Explore India’s luxury train routes and compare journeys by destination, duration and departure city. Palace on Wheels focuses on Rajasthan and Agra, while Maharajas’ Express connects destinations across northern, western and central India. Deccan Odyssey offers heritage and wildlife circuits, and Golden Chariot explores southern India. This guide also includes the Mahaparinirvan Express Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, which visits pilgrimage sites in India and Nepal.
Maharajas’ Express offers four journeys connecting Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, with selected itineraries extending to Mumbai, Orchha, Khajuraho and Varanasi. Compare the routes below to choose between a shorter Golden Triangle journey and a longer exploration of India’s heritage destinations.
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Luxury trains in India cover Rajasthan, the Golden Triangle, western India and southern India. Depending on the journey, destinations include Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai, Varanasi, Hampi and Kerala’s backwaters.
Palace on Wheels offers a Rajasthan-focused circuit featuring Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Chittorgarh. Maharajas’ Express and selected Deccan Odyssey journeys also visit Rajasthan, with different combinations of cities and wildlife excursions.
Golden Chariot operates luxury journeys through South India. Choose Pride of Karnataka for Karnataka and Goa, Jewels of South for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, or Glimpses of Karnataka for a shorter circuit.
Maharajas’ Express includes Varanasi on The Indian Panorama, while Deccan Odyssey visits it on Cultural Odyssey. The Mahaparinirvan Express Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train also includes Varanasi and nearby Sarnath in its pilgrimage itinerary.
Maharajas’ Express starts The Heritage of India in Mumbai and ends The Indian Splendour there. Deccan Odyssey offers Mumbai departures on Indian Sojourn, Maharashtra Splendour and Maharashtra Wild Trail, while Indian Odyssey finishes in Mumbai.
Start with your preferred destinations, available time and departure city. Compare routes for heritage, wildlife or coastal experiences, then check travel dates, cabin availability, and fares. Choose an itinerary that fits comfortably with your wider travel plans.
