The Indian Luxury Train
The Maharajas’ Express has redefined the luxury travel experience by offering guests an immersive adventure into India’s fabled destinations whilst soaking the rich cultural heritage of the region which leaves the guests with unforgettable memories.
Launched in 2010, the train has won many accolades by winning the hearts of it’s guests and impressing travel journalists and critics around the world. The most prominent one being the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” Award, that it has won seven years in a row at the World Travel Awards and continues to rank in the top five till present day.
Simply put, the Maharajas Express luxury train is the most lavish medium through which any traveller can experience India’s diversity in a short span of time. With state of the art amenities, eco-friendly technologies and aesthetic interiors; every fine detail of the train has been crafted with careful thought and care. It is maintained and operated by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a government enterprise.
Maharajas’ Train Journeys
Highlights:
- Guided excursions to monuments, fortresses, wildlife sanctuaries, world heritage sites.
- Exclusive cultural performances.
- Diverse optional tours including spa treatments, golf session, shopping tours.
- Special fine dining arrangements on excursions.
- Sightseeing in luxury buses.
Maharajas’ Train facilities
The salons of the Maharaja Express train have been styled with influence from the private saloons of the erstwhile Maharajas of India. Each carriage presents a unique ambience as each one has been named after a famous gemstone of the Maharajas and designed following that individual pattern.
Life on board is all about grandeur, panache and recreation.
You will have a gastronomical dining experience aboard two restaurant carriages – Rang Mahal (Color Palace) and Mayur Mahal (Peacock Palace). Socialize or relax in the Rajah Club Lounge and Safari Bar which are essentially the hub of the luxury train. Drinks, snacks, board games, cultural activities with plush seating arrangements account for most of the attraction. You can also learn more by arranging Vedic sessions, astrologer sessions, Bollywood dancing and the tour directors deliver interactive mythology and historical sessions. Also, there are notable guest lecturers on select signature journeys.
Distinct amenities:
- Live television and CCTV cameras for all public areas
- The largest passenger Cabins (Presidential Suite – 43.1 Sq. mt)
- 24x7 availability of a paramedic on board.
- Air Ambulance service, in case of emergencies.
- On Board water filtration plant.
- Wide variety of cuisine options.
Maharaja Train Cabins & Configuration
Stretching about half a mile, the Maharajas’ Express train consists of 23 carriages, which include 14 carriages to accommodate 88 guests; 2 carriages each for restaurant, two bar cars & sitting lounge/boutique and one kitchen car. The guest saloons have been classified into 4 distinct categories of cabins – Deluxe (5 carriages), Junior Suite (6 carriages), Suite (2 carriages) and Presidential Suite (1 carriage). These carriages offer varied level of luxury, and have been named after different expensive gemstones, such as – Moti (Pearl), Panna (Emerald), Feeroza (Turquoise), Manik (Ruby), Heera (Diamond), Neelam (Blue Sapphire), Gomed (Onyx), Pukhraj (Sapphire) and Monga (Coral) etc.
Key Features:
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Air temperature control.
- Bathroom with W.C, basin and shower cubicle with running hot and cold water.
- Dedicated butler service.
- Folding writing table.
- Live TV, LCD Screen and DVD Player
- Direct Dial International Telephone Facility
Key Features Exclusive to Suite/Presidential Suite:
- Living room.
- Complimentary Mini-Bar.
- Bathroom with W.C, basin and shower cubicle with running hot and cold water.
- Bath tub.
The guests
Once you travel on the Maharajas’ Express, you become a part of an exclusive club. Eminent personalities such as Ms. Cherie Blair, Mr. Vivek Singh (Celeb Chef), Mr. Alan Cumming and Sir William Mark Tully have journeyed on the train and raved about their adventures, along with a host of travel writers. Single women travellers, Alumni associations, Board of directors are frequent guests. Nationalities that have taken the journey the most are American, British, Australian, Japanese, Indian, and Emirati.
Once you step on board, you become a part of that exclusive club. The Maharajas Express on-board team are trained to cater to individual needs of various nationalities. There are team members who speak different languages. There are chefs who can make food served on the table from about 50 countries at any given point of time.
Maharaja Train Configuration:
- 5 Deluxe Carriages
- 6 Junior Suite Carriages
- 2 Suite Carriages
- 2 Restaurant Carriages
- 1 Presidential Suite Carriage
- 1 Bar and 1 Lounge Carriage
- 1 Kitchen Carriage
- 1 Executive Managers & Tour Managers Coach
- 1 Staff Carriage
- 2 Generator Coaches
The Maharaja Train Assurance:
Luxury & Comfort
Safety
- 24 hours availability of paramedic on board.
- Air ambulance service in case of emergencies
- CCTV cameras, Smoke alarms, RFID door locks
24x7 Service
Cuisine Variety
Talented chefs on board can create a personalised meal plan according to your dietary requirements
The Maharajas Express train is managed by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) The experience is on par with a 6 Star Hotel.
