(Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Orchha and Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi)
Embarkation & disembarkation
The point of embarkation and disembarkation for the specific journeys is as follows:
Journeys
Check-in Venue
Departure Station
Arrival Station
The Indian Panorama
Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi At 0730 hrs.
Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi 0830 hrs.
Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi 1500 hrs.
Day 1(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.
Day 2(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)
Day 3(Tuesday) RANTHAMBORE /FATEHPUR SIKRI
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
Day 4(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.
Day 5(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
Day 6(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
Day 7(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!
Departure dates
Season 2019-20
Months
Departure Dates
March, 2020
15
April, 2020
5
Season 2020-21
Months
Departure Dates
October, 2020
11
November, 2020
8
December, 2020
6
January, 2021
3 & 31
February, 2021
28
March, 2021
28
April, 2021
–
Season 2021-22
Months
Departure Dates
October, 2021
3 & 31
November, 2021
28
December, 2021
26
January, 2022
23
February, 2022
20
March, 2022
20
April, 2022
10
Maharajas’ Express Package Price for 2019-20 & 2020-21 (USD)
Foreign National
Maharajas’ Express
Description
Deluxe Cabin
Junior Suite
Suite
Presidential Suite
The Indian Panorama (7 Days / 6 Nights)
Per Adult
$5,980
$9,460
$13,800
$23,700
Single Supplement
$4,510
$8,520
$13,800
$23,700
A. PAYMENT TERMS
In case of FIT’s:
25% of the published price plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking along with names.
Balance payment 60 days prior to the departure.
B. PENALTY CLAUSE
Deduction of 0.5% of the balance amount shell be paid if payment is made between 30 to 59 days prior to departure.
Deduction of 0.75% of the balance payment shall be paid if payment is made between 0 to 29 days prior to departure.
If this is not done, then the request will not be accepted and the booking will be treated as cancelled and relevant cancellation charges will be applied following deduction for services rendered.
On completion of the booking and payment formalities, a confirmation will be sent to you or your travel agent. It is your / travel agent’s responsibility to check the confirmation and advise us immediately in case of any errors. The final documentation containing the itinerary and voucher will be dispatched to you 14 days prior to date of departure.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel the booking of your client, you must communicate the cancellation by
E-mail to IRCTC at maharajas@irctc.com.
In case the IA or any other person signs the Booking Form, it shall be conclusively presumed that the tour participants had given the necessary authority to such lead person / tour operator IA to sign the cancellation request on their behalf and send the same to the company. Such notification will only be deemed to have been given on receipt of your email / fax, since we can only act once we have received the same. The computation of the period of notice of cancellation shall commence only from the time the signed fax copy reaches IRCTC on working days within working hours till further notice. A cancellation charge is applicable to compensate us for making the booking and the possibility that we will be unable to resell your place in the time available.
The following cancellation charges will apply: –
For any cancellation days are counted excluding the date of departure
A. In case of FITs:
60 days or more prior to departure – 25 % of published price
45 to 59 days prior to departure – 50% of the Net amount.
0 to 44 days prior to departure – 100% of the Net amount.
Travel insurance
At India Railway catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC) Maharajas’ Express, guest safety and holiday enjoyment are very important, therefore, travel insurance is essential. For booking your travel on Maharajas’ Express it is highly recommended to have adequate travel insurance cover from the country of domicile for injury, illness, death, accident, loss of effect & luggage, holiday cancellation. Please carry a copy of travel insurance policy stating clearly the company, policy number and 24 hour medical emergency telephone number. Availability of a copy of the policy with us would be helpful in case of any emergency.
Christmas & new year, signature journey supplement chanrges
There will be supplement charge of USD 500 per pax travelling during the tour falling on New Year eve and Christmas.
The supplement charge will be applicable for child between 05-12 years also. Supplement charges may be applicable for certain signature journeys as announced by IRCTC from time to time.
Child policy
Maharajas’ Express does accommodate children but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated adult atmosphere we endeavour to maintain.
A) For Deluxe/Jr.Suite/Suite Cabins
Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed with parents.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking. Single child (5 years – 12 years) sharing cabin with adults – 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing of double bed with two full paid adults.This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking. OR
Single child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin -50% of the(adult fare + Supplement charges) if requested in a separate cabin.
Two child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate cabin on twin sharing basis. Three child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed. OR
If third child request in a separate cabin – 50% of the (adult fare + Supplement charges). Single child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis.
Two child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- One adult fare plus 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of double bed.
B) For presidential suite cabin
Children below 5 years shall be allowed free, subject to sharing of double bed in PS.
Single child (5 years – 12 years) sharing cabin with adults – 50% of the adult fare, subject to sharing with two/three/four full paid adults in PS.
Two child(5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child in a separate sub cabin on twin sharing basis subject to sharing with two full paid adults in PS.
Three child (5 years – 12 years) in a separate cabin – 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing of with two/three full paid adults in PS.
Single child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- Two adults fare on twin sharing basis in PS.
Two child (5 years – 12 years) + one adult in a separate cabin:- 50% of the adult fare for each child subject to sharing with one full paid adult.
Note :
Child booking if requested in a separate cabin is subject to travelling with the adults. It is to be noted that single child has to share guide/vehicle with adults travelling together in case of Suite & PS cabin booked pax.In case, a separate higher category vehicle is required then supplement will be levied.
Please note that we do not have a facility for interconnecting cabins except in the Presidential suite car.
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