Palace on Wheels Video – India’s Most Loved Luxury Rail Tour

The revival of that art of elegant traveling in India began with the introduction of Palace on Wheels to promote tourism in Rajasthan. Till date Palace on Wheels remains India’s most loved luxury tourist train which is almost synonymous with luxury rail journeys in India. Whereas the original train was composed entirely of the original […]

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Maharajas Express Derails

Maharajas’ Express, launched amid much fanfare in 2010 and touted to be India’s answer to the Orient Express of the West may not continue its service in the coming year. The train was a joint venture between IRCTC and Cox and Kings India. Whereas the IRCTC owned the train, Cox and Kings were the operators […]

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Only a few cabins left for Palace on Wheels bookings in December

The peak season of the Palace on Wheels is going great guns this year. The booking of Palace on Wheels for the month of November is already sold out and only a few occupancy remains for the month of December and January. According to the sources, this is not surprising as Palace on Wheels is […]

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Palace on Wheels – Luxury Rail Journeys

The invention of steam engine by James Watt immensely fascinated the erstwhile maharajas of India. Born and brought up in an environment where royalty was a tradition and opulence was an afterthought, the erstwhile maharajas of India are better known even today for their royal lifestyle and elegance. Each maharaja vied for the possession of […]

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Maharajas’ Express Royal Sojourn: Into the Land of Rajputana

Maharajas’ Express is one of the most renowned luxury trains in India. A joint venture between Cox and Kings and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation, the train is an effort to recreate the forgotten art of elegant and opulent train travelling in India. The train offers four fascinating itineraries to choose from. Royal Sojourn […]

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Palace on Wheels booking for November Sold Out

The news that Palace on Wheels is sold out for November and taking the guest booking on waiting list comes as no surprise. Voted 4th Best Luxury Train in The World, Palace on Wheels is India’s most loved and popular tourist train. A joint venture of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways, this Indian […]

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Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Facilities

Royal Rajasthan is a renowned luxury train in India which traverses the royal destinations in Rajasthan. Modeled on the famous Palace on Wheels train, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is imbibed with all contemporary amenities and royal comforts which make up for a kingly journey. Equipped with state of the art amenities which fuse seamlessly with […]

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Onam Greetings: Festivals in India

Onam is the most important harvest festival of ‘God’s own Country’ Kerala. Lasting for 10 days, Onam brings people of Kerala together irrespective of castes and creeds in celebration of the homecoming of legendary emperor Mahabali. Onam is a celebration of many elements of the traditions and culture of Kerala as well as the season […]

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Indian Luxury Trains honoured at Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Award 2011

Maharajas Express added yet another feather in its cap as it was conferred the first runner up award by the Conde Nast. Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Award 2011 was held last Wednesday in London amidst glitz and glamour. The top honor was picked up by the Hiram Bingham Express, a sister concern of the […]

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Maharajas Express Heritage of India Tour – Day III

Table of content for Maharajas Express Heritage of India Tour itinerary Maharajas Express Heritage of India Tour – Day I Maharajas Express Heritage of India Tour – Day II Maharajas Express Heritage of India Tour – Day III Maharajas Express Heritage of India Tour – Day IV Welcome to the Day 3 of your journey […]

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