Tuesday 6 August 2013

Luxury Trains of India : How to See India by Rail


It will be no exaggeration to call India, one of the most well-known holiday destinations, all across the world.By going on-board on any of these trains, you have an unforgettable experience. Travelling on-board these trains is becoming extremely popular from past few years. In a luxurious setting, you avail every world-class facility. Here is a list of the luxury trains of India

Palace on Wheels



Palace on wheels has redefined style and grandeur. It has marked the importance of luxury trains in India tourism and since then, many luxury trains have developed in the country covering its topmost tourist attractions. You do not only enjoy exploring the interesting destinations on your itinerary but also have a great time while traveling on this luxury train. Here are the five things that you should know before going on your Palace on wheels tour.


Royal Rajasthan on Wheels  

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, one of the Luxury Trains in India, showcases the perfect mix of modern luxuries and traditions. The itinerary of the train is of 7 nights and 8 days, covering some of the major destinations like Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur/Chittorgarh, and so on. The royal interior decoration of the train prompts the traveler of the impressive abodes of the erstwhile royal facets of Rajasthan. Elements like sylvan furnishing, wall to wall carpeting, silk and velvet bedspreads and draperies, etc., reflect the overall luxury. There are 14 tastefully done cabins with state-of-the-art facilities and services like channel music, room safe, WI-FI internet access, temperature control facility, etc., together with a sitting lounge, spa, bar and restaurant.



Deccan Odyssey

Deccan Odyssey is a special luxury train, designed to provide splendid tour in the regions of Maharashtra and Goa. This train is a joint initiative by the Tourism department of Maharashtra, MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation) and the Indian Railways. The team of professionals from Taj Group of Hotels manages the onboard services.

The MTDC handles the off board sightseeing and logistics. The itinerary of this luxury trains makes you travel through Mumbai to Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Daulatabad, Ajanta Caves, Nashik and disembark at Mumbai.

Out of the 21 luxuriously appointed coaches, the train has 11 coaches for the accommodation of guests. The elements like theme decorated cabins, 4 twin-bedded cabins, CD/MP3 player, cabins with attached bathrooms, and services for disabled guests are also available to make the journey blissful for the passengers. Restaurants, namely, ‘Peshwa I’ and ‘Peshwa II’, serve both Indian as well as continental cuisines. At bar ‘Mumbai Hi’ host of beverage selections such as wines, spirits, and several non-alcoholic drinks are available.

The Golden Chariot Luxury Train

The Golden Chariot is treasured for showcasing the perfect mix of world-class luxuries with the rich traditions. The itinerary of both the journeys is about 8 days and 7 nights, covering the major destinations like Bangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Belur, Kabini, Badami, Goa, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, and so on. The royal interior makes the luxury train a real competition to various other popular luxury trains of Asia.
                                                                                                      
Maharajas' Express

Thus, tastefully done cabins equipped with modern facilities make the guests enjoy the taste of regality of the erstwhile Kings in India. The sitting lounge, conference car, multi-cuisine dining facilities, health spa, bar, etc., are some of the boasted attributes of The Golden Chariot. The guests could enjoy the royal journey through Indian luxury train golden chariot

Maharajas' Express offers a kingly journey right from the moment one boards the train and the perfect addition to the fleet of Indian luxury trains, adds a flavor of royalty and grandness to your entire jaunt when you are on a tour to India. Every single aspect of the train from the gracious services, art facilities, courteous staff and gourmet dining is tailored to provide an unobserved pampering to the guests.It is the only luxury train in India offering 5 pan-Indian journeys along with two golden triangle tours. The names of the four classified journeys include the Heritage of India, The Indian Splendor, Heritage of India, Treasures of India and Gems of India

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