Luxury Trains – A Unique Offering of India Rail Tours

If you think that India rail tours are just about economy and value, then you have just seen one facet of the country’s railways. There is another side to Indian railways that values extravagance, care, comfort and royalty in the most lavish way. Famous as the luxury trains, this concept offers wholesome holidays on the package itinerary. This ways, the train is not just the mode of transportation, but also offers a comprehensive travel experiences inclusive of hospitality, accommodations and finest stays.

Based on the concept of Indian royalty, the railways here offer 11 packaged holidays on luxury tourist trains equipped with world class amenities. The first in the series is the Palace on Wheels. The oldest of the luxury trains in India, this is the railway that settled the impeccable and ultimate royal standards of these special trains in the country. The train in its beginning utilized luxurious heritage carriages of ex-maharajas’. This was done to inculcate the authentic royal essence to the journey through the regal cities of Rajasthan. This was the first step to resurrect the rich royal heritage of India. Later, the train received a makeover with the carriages updated into modern air-conditioned coaches, still utilizing the original design.

Other regions in the country followed the trend and initiated the special royal journeys in ultimate indulgence. The second train began its route in the form of Maharashtra’s Deccan Odyssey. This grand train is the tribute to the state’s warrior clan, Marathas and their royalty. Keeping up the same trend, this train projects itself to be a 5 star accommodation modeled of Maratha indulgence. The special train runs on the bestowed Konkan route and makes way for travellers to visit Maharashtra and Goa on the prestigious route.

The third train, the Golden Chariot is the south India’s only luxury train, covering the entire peninsula in its dream run. Inspired by the Hindu rulers who established a strong influence and resisted foreign entry to their territory, this train offers a tribute to the mighty dynasties of the region who contributed strongly to its cultural and historical wealth. In its offering, the train has two routes namely the Pride of South (Karnataka and Goa) and the Southern Splendour (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala) covering the entire region in its periphery.

The fourth luxury train, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is actually a modern interpretation of the Palace on Wheels. Trailing on the same heritage royal route of Rajasthan, this is actually a step ahead in terms of modern day hospitality and comforts suiting a discerning traveller.

The fifth and the last route to royalty, Maharajas Express is the most expensive train in the country. Leading the deck of all luxury trains, this offering presents the impeccable luxurious ways to travel over five unique itineraries. The Heritage of India celebrates historical legacy of the country with a visit to the caves of antiquity and forts and palaces of elegance. The Indian Panorama offers colourful glimpses of the rich heritage belonging to the forts, palaces, citadels and temples. The Indian splendour concentrates completely upon the legacy of Rajasthan and its range of forts and palaces. The Gems and Treasures of India highlight the heritage of the famous golden triangle route of the country traversing from Delhi, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Agra.

These holiday packages and itineraries present the best of rail tour experiences in India. Laced with the ultimate standards of indulgence, these luxury trains bring the best of the country to the traveller.