The journey is considered to be one of the immeasurable parts of a travel adventure. So, why not have one of the most comfortable and luxurious train journeys. Discover the culture of India while going around in these luxury trains of India. Maharajas’ Express and Palace on Wheels are the two rail experiences that will take you right back to the era of kings and queens as you will be treated like royalty.

Luxury Trains in India does not just take you to destinations but they get you there in fashion. It exhibits the flawless blending of the love of a bygone period with modern art. Luxury train rides in India allow exceptional means to explore the pure soul of Indian culture.

Highlighting two impressive Indian rail routes across India, the leaflets by Travelogy India help you map a pleasant journey through time into a captivating era of travelling. India’s rendezvous with luxury train journeys started with the entrance of Palace on Wheels train in 1982, and following then, luxury trains have accomplished one pillar after another.

We will share some details about these two majestic trains with you now:

Maharajas’ Express

It is the most expensive luxury train in the World. The service was started in March 2010. The Maharajas’ Express is a luxury train for tourists, owned and operated by IRCTC. The train has been furnished with recent facilities to offer satisfactory onboard experiences to the visitor, such as live television, WiFi, attached bathroom, dining cars, bar, lounge and souvenir shop. Bigger cabins have roll-top baths and large sitting rooms too.

14 carts with 43 singular cabins give seating and sleeping potential for 88 guests. This royal rail service has 20 Deluxe Cabins, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and a Presidential Suite giving 5-star equivalent comfort. Both the Suites and the Presidential suite have a bathtub in the restroom, an extension to the bath cubicle.

It operates on 5 courses comprising more than 12 stops across North-West and Central India, mainly focused on Rajasthan between the months of October and April. you can see here details schedule of Maharajas’ Express. 

1. Treasures of India

Duration: 3 nights / 4 days

Places Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Delhi.

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2. Heritage of India

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days

Places Covered: Mumbai, Ajanta, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra and Delhi

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3. Gems of India

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days

Places Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Delhi

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4. The Indian Splendour

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days

Places Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Balasinor and Mumbai

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5. Indian Panorama

Duration: 7 nights / 8 days

Places Covered: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri , Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Lucknow and Delhi

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The fares of Maharajas express offer you are really reasonable. The cost for a Deluxe Cabin for one adult is $3,850 (2, 80,000 INR approx) for 3 nights and 4 days, but it runs up to $12,900 if you hire a Presidential Suite. Book Now to get complimentary offer on selected departure dates. for offer details visit this page.

Palace on Wheels

The Palace on Wheels began on 26 January 1982. The idea of the Palace on Wheels was acquired from the royal background of the carriages, which were the personal railway carriages of the past rulers of the princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India.

There are 23 carriages on the train. 104 sightseers can commute by this train. Each coach is nicknamed after ancient Rajput states. From Alwar and Bharatpur to  Bikaner and Bundi, this train goes to a lot of destinations. It also includes Dholpur, Dungargarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur.

The train has a 7 nights / 8 days duration –

New Delhi (Day 1),

Jaipur (Day 2),

Sawai Madhopur and Chittaurgarh (Day 3),

Udaipur (Day 4),

Jaisalmer (Day 5),

Jodhpur (Day 6),

Bharatpur and Agra (Day 7),

Return to New Delhi (Day 8).

The cost of palace on wheels tour in peak season (October- March) is comparatively more than the ones travelling in lean-season (September & April). The total cost of a Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy is USD 4550 (2, 95,934 INR) in lean season and USD 6055 (3, 93,820 INR) in peak season.

You can contact us to get more information about the packages of royal train journeys. Further, Book Now and get discounted prices along with complimentary airport transfer and Delhi sight-seeing!!. For offer detail visit this page.

We also provide perfectly-crafted luxury tour packages bring you to the most beautiful destinations while remaining circled by the finest of luxuries.

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