This beautiful tour is a classic North India Tour. Enjoy 06 nights / 07 days on board in a luxury train starting from New Delhi and covering the destinations Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi and return to New Delhi.
Itinerary:
Day 01 - Sunday Morning: New Delhi Depart
Report by 07:30 am at Safderjung railway station for traditional welcome. After check-in formalities, the Maharajas Express train departs by 08:30 am for Jaipur. Breakfast and lunch on board. Train arrives in late afternoon at Jaipur, proceed for dinner at exclusive venue & later return to Maharajas Express & train stationed overnight at Jaipur.
Day 02 - Monday: Jaipur
After sumptuous breakfast, proceed for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of 16th century built Amber Fort Palace, built on a top of a small hillock on city outskirts. Return to Maharaja Express for lunch. Post lunch option to be at leisure on board the train or avail optional tours. Later in the evening train departs for Sawai Madhopur and dinner on board.
Day 03 - Tuesday: Ranthambore - Fatehpur Sikri
On arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station, proceed for excursion to Jungles of Ranthambhore - the private hunting ground of the Maharajas. Possible sighting of the elusive Royal Bengal Tiger. Also, sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal and leopard. Return to train and enjoy breakfast and lunch on board. Depart onwards.
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri and proceed for excursion to the deserted Mughal City, comprising of imposing gateways, Halls of Private and Public audience and beautifully sculptured palaces. Return to the Maharajas Express train for dinner & train departs.
Day 04 - Wednesday: Agra
Early morning visit One of seven wonders of Modern World, The Taj Mahal; constructed entirely out of white marble, an architectural masterpiece featuring beautiful inlay work and marble screens. This is followed by another exclusive event, champagne breakfast overlooking Taj Mahal. Later return to comforts of Maharajas Express for Lunch. Afternoon either at leisure or avail optional tours. Dinner on board & train departs from Agra at Night.
Day 05 - Thursday: Orchha - Khajuraho
After early breakfast, board at Jhansi railway station at 0730 am for excursion to mid 16th century built Fort town of Orchha & discover its charms in tuktuk. Later return to comforts of Maharajas Express & train departs. Lunch on-board.
Afternoon arrival at Khajuraho, proceed to visit Khajuraho temples. After visiting erotic kama sutra temples, Choice to Either return to comforts of Maharajas Express or avail optional activities. Dinner on board & late night train departs for Varanasi.
Day 06 - Friday: Varanasi
Breakfast on board & train arrives in Varanasi by noon. On arrival proceed to 5 Star Hotel for lunch, followed by excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon 2500 years ago and brief visit to silk weaving centre. Late afternoon enjoy boat ride in holy Ganges river to witness magical lamp immersion ceremony. Evening proceed to exclusive venue of Brij Rama Palace for Kathak dance performance & local cuisine vegetarian dinner. Later return back to comforts of Maharajas Express & train departs from Varanasi.
Day 07 - Saturday: New Delhi - Return
Breakfast and lunch on board. Train arrives by 15:00 pm at Delhi Safdarjung railway station and check-out.
End of tour.
Important:
- Train Tour Manager reserves the right to modify tour schedules to suit local logistics.
- Include additional surcharge per person for train tour depart on 26th December 2021.
- Children below 5 years complimentary (sharing Parents Bed).
Cabin Type: Choose your cabin as per your deire from the modalities.
Deluxe Cabin.
Junior Suite.
Suite.
Presidential Suite.