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Unique Train Rides in India You Must Experience



India is a developing country, and trains are an important mode in this country. There are numerous types of trains in India based on the type of palace on wheels route, track, facilities, and others. This article will talk in detail about ultra-special and unique trains that run in India.

Maitree Express

Maitree means friendship in Hindi. This train runs from Kolkata of India, to Dhaka (the capital of Bangladesh). This is a joint effort of both countries in 2008 to promote easy transportation. The journey takes 11 hours and the distance covered is 375 km. It is the only train that runs from India to Bangladesh. 

Maharajas’ Express


It is a luxury train that is designed keeping in mind the type of cabins used by the kings of the past for travelling. It is the most expensive train in the world, and a ticket would cost around 2 lakh INR for a day trip. There are five different itineraries to choose from that cover various destinations in and around Rajasthan. The train can accommodate only 84 passengers and it has many facilities like en suite bathroom, butler, dining cars, wi-fi, bar, lounge room, and others.

Check here the Ticket fare of Maharajas' Express and fixed departure dates.

Palace on Wheels



This is the first ever luxury train in India that started in 1983. It used the interiors and aesthetic factors of cabins used by the old kings of India. The train has an eight-day and seven-night itinerary. It starts and ends in New Delhi. It takes you to various important tourist destinations in and around Rajasthan. Each cabin has many features like a telephone, a music system, a TV, and others. You can find the palace on wheels ticket, Departure dates with available offers on the Palace on Wheels website.

Mahaparinirvan Express

This train is a tourist venture to attract Buddhist pilgrims in India. This train was launched in 2007 and it covers various Buddhist attractions in a trip that stretches for eight days and seven nights. This covers Buddhist sites in Varanasi, Limbini, Bodhgaya and Kushinagar. The price ranges from 5,200 INR to 3,500 INR based on the cabin you choose.

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Deccan Odyssey



This is another luxury train that focuses on important destinations in the Deccan Odyssey train Plateau. This includes Maharashtra and Goa, along with surrounding areas. This trip covers Aurangabad, Ajanta Caves, Nashik, Tadoba, Goa, Kolhapur, and others. There are various facilities inside the train, including a dining car, bar, and others. 

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Lifeline Express

This is called as Jeevan Rekha Express too. It is the world’s first hospital train which was started in 1991. It has two operation theatres, many operating tables, a sterilization area, recovery rooms, power generator, storage for medicines, accommodation for medical staffs and others. This train has served more than 900,000 people till date and have conducted more than 100,000 surgeries for people in many remote areas.

Here is the List of the top 30 luxury trains in the world.  

Golden Chariot



The Golden Chariot Train is a luxury train that focuses on South India. This luxury train provides two routes. The first route is called as the Pride of South. It covers Karnataka and Goa. The second route is called Splendor of South. It covers Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Goa and Kerala. The itinerary covers the whole destinations in eight days. The train has been awarded as the leading luxury train of Asia. It has almost all services and features available in a 5 star Hotel. There are 19 coaches and minimum fare is 1,70,000 INR. 

Nepal India train

The border between Nepal and India has very less security and no fencing. Every day, a large number of people travel between these two countries. There are only two railways that connect these two countries. The train is a diesel locomotive that is gifted by India to replace Nepal’s steam engine.

Royal Orient Train

This luxury train runs through Gujarat and Rajasthan. This train covers all the important tourist destinations in these two states. There are 13 coaches named after the royal kingdoms of the states. There are numerous facilities and features in each cabin. The train takes you on a trip for seven days. The top destinations include Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, Dilwara, Palitana, Ahmedabad and others. 

Fairy Queen

Fairy Queen is a luxury locomotive in India. It was built by British in 19th century and is under service since. This train has the Guinness record of being the oldest luxury train that has been in service regularly. The train covers 160 km from New Delhi to Alwar.

Red Ribbon Express

This train was launched to create awareness about HIV in India. This train was launched on AIDS awareness day and it was run in two phases. Treatment and counselling are given in the coaches. The train covers 27 thousand kilometres covering more than 50,000 rural areas.

India is a land of mystery and surprise. Its list of extraordinary trains is one example of what the country holds.

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