We started in Delhi for two days, took a luxury train trip through Rajasthan and ended with three days in Mumbai at the Taj.
Day 1 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 Highlights
Welcome Ceremony at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi
the journey’s travel vouchers and documents, around 14 days before the departure date.
Day 2 Jaipur
Arrive in the city of Kachwaha kings, Jaipur, the pink city. 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 Highlights
Visit Amber fort
Elephant Painting & other activities
Optional shopping tour/local sightseeing to the City Palace complex and Jantar Mantar
Play golf game/spa session (Optional)
Day 3 Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri
The train will arrive in Sawai Madhopur in the morning. You will be served your breakfast on board the train before proceeding for a game safari in Ranthambore National Park
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 4 Agra – Gwalior
Early morning on the 4th day, disembark the train and visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Champanage breakfast atop the Taj Khema with sunset views to feast on will add a delightful moment to the journey for you.
Post breakfast in Agra, the train will roll on to Gwalior.
Lunch will be served on board the train.
Post-lunch you can visit the Gwalior Fort, Saas Bahu Temple or Jain Cave Sculpture.
Optionally you may choose to rejuvenate yourself with spa service in a palace hotel.
Enjoy a high-tea organized for you within the premises of the Jai Vilas Palace before returning to the train for overnight stay and dinner.
Day Highlights
Visit to Taj Mahal
Breakfast with champagne at Taj Khema
Optional Spa Session at Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior Tour to Gwalior Fort and the Jai Vilas Palace Museum Evening high-tea at Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior
Day Highlights
Safari trip to Ranthambore National Park
Visit to attractions in and around UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri
Day 5 Khajuraho
While the train will traverse to the next destination; 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 Highlights
Guided tour to the western group of temples in Khajuraho, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spa Session (Optional)
Day 6 Varanasi
In the morning you 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 Vivsnta by Taj for a sumptuous lunch.
Day 7 Lucknow
On the 7th day of the sojourn, you will arrive in the city of the Nawabs – Lucknow. Breakfast will be served on board
Begin your sojourn across the city by visiting the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara. Later, indulge in a cocktail lunch at Taj hotel.
Return to the comfort of the train after lunch.
Enjoy an exclusive “Indian Evening” arranged to give you a peek into the vibrant culture of India.
Have dinner on board. The train will leave for Delhi tonight.
Day Highlights
Visit to the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara Lunch at Taj
Indian Evening
Post lunch, 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 will capture your senses.
Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay.
Day Highlights
Visit to Sarnath
Tour to Varanasi Silk Centre
Cruise on the River Ganges
Attend evening ‘Aarti’ on the banks of River Ganges.
Day 8 Disembark in 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.
Mumbia Night Tour
Meet your guide at the Regal Cinema in Colaba to begin your 2.5-hour small-group tour of Mumbai at night. Board an air-conditioned minivan for Marine Drive. At night the scenic route, nicknamed the Queen’s Necklace, glitters with illuminated streetlights. Observe local families at the action-packed Chowpatty Beach, a popular spot for eating coconuts and ice cream. You’ll make a quick stop for Indian snacks before continuing to a Jain temple that is considered one of the most intricately decorated temples in Mumbai. Your guide will tell you about the spiritual beliefs and practices of an estimated 4.2 million religious followers of Jainism as you pass the ornate structure. Follow up with a stop at another holy site, Banganga Tank. Initially built in 1127 and surrounded by Hindu temples, the tank emits water that is believed to have special healing powers. Here, you’ll see Hindus bathing in spring water rumored to originate from the Ganges river. Next, visit Kamala Nehru Park, named after the wife of India’s first prime minister. Situated atop Malabar Hill, the green and tranquil park offers splendid views over the city, including Marine Drive, Chowpatty Beach and the Arabian Sea. Get a street view of the ostentatious to one of the most expensive homes in the world, the Antilia building, before driving through Kamathipura, renowned as the world’s largest red-light district. (Please note that narration about Kamathipura can be omitted from the tour if children are present.) You’ll glimpse the bustle of Chor Bazaar from your vehicle en route to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly known as Victoria Terminus Station. You might recognize it from its starring role in the award-winning 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire. Marvel at the 19th-century Victorian Gothic revival architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage site while enjoying a cold drink before your small-group tour concludes here.
Mar 25 2016
India 2016
We started in Delhi for two days, took a luxury train trip through Rajasthan and ended with three days in Mumbai at the Taj.
Day 1 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 Highlights
Welcome Ceremony at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi
the journey’s travel vouchers and documents, around 14 days before the departure date.
Day 2 Jaipur
Arrive in the city of Kachwaha kings, Jaipur, the pink city. 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 Highlights
Visit Amber fort Elephant Painting & other activities
Optional shopping tour/local sightseeing to the City Palace complex and Jantar Mantar
Play golf game/spa session (Optional)
Day 3 Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri
The train will arrive in Sawai Madhopur in the morning. You will be served your breakfast on board the train before proceeding for a game safari in Ranthambore National Park
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 4 Agra – Gwalior
Early morning on the 4th day, disembark the train and visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Champanage breakfast atop the Taj Khema with sunset views to feast on will add a delightful moment to the journey for you.
Post breakfast in Agra, the train will roll on to Gwalior.
Lunch will be served on board the train.
Post-lunch you can visit the Gwalior Fort, Saas Bahu Temple or Jain Cave Sculpture.
Optionally you may choose to rejuvenate yourself with spa service in a palace hotel.
Enjoy a high-tea organized for you within the premises of the Jai Vilas Palace before returning to the train for overnight stay and dinner.
Day Highlights
Visit to Taj Mahal Breakfast with champagne at Taj Khema Optional Spa Session at Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior Tour to Gwalior Fort and the Jai Vilas Palace Museum Evening high-tea at Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior
Day Highlights
Safari trip to Ranthambore National Park
Visit to attractions in and around UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri
Day 5 Khajuraho
While the train will traverse to the next destination; 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 Highlights
Guided tour to the western group of temples in Khajuraho, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spa Session (Optional)
Day 6 Varanasi
In the morning you 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 Vivsnta by Taj for a sumptuous lunch.
Day 7 Lucknow
On the 7th day of the sojourn, you will arrive in the city of the Nawabs – Lucknow. Breakfast will be served on board
Begin your sojourn across the city by visiting the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara. Later, indulge in a cocktail lunch at Taj hotel.
Return to the comfort of the train after lunch.
Enjoy an exclusive “Indian Evening” arranged to give you a peek into the vibrant culture of India.
Have dinner on board. The train will leave for Delhi tonight.
Day Highlights
Visit to the Rumi Darwaza and the Bada Imambara Lunch at Taj Indian Evening
Post lunch, 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 will capture your senses.
Return to the train for dinner and overnight stay.
Day Highlights
Visit to Sarnath Tour to Varanasi Silk Centre Cruise on the River Ganges Attend evening ‘Aarti’ on the banks of River Ganges.
Day 8 Disembark in 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.
Mumbia Night Tour
By Daniel • Timeline, Travel