Indian Railways is India’s national railway system that manages railway network in the India. Today, Indian railways provide a variety of luxury train travel with a novel motive to promote tourism. Luxury train tours in India have been designed primarily for providing elegant tour to its tourists. Luxury trains in India are owned by Indian Railways, which have introduced luxury coaches on regular trains. These are as follows:
Maharajas' Express
It is India's most expensive train. The Maharajas' Express has been established as a joint venture between Kings Travel Company and the Indian Railways and covers 12 tourist destinations and includes a visit to Agra's Taj Mahal. It runs between October and April. The train offers five itineraries which include three pan-Indian journeys and two golden-triangle tours of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. The Maharajas' Express has defined the luxury travel experience as an opportunity to explore beautiful destinations by providing a glimpse of rich cultural heritage of India which will leave you with memories to be cherished. The train has been dubbed as India's equivalent to the Orient Express of Europe, and is rated by prestigious travel magazines as one of the greatest rail journeys in the world.
Palace on Wheel
In India the first luxury train PALACE ON WHEELS was introduced by Rajasthan tourism development cooperation along with Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan. However, it was refurbished and re-launched in 2009. The concept of the Palace on Wheels was basically derived from the royal background of the train coaches, which were meant to be the personal railway coaches of the rulers of the princely states and mainly the Viceroy of British India. As the name suggests, it offers you luxury and comfort on wheels. Reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, the train offers a heritage tour high on luxury to its guests. It has introduced luxury coaches with new decor, itinerary and cuisine. Each luxury coach has four cabins, each floored with luxurious carpets, air-conditioning, satellite television, an intercom, and toilets and much more.
Deccan Odyssey
Inspired from palace on wheels, DECCAN ODYSSEY was introduced by Maharashtra government as a special luxury train on the Maharashtra route of Indian railways. The train aims to be a 5–star hotel on wheels, with restaurant, bar, business centre, a spa with steam, massage, a mini gym and a parlour and much more. A journey on this luxury trains invites to an exploration of India's large diversity and discovery of India’s timeless traditions; where you breathe in different colours of India's cities and her countryside.
Heritage on Wheel
Introduced by Rajasthan government to promote tourism, it is modelled on palace of wheels. It follows the same route as followed by palace of wheels. It is a luxury train with 14 luxury saloons or coaches, and provide travellers with many facilities like air-condition, exquisite lounge area, well stocked bar, and much more makes the Heritage On Wheels a luxury to board on. It simply is a castle in the air carved to reality in the form of luxurious cruise where the guests are treated with abundance of royalty.
Top Luxury Train Tour Packages in India
India is a land of diversity; the moment you set foot in India, a mix of feelings hit you, along with chaotic tones of people. To see it that way, India is blessed with all kinds of experiences, only one need to explore them. From the soothing local life, natural retreats, and hill stations, the list of travel themes goes on. You can experience the Luxury holidays in India with special Luxury Train Tour Packages.
