Unforgettable Luxury Holidays In India

A part of India is rich, a part is poor. In the rich part, again there are the well-to-do, the super rich, and then there is one category that is a class apart – the royals.

Luxury train like the Maharajas’ Express makes an endeavor to explore this royal side of India. It takes you to places where royalty is still alive. It attempts to create the royal era in its interiors. Drenched in royal décor, the train itself looks like “kingdom on wheels.”

Well, travelers of this train are no ordinary people; they are people with a high taste of life. They don’t wish to travel like a commoner; their desire is to be treated like kings and queens on tour. They believe in living life king (queen) size.

If you are one of them, this is a good time to book your space in the Maharaja train to experience one of the most memorable luxury holidays  India. The train’s tours are scheduled for March and April this year. The train intends to travel across royal lands of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. All the tours feature a trip to the Golden Triangle, which consists of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur.

The train provides several special offers. One of them is the Early Bird offer. This means you must waste no time in thinking. Just log on to the train’s official website and book a suite or cabin. Also learn about other equally exciting offers. Traveling in this train is going to be a mind blowing experience…something you never experienced before.

Grab the 50 per cent discount on Presidential Suite!

Bring your beau or your best friend along and he or she gets flat 50 per cent discount on fare for the Presidential Suite, which is the star attraction of Maharajas’ Express. The suite features twin baths and a living room. The suite is sprawled in one entire carriage of the train.

The suite, called Navratna or Nine Gems, is an epitome of luxury. It offers an unmatched experience in sheer royalty and pamper. It is a great place for honeymoon couples or for those wanting to soak themselves in pure luxury.

Set your mood for luxury travel

The Maharajas’ train offers five thrilling North Indian trips. They are: Gems of India, Treasures of India, Indian Splendor, Indian Panorama, and Heritage of India. It offers two South-bound tours viz; Southern Sojourn and Southern Jewels.

Each tour showcases India’s rich culture and heritage. Each tour includes a trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Taj Mahal. Travelers get a chance to visit places of rich historic and cultural value like Jaipur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Ajanta Caves, Gwalior, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Delhi, and more.

The tours unveil India’s regal face. You may have been to the above mentioned places before, but traveling to these places in a luxury train like the Maharaja gives your trip an extra ordinary edge.

So, if you are planning for royal holidays in India, the Maharaja train is waiting for you. Bookings are open. The train is all set to take you to “luxury land.”

Maharaja Express Fare And Features That Make It Unmatched In Luxury Travel

Among a fleet of luxury trains around the world, the Maharajas’ Express leaves a deep imprint in the hearts of travelers. This luxury train of India gives competition to the Orient Express of Europe, which was till now regarded as the epitome of luxury train travel.

Features that make Maharaja true to its name

The train offers first class welcome to its passengers. This happens right at the platform. You walk on red carpet. The staff greets you warmly. They do a teeka with vermilion and wrap a garland of fresh flowers around your neck. This was the traditional Indian style of welcoming kings in the ancient royal era.

Passengers of the Maharajas’ Express are called royal guests. Each guest is allotted a personal butler. Wow! You can order a cup of coffee in the middle of the night. The turbaned butler with spotless ethnic suit eagerly serves you. He stays with you round the clock, yet remains invisible so as not to invade your privacy. Fine etiquettes and excellent hospitality of the train staff impresses.

The train takes care of safety on board. You can find a doctor on board, plus there is 24x7 air ambulance facility. Fire alarms, CCTV cameras, and other safety measures are taken care of. The train even takes care of the water you drink. That’s why it features water filtration plant on board.

The train’s pneumatic hydraulic suspension system gives a smooth ride sans jerks. Each of its cabin and suite is equipped with individual climate control system, electronic safe, and eco-friendly washrooms.

The train is so designed that it offers all possible comforts that can be facilitated in a moving train. Besides the plush suites and cabins, you can find the finest selection of drinks accompanied with savory snacks. The two dining cars of the train simply awe you through their exquisite décor, fine cutlery, and a variety of lip-smacking cuisines.

The train also has a mini library and a plush lounge. The train is equipped with different leisure facilities to cater to different interests. Besides, windows with panoramic views of the outside delight your senses.

Maharaja Express fare

The train is ready with its North Indian tours in March and April. If you hurry, you can avail yourselves the Early Bird offers. It depends on suite and cabin availability. Another offer is that of 50 per cent discount on an accompaniment. In other words, take somebody along you and the person pays only half the fare.

For details on offers, terms and conditions, and more information on tours, you can visit the train’s official website.

You need to be present at the departure site, which is Safdarjung Station of New Delhi in most tours, one hour before the departure time. The grand red carpet welcome of passengers at the platform is one of the attractions of this train. Other attractions include high tea with the royal families in their palaces, elephant polo match, royal lunch In Udaipur’s City Palace, champagne breakfast atop Khema with the Taj Mahal in the background, and more.