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India, the Land of the Maharajas, welcomes you to lead the very royal lives its erstwhile rulers led. And what better way to experience a week of unparalleled luxury than travel in a virtual palace running on wheels. Yes, luxury train travel has come a long way in India and are at par, if not above, with their international counterparts – the Royal Scotsman, the Orient Express and the likes. Maharaja's Express in particular is one luxury train that hardly needs a fancy introduction
The names of the carriages of the Maharajas' Express have been named after the legendary jewels of the various Maharajas.
As if 2 World Travel Awards, several nominations in World's Leading Luxury Train category and numerous other awards were not already enough, Maharaja's Express can be introduced as one of the most popular luxury trains running on Indian rails. The train was incepted in 2010 by the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) with a view to provide unmatched luxury to guests looking for the Maharaja experience. Since the keyword here was always "Maharaja", everything that was befitting an Indian monarch was somehow incorporated into the train and its journey. King size beds that were studded with jewels, cabins that would put Five Star hotel suites to shame, hospitality that even the Rajahs of yore would envy. It is all these things and more that makes the Maharaja's Express not just a journey. It is a lifestyle – 7 days of godly bliss.
A train almost half a mile long redefines luxury and comfort. It recreates the Lifestyle of a princely era.
Only fittingly, the 14 guest carriages of the Maharaja's Express are each named after a precious stone. The Presidential Suite, the only of its kind in the world, spans an entire carriage and is aptly called the Navratna. The train has a four-cabin configuration – Presidential Suite, Suite, Junior Suite and Deluxe Cabin. All cabins and suites feature large panoramic windows to run the beautiful imagery of varying landscapes whizzing by. Facilities such as Live Television, Wi-Fi Internet and individual climate control transform your cabin into a cocoon of comfort.
The on board services is provided in collaboration with M/s. Select Holiday Resorts Pvt. Ltd, a hospitality chain operating 5 star hotels and partner for the off-train excursions is M/s. Creative Travels Pvt. Ltd, a leading destination management company.
Cabin area 112 sqft, twin/double bed cabins with attached bath.
Cabin 150 sqft, twin/double bed cabins with a writing table and attached bath.
Cabin area 220 sqft, double bed with separate living and bedroom areas, attached bath with bath tub.
Cabin area 448 sqft, two bedrooms, two attached bath (one with bath tub), a living cum dining room.
| Categories of Cabin available on Maharajas' Express | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room Category | Twin | Double | Total Cabins/Suits | Passenger Capacity |
| Delux Cabin | 15 | 5 | 20 | 40 |
| Junior Suite | 12 | 6 | 18 | 36 |
| Suite | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
| Presidential Suite(has a double and a twin room) |
1 | 4 | ||
| Total | 43 | 88 | ||
Fine dining has a new dimension added altogether as you wine and dine like royalty does. 2 theme restaurants, Mayur Mahal and Rang Mahal, serve culinary masterpieces in multiple cuisines. Both restaurants can accommodate 42 guests each, at a time. Each restaurant has been beautified with a unique theme décor and has an ambiance that is the perfect foil to the sumptuous food to be had.
The majestic Safari bar houses the choicest of wines, champagnes and beer – Indian and foreign – served with delectable snacks. The adjoining Rajah Club is where you can kick back with a book, sipping a single malt. There is a mini library, bar game tables and snuggling arm chairs that create the perfect ambiance for lounging around
Gems of India offers a whirlwind tour through the golden triangle circuit of India- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur along with a halt at the tiger abode 'Ranthambore National Park'.
A fascinating ride across the golden triangle circuit of India- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The itinerary of this luxury train also includes excursion to the Ranthambore National Park.
A perfect opportunity for those who wish to see the royal and cultural heritage of India, the Heritage of India tour itinerary extensively covers the destinations in the western part of India. The luxury train itinerary covers Ajanta, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
Beginning and culminating in Delhi, the Indian Panorama tour itinerary offers a glimpse of the Indian architecture, culture and spirituality in a journey lasting up to 8 days. The luxury train itinerary includes a visit to Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Lucknow.
A meticulously designed itinerary that includes a visit to the former princely states of Rajasthan and Gujarat along with a halt in Agra. The inclusion of Agra is justified as it was the seat of the Mughal emperors.