Luxury Trains in India

The luxury trains in India offer you the most fascinating journeys to the most incredible parts of the country. Being a guest on one of the luxury trains running in the country is a living dream of every extravagant soul. Experience the true essence of rich Indian cultures along with contemporary finesse promised on these luxury rides.

Most of these luxury trains have been awarded for their unmatched services and plushest interiors which take you into the era of Rajas and Maharajas. Embark on your dream journey and unveil the heritage of India.     

Here are the luxury trains running in India

Palace on Wheels The Palace on Wheels is one of the most popular luxury trains in India which was launched on 26th January' 1982. The train takes you to the royal state of Rajasthan where you learn about the richness of this colorful Indian state. Its 14 coaches have been named after legendary states of Rajputana. The train also features 2 dining cars, Spa Car, Lounge Car and a Bar Car.

Route: Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi
Operational from September to April

Maharaja Express
Maharajas Express started in March 2010. The train redefines the world luxury with its plushest 5 deluxe cabins, 6 junior suites, 2 suites, and the majestic presidential suite. The train has 7 circuits weaving the most priceless gems of India.

Routes:

• The Heritage of India (Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi)
• Gems of India (Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi)
• The Indian Panorama (Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi)
• Indian Splendour (Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor – Mumbai)
• Treasures of India (Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi)
• The Southern Sojourn (Mumbai – Goa – Hampi – Mysore – Cochin – Kumarakom – Trivandrum)
• The Southern Jewels (Trivandrum – Chettinad – Thanjavur – Mahabalipuram – Mysore – Hampi – Goa – Mumbai)

Deccan Odyssey
Experience the age of romance and royalty with this luxury train flagged off on17 January 2004. The train features 12 luxury coaches apart from two multi-cuisine restaurants- Peshwa I & Peshwa II. You also enjoy spa therapy onboard.

Routes:

• Maharashtra Splendor (Mumbai – Nasik – Ellora Cave – Ajanta Caves – Kolhapur – Goa – Ratnagiri – Mumbai)
• Indian Odyssey (Delhi – Sawai Madhopur – Agra – Jaipur – Udaipur – Vadodara – Ellora Caves – Mumbai)
• Hidden Treasures of Gujarat (Mumbai – Vadodara – Palitana – Sasan Gir – Somnath – Little Rann of Kutch – Modhera – Patan – Nashik – Mumbai)
• Indian Sojourn (Mumbai – Vadodara – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Agra – Sawai Madhopur – Jaipur – Delhi)
• Jewels of the Deccan (Mumbai – Bijapur – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hampi – Hyderabad – Ellora Caves – Ajanta Caves – Mumbai)
• Maharashtra Wild Trail (Mumbai – Ellora Caves - Aurangabad – Ramtek – Tadoba – Ajanta – Nashik – Mumbai)

Operational from October to April

Golden Chariot
If you are seeking a lavish sojourn to South India, then take a ride on the Golden Chariot. The train has every ancient lure from imperial beds to elaborate carvings on the ceiling. It also has a Lounge Bar apart from Conference Coach, a gym area and a special spa centre.

Routes:

• Pride of the South (Bangalore – Kabini – Mysore – Hassan – Hampi – Badami – Goa – Bangalore)
• Southern Splendour (Bangalore – Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Thanjavur – Madurai – Thiruvananthapuram – Alleppey – Kochi – Bangalore)

Operational from October to March

Fairy Queen
Fairy Queen is one of the oldest luxury trains in India. The train has a 60-seater air-conditioned chair car with a beautiful lounge in the front.

Destinations Covered: Alwar & Sariska
The train is not operational at present.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was launched in January 2009. It features Super Deluxe Saloon and Deluxe Saloon apart from two restro bars, a souvenir shop and numerous wellness and relaxation solutions.

Route: Delhi - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Agra – Delhi

The train is not operational at present.

The Royal Orient
This exotic train takes you to two splendid states of India - Gujarat and Rajasthan. It features 13 lavishly designed coaches, multi-cuisine restaurants, a well stocked bar and rich Indian hospitality.

Route:  Delhi Cantonment - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Junagarh - Veraval - Sesangir - Dilwara - Palitana - Sarkhej - Ahmedabad - Jaipur - Delhi Cantt

The train is not operational at present.

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