With India’s leading luxury Maharajas Express train, you can embark on an unforgettable escapade that starts off with the capital city of Delhi. ‘The Indian Panorama’ journey onboard this train, combines world heritage sites, treasures of India, traditional Indian experiences with luxury train travel across the regal state of Rajasthan. Guests journey their way through iridescent lands of Jaipur to reach the vivid greens of Ranthambore for tiger tracking safari. The royal guests then proceed to the ancient capital city of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri and then to Agra where they can witness the immortal sheen of the Taj Mahal. Soak in the regality of Gwalior and discover monumental splendour of the temples of Khajuraho. Later, the Maharaja Express journeys to the sacred city of Varanasi where you witness the divine beauty of River Ganges and lastly savour the elegance and imperial splendour of Lucknow.
Various Departures available between October 2019- April 2020
Fly to Delhi.
On arrival, transfer to the Imperial Hotel for overnight stay. Half day sightseeing tour of Delhi.
A traditional welcome at Delhi train station and board the Maharaja Express.
Breakfast onboard. On arrival in Jaipur, visit Amber fort with your guide. Choice to return to the palatial comforts of Maharajas’ Express or you choose to participate in the optional activities such as spa, sightseeing of City Palace and Jantar Mantar or some retail therapy at the local shops.
Game drive in Ranthambore and proceed for Fatehpur Sikri.Visit the heritage city of Fatehpur Sikri with your guide.
Visit to the spectacular Taj Mahal. Later, Champagne breakfast atop Taj Khema. Board train to continue journey to Gwalior. Onboard lunch followed by sightseeing of regal city of Gwalior including visit the Jai Vilas Palace Museum followed by Hi Tea in the compound of the palace.
Visit to the famous Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho in the morning. Later choice to return to the palatial comforts of Maharajas’ Express or you choose to participate in spa, dance show or sound and light show.
Visit the ruins of Sarnath and the famous Silk Weaving Centre before a cruise on the Ganges to witness Aarti
Visit Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza and The Residency followed by delicious Awadhi lunch along with the live Kathak Dance performance.
Breakfast onboard before arriving in Delhi. On arrival, your driver takes you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Fly back home.
This was our 6 th visit to India. We have travelled before with companies specialising in the country, but they tended to get too big and the personal service was lost. Indian Odyssey gave us that personal service, and also came up with an itinerary that offerred us one or two different locations from other agents – thats why we chose Indian Odyssey. The person who dealt with our enquiry is also familiar with the country which makes a big difference when you are discussing holiday options.