Maharajas' Express is the latest luxury train to be introduced in India. Maharaja Express, owned by IRCTC and dubbed India's equivalent to the Orient Express of Europe, is one of the leading luxury trains in the world. This Indian luxury train offers a royal ride and features state of the art amenities like Wi-Fi internet, Plasma TVs, DVD players and individual climate control.
Operating since January 2010, Maharajas’ Express is the newest luxury train of Indian Railways and easily one of the most expensive one in Asia. For 8 days this pan Indian train takes guests on a ride across the best and the most prominent destinations of the country - Taj Mahal, the Khajuraho temples, wildlife environs of Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and the holy bathing Ghats of Varanasi. The cheapest rate per person per day is a whopping US$ 800 for a Deluxe cabin. The next two slabs are US$ 900 and US$ 1,400. And the Presidential Suite comes for US$ 2,500.
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This train is a joint venture between Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Cox and Kings India Ltd. The tour is being promoted as 'Luxury travel like no other' and not without reason. The Maharajas' Express will have 88 passengers (a normal III AC coach packs in 72) living in suites fit for a prince. All food and drinks are complimentary. Text Source — Ffoxnews24x7 official website — The Maharajas
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Maharajas' Express - Suite. Image credit Simon Pielow
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Maharajas' Express - Mayur Mahal, dining. Image credit Simon Pielow
Maharajas' Express - Rang Mahal, dining. Image credit Simon Pielow
Maharajas' Express - Rajah Club. Image credit Simon Pielow
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Bedroom with Double Bed on a Luxury Train. Image credit Simon Pielow
Bedroom with Double Bed on a Luxury Train. Image credit Simon Pielow
Maharajas' Express - Mayur Mahal, dining. Image credit Simon Pielow
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The Royal Logo. Image credit Simon Pielow
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