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There are 7 interesting itineraries touring splendid locations across Northern, Western, and Central India including palaces and architectural wonders that lie athwart to each other. The luxury train offers to take guests on a premium journey to the glittering array of palaces, monuments, wildlife parks, ancient caves, etc. Guests may also indulge in interesting activities while on the trip like shopping, indulge in spas, sip tea at Taj, which are out of the ordinary travel experiences. Without a doubt, this is one of the finest luxury tours in the world promising regal experiences that you have never felt before. Maharajas Express Cabins The most expensive Maharajas Express train in the world has an outstanding ability to accommodate 88 guests in one tour. Lose yourself in the comfort of centrally air conditioned coaches with cushioned mattresses, a writing desk, an electronic safe, and bright interiors with a regal touch. The Presidential Suite boasts of an extravagant room ...

Be it the 'Nijams' of Hyderabad, the 'Rajas' of Rajasthan or the 'Nawabs' of Lucknow –just as these royal Indian 'Gharanas' have gained name and fame across the world ,so has a royal carriage owned and run by IRCTC. Maharajas Express - self explanatory as the name is, the train serves to showcase the epitomize blend of the Indian cultural opulence ,its royal lifestyle and rich hospitality, through its interior decorations, its sober yet unique and punctual service off and on board and last but not the least ,through its 7 night / 8days exquisite journey covering more than twelve destinations across North-West and central India, focused mainly on Rajasthan. The Finest And Most Expensive Luxury Train in the World Voted “The World's Leading Luxury Train “ five times in a row at the World Travel Awards from 2012-17, Maharajas Express is the most expensive Luxury Train in the World with its fare starting from 2.5 lakhs to 15 lakhs. But what ma...

The golden age of Mughal rule in India has gifted us with several architectural masterpieces. One such is Taj Mahal, considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Why is Taj Mahal so special? Let us check out. Taj Mahal is an epitome of spellbinding beauty. This marble edifice is known to change colour with every phase of the day. While it has a pink hue in the morning, the colour gradually changes to milky white in the evening, golden at mid night and then it shines as a pearl on a full moon night. Taj Mahal is embellished with semi-precious stones and painted with beautiful motifs. Every part of Taj Mahal exhibits the passion of the Emperor towards art and architecture. Last but not the least, the exquisite setting of the monument makes it aromatic place. Taj Mahal is encircled by a sprawling garden, aromatic with the fragrance of fresh flowers and pleasant with the cool air flowing from River Yamuna. If you want to cherish the beauty of Taj Mahal far from the ma...

What is it? Jantar Mantar is one of the ancient astronomical houses of India, built in 1734. It was built by Raja Jai Singh who is also known to build such observatories throughout the country, like Delhi, Ujjain, Varanasi and Mathura, Jaipur's being the largest. This astronomical house is still in use due to its accurate calculations and observations. Why Visit? The word Jantar Mantar means, ‘instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens.’This is the largest stone astronomical observatory of the world. All the instruments here are made from stone and when clearly visible surfaces were required, marble was used. This made the instruments durable and ideal for extensive use. Today the observatory is in used for teaching and calculation purposes. The observatory treasures the world’s largest sundial. Enter the lunar land and enjoy calculating local time, positions of various constellations at different time phases, experience declination of stars, locate the pole stars ...

The Golden Chariot Simply the flawless and delicate yet attractive violet and gold coaches of the magnificent train is sufficient to charge your heed.Golden Chariot gets its name from the Hampi ruins. Its classy decor is depicting South Indian engineering which is quite hypnotising. This honour winning train has a classy style displayed on Dravidian culture. Golden Chariot is the only luxury train in India that navigates through the green valleys and landscapes of the Southern India. Enjoy the immaculate warm services of the staff while benefiting each amenities of day to day life throughout the journey on board Golden Chariot. The culinary alternatives are no less, with an undeniable veggie lover and non-vegan menu, and the private cabins furnished with modern facilities and stunningly furniture. The stylish theme of a lounge bar, 'Madira', is inspired by Mysore palaces, and the coaches are designed unequivocally from Mysore and Hoysala architectures. Golden Chariot...

Ancient India was blessed with railway tracks by British Government for trade and easy transfer of people and goods from one state to another. The kings of India loved to travel in the train as much as the common men. But, luxury was an important part of royal families. They started to design their own train cabins with all amenities and services that they loved to enjoy. They used these cabins for travelling from one state to another or even for hunting tours. They used these trains to boast their riches to the other kings whose state they visit. The kings even had toy trains hobby. They modelled trains with exclusive gems and showed it off to others. The king of Vadodara had a fully functioning model train and the king of Gwalior had a model train set made out of silver that he placed it in the middle of his court. The craze and trend for trains grew day after day. Enjoy Various Destinations of India with Maharajas Express Train Luxury Train Tour India from luxu...