Maharaja Express |
The Maharajas' Express (owned and operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) is the world's most expensive luxury train. It runs on 5 circuits covering more than 12
destinations across North-West and Central India, mainly centred around Rajasthan between the months of October to April.
The train has been equipped with modern amenities to offer comfortable on board experiences to the guest, such as pneumatic suspension, live television, wifi, attached bathroom, dining
cars, bar, lounge and souvenir shop. Larger cabins have roll-top baths and spacious sitting rooms. Maharaja Express comprises 23 carriages which include accommodation, dining, bar, lounge, generator and store cars. Accommodation is available in 14 guest carriages with total passenger
capacity of 88. 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 memorabilia for
passengers.The train is also equipped with a water filtration plant.
Itineraries
In the year 2012, IRCTC introduced five new journeys of the Maharajas' Express, of which two are short-term Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur and Agra) tours and rest three are week-long pan-Indian voyages.Tour Name: Heritage of India
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai pachora Ajanta Udaipur Jodhpur Bikaner Jaipur Ranthambore Agra Delhi.
Tour Name: Treasures of India
Duration: 3 nights/4 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi Agra Ranthambore Jaipur Delhi
Tour Name: Gems of India
Duration: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi Agra Ranthambore Jaipur Delhi
Tour Name: Indian Panorama
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi Jaipur Ranthambore Fatehpur Sikri Agra Gwalior Orchha Khajuraho Varanasi Lucknow Delhi
Tour Name: The Indian Splendor
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi Agra Ranthambore Jaipur Bikaner Jodhpur Udaipur Balasinor Mumbai