Well many of us have traveled by train before, and it always is an interesting journey, whether it’s all by ourselves, with our friends, loved ones, or families. But have your heard about luxurious train tours which is run and operated by Indian Railways in India. It’s all together a magical experience, and getting to explore India this way is truly blissful.
These luxurious trains cater an undoubtedly one of the most amazing experience, on which you wouldn’t wish to miss out on. So in this article, there are listed some of the most luxurious as well as most expensive trains, which conducts a historical and heritage tourism.
- Maharajas Express
This express is a completely royal experience, which is run by the IRCTC. This is not just a luxurious train but the most expensive train as well, in the whole world. You may be wondering what kind of service makes this train so expensive as well as luxurious. Well it is the amenities such as the lounge, dining car, internet, personal butler, bar, souvenir shop, and professional guides, what more can you expect of. The areas which this train covers are Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Agra, and Delhi. Per person the charge for this royal journey, ranges from 2.6-10 Lakh rupees.
- Golden Chariot
This train covers the South Indian side, which consists of all the main tourist places in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the most amazing Goa. This train is colored with heavenly combination of gold and purple. It looks like you are back to the magical royal lifestyle. This train accommodates a gym, lounge bar, conference room, Ayurvedic spa treatment, and what not. This travel experience costs around 25,000-50,000 rupees per person. This train runs only during the time of October till March.
- Deccan Odyssey
This luxurious train was actually stated in order to promote the heritage as well as historical tourism. It covers Maharashtra, with other heritage places such as Gujarat, Agra, and Rajasthan. It has the finest service with the deluxe suites, restaurants, health spa, and premium bar. The ticket for this train starts from 3 Lakh rupees onwards, which is available on their official website.
- Fairy Queen
This train offers a 2-day journey, which gets you the opportunity to experience and explore India’s beautiful historical treat and cultural programs, as well as Safari tour to National Park Sariska. It is priced around 12,000-13,000 rupees, per person. This train runs from New Delhi to Rajasthan ‘Alwar’. It can carry around 60 passengers and it is a locomotive luxurious royal express.
- Rajdhani Express
Well we all have known about this train, and might have travelled through this train as well. This train connects between capital states of India, and provides an excellent service. On this train you are served with food, but if you don’t prefer to have the menu served on the train, then you can order train food service prior to your journey and receive good quality, fresh food.
So hope this rail journey experience by luxurious trains makes your tour unforgettable and spectacular.