The Indian Panorama - Maharaja Express

Today, on arrival, you’ll be welcome in a traditional way at Safdarjung Railway Station in Delhi to further start with a luxury ride on Palace on Wheels. After compiling the check-in formalities at the counter, get on to your seats and relax. The train will further depart for Jaipur – The Pink City of India and the very first destination of luxury train tour. Stay overnight on the train followed by dinner.

After breakfast, get down the train to explore the beauty of Jaipur City on a sightseeing tour. On reaching the destination, visit Amer Fort- the majestic royal fortress cradled on the top of Aravali hills, located a few kilometers away from the heart of Jaipur. Thereafter, while returning back admire the beautiful sight of Jal Mahal - floating in the middle of Man Sagar Lake and then visit Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) - an impressive edifice stands at the heart of the city. Also, visit Jantar Mantar - the largest observatory awarded by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and City Palace - a huge palace complex displaying the beautiful blend of Rajput and Mughal style of architecture.

In the evening, aboard the train for an onward journey in Palace on Wheels for Ranthambore. Relax and settle down while relishing the luxury amenities and services of the train. Savor the delicious cuisines served at royal dining on board and stay overnight in train.

This morning, you’ll arrive at Sawai Madhopur to enjoy a tiger trail in Ranthambore National Park. It is one of the best wildlife reserves in India to spot Royal Bengal Tigers in its natural habitat. Crocodiles, eagles, peacocks, monkeys, deer, leopards, and much other fauna species can be sighted on a safari ride.

Later return back to the train for on-board lunch and then proceed for onward journey to Agra.

Upon reaching Agra, you’ll leave for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the iconic fusion of the Mughal Architectural design of the Taj Mahal constructed as a Milky White jewel on the bank of Yamuna River as the symbol of love by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Later, explore some other Mughal architectural jewels like - a red sandstone monument hovering over the bank of Yamuna River Agra Fort, and the “Baby Taj” Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah resembles the structure of Taj Mahal.

Return back to the train in the afternoon, and depart for the next location Gwalior. On arrival visit the famous Gwalior Fort, Jain Cave Sculptures, and Saas-Bahu Temple. Later visit Jai Vilas Palace Museum. Further, continue again to depart for Khajuraho on an overnight train.

Have breakfast on-board and reach Khajuraho is a UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site located in Madhya Pradesh. The town is stunningly adorned with the beautiful temple displaying erotic and sensuous carvings.

On reaching, the city, explore the Khajuraho Group of Temples that are finely famed for India’s cultural and artistic heritage. Start discovering the most beautiful attractions of the Western and Eastern temples of Khajuraho. The majestic temples are an incomparable experience constructed during 950 and 1050 A.D at the time of the Chandela Empire. The religious shrines acknowledged as one of the best artistic wonders of the World.

In the evening enjoy light and sound show at Khajuraho temples and then return back to the train for continuing the onward journey to reach Varanasi.

This morning, after breakfast on board, reach Varanasi - the Holy City of India that attracts pilgrims from all across the globe to soak in the spiritual sight of this country. On reaching the city, explore the Sarnath Museum and its ruins. This is a place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after the attainment of enlightenment.

In the evening, enjoy a boat ride in the holy Ganges and attend the evening aarti ceremony at the banks of Ganges and soak up in its divinity. Afterward, return back to the train to have dinner and then the luxury Maharaja Express will take a turn towards Lucknow.

Enjoy on-board breakfast while the train routes for Delhi. Upon reaching the railway station in Delhi, after on-board breakfast, get through with the checkout formalities and end your luxury train tour in India.