subject: Maharajas' Express: A royal Chug in the Lap of Pageantry [print this page] A new age of the luxury trains has just dawned in India with the launch of her most luxurious and expensive train service. Maharajas' Express, latest jewel in the crown of the luxury trains in India. A train which is deemed to be the India's answer to the Orient Express of Europe, this magnificent train will offer a total of four itineraries to choose from. The interiors of the Maharajas' Express, as the name suggests, is specifically designed keeping in mind the grandeur and the pageantry of the erstwhile Maharajas of India. The varied colors and the diverse culture of India permeate through the exquisitely carved interiors with elegant tapestry and quaint dcor. The interiors of the train will transport you to a bygone era of princely splendor. The workmanship, in short, is impeccable and executed with panache.
This Indian luxury train boasts of 5 deluxe cars, 6 super deluxe cars, 2 suite cars and a regal Presidential Suite. The train even has an observation lounge called the Rajah Club with a private bar. Besides these cars, the train also has two elegantly appointed dining cars that offer an array of sumptuous cuisine to the guests. The Bar of the train serves an eclectic mix of wines from across the world in a serene and relaxing ambience. A high-end boutique in the train houses some perfect and intimate memorabilia to cherish this royal sojourn for a life time.
This Indian luxury train comes equipped with world class facilities including large LCD TVs, in house direct dial phone, internet and live television. All the cabins have their separate temperature controls as well. The rooms come with an option of a double bed or twin beds. Each room is elegantly appointed and the understated opulence and minimal furnishing (you really wouldn't want everything in a train's coach for how large can they get!) offer a serene and comfortable stay.
One advantage that you get aboard the luxury train travel in a vast country such as India is that it is a welcome relief from the usual drudgeries of train travel in India and it chugs along to take you on a whirlwind tour of the stunning landscapes and historically and culturally significant landmarks. Another advantage of a luxury train tour in a foreign country over air travel is that you get to watch the landscape spool by, which is ensured by the panoramic windows of the Maharajas' Express. The rolling landscape which offers a vista to the varied colors is like the enlightening streamer, an essence of any expedition.
The train offers a window to the royal, the celestial, the classical and the princely India, covered in its four itineraries, each traversing a different color and the rich heritage of India. Each itinerary promises an unforgettable journey through the choicest of places in India.
The Princely India Tour: 8 Days/7 Night Mumbai - Vadodara - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Bikaner - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi
The Royal India Tour: 7days/6 Nights Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Vadodara - Mumbai
The Classical India Tour: 7days/6 Nights Delhi - Agra - Gwalior -Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Varanasi - Gaya - Kolkata
The Celestial India Tour: 8 Days/7 Nights Kolkata - Gaya - Varanasi - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Agra - Gwalior - Delhi
Maharajas' Express: A royal Chug in the Lap of Pageantry
