Pride of India – Main Luxury Trains in India

Did you watch Wes Anderson’s Darjeeling Limited?

Now imagine traveling in the same coach, just fancier!

What possibly could be a better way to explore India than on a super luxury trains? Defining royalty in every right way, indulge in the regal train cars, red carpets trails, silverware cookeries, butlers, and princely hospitality – the luxury trains in India is the epitome of touring in the sub-continent.

While the Palace of Wheels or the Maharajas Express are possibly the common names of luxury trains in India you have heard too often (courtesy movies or books), there are couple of more names that is trademark of elegance and Indian hospitality.

Maharajas’ Express

The splendid beauty of Kashmir is truly a traveler’s dream, a place full of splendid snow-capped mountains, wonderful monuments and bountiful wildlife. It is famously known as the ‘Paradise on Earth’ because of the beauty of the state and the sweetness of its residents. The major sunset tourist attractions here are Dal Lake and Pari Mahal. You can have the best unobstructed golden view of the sinking sun here.

Fine dining is the very basic thing you can expect but what unshields as and how you proceed with the journey is the impeccable hospitality. It is an indulgence of distinct offering which wraps you with this regal feel. Private lounges, lavish washrooms, bedrooms, world class amenities and a plush dining area – it can give any heritage properties or premium five star hotel a run for its money. We have one word for you – Bon voyage!

The Deccan Odyssey

The very site of this kingly royal blue train will be the start of an amazing life time expedition. The feel is nothing less than riding a noble chariot and traversing some of the most pleasant tourist places of Goa and Maharashtra. The opulent indulgence with the overwhelming grandeur can leave you nothing but awestruck!

The train takes you across various trails throughout the journey will reflect the lives of Maharajas of the 16th century. The perfect mix of luxury and transport, it is an amazing initiative taken up by Maharashtra Tourism. It is every voyager’s dream come true where you can expect the world-class multi-cuisine restaurants to other state-of-the-art facilities.

Palace on Wheels

Launched in 1982 and re-launched in 2009 with the aim to enhance the influx of international tourism, this was basically the original luxury train in India, The Palace on Wheels is the trailblazer when it comes to showing what Indian luxury is all about. Initially used as the means of transportation by the Nizams of Hyderabad and the heads of Gujarat and Rajputana.

It is the first heritage luxury train put together by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. You cannot but simply indulge in every single jiffy of the journey. Customary Rajasthani cuisines along with the global dishes of Chinese, Continental and other assorted Indian dishes, its greatest package is the 7 nights – 8 days India luxury train tour which will win you with their heart-warming cordiality along with the state-of-the-art amenities.

Royal Rajasthan on wheels

While defining luxury tours in India, you cannot miss the splendor of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. Boasting of the superbly elegant and exquisite interiors, you will immediately be ushered with a sense of imperial lifestyle and royalty from the moment you ride this train. There are fourteen passenger coaches which are artfully named after the major palaces in Rajasthan.

What add to the royalty are their aesthetic designs carved with the jewels such as pearl, ruby and sapphire. From red carpet welcoming to fine dining experience, this train resembles nothing but opulence.

The luxury train tours of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels have two different itineraries, one with Agra and the other with Mandawa.

While for the first one, the train depart from Delhi, trails towards Agra and completes the journey by traversing Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaislamer; the other route takes you to Mandawa first after departing from Delhi and then visits the rest of the Rajasthan cities.

Brimming with allures and marvels, India is a land that has been best known for its ethnic assortment, along with the conspicuous antiquity and the natural affluence. So had you been thinking of planning a luxurious holiday to India, what better choice it could be to explore the unbelievable cultural miscellany if not these trains!