddhist heritage followed by boat ride in Ganges to witness the evening arti. Images of the evening 'Aarti' on the banks of the river.
• Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 07: LUCKNOW

• We will arrive in the city of the Nawabs - Lucknow. Breakfast will be served on board
• We will visit the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara. Later, we will enjoy the cocktail lunch at Taj hotel.
• Return to the comfort of the train after lunch.
• Have dinner on board. The train will leave for Delhi tonight.

DAY 08: ARRIVAL - 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.

Departure dates for Maharaja Express – Indian Panorama (2018 -2019)

PAYMENT TERMS

30% of the published price plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking along with names.
Balance payment 70 days prior to the departure.

• Name with details required at the time of booking except as provided. Name change is allowed upto 30 days prior to departure.
• Only one date change may be permitted upto 30 days prior to departure subject to availability. No refund in case of difference of tariff. The difference of tariff to be paid in case of higher tariff for the scheduled departure.
• Either name change or date change will be allowed not both as stated above.

60 days or more prior to departure, 30 % of published price.
45 to 59 days prior to departure, 60% of the nett amount.
0 to 44 days prior to departure, 100% of the nett amount.

• Deduction of 0.10% of the balance payment shall be paid if payment is made between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
• Deduction of 0.85% of the balance payment shall be paid if payment is made between 0 to 29 days prior to departure.

• 25% deposit amount is non refundable.
• For any cancellation days are counted excluding the date of departure

* Train tariff / Tour Itinerary subject to change without notice