Maharajas' Express: World's Leading Luxury Train

Step aboard into a world of red carpets and high teas with maharajas....rediscover a bygone age of elegance, opulence and romance

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.

Maharajas' Express has been designed to redefine executive travel. But there's more to it than sheer class. With its 5 tastefully crafted rail journeys, Maharajas' Express presents India in a way never seen before. Long before the arrival of colonial power, India used to be the land of maharajas. Kingdoms were founded, cultures flourished and art developed. Each dynasty that flourished here left there indelible imprints through art and architecture which today manifest in India's rich heritage.

Maharajas' Express journeys are crafted to offer you a glimpse into this rich heritage and culture of India through:

Cultural immersions through insider experiences
Visits to forts and palaces replete with history
Guided exploration of World Heritage Sites
Excursions into National Parks to witness untamed wildlife
Arrangement of folk dances at select destinations performed by local artists
Traditional Indian hospitality

Whereas the life of the train is designed for cultural interactions, life on board Maharajas' Express is all refinement, opulence and elegance. All passenger cars of this luxury train have been named after a precious stone or the Navratnas. Each coach incorporates as its motif the gemstone after which they are named. For optimum comfort and luxury, each guest cabins are equipped with:

A spacious wardrobe
Luggage hold underneath the bed
A writing table
Electronic safe
LCD television
Individual climate control
Bathroom with wash basin, shower cubicle, running hot and cold water

Suites and Presidential Suites are also equipped with:

Spacious Wardrobe
Mini Bar
Live Television and Internet
Audio/Video Channels
Direct Dial Telephone
Bathrooms with wash basin, WC, shower cubicle, a full bath tub with running hot and cold water (Only in Presidential Suite)

Gourmet dining on board Maharajas' Express is arranged in 2 dining cars which are named Rang Mahal (Color Palace) and Mayur Mahal (Peacock Palace). The plates are fine Limoges, edged with gold, the glasses Swarovski hand-cut crystal and the cutlery monogrammed with the letter M. Variety of cuisine served on board Maharajas Express include:

Lactose Free Meals
Kosher Meal

Ovo Lacto Veg Meal
Gluten Free Meal

Jain Meal
Non Vegetarian Meal

Vegan Meal
Vegetarian Meal

Guests could engage in recreational activities inside the Rajah Club - Lounge Car. Rajah Club has a well stocked library with general books and pictorial guidebooks offering glimpses of Indian Maharajas who used rule their kingdom before India became democracy. Board games and card games could also be enjoyed in Rajah Club over sip of your favorite wine. At one end stands the bar and at the other stands a souvenir shop named Treasure Chest from where you could buy mementos of this royal train journey.

Come live a Maharaja life now on board most luxurious train in the world. Embark on a saga of adventure, elegance and romance on board Maharajas' Express, which definitely is one of the finest travel experiences in the world, a journey like no other.

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Maharajas' Express Pan-Indian Journeys

Heritage of India

Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Walk down the historical lane to get a peek into the rich heritage of India on this memorable Maharaja Express train journey. The Heritage of India itinerary let you explore the medieval caves of Ajanta, forts and palaces of Rajasthan and the ethereal Taj Mahal in 8 days trip.

Treasures of India

Duration :3 nights/4 days
Embark on a whirlwind tour across the famed golden triangle tour circuit to behold the magnificent works of art and to get face to face with myriad colors of culture and traditions and royalty ingrained in the land of Maharajas, Rajasthan along with Taj Mahal.

Gems of India

Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days
Spanning over 4 days, the Gems of India itinerary is a window to the soul of royal India. Get a glimpse into their opulence; lifestyle and idiosyncrasies get transported into a more gracious age of traveling aboard Asia's most luxurious train.

Maharajas' Express Golden Triangle Journeys

The Indian Panorama

Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Behold the enchantment of the diverse Indian panorama in a tour which whisks you down the history alley. From land of Nawabs to the citadels of mighty Mughals and from the colorful Rajasthan to sleepy Orchha, a truly unforgettable ride.

The Indian Splendor

Duration :7 Nights / 8 Days
The Indian Splendor tour itinerary aboard Maharajas Express will take you to some of the magnificent attractions in India which includes the immortal Taj, royal Rajasthan and Mumbai to offer you a mesmerizing mix of culture, royalty and history of incredible India.

Testimonial

The entire journey was and will be an unforgettable experience. If I was a poet, I would be probably set this entire fabulous experience in beautiful poetry

Judith Moorthy Australia

While I know this trip is more popular with retirees, it proved a wonderful family trip as well.

Karen Holmberg UK

We love Travelling on Luxury trains. This has been one of our best train Journeys. The Itinerary is good, the logistics of getting to our day trips has been outstanding. It makes us want to come back.

May Tiampo Canada

The organization of the tour was excellent.We really felt like kings and queens

Mitchell Muntner USA

This experience is definitely better than the Royal Scotsman,and has been equal to Orient Express, if not better.

Taylor USA

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Awards & Accolades

Maharajas' Express was declared
World's Leading Luxury Train

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