Luxury Train Tours

Indian Railways has implemented a number of train tours for the benefit of the common people. As a result of this, there are plenty of India train tours spanning throughout the length and the breadth of the country. These include luxury train tours as well as many other popular train tours in India. These train tours give you a detailed overview of the history and heritage of the places visited. You can choose any of the following rail packages. It will certainly remain as your cherished memory for many more years to come in the future. Given below are some of the well known train tours in India.

Palace on wheels, a train modeled on the lines of the beautiful palaces of the erstwhile Maharajas of India has been rated among the most prestigious trains of the world. The pride of India, Palace on Wheels undoubtedly, is the most luxurious train of India and probably the world. The comfort and the convenience available in Palace on Wheels are unmatched by any other luxury train. If you want to experience a feeling of royal luxuries, then choosing Palace on Wheels can be the best option for you.
This beautiful train offers you an opportunity to peep into the cultural, architectural, natural and traditional richness of India. But you can enjoy your memorable ride on this train only during the months from September to April. As this beautiful train requires a lot of renovation and maintenance to retain its comfort and charm.

The Deccan Odyssey is the newest luxury train of India. If the Palace On wheels is a gem for Rajasthan and Agra tour, Deccan Odyssey is regarded yet another jewel of the Indian railways and rightly so it is known as the Palace On Wheels of Maharashtra.
As the wind whispers through the halo of legends crowning the land of the mighty Marathas, a lone majestic whistle blows its salutation of honour as it gracefully traverses this land of fantastic fantasy. Welcome to the mesmerizing Maharashtra experience aboard the luxurious DECCAN ODYSSEY.

Embark on a regal sojourn covering the ravishing Rajasthan, enchanting Agra, and the delightful Delhi with the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. Explore the refinement of luxury and royalty and gear up for the most remarkable journey of your life! The current tour of the luxury train journeys across the beautiful and historic cities of India that are reminiscent of the glorious past of the erstwhile Rajputana era. The train winds its way through Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bharatpur, Agra, Varanasi, and Khajuraho while on its week-long trip. The highlight of the trip is surely visiting the grand monumental structure – the Taj Mahal.
Expect only the best on this magnificent luxury train, christened Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.

Welcome aboard a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka. Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture. The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South train named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site, in Southern India will travel through timeless Historical Heritage Sites, Resplendent Palaces, Wildlife and Golden Beaches.
It's 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.

Operating since January 2010, Maharajas' Express is the newest feather in the grand cap of luxury trains in India. This pan Indian train promises to take guests on a roller coaster ride across the most prominent destinations of the country. Taj Mahal, the Khajuraho temples, wildlife environs of Ranthambore, and the holy bathing Ghats of Varanasi – Maharajas' Express indeed presents a unique way of exploring the best of India.
With the introduction of Maharajas' Express, a new age of the luxury train traveling has dawned in India. Maharajas' Express, which is set forth as India's answer to the Orient Express of West, offers three fascinating journeys offering a window to different facets of India in sheer opulence.

The oldest working steam locomotives in the world, the Fairy Queen made its maiden journey in the year 1855 for the erstwhile East Indian Railway. And rightly so, the Fairy Queen today holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest locomotive in regular operation. It used to travel on the Howrah-Raniganj line and later in Bihar till 1908.
In July 1997, the Indian Railway restarted its operation as a heritage train from Delhi to Alwar and from there the tourists are taken to world famous Sariksa Wildlife Sanctuary. It operates on the 2nd and the 4th Saturday of the months of October to March.

Royal Orient Train is among the world's most exotic trains where luxury and comfort are epitomised so that travellers can be transported to the royal era of raja -maharaja. Opulence of this train ranked it among the most luxurious trains of the world. This train is boasts of its royal richness, which provides an opportunity to feel and taste the Raj Culture. The journey of this train is special as it takes you to the most fascinating and culturally rich states of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The Royal Orient promises eight memorable days and seven lavish nights' journey. This royal expedition takes traveller through Delhi, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Junagarh, Veraval, Somnath, Sasan Gir National Park, Ahmedpur, Mandvi, Palitana, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad and Jaipur. This journey offers a variety of sightseeing tours and desert safaris, which are truly memorable as they give the real taste of India in a royal style.

Indian Railways has now decided to cash in on the growing tourism sector in the country. Targeting Buddhist tourists from both India and abroad, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd, an arm of the Indian Railways, has launched a unique express train connecting all important places of Buddhist pilgrimages in India besides one in Nepal.
Named "Mahaparinirvan Express", on which all amenities of the Rajdhani Express trains has provided. Tourists offered onboard and off-board catering and housekeeping services.
This special train has 18 berths of first AC, 92 of two-tier AC and 256 berths of three-tier AC.