The Maharajas’ Express is all about extravaganza. With luxury accommodation, India’s most expensive train allows tourists to get the best ride over some of the prominent destinations including the Taj Mahal, the Ranthambore, the Khajuraho Temples and also the holy ghats of Varanasi. Maharajas’ Express operates between October and April and takes four routes across central and northwestern India, mainly centered in Rajasthan, covering about 12 destinations. Here you will find everything you need to know about this luxury transport vehicle.
What’s in Maharajas’ Express?
CABINETS
With a sleeping capacity of approximately 84 guests, Maharajas’ Express consists of 23 carriages with 14 individual cabins. The closets are divided into four categories, including 20 Deluxe, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and a Presidential Suite. Notably, they all have full bathrooms with accentuated first-class amenities and extravagant decor. The Presidential Suite is the most luxurious and features a separate dining room, a master bedroom and a twin bedroom, all with en-suite bathrooms.
SEPARATE DINING ROOM AND BAR COACHES
While guests can enjoy their lavish meal in their respective cabinets, the Maharajas’ Express still has two dining cars. While the Rang Mahal is a premium kitchen decor, the Mayur Mahal is a peacock-themed dining car. In addition, the Rajah Club is a separate carriage dedicated to the bar and the Safari lounge bar is full of multilingual books.
The luxury express is also equipped with an onboard souvenir boutique for passengers. It has its own water filtration plant, storage trucks and generator truck.
THE EXPRESS ROUTE OF MAHARAJAS
For guests who opt for ‘The Heritage of India’, the train takes them on a week-long journey through Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – New Delhi.
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Likewise, there are other packages, including Treasures of India, Indian Panorama, and The Indian Splendor, all with a different track and owned solely by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). According to reports, the minimum rate for a 4-day, 3-night package starts from $3,490 and goes up to $23,700 per person for double occupancy.
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