Maharaja Express -
The Indian Panorama
6 Nights / 7 Days
Overview
Relish royalty, spirituality and wilderness in one unforgettable escapade
The Maharajas’ Express – The Indian Panorama explores 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.
Highlights
- Jaipur City Palace
- Dinner at Rambagh Palace
- Game Drive at Ranthambore National Park
- Taj Mahal Visit
- Champagne Breakfast at Taj Khema
- Orchha Fort and Village Tour by Tuk Tuks
- Western Group of KhajurahoTemples
- Visit Sarnath
- Dinner with Kathak Dance at Brij Rama Palace at Varanasi Ghats
Tour Route
Train Stations
Check-in Venue & Timing
Safdarjung Station, Delhi / 0730 hrs
Departure Station & Timing
Delhi – Safdarjung Station/ 0830 hrs
Arrival Station & Timing
Delhi – Safdarjung Station/ 1500 hrs
View Dates (click to expand)
The train operates between October to April only. Please refer to the available dates below.
October, 2022 – 23
November, 2022 – 20
December, 2022 – 18
January, 2023 – 15
February, 2023 -12
March, 2023 – 12
April, 2023 – 2
October, 2023 – 1, 29
November, 2023 – 26
December, 2023 – 24
January, 2024 – 21
February, 2024 – 18
March, 2024 – 17
April, 2024 – 7
September, 2024 – 29
October, 2024 – 27
November, 2024 – 24
December, 2024 – 22
January, 2025 – 19
February, 2025 – 16
March, 2025 – 16
April, 2025 – 6
Detailed Itinerary
(Sunday) Delhi – Board Maharajas Express The Indian Panorama
07:30 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
08:00 Breakfast onboard
08:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
13:00 Lunch 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
Overnight Stay in Maharajas Express Train – The Indian Panorama
(Monday) Jaipur, Rajasthan
07:00 Breakfast onboard
08:00 Visit the Amber Fort
12:30 Return to the Maharajas’ Express for lunch onboard. After lunch you may choose the Optional Activities – Spa at a hotel or a visit to City Palace and Observatory (Jantar Mantar) or a Local City Tour
19:30 Dinner onboard
23:00 Maharajas’ Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
Overnight Stay in Maharajas Express Train – The Indian Panorama
(Tuesday) Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan; and Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh
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
20:00 Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at Fatehpur Sikri
Overnight Stay in Maharajas Express Train – The Indian Panorama
(Wednesday) Agra, Uttar Pradesh; and Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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 Visit to Itmad-ud-daula or Agra Fort or a Local City Tour or Mohabbat the Taj Show
17:30 Dinner onboard
Overnight Stay in Maharajas Express Train – The Indian Panorama
(Thursday) Orcha and Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
06:30 Breakfast onboard
07:30 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 and Maharajas Express 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
Overnight Stay in Maharajas Express Train – The Indian Panorama
(Friday) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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
17:30 Enjoy an exclusive vegetarian Dinner with Kathak Dance at Brij Rama Palace at Ghats
21:00 Returns to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
21:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
Overnight Stay in Maharajas Express Train – The Indian Panorama
(Saturday) Delhi (Train Disembark)
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.
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Pricing*
Prices Valid From 01 October 2022 Until April 2023
Prices quoted below are in US Dollars and British Sterling Pounds.
| Price Per Person Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
| Deluxe Cabin | $7,750/ £7,045 | $13,570 / £12,335 |
| Junior Suite | $10,400 / £9,455 | $19,775 / £17,960 |
| Suite | $15,180 / £13,800 | $30,360 / £27,600 |
| Presidential Suite | $26,070 / £23,700 | $52,140 / £47,400 |
Prices Valid From 01 October 2023 Until April 2025 (click to view)
| Price Per Person Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
| Deluxe Cabin | $7,750 / £7,045 | $13,570 / £12,335 |
| Junior Suite | $10,400 / £9,455 | $19,775 / £17,960 |
| Suite | $15,180 / £13,800 | $30,360 / £27,600 |
| Presidential Suite | $26,070 / £23,700 | $52,140 / £47,400 |
* Terms and Conditions
- At Present 5 % GST is levied by Government of India EXTRA ON TOP OF THE TARIFF. Extra Surcharges for departures during Christmas and New Year. The Prices for the Train may vary for Sterling Pounds quotes according to the Exchange Rate against the DOLLAR.
- Prices are subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the maharaja train route.
- GST will be charged extra as applicable.
- Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departure are subject to change without prior notice.
- All the above prices are on per person per journey on twin sharing basis.
