Indian luxury trains have attracted several thousands of tourists till date. The concept of luxury Train is focused on enjoying the royal carriages used by kings of India, in the past. The train has all modern amenities like Wi-Fi, telephone, TV, en-suite bathrooms, bar, restaurant, laundry service and others.
Accommodation, meal, entrance fee and others are covered in the tariff. The train takes you to a different destination every night to enjoy a carefree vacation.
This article will brief about all the luxury trains that are available in the country.
Palace on Wheels
This is the most popular and the first luxury train in the country. It has been on the rails since 1982 and is one of the top ten luxury trains in the world. The train focuses on Rajasthan and surrounding areas. The tour starts and ends in Delhi making it easier for the tourists to fly in and out of the country. The train was remodeled to accommodate all top amenities and features. Starting from butler to spa room, this train has almost everything in it.
The Palace on Wheels train runs on one itinerary throughout the year. The trip stretches for seven nights and eight days. The tour includes top destinations like Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Ranthambore national park, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bharatpur bird sanctuary, Jodhpur and Agra.
Deccan Odyssey
This train is famously called as the Blue Train because of the color of the exterior walls of the train. The train covers mostly Maharashtra, South India and Goa.
The train provides six different itineraries for the tourists to pick.
Maharashtra Splendor
This tour starts and ends in Mumbai and stretches for seven nights and eight days. The top destinations covered are Nashik, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg and Goa.
Indian Odyssey
This tour stretches for seven nights and eight days. The tour starts in New Delhi and ends in Mumbai. The tour covers top destinations like Ranthambore, Jaipur, Agra, Udaipur, Vadodara and caves of Ellora.
Jewels of Deccan
This itinerary includes South Indian destinations too. The tour stretches for seven nights and eight days. The tour starts and ends in Mumbai and covers top destinations like Bijapur, Pattadakal, Aihole, Hampi, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Hyderabad and others.
Maharashtra Wild Trail
This itinerary stretches for seven nights and eight days. The tour stretches for seven nights and eight days. The tour starts and ends in Mumbai. Top destinations covered are Ajanta and Ellora caves, Aurangabad, Ramtek, Tadoba and Nahik.
Hidden treasures of Gujarat
This tour covered Gujarat, Mumbai and surrounding areas. The tour stretches for seven nights and eight days. The trip starts and ends in Mumbai. Top destinations included in the trip are Vadodara, SasanGir and Somnath, Palitana, Little Rann of Kutch, Patan, Modhera and Nashik.
Indian Sojourn
This tour covers the famous Rajasthan and surrounding cities including Agra. The tour starts in Mumbai and ends in Delhi. The top destinations covered in the trip are Vadodara, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Agra. The trip stretches for seven nights and eight days.
Maharajas Express
This is the most recent addition in the list of Indian luxury trains. It is one of the most luxurious and expensive train rides in the world.
The train offers seven different itineraries to the tourist.
Heritage of India
The tour stretches for seven nights and eight days. The trip starts in Mumbai and ends in Delhi. Top destinations are Ajanta caves, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Agra.
Gems of India
The tour stretches for three nights and four days. The trip covers the Golden Triangle route along with Ranthambore national park. The tour starts and ends in Delhi. The tour covers Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore.
The Southern Sojourn
This new itinerary has been established from 2017. The train trip starts in Mumbai and ends in Trivandrum. The trip stretches for eight days and seven nights. The train covers top destinations like Alleppey, Cochin, Hampi, Mysore and Goa.
The Southern Jewels
This new tripwas also started in 2017. The trip starts in Trivandrum and ends in Mumbai. The trip covers Chettinad, Mysore, Mahabalipuram, Hampi and Goa. The tour stretches for eight days and seven nights.
Treasures of India
The trip stretches for three nights and four days. The tour starts and ends in Delhi. The tour covers Agra, Ranthambore national park and Jaipur.
Indian Panorama
The tour starts and ends in Delhi. The trip stretches for seven nights and eight days. The tour covers Jaipur, Ranthambore national park, Agra, FatehpurSikri, Orchha, Gwalior, Varanasi, Lucknow and Khajuraho.
Indian Splendor
The trip covers top destinations like Agra, Ranthambore national park, Bikaner, Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Balasinor and others. The trip starts in Delhi and ends in Mumbai. The trip stretches for seven nights and eight days.
Golden Chariot
This is an iconic Karnataka controlled luxury train. This purple golden train takes you on two different itineraries that are mainly focused on South India.
Pride of the South
The trip stretches for seven nights and eight days. The trip starts and ends in Bangalore. The trip covers Mysore, Kabini, Shravanabelagola, Belur, Halebidu, Hampi ruins, Pattadakal, Badami and Goa.
Southern splendor
The trip stretches for seven nights and eight days. The trip starts and ends in Bangalore. Top destinations covered are Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjavur, Trivandrum, Kovalam, Madurai, backwaters of Aleppey and Kochi.
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
This train took most of its features and itinerary from Palace on Wheels. The train was introduced in 2009 and was seen as an update of Palace on Wheels. The route covers Rajasthan and surrounding areas including Varanasi. This train is also famous for its unparalleled services and amenities.
The train offers only one itinerary that starts and ends in Delhi. The tour stretches for seven nights and eight days covering Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Ranthambore, Jaipur, temples of Khajuraho, Varanasi and Agra.