Indian Panorama (The Maharaja Express) 4.5

Visiting :-

Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi

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The Maharaja Express

Maharajas' Express Train is a World's Leading Luxury Train introduced by Indian Railways catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Popularly known as the Indian version of the ‘Orient Express of Europe’ the World’s Leading luxury train - Maharajas' Express made a debut in the year 2010. The luxury train has ever since won several & consecutive prestigious annual world travel awards.


Overview

Beginning and concluding in Delhi, the Indian Panorama tour chugs along to Agra for a sojourn of Taj Mahal and move on to the sacred city of Varanasi and its holy bathing Ghats on the banks of legendary Ganges. Group of Monuments at Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another attraction offering a glimpse into an era of cultural and architectural brilliance of Chandelas. A never before experience of the India is on the cards in the sheer opulence of Maharajas Express tastefully appointed interiors aided impeccably by gracious hospitality.


Highlights

  • - Sightseeing and city tour at each destination.
  • - Champagne breakfast, luxury palace lunch and cocktail dinners at exclusive destinations.
  • - Safari ride at Ranthambore National Park.
  • - Shopping options.
  • - Cultural programs inside the train and during sightseeing.
  • - Ride on tuk-tuk, boat ride and others.
  • - Optional spa sessions at premium hotels.

Note:

  • - Disputes, if any, are subject to jurisdiction of Courts of New Delhi(India) only. Till date, there has been no legal disputes with our organisation regarding Maharajas’ Express.

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

1Day : (Sunday) - Delhi - Jaipur
  • 07:30 Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station
  • 08:00 Breakfast onboard
  • 08:30 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
  • 12:45 Lunch onboard
  • 14:00 Tour Briefing 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.
2 Day : (Monday) - Jaipur
  • 07:30 Breakfast onboard
  • 08:30 Visit the Amber Fort
  • 12:45 Return to the Maharajas' Express for lunch onboard. After lunch you may choose the Optional Activities - Spa at a hotel or a Local City Tour
  • 19:30 Dinner onboard
  • 23:00 Maharajas' Express leaves for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)
3Day : (Tuesday) – Ranthambore - Fatehpur
  • 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
  • 19:00 Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard.
  • 20:00 Dinner onboard. Overnight on train at Fatehpur Sikri
4Day : (Wednesday) – Agra
  • 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 Agra Fort or a Local City Tour or Mohabbat the Taj Show(live Dance Drama)
  • 19:30 Dinner onboard
  • 03:00 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Orchha.
5Day : (Thursday) – Orchha - Khajuraho
  • 06:30 Breakfast onboard
  • 07:15 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 as it 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
6Day : (Friday) – Varanasi
  • 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
  • 19:00 Enjoy an exclusive vegetarian Dinner with Kathak Dance at Brij Rama Palace at Ghats
  • 21:00 Return to the comforts of the Maharajas’ Express
  • 21:15 Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Delhi
7Day : (Saturday) – Delhi
  • 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.

Schedule

Indian Panorama                                                                                   
Departure Dates for Season & 2024-2025
Months Dates Journey
Sept. 2024 29
Oct. 2024 27
Nov.2024 24
Dec. 2024 22
Jan. 2025 19
Feb. 2025 16
Mar. 2025 16
Apr. 2025 6

Maharajas’ Express Train Cost for 4 Different Circuits

Valid till April 2025

Cabin Type Adult (per person on twin share) Single Supplement
Deluxe Cabins USD 7,750 USD 5,820
Junior Suite USD 9,940 USD 8,950
Suite USD 14,490 USD 14,490
Presidential Suite USD 24,890 USD 24,890

Note:

  • - The above prices are on per person per journey
  • - All the above prices are in USD.
  • - Payment can be made in INR. The amount will depend upon the prevailing USD exchange rate as per RBI.
  • - Add 5% Govt. service tax extra.
  • - For calculating single occupancy per cabin, simply add the cost of adult with single supplement.
  • - The cost for Indian Splendor & Indian Panorama journeys are the same.

Inclusions

  • - Overnight travel onboard train in the comfort of richly furnished private A/C sleeping chambers with ensuite bathrooms.
  • - Daily three meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with packaged drinking water, tea/coffee service & non-alcoholic beverages.
  • - Valet service
  • - Complimentary wi-fi.
  • - Entrance fees For monuments & jungle reserves
  • - City sightseeing tours for guest in Deluxe cabins is by air conditioned buses with English speaking guide (except in Ranthambhore game drive via Canter)
  • - For Guests in Presidential Suite - Private A/C Cars with English Speaking Guide are arranged for City Sightseeing Tours (except by Jeeps in Ranthambhore).

Exclusions (Extra costs not included in train tour tariff):

  • - Govt. taxes & insurance.
  • - Optional use of spa facility or laundry services.
  • - Gratuities – Tips or porter fee.
  • - Video & professional still camera fees.
  • - Any activity mentioned as optional in the tour journey.
  • - Air tickets.
  • - Transfer to & from the railway station on start & end of itinerary.

Booking Procedure:

  • - Advise preferred date of Journey & Cabins required-to check availability.
  • - To Process Booking: we require Names, Sex, Nationality of all the passengers & Date of Birth of Children < 12 yrs. (if any travelling with you).
  • - Booking will be confirmed on receipt of Advance Deposit of 30% Amount of published ticket value (inclusive taxes).
  • - Video & professional still camera fees.
  • - Balance Amount must reach us at least 70 days before tour depart.
  • - If booking request made less than 70 days before tour depart-we require One time Full(100%) tour amount to confirm booking.
  • - To Issue e-travel Documents, we require Passport copies of all the passengers & Reservation Form.
  • - Payment can be made either by Online Credit Card Authorization OR Bank Wire swift Transfer.

Cancelation Policy:

  • - Royal World Travel, india is authorized Booking Agent of IRCTC (Principal Train Operator) & it’s liability is limited to that of Booking Agent Only.
  • - All request for cancellation must be made in writing & acknowledged by us.
  • - Minimum 30% of Ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee if request received more than 62 days prior to train tour departure.
  • - Minimum 55% of Ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee if request received between 61 to 47 days prior to train tour departure.
  • - Full 100% of Ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee if request received less than 47 days prior to train tour departure.
  • - Overseas Refunds for cancellation of train tour booking, are governed by Reserve Bank Of India rules & require certain paperwork from your end.
  • - Where passenger makes request for refund due to self-cancellation, it will be governed as per foreign exchange rules of RBI Bank and the process may take 4 to 6 weeks after documentation as per RBI guidelines is received & Royal World Travel, india reserves the right to deduct Minimum US$ 200 as service charges at time of refund.
  • - IRCTC(Principal Tour Operator of Maharajas Express) reserves the right to cancel a scheduled train depart, due to in-sufficient bookings & Royal World Travel, india cannot be held liable to bear incidental costs of Indian Visa, Flight & Hotel Cancellation fee etc in such a case.
  • - Request for train tour cancellation due to increase of taxes/tariff by IRCTC authorities will be governed by cancellation rules.
  • - No refund will be made in case of no-show Or self-curtailment of journey.
  • - At times, due to local logistics if Train tour Manager is forced to cancel certain scheduled sightseeing tours or activities, at short notice - No refund will be made to passenger to compensate for this.

Embarkation :-

EMBARKATION DISEMBARKATION | INDIAN PANORAMA

Check-in Venue & Timing: 0730 Hrs, Welcome and Check in at Delhi Safdurjung Railway Station.
Departure Station & Timing: 0830 Hrs, Maharajas’ Express proceeds to Jaipur
Arrival Station & Timing: 1500 Hrs, Disembark and bid farewell to the Maharajas’ Express as your journey comes to an end at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi

Tour Information

  • Train Name : The Maharaja Express
  • Duration : 6 Nights/ 7 Days
  • Price : USD 7750 PP + GST*

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