4 Indian Luxury Trains that Make India Proud
Posted on April 28, 2008 in Travel by Prarthna
Millions of tourists both domestic and international throng the seats of the four luxury trains India boasts of almost during all seasons. Infact, most people prefer to book their seats as early as one year ahead. This adventurous trip which allows comfortable stay on board with all the basic amenities and luxuries one could ask for, also halts at important sites recommended for tourists.
4 Indian Luxury Trains
Listed below are 4 luxury trains which take you across exciting places which are worth visiting:
The Palace on Wheels
The Palace on Wheels bestows upon you a princely experience with its royal and historic environment for about 8 days. Backed with essential modern facilities, this luxury train takes you an exciting excursion across Rajasthan. The services offered to travelers include – a well-connected phone line, air conditioning, music, bar, lounge in every coach, comfortable cabins with individually attached bathrooms and 2 finger-licking restaurants called the Maharaja and Maharani which serve intrinsically prepared Indian, Rajasthani and continental food. Earlier the Palace on Wheels was restricted to foreign tourists but not now. Also, all prices are quoted in $US which Indians pay in rupees.
The Palace on Wheels surely offers you royal treatment and lets you gather the experience of interesting sites like – Jaipur, Jodhpur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaisalmer, Bharatpur, Hawa Mahal, Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo National Park and the Taj Mahal in Agra. The tickets for Palace on Wheels is different for different seasons and ranges approximately between $300-$500 depending on what kind of occupancy you want, that is, single, double, or triple-bedded occupancy.
The Heritage on Wheels
Due to the flourishing success of the palace on wheels, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation sought to take travelers to yet another engaging trip across Rajasthan through a luxury train called the Heritage on Wheels, which is a 3nights and 4 days tour. This luxury train too seeks to provide a royal, cultural and luxurious treat for the passengers on board. The services offered by Heritage on Wheels include – site seeing deluxe coaches and safari’s to wildlife sanctuaries, saloons which can accommodate about 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with sharing bathrooms in this case, a well-stocked bar and 2 restaurants called the Maharaja and Maharani.
The Heritage on Wheels will take you across some of the less visited places like – Bikaner, Mandawa, Ramgarh, Gajner and Nawalgarh. The tickets for Heritage on Wheels also differ with the season and demand which can range as high as $900 for a 3 night single occupancy.
The Deccan Odyssey
The Deccan Odyssey runs across the state of Maharashtra which is a 7nights and 8 days tour. Offering luxury, comfort and a complete retreat from the modern world, this luxury train takes you on royal treat to forts, palaces and beaches along the south-western coast of India. The Deccan Odyssey is a mesmerizing trip that lets you explore rich heritage destinations like the Ajanta and Ellora sites.
Some places the Deccan Odyssey covers include – Mumbai, Jaigadh, Ratangiri, Goa, Kolhapur in Pune and Aurangabad. The Deccan Odyssey does not run between the months of May and September. This implies that ticket fares will vary depending on when you decide to buy them.
The Fairy Queen
The Fairy Queen offers a 1night and 2 day tour across Delhi to Alwar. This luxury train is a steam engine which was built as early as in 1855. After 1908, the fairy queen rolled back on the tracks in 1997. Services offered by the Fairy Queen include – 50 first class seats with catering services. The pristine beauty allows you to take the glimpse of fascinating places like the Alwar Museum, Siliserh Palace and the Sariska National Park.
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