A Journey to the heart of India with Indian Luxury trains

Indian Luxury Train - Golden Chariot

Indian luxury trains are an ideal tribute to the confounding diversity of this country. While Blue Train and

Orient Express dominate the western world, much of the revival in luxury train has come from India in the

form of six luxury tourist trains. The history of elegant train travelling in India began with the introduction

of Palace on Wheels by Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) in 1982. Following the

record breaking success of Palace on Wheels, many state tourism boards and private players come up

with their own version of deluxe trains which include Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey,

Golden Chariot and the Indian Maharaja. Luxury train travelling got a new high with the launch of

Maharajas’ Express in 2010. The train constitutes of a presidential suite that span across entire carriage,

something never heard previously.

Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels Train

At A Glance:

Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

Price Starting From – USD 520

Destinations Covered: Delhi- Jaipur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittorgarh- Udaipur- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur-

Bharatpur-Agra- Delhi

Launched on 26th January, 1982, Palace on Wheels is considered as the queen of Indian luxury trains. A

joint initiative of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways,

Palace on Wheels offers a weeklong trip into Rajputana heartland ‘Rajasthan’ along with a halt in Agra.

The train was designed to replicate the cultural ethos of the erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan in its

interior décor.

Palace on Wheels Facilities

Restaurant

14 salons named after erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan.

Facilities provided in the cabins

Channel Music System

Mini Pantry

Direct Dial Phone

Air Conditioning

En-suite Bathrooms

Two Restaurants- Maharaja and Maharani

Sitting Lounge to relax and converse with fellow guests

To make a Reservation, visit the Palace on Wheels website.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train

At A Glance:

Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

Price Starting From – USD 590

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Khajuraho -

Varanasi - Agra - Delhi

Another joint venture of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian

Railways, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was launched in January 2009 to accommodate the budding

demand of luxury rail journeys in Rajasthan.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Facilities

Bar Lounge in Sheesh Mahal Restaurant

13 deluxe saloons and 1 super deluxe saloon named after erstwhile palaces of Rajasthan.

Facilities provided in the cabins

Individual temperature control

Wi-Fi Internet

Satellite TV

Channel Music System

Electronic Safe

Two Restro-bars – Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal

Souvenir Coach selling memorabilia items

Revitalizing massages and therapies at Royal Spa

To make a Reservation, visit the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels website.

Maharajas’ Express

Maharajas’ Express Train

At A Glance:

Tour Duration - 7 nights/8 days & 3 nights/4 days

Price Starting From: 3580 USD

Destinations Covered: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur etc.

The latest addition in the list of Indian Luxury Trains, Maharajas’ Express is dubbed as India’s answer to

the Orient Express of West. Launched in 2010, the train offers 5 journeys which include 3 golden triangle

tours covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

Maharajas’ Express Facilities

The Presidential Suite

14 guest carriages comprising of:

20 Deluxe Cabins

18 Junior Suites

4 Suites

1 Presidential Suite

Facilities in the guest cabins

LCD TV with Satellite Connection

Direct Dial Phones

Electronic Safe

Central Air Conditioning

Writing Desk

Two 42 seater restaurants- Mayur Mahal and Rang Mahal

Safari Bar- fully stocked with premium wines and spirits

Rajah Club- Ideal for relaxing in laid-back ambience

Treasure Chest- A high-end boutique to purchase memorabilia items

To make a Reservation, visit the Maharaja Express website.

The Golden Chariot

Golden Chariot Train

At A Glance:

Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

Price Starting From: 440 USD

Destinations Covered: Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Tanjavur, Goa etc.

South India’s first luxury train, Golden Chariot derives its name from stone chariots in Hampi. The brain

child of Karnataka State Tourism and Development Corporation (KSTDC) and the Indian Railways, this

luxury tourist train cover destinations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala with its two itineraries- Pride of

the South and Splendor of the South.

Golden Chariot Facilities

Twin Bed Deluxe Cabin

11 guest carriages comprising of:

o 26 twin bed cabins

o 17 double bed cabins

o 1 disabled friendly cabin

State of the art facilities in cabins

o Air conditioning

o LCD television

o DVD player

o Writing desk

o wardrobe

Two multi-cuisine restaurants- Nala and Ruchi

A nonchalant lounge bar ‘Madira’

A 30 seater conference car

An Ayurvedic wellness spa ‘Nirvana’

To make a Reservation, visit the Golden Chariot website.

Indian Maharaja

Indian Maharaja Train

At A Glance:

Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

Starting From – USD 595

Destinations Covered: Mumbai, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Delhi etc.

Winner of coveted ‘World Travel Award’ for two times in a row, Indian Maharaja is owned and managed

by Travel Corporation of India (TCI). The luxury train with its two journeys- Mumbai to Delhi and Delhi to

Mumbai- takes guests on a whirlwind tour across Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Maharaja Facilities

The Dining

44 guest cabins categorized as

o Silver Class

o Golden Class

o Platinum Class (Presidential Suite)

State of the art facilities in cabins

o Air conditioning

o Personal safe

o Direct dial telephone

o CD/MP3 Player

Two multi-cuisine restaurants

A business centre equipped with modern amenities

Ayurvedic Spa and Beauty Salon

To make a Reservation, visit the Indian Maharaja website.

Deccan Odyssey

At A Glance:

Tour Duration: 8 Days/7 Nights

Price Starting From – USD 425

Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Sindhudurg - Tarkarli - Goa/Vasco - Kolhapur - Daulatabad - Ajanta -

Nashik - Mumbai

A luxurious tour package for a jaunt into Maratha heartland comes on board Deccan Odyssey train, a joint

initiative of Maharashtra Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Indian Railways.

Deccan Odyssey Facilities

Peshwa I Restaurant

o 11 guest carriages named after erstwhile Deccan dynasties.

o Facilities in the cabins

CD/MP3 Player

Air Conditioning

LCD television

Personal Safe

o Two multi cuisine restaurants-Peshwa I and Peshwa II

o A fully stocked bar- Mumbai Hi

o A 50 seater conference car

o Onsite gymnasium and health spa

To make a Reservation, visit the Deccan Odyssey website.