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Now to experience the royalty of Palace on Wheels it is not required to embark on a journey over the train. The Indian railways have come up with a unique idea in which tourists can enjoy the opulence of the Indian Maharajas through their meals on luxury rail coaches of Palace on Wheels. Sounds incredible? Well, it is true and a matter of joy to all travelers who love to experience the regal life of India and are just not satisfied with visiting the majestic palaces and mighty forts. Palace on Wheels is one of the oldest luxury trains of India . The train comes with best in class amenities, exquisitely decorated with vintage furniture and promising a luxurious journey to its passengers through Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra. At present there are nine original coaches of Palace on Wheels that are preserved at the Indian National Museum. Indian railways is on a venture to refurbish these coaches and turn them into world class restaurants where people can relish their meal in the style and...

Deccan Odyssey is a luxury train in India that takes you to many important tourist destinations in Goa and Maharashtra.  There are six routes covered by Deccan Odyssey and this article will talk in detail about the routes in each itinerary. Indian Sojourn This route starts in Mumbai and ends in Delhi. This itinerary is for seven nights and eight days.  The train’s first destination is Vadodara. Then, it enters into Rajasthan for destinations like Udaipur, Jodhpur and others. Then, the train takes a turn towards Agra, Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur. The train then reaches its final destination, Mumbai. Click here for detailed Itinerary, train price, departure date and booking. Jewels of Deccan This trip starts and ends in Mumbai. The train covers Bijapur, Aihole, Hampi, Hyderbad, Aurangabad, caves of Ajanta and then reaches back to Mumbai . The trip takes eight days and seven nights for completion. It covers south Indian states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh too. ...

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...

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 ...