The luxury royal train, Palace on Wheels, has registered nearly 13 per cent rise in income, but had a flat growth of nine per cent in the number of tourists in 2017-18, an official said. A meagre 124 more tourists took the train, from 1,373 in the financial year of 2016-17 to 1,497 last fiscal, said Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) chairman Sanjeev Sharma.

The income from operations rose by around Rs 4.22 crore to Rs 37.44 crore in 2017-18 from Rs 33.22 crore in the year-ago period, a rise of 12.60 per cent, Sharma said. The train was run as Heritage Palace on Wheels this tourism season, RTDC general manager Pradeep Bohra said.

The train rakes were refurbished to give a new look and super-luxury environment, he said, adding that the state hold immense tourism potential for luxury royal trains in the upcoming year.

Source:financialexpress.com

One of the premier luxury trains in India, the Deccan Odyssey, has announced revised departure dates for the remaining of the season. This luxury train will run for 4 more times before completing its 2012-13 season in April 2013. Dubbed India’s Blue Train, the Deccan Odyssey offer weeklong journey starting from Mumbai and covers destinations like Goa, Sindhudurg and Ajanta Caves.

This move by the train operators has come in the wake of global slowdown as lesser and lesser overseas travelers are opting for this ultra-luxe mode of travel. The journeys on board Deccan Odyssey comes at a hefty price of US $2975. In order to woo more clients there are special discounts on offer. Indian Luxury Trains (ILT), India’s first and only luxury train travel portal, a venture of Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd has announced heavy discounts to its client. For all journeys remaining for this season, Indian Luxury Trains will offer a guaranteed discount of 10% on the tariff. This is not all, ILT has also promised additional discounts depending on the volume of query and dates of departure. Read More

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.