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.
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.
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