MAHARAJA'S Express | The Heritage of India | The Most Expensive & Luxurious Train of India

The Maharajas' Express is a luxury tourist train owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It runs on 4 circuits covering more than 12 destinations across North-West and Central India, mainly centered on Rajasthan between the months of October and April.

The Maharajas' Express was voted "The World's Leading Luxury Train" Seven times in a row at The World Travel Awards in 2012, 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Maharajas' Express also received the first runner up award in the Specialist Train Operators Category at Conde Nast Travelers Reader Choice Travel Award in 2011.

▶3 times winner of World's Most Luxurious Train award.
▶2 times winner of the 7 Star award.
▶Voted as World's Leading Luxury train 7 times in a row.
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Yes, The train is none other than India's Pride 'Maharajas' Express'. Needless to say, The Most Expensive and Luxurious Train of India.
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Journey Name : The Heritage of India ! A journey into history to experience the splendour of India's bygone era. This Journey begins at bustling Commercial City of India - Mumbai and ends at the National Capital, New Delhi.
Route : Mumbai ➡ Udaipur ➡ Jodhpur ➡ Bikaner ➡ Jaipur ➡ Ranthambore and Fatehpur Sikri ➡ Agra-Delhi.
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Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights

HISTORY - The luxury train service was started in March 2010. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) and Cox and Kings India Ltd. had signed a joint venture to set up a company called Royale Indian Rail Tours Ltd. (RIRTL) to oversee the functioning and management of the Maharaja Express. This joint venture was terminated on 12 August 2011 and the train is now being operated exclusively by IRCTC.

FACILITIES - The Maharaja's Express train has amenities such as Wi-Fi, attached bathroom, dining cars, bar, lounge, and souvenir shop. Larger cabins have roll-top baths and spacious sitting rooms.

CARRIAGES - The train comprises 23 carriages which include accommodation, dining, bar, lounge, generator, and store cars. Accommodation is available in 14 guest carriages with a total passenger capacity of 84. The train also has a lounge called the Rajah Club with a private bar, two dining cars, and a dedicated bar car. An on-board souvenir boutique offers tat for passengers. The train is also equipped with a water filtration plant.

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