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India is a culturally rich country; every part of the subcontinent is different with its unique history, natural bliss and special food habits. Global tourists love visiting India to discover every facet of the country. The luxury trains of India were developed to help the tourists experience the cultural richness of the country by living a life like an Indian royal at these trains. In this pursuit, the Indian Railways have come up with some premium trains, like the Palace on Wheels , Golden Chariot , Deccan Odyssey , Heritage on Wheels, Maharajas' Express train and Royal Orient. Every coach of these luxury trains are decorated with classic furniture, old paintings and equipped with advanced facilities, like channel music system, plasma television, Wi-Fi internet facility. The hospitable staff and the inviting ambience of these luxury coaches takes you back in time, when India was at its cultural peak. The suites are themed to portray the royal rooms or hunting lodg...

The Maharajas’ Express train fare does not include all costs that are incurred by you during the travel. There are many amenities and services inside the train. All of those are not free of cost. It is important to know which services are free and which are not. Here is the list of inclusions and exclusions in the train fare. Inclusion in Maharajas’ Express Train Fare The cost for below services is included in the Maharajas’ Express train fare: Accommodation and travel – including travel inside the city during tour through bus or car provided by the tour manager. All menu items, soft beverages and alcoholic beverages of Indian brands. Butler service Complimentary drinks and mineral waters Welcome kit English speaking guide Entrance fee at monuments and other sightseeing areas Cost of tickets for any performances that are a part of the itinerary Porter charges Cost of internet usage Library, board games, lounge room visits and electronic safe usage   Excl...

Palace on Wheels is a luxury train that takes you on a trip to various destinations in North-West India and North India. Each destination is chosen with care such that you would enjoy all elements of tourism in this trip. The common question that rises about this vacation is the Palace on Wheels price . The price changes from season to season and from year to year. This blog has details about the price and related information for this year 2018-2019. Price of the ticket Details about Palace on Wheels price and Itinerary would be mentioned in the official site of the train or in other travel websites. The price changes from time to time. During peak season (October to March) single occupancy costs $6055 per journey. Twin sharing costs $4550 per journey and triple sharing costs $4,250 per journey. During lean season (September and April) , single occupancy costs $4,550 per journey, twin sharing costs $3,500 per journey and triple sharing costs $3,150 per journey. Find ...