If destination weddings are too passe for you, and you have Rs 5.5 crore to spare, get ready for a `travel-to-a-destination' wedding aboard the Maharajas' Express.

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation is planning to start a Wedding on Wheels package, a week-long extravaganza aboard the luxury train, which will merge both wedding festivities with the experience of traversing through Incredible India. 

Aimed at the uber rich, who want to give their guests a unique taste of India along with all the glitz and glamour of a desi wedding, an officer from IRCTC said, "There will be the best of everything, managed by experts to make it one of the most memorable events for the bride, groom and their families. We are finalising the finer details and will launch these packages on demand.We are hoping it's a huge success." Of course, this weddingcum-tour package comes at a jaw-dropping price. Booking the entire train for 88 passengers for a luxury eight-day wedding package will cost approximately Rs 5.5 crore for the Heritage of India tour, which travels from Mumbai to Delhi through Ajanta, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra. There are other locations covered in other packages like the Indian Panorama tour that starts and ends in the Capital, taking passengers through Jaipur, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Lucknow.

The train has 24 coaches fitted with 43 guest cabins - 20 deluxe, 18 junior suites, four suites and one presiden tial suite. The general fare per person for the eight-day Heritage of India tour starts at $6,840 (approx Rs 4.5 lakh) and goes up to $23,700 (Rs 15.8 lakh) for the presidential suite.

Apart from hosting weddings, IRCTC is also planning to rope in corporates and Bollywood to make their plan a success. "We are open to the idea of not only hosting grand weddings but also top-of-theline corporate events, movie shoots, fashion events, etc in one of the most luxurious trains of the country," said Pinakin Morawala, spokesperson of IRCTC, west zone.

Sky's the limit in glass-top coaches

Come December, passengers can stare into the skies in the new glass-ceiling coaches being introduced by IRCTC.

These coaches have been jointly designed by IRCTC, Research, Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), and Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Perambur.

Three such coaches, each costing Rs 4 crore, will roll out from ICF in December this year. The first coach will be tagged in a regular train in the Kashmir Valley while the other two will be part of a train travelling through the picturesque Araku Valley on the SouthEastern Railway, said A K Manocha, chairman and managing director of IRCTC. Which specific trains will have these special coaches has not been decided yet.

The main aim objective behind this project is to promote tourism and woo upscale tourists from both India and abroad, said Manocha, adding, "We believe such coaches would also give a fillip to rail tourism in India." 

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/

The world’s most expensive and leading luxury train, the seven-star super luxury Maharajas’ Express will soon be operated in Telangana.

The state tourism department and IRCTC officials on Wednesday discussed the proposal for operating super luxury Maharaja Express traveling from Konkan to Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu via Telangana.

Maharajas’ Express will halt at Secunderabad and Kazipet junctions in the state.

IRTS chairman AK Manocha and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) group general manager Smita Rawat held discussions with Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation chairman P Ramulu, tourism secretary B Venkatesham and Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation managing director Christina Z Chongthu on Wednesday. As requested by Ramulu, the IRCTC chairman also agreed to run three-star luxury trains from Secunderabad to Shirdi, Goa and Tirupati with basic tariff structure of bus fares.

IRCTC chairman Manocha sought cooperation from Tourism and Culture Department for providing backend services such as local transportation (for local sight seeing), accommodation, catering, entry tickets with tour escort services for the groups which are booked by IRCTC for promoting tourism destinations like Basara, Warangal, Hyderabad and Bhadrachalam.

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With Christmas being round the corner, the connoisseurs of luxury travel must be looking forward to enjoy their vacations on board  Maharajas’ Express.  Although Maharajas’ Express gets fully booked for Christmas and New Year journeys but that should not deter you to plan your journey aboard this Indian luxury train.  For all those looking forward to enjoy luxuries aboard Maharajas’ Express this Christmas,  they can avail special discounts for the Gems of India Tour. These discounts are valid for the Gems of India tour slated for 25th December, 2013. 

The Gems of India journey offered by Maharajas’ Express train is a 3 nights and 4 day’s journey that brings you face to face with the luxurious lifestyle of erstwhile Indian Maharajas. The 3 nights and 4 day’s journey cover the famous Golden Triangle circuit of India including Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Besides Golden triangle, the journey also takes you to the Ranthambore National Park, an Indian tiger reserve of good repute. Read More.......

Maharajas' Express is voted leading luxury train in the world. This luxury train offer 5 journeys across fascinating and culturally potent destinations in India. Life a Maharaja life and regale in a world of red carpets and high teas with Maharajas on board Maharajas' Express.

India’s 65,000 kilometers of train tracks embroider the subcontinent, connecting thousands of cities. In 2010, Monisha Rajesh, a London-based journalist, set out to discover the railways, detailing her adventures in her new book, “Around India in 80 Trains.”

The state-run railways and private luxury lines give full view of the country’s people as well as its sights, Ms. Rajesh said. “You could be in first class with ambassadors and politicians in these air-conditioned compartments” she said. “Go down to the other end, you’ll find people sitting on wooden slats.”

“No one is excluded,” she added. “For every price, anyone can travel.”

Below are edited excerpts from a conversation with Ms. Rajesh on how to navigate India’s railways.

Q. India is enormous. How do you start planning an itinerary?

A. Before you go, buy an Indrail Pass, which is available only for foreign tourists, at a travel agency. Indian Railways, the state-owned network, has so much ticketing bureaucracy. You can avoid it with the pass, which allows for unlimited travel for up to 90 days. All you have to do is make reservations for the seat at the station. It’s worth the investment: at the time, I paid $530 for 90 days.

The official Web site of Indian Railways is awkward. For figuring out your itinerary, I recommend ClearTrip.com and IndiaRailInfo.com, which lists every single train that goes to your destination, all the prices, all the classes, how long they take. Let’s say you want to go from Delhi to Jaipur, you could take a four-hour journey for about $10 on one of the day trains like the Shatabdi Express or the Duronto Express — they’re fast, no nonsense, clean. Or you could take a train that costs 50 cents, but it’s nine hours in an uncomfortable compartment.

Q. Any particular itineraries you recommend?

A. Many tourists do the Golden Triangle in Rajasthan — Delhi, Agra, where the Taj Mahal is, and Jaipur — and the private luxury trains are good for exploring that. I took the Indian Maharaja-Deccan Odyssey from Mumbai to Delhi and saw the Maharajah palaces, a tiger sanctuary, the Ellora and Ajanta caves. There’s also the Maharajas’ Express, a new premium luxury train, with Swarovski crystals and such.

And in the south, I took the Golden Chariot in Karnataka from Mysore to Vasco da Gama. Goes through lesser-known areas and palaces, but no less impressive. These trains are expensive, but I’ve never seen anything quite so fabulous. Really strange to sit on an exercise bike in a gym, in a train, and it’s all moving past you.

Q. Any favorite routes of the public train system?

A. I loved the one through Bangalore and Mangalore called the Green Route because it’s so lush, especially post-monsoon season. The Konkan Railway from Mumbai to Goa has the Arabian Sea on one side, the Sahyadri Mountains on the other. It goes quite slowly, so everyone gathers in the vestibule, the doors always open. The train squeezes through mango groves, tiny villages; you can look to someone’s house, smell what they’re cooking.

Q. Any advice for female travelers?

A. I recommend asking for the upper berth, the top level in a sleeper compartment. You’re out of reach of wandering hands, and it’s good if you like napping during the day.

I traveled mostly with a male photographer but I did go off on my own for a month, and I was absolutely fine. As soon as they found out I was alone, families would invite me into their compartments. People are very welcoming to tourists. That’s the nice thing about trains: you’re with these people for an hour, two, maybe 24, and you come away with all of this local knowledge.

By Emily Brennan, The New York Times 
© 2013, The New York Times News Service

Maharajas Express - Republic Day Special Offer

With 2013 on the verge of arrival, IRCTC,  the operators of Maharajas’ Express train, have come up with a ‘Republic Day Special Promo Offer’ for journeying aboard this luxury tourist train. The offer is valid from  20th December, 2012 to 26th January, 2013. 

As per this ‘Republic Day Special Promo Offer’, all the bookings made before 26th January, 2013 for the five Maharajas’ Express tour itineraries- Gems of India, Heritage of India, Treasures of India, Indian Splendor and Indian Panorama- will include a pre & post 1 night complimentary stay at a five star hotel in Delhi/Mumbai. The offer is valid for all the departures from 20th December, 2012 till April, 2013. 

Often compared with the Venice Simplon Orient Express for its facilities & services, Maharajas’ Express stands equivalent to a five star hotel in terms of luxury. It boasts of 43 guest cabins equipped with  state of the art amenities such as individual temperature control, CCD cameras, LCD TV with DVD player, channel music and attached bathroom. There are two fine dining restaurants which serve a wide range of Indian and international delicacies. The train also has pneumatic hydraulic suspension, water filtration system and a boutique for shopping thrifts.

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Maharajas Express Train

Washington - India's famed Maharajas' Express is making select stops on the US West Coast to showcase its luxurious amenities to North American travellers who want to experience Incredible India by stepping back into time.

The Indian Railways Catering Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which owns and operates the luxury train is hosting special events in Los Angeles (Nov 26), San Francisco (Nov 30), and Las Vegas to showcase Maharajas' Express, according to a media release.

Awarded 'Best Luxury Train' by CNBC Travel in 2010 and named 1st runner up in the Readers Choice Award for Conde Nast Traveler in 2011, the train offers a range of five incredible itineraries between the months of September and April.

"The train is designed to transport guests into a more gracious age of train travelling," said Rakesh Kumar Tandon, managing director, IRCTC.

"Interiors suffused with nostalgia, state−of−the−art amenities, a tastefully−crafted itinerary, and impeccable hospitality enable Maharajas' Express to present India in a way never seen before."

Each train carries 14 guest carriages, including one truly classic presidential suite that stretches the length of an entire carriage. Every cabin has large windows, designed so that guests can savour every bit of magnificent India.

All passenger cars come with independent, cabin−controlled air conditioning, online water filtration systems, environmentally−friendly toilets, pneumatic suspension, live television, Wi−Fi Internet, CCTV cameras, hair dryers, electronic safe deposit boxes, bath tubs in suites and the presidential suite − almost everything one could imagine to travel in luxury.

The Maharajas' Express features two fine−dining restaurants that each seat 42 people, and everyone on board dines together. For added zest, there is an exotic Safari bar and Rajah Club, with the choicest collection of complimentary, house brand spirits. Each train comfortably fits a total of 88 passengers.

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Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation’s premier luxury train service, the Maharaja Express is all set to start on its first Gems of India journey tomorrow, i.e. 17 October 2012. The train will depart tomorrow night from the Safdarjung Railway Station. Every year, the Maharaja Express attracts thousands of visitors to its majestic interiors and world class on-board services. There are still some seats available for the inaugural run while the journeys around Christmas and New Year’s Eve are almost sold out.

The Gems of India journey is 3 night, 4 day tour and is essentially a shortened version of Maharajas Express’ longer itineraries and shows its guests around the Golden Triangle of India – The Delhi, Jaipur and Agra corridor. The Gems of India itinerary makes the most of the limited time and includes an exhibition Polo match, a trip to the Taj and a wildlife excursion to Ranthambore National Park as the highlights. The train has also won lavish praises due to its special provisions for accommodating handicapped guests. The next two journeys are scheduled on November 13 and December 12 this year, after which there are five more departures planned for rest of the season next year.

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A view of the Mayur Mahal or the Peacock Restaurant of Maharajas Express

Sitting area of the Presidential Suite

Maharaja Express Bar

Suite of The Maharajas Express

The restaurant dining car on the Maharajas’ Express

Maharaja Express luxury train

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The art of elegant travelling in India witnessed a revival with the arrival of Palace on Wheels on the scene. However the concept of luxury tourist train in the west devised years back in 1864, the James Watt creation managed to capture the attention of erstwhile Indian monarchs. Known for their pomp and idiosyncrasy, the erstwhile Indian maharajas developed a fascination for the steam engine and vied with each other to possess the best rail carriage in the world. Taking cue  from the personal carriages of Rajputs, Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of India, Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) launched Palace on Wheels in 1982 with a motive to promote tourism in Rajasthan. 

The major reason why Palace on Wheels achieved unprecedented heights is the  unavailability of normal tour hassles such as packing and unpacking every night, looking for a tour guide and  a decent accommodation & restaurant. Also the idea of overnight travelling and utilization of the day time for sightseeing excursion was favored by the tourists. 

Following the resounding success of the Palace on Wheels train, many state tourism boards and private players too joined the bandwagon of introducing luxury trains in their respective region. Today as many as six luxury trains are functional in India named as Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Deccan Odyssey, Indian Maharaja, Golden Chariot and the latest Maharajas’ Express with a total of 11 journeys on offer.   

Whereas Deccan Odyssey crisscrosses the route of destinations in Maharashtra, Golden Chariot with its two itineraries- Pride of the South and Splendor of the South- takes guests on a whirlwind tour across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Then there is Indian Maharaja, a privately managed luxury train, that covers Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh with its two journeys- Mumbai to Delhi and Delhi to Mumbai. Although these trains have different owners and themes, all of them are driven by a single goal that is to unearth the natural and cultural heritage of their region. 

With the launch of Maharajas’ Express in 2012, India got the perfect answer for the Venice Simplon Orient Express of the west. Due to its recent repackaging, Maharajas’ Express has been re-launched with five brand new itineraries- Indian Splendor, Indian Panorama, Treasures of India, Gems of India and the Heritage of India. In terms of facilities, Maharajas’ Express has a presidential suite spanning over entire carriage and runs on high-tech pneumatic and hydraulic suspension system. 

Luxury train travelling in India is reminiscent of the day of erstwhile maharajas when royalty is a way of living life. The rail journeys offered by these trains are all inclusive of guided sightseeing excursions, on board meals, entrance fees at the monuments and the best part is that you travel during night and explore new destinations every day. To say that a new era of elegant and gracious traveling has certainly arrived in India since the advent of the luxury tourist trains will not be an overstatement. 

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Premium luxury train, the Maharaja Express, runs its first journey today. The train, which starts in only a few hours from now, will embark on a total of 38 journeys this season, within the 2012-13 season spanning over the next 7 months. The train has already garnered some rave reviews by international guests at travel forums worldwide. The train was 1st Runner up in the Conde Nast readers choice travel award 2011 and winner of CNBC travel award 2010 under category of “Best Luxury train”.

Maharajas’ Express is a venture of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation. The train began its service in 2010 and since then has been a talk of luxury travel segment. The train is considered to be the most luxurious in its category and comes equipped with state of the art amenities. The Presidential Suite spanning over an entire carriage is one of its kind and something which was previously unheard of in luxury trains.

Maharajas Express offers 5 itineraries. 3 itineraries spanning over 7 nights and 8 days travel across states in India offering a peek into the cultural and natural diversity of incredible India whereas 2 golden triangle tour itineraries spanning over 3 nights and 4 days offer whirlwind tour across most prominent tourist destination in India. The all inclusive Maharajas Express journey starts from UDS 3580 per person and goes as high as US $22000 for the Heritage of India tour in the Presidential Suite class. More details of the train is available on the website of the Indian Luxury Trains.

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Asia’s most luxurious train, Maharajas’ Express is all set to become affordable for Indian nationals. In a bid to make to make this luxury train journey affordable for Indian tourists, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has come up with special festival offer which says pay-for-one-and-your-companion-pays-50%.

Maharaja Express Train Touted as Asia's most Luxurious Train

Commenting on this transitory IRCTC offer, Pradip Kundu, Joint General Manager, Public Relations, IRCTC said "We have come out with this offer to provide an opportunity for the domestic tourists to experience the most luxurious way to discover and explore the treasure trove of India.

As per the offer, IRCTC has offered 50% discount in the original fare for the accompanying companion. The special offer will include four festive season trips- 20th October (Indian Panorama), 27th October (Indian Splendor), 11th October (Treasures of India) and 14th November (Gems of India). The aforementioned two weeklong journeys- Indian Panorama and Indian Splendor journey-have been trimmed down to 3 nights and 4 days. 

For Indian Splendor and Indian Panorama beginning from USD 5560 for the deluxe cabin, the special price for two passengers will be USD 8340. For golden triangle itineraries- Treasures of India and Gems of India- the special price for two passengers will be USD 5,370 in a deluxe cabin. The original fare of these two trips is USD 3,580.

Maharajas Express, launched in 2010, is considered to be the most luxurious train in India. Winner of prestigious Conde Nast Traveler award, this Indian luxury train has 43 guest cabins that come equipped with state of the art amenities which include individual temperature control, Wi-Fi internet, direct dial phones and live TV.

For details of the itineraries, schedules, tariff and booking of the Maharajas Train journey you may like to visit the website of Indian Luxury Trains. http://www.indianluxurytrains.com/

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The age-old, unrivaled Indian hospitality, luxury, opulence and royalty can now be experienced in a week-long train tour to India. Please welcome our guest, Nikhil Chandra from http://www.indianluxurytrains.com/, to describe the luxury of royal trains and tours in India.

There are number of reason to go for luxury trains when it comes to tours to India. A country with incredible diversity, traveling in India is a real challenge for even fussy travelers. With plethora of variety when it comes to themes and destinations, it is rather difficult to choose where to go, what to see and what to do. Luxury trains in India with a total of 12 master’s creation to choose from offer a comfortable, reliable and hassle free way to discover the gems and treasures of India and see the best of her in shortest possible time.

With all inclusive tour itineraries where you wake up every day in a different destination, traveling aboard luxury trains provides whirlwind tours across some of the most significant destinations in India in ultimate panache and pampering of plush interiors equipped with state of the art amenities. Sumptuous dining in restaurants on board, bar facility lounges for tête-à-tête and nowadays even spa and fitness center add to the opulence of these luxury trains.

Besides, all the off-train excursions are guided and transportation are provided for by the tour operator managing the train. A brief introduction of the 6 Indian luxury trains is mentioned below.

Palace on Wheels

Best Rail Journeys in World : Palace on Wheels,India

Voted 4th Best luxury train in the world, Palace on Wheels happens to be the precursor of luxury rail tours in India. Perhaps the most authentic luxury train in India, Palace on Wheels transports the guests into a more gracious age of traveling. A journey into the “land of maharajas” Rajasthan is designed in a way that the journey itself becomes as fascinating and royal as the destinations. Traditional Indian hospitality, red carpet welcome and exclusive experiences set this rail journey apart from any other rail tour across the world.

Deccan Odyssey 

crisscrossing mesmerizing terrains

Offering voyages across verdant Konkan region and mesmerizing Western Ghats in Maharashtra and Goa, this rail tour offer 8 days tour is a unique way to experience the best of Maratha heartland. Included in the tour are trip to World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves and beach destinations in Konkan and Goa. Equipped with on board restaurants, bar, gymnasium and even a spa, this train journey is the once in a lifetime experience.

Maharajas Express

Best Rail Journeys in World : Maharaja Express,India

No great traveler can say they have aspired to travel until they’ve explored this vast country via India’s legendary railway. Maharajas Express train, with its 5 itineraries offers the most luxurious mode to unravel the varied kaleidoscope of India. Plush interiors, gracious hospitality and an array of exclusive experiences in Rajasthan and Lucknow makes Maharaja train tour truly a journey like no other.

The Golden Chariot

The Golden chariot Luxury Trains

Offering two itineraries across destinations in South Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, this luxury train offers a heady mix of culture, heritage, backwaters and wildlife for which this region in India is renowned.

The Indian Maharaja

The Indian Maharaja - Luxury trains in India

The first privately managed train in India, offers 2 pan-Indian journey from Delhi to Mumbai and Mumbai to Delhi. The journeys spanning over 168 hours unfold the best of Indian heritage, culture and diversity and ensure that you receive service of international standard while regaling in plush interiors.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Luxury trains in India

Another luxury train offering 8 days tours across regal destinations in Rajasthan, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels itinerary also include trip to heartland of Hindu spirituality Varanasi and the World Heritage Khajuraho Group of Monuments bringing out the best of romance and heritage of Northern India.

The internationally acclaimed Indian luxury train Maharajas’ Express has announced 5 new journeys for its upcoming season among which Treasure of India tour itinerary spans over a period of 3 nights and 4 days. Amalgamating the best of golden triangle circuit of India, this short tour itinerary makes the fast paced travelers savor the delight of exploring the country of the rising sun in the most opulent manner. In its 3 nights and 4 days of journey, the Maharajas’ Express treasure of India tour itinerary will cover Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra, 4 of the gem stone holiday destinations in India.

The royal train of  Maharaja Express

This royal train journey by Maharajas’ Express will begin from the Safdarjung Railway Station Delhi; traditional style welcome ceremony and then an introductory session to the train will signal the beginning of an unforgettable sojourn to the land of valiant Rajputs. The itinerary is so tailored that the guests will be taken to Agra, the city of exotic Taj Mahal on the same day so that they can enjoy the celestial beauty of Taj Mahal under the mild beams of moon from a distance while savoring a glass of Champaign sitting atop Taj Khema.

Tajmahal, Agra

The second day morning, the travelers will embark on a city tour to Agra where they will be taken to the Taj Mahal and other places of interest and by the afternoon the train will reach Ranthambore National Park where to set off for a jungle safari. Beautifully adding thrill to entire jaunt, this jungle safari is a retreat for the nature and animal lovers. On the third day morning, the train will be reaching the pink city Jaipur where after a refreshing breakfast guests will be taken to a city tour.

Junior Suite of Maharajas ' Express

Crisscrossing the plains and craggy hills of northern and north-western India, Treasure of India journey will come to an end on the fourth day after reaching the Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi. To make this short journey experience a lifelong memory for the guests, the Maharajas’ Express has added the elegant touch of luxury, lavishness and rejuvenation to it.

Guest Enjoying a leisurely evening in the Rajah Club of Maharajas Express

Giving wings to the wildest imagination of every luxury traveler, the Maharajas’ Express Treasure of India itinerary is attracting more and more global travelers for its peerless travel offering in a short period of time. For more details on this journey, you can visit the website of Maharajas’ Express and book your tickets in advance to avoid last minute rush.

The news of the re-launch of Maharajas Express with 5 brand new itineraries has come as a huge relief for the connoisseurs of luxury train traveling around the globe. The Indian Panorama, which is one of the recently announced tour itineraries will inaugurate from October 20, 2012. This tour departure will be from Safdurjung Station in New Delhi and cover Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Lucknow.

Maharaja's Express - The Indian Panorama Train

The Maharajas Express Indian Panorama tour itinerary has been tastefully crafted to include an array of World Heritage Sites in north India along with a dash of wildlife, insider cultural interactions, spirituality and heritage. The tariff of the Indian Panorama journey starts from US $5560 per person per journey. The tariff is all inclusive of local sightseeing tours, dining, entrance fees at monuments and palaces, transportation, accommodation, English speaking guides and porter charges. The price of Maharajas Express itineraries however does not include any expenses of personal nature on and off the train.

Maharaja Express - Bedrooms

Maharajas Express is considered to be one of the most luxurious trains in the world. The train comes equipped with state of the art in suite amenities such as Wi-Fi internet, LCD television, direct dial phones, electronic safe and attached bathrooms with shower. The train also comprises of a Presidential Suite spanning over an entire carriage which was previously unheard of in luxury train anywhere in the world. For more information on facilities, tariff, schedule, itineraries and booking of Maharajas Express - Indian Panorama.