If you want to explore the Indian cities, coastal towns, villages the most comfortable way, you must take a ride on an luxury train in India. Indian railway has some of the most spectacular rail journeys with the 4th largest railway network in the world. Indian Railways operates some of the most luxurious trains which help you to enjoy the true beauty of India in a most comfortable way.
Have a look at these five such luxury trains which will help you to experience the true royal essence of India.
The MahaRajas Express
This luxury train service is a joint venture of IRCTC and travel agency Cox and Kings India. The Maharaja Express made her first commercial run on 9th January, 2010. The train is equipped with large dining, bar, lounge, LCD TVs, internet, direct dial phone, individual temperature controls and in suite bathroom. The most costliest luxury train service in India.
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Palace on Wheels
Palace On Wheels is the best Royal Indian Train and world’s 4th best luxury train. This is the first Pan india super luxury train inaugurate its journey on 26th January, 1982. Later the train service was refurbished and relaunched with a whole new look and more luxury facilities in August, 2009. This exotic train has 14 salons named after the fourteen provinces of Rajasthan, two premium restaurants (Maharaja & Maharani Restuarants), bars, Spa, Live TV, internet connectivity, music and security. Explore the vibrant and exotic places of India with this premium train.
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Golden Chariot
This luxury train service was started commercially by KSTDC on March 10, 2008 and first named after the famous ‘Stone Chariot’ of Hampi. This train connects the most popular tourist destinations of Karnataka and Goa though its exotic journey. Explore the fascinating architectural wonders and natural landscapes of southen India with the Golden Chariot and experience the Royal Indian Luxury train.
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Deccan Odyssey
The Deccan Odyssey which covers the heritage sites of Maharashtra and Konkon route, run by the joint venture of Maharashtra MTDC and Indian Railway. The 21 luxury coaches of this exotoc train equipped with restaurants & a bar, a sauna booth, business center, Computers and internet connectivity. Enjoy the beautiful destinations of Maharashtra and Goa with this blue exotic Deccan Odyssey.
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Fairy Queen
1855, The year when the majestic Fairy Queen rolled out for the first time by the East Indian Railway. This luxury tourist train is still operational with the 155 years old Stream engine which manage to claim a place in the “Guinness Book of Records” for the oldest working Stream Engine of the world. The two days journey from Delhi to Alwar, Rajasthan will surely stir the essence of history along with exotic feelings within you.
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