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Travellers wanting to enjoy India’s rich cultural heritage in the most luxurious conditions can make use of the country’s top luxury trains. Their grandeur can be seen in their breathtaking décor, regal atmosphere, lavish cuisine, tight security measures and almost everything else you can think of. These trains allow visitors to see some of India’s most popular tourist destinations while travelling in luxurious comfort.
Here are 5 most luxurious trains in India
1. Deccan Odyssey
The train journey takes passengers to Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. This was launched in 2005 to increase tourism in Maharashtra. The partnership between Indian Railways and the Maharashtra state government provides passengers with a glimpse of the state’s rich cultural history.
2. Maharajas’ Express
The Maharajas’ Express is India’s best luxury train and one of the world’s top five. One of the most expensive trains in India, with butler services, lavish rooms, fully equipped bars and staff prepared to offer the best hospitality. Visitors get to witness the nation’s wealth in the most elegant manner while on board.
3. Place on Wheels
Place on Wheels, the world’s fourth-best luxury train, takes travellers into the heart of Rajasthan. It is similar to a palace on wheels that recreates the past age of emperors and their royal palaces. Luxurious cabins, gorgeous wallpapers, a fully equipped bar, excellent hospitality and local culture shown in the artistic use of paintings and handicrafts are all present there.
4. Royal Orient
Between 1994 and 1995, Indian Railways and the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat jointly launched the train. Travellers can explore the rich states of Rajasthan and Gujarat on this captivating train. An eight-day, seven-night trip on the train offers an unforgettable experience.
5. Golden Chariot
The Golden Chariot, an initiative of the Karnataka State Tourism Board, covers numerous World Heritage Sites and goes through some of the country’s most spectacular natural wonders. The 11 guest cabins, named after various dynasties in Power, are wonderfully decorated and furnished in Mysore style.