One of the most luxurious and pampering ways to travel the alluring and significant destinations of India is to travel by luxury tourist train and Maharaja Express is the newest addition in the luxury trains category, which commenced its operations in March 2010. It’s also the first luxury train in India to journey across the whole country. The train is a joint venture between Cox and Kings and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Maharaja Express Features:
The Maharajas’ Express has a total of 23 coaches, with four distinct configurations.There are five deluxe carriages, six junior suite carriages, two suite carriages, and one presidential suite exclusively in one carriage. The train also has two fine dining restaurants, one bar, and an observation lounge with its own bar, game tables and comfortable club.
Other aspects of this luxury train include a state of the art suspension system for smooth ride, environment friendly toilet system, climate control in the passenger cabins and direct dial telephones from each cabin.
Maharaja Express Tours:
The Heritage of India Tour(7 Nights / 8 Days):
Destination covered: Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi
Treasures of India(3 nights/4 days)
Destination covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Gems of India (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Destination covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Indian Panorama( 7 Nights / 8 Days)
Destination covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi
The Indian Splendor(7 Nights / 8 Days)
Destination covered: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor – Mumbai
Maharaja Express Cost:
The Heritage of India tour costs $6,360 per person in a Deluxe Cabin, increasing to $22,000 per person in a Presidential Suite.
The cost of the Indian Splendor and Indian Panorama tours starts from $5,560 per person in a Deluxe Cabin, increasing to $22,000 per person in the Presidential Suite.
The 3 night Treasures of India and Gems of India tours cost $3,580 per person in a Deluxe Cabin, increasing to $12,000 per person in a Presidential Suite.
The tariff includes cost of travel, accommodation, all meals, all house wines, beers and spirits, all sightseeing including entrance fees, guides and tour managers and all entertainment. Service tax is additional.
Maharaja Express New Discount Offers:
Maharaja Express is one of the costlier luxury trains in India. To make this more affordable IRCTC announced four festival season trips in which they are offering a discount for twin travelers. This offer stands only for Indian citizens.
Offer Details:
1. Tour Name: Indian Panorma
Commence Date: 20 October 2012
This package starts at USD 5,560 per person in a Deluxe Cabin.Now it will cost USD 8,340 for two people instead of regular price USD 11,120.
2. Tour Name: Indian Splendor
Commence Date: 27 October 2012
This package starts at USD 5,560 per person in a Deluxe Cabin.Now it will cost USD 8,340 for two people instead of regular price USD 11,120
3. Tour Name: Treasures of India
Commence Date: 11 November 2012
This package starts at USD 3,580 per person in a Deluxe Cabin.Now it will cost USD 5,370 for two people instead of regular price USD 7,160.
4. Tour Name: Gems of India
Commence Date: 14 November 2012
This package starts at USD 3,580 per person in a Deluxe Cabin.Now it will cost USD 5,370 for two people instead of regular price USD 7,160.
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