Thursday 1 August 2013

Travellers Tips - Luxury Train Journeys

Find out all you need to know before you travel on the Luxury Train.

Luxury Train Restaurant 

WHAT Languages do staff on board the train Speak?
English, French, and Italian are spoken by most stewards on board The Luxury train.

Is smoking allowed on the train?
As per the Indian law smoking in public places is prohibited. Please contact your coach attendant for any further assistance.

Which facilities can one expect on board of all Indian Luxury Train? 
Interior designing of the various coaches of the train depict Indian design sensibilities. The coaches have been named after royal dynasties such as Hoysala, Ganga, Kadamba, and Chalukya

There are a total of 44 guest cabins which include 26 twin beds cabins, 17 double bed cabins and 1 disabled friendly cabin. 
Luxury Train Cabin
Dining & Cuisines

The tasteful décor of these restaurants is inspired from the architectural aesthetics of Halebid and Hampi. A delectable spread of fresh and aromatic vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisines is served for the platter of the guests.

Lounge Bar
The décor of this lounge is simply elegant and exhibit the design aesthetics of Mysore Palace. Unwind your spirits as local artisans and lilting music add to the nonchalance of a languorous evening.
Recreational Coach, Conference Car

Time
Everything in India takes time - longer than in most places. So always give yourself extra time for whatever you may have to do - even it is just a visit to the Post Office or changing money.
Indians joke about the concept of "Indian Stretchable Time" (IST). Certainly, if you're a super-punctual sort, India can be frustrating. Make allowances for this.

Tipping 
In hotels and restaurants, tips are not normally included in the bill.
Some hotels include service charges on their bills. In such cases tipping is not necessary.

In hotels, porters and room service attendants are normally tipped at the end of the stay, though an early tip is likely to get you better service.
Tipping of taxi drivers is not customary.
         
What is the booking process?  
You may book online for your tickets onboard the Luxury Train, just at the click of the mouse!

Luxury train has come up with some exciting offer especially for the season of 2013-2014. As per the offer, if you book Luxury Train before 15th, August 2013, you can avail a discount of up to 10% on any journey of season 2013-2014. This special discount is available for both Indian and foreign nationals.

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