If you’re trying to understand how much India’s luxury trains really cost, here’s the short answer: expect to pay from around USD 4,500–7,000 per person for shorter journeys and USD 8,000–20,000+ per person for longer, suite-level itineraries once you add flights, hotels and extras. The fare usually includes your cabin, all meals, and most excursions […]

If you’re wondering whether India’s luxury trains truly match the world’s finest, the answer is: yes and often with better value per night. Maharajas’ Express, Palace on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, and Golden Chariot frequently appear in “world’s best” lists, with Maharajas’ Express named World’s Leading Luxury Train and a winner in many previous years. These […]

Eco-friendly luxury train travel in India is possible, but it’s not “zero-impact”. It’s about choosing rail over multiple internal flights, travelling on trains that adopt serious green initiatives, and planning an itinerary that supports local communities rather than overburdening them. For many eco-conscious travellers from the USA, UK, and Australia, a week on India’s royal […]

Luxury train travel is generally one of the safest, cleanest and most controlled ways to explore India and other classic rail destinations, especially for travellers in their 50s, 60s and 70s. In properly run luxury trains, cabins lock, platforms are supervised, excursions are curated, and hygiene standards are closer to those of a five-star hotel […]

If you’re wondering what food on Indian luxury trains is really like, the short answer is: chef-crafted, regionally inspired, and surprisingly flexible to Western tastes and special diets. Onboard India’s top luxury trains, you’ll eat in elegant dining cars, sample flavours from every region you travel through, and still find familiar options if you prefer […]

If you’re torn between the Golden Chariot and the Deccan Odyssey, the quick version is this: Choose the Golden Chariot if you want a shorter (3–6 night) journey focused on South India, Karnataka, Goa, and sometimes Kerala/Tamil Nadu. Choose the Deccan Odyssey if you want a longer 7-night pan-India or West Coast itinerary (Mumbai–Goa–Konkan, Rajasthan, […]

After a pandemic-induced halt of two years, the famous Rajasthan's luxury train 'Palace on Wheels' is likely to resume its services from September 2022.