Summers are here, and that means it is time to plan your summer vacations! Over the time people have started opting for flights over trains to save time, but here are a few trains that are redefining luxury and giving train journies a new meaning altogether!
Palace on Wheels
Introduced in 1996, Palace on Wheels was the first luxurious train to take passengers onboard in India. The Nizams of Hyderabad, the kings of the princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat and the viceroys of India once used the coaches of this train. The train passes through the heart of Rajasthan, taking travellers to some of the best tourist spots in the desert state. Fares start at around Rs 3.63 lakh (approximately).
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was launched in January 2009. The train makes a week-long journey through the heritage sites of Rajasthan starting from Delhi. It has 14 passenger coaches with three deluxe saloons on each coach and the 14th coach has two super deluxe saloons. The Super Deluxe Coach is called Taj Mahal. The fares start from Rs 3.78 lakh (plus taxes) onwards.
The Golden Chariot
If your looking to explore South India, the Golden Chariot should be your desired carrier. An initiative by the Karnataka State Tourism Board, the train has 11 luxuriously furnished saloons designed with elegant Mysore-style furniture with state-of-the-art facilities: an Ayurveda spa centre, in-house fine-dining restaurants among others. The prices start from Rs 3 lakh onwards.
Maharajas’ Express
Referred as the ‘world’s leading luxury train’, the Maharaja’s express is India’s leading luxury train. It passes through the various heritage destinations across India. The train provides various packages starting from Rs 4 lakh, for trips that span from four days to eight days, covering northern sights such as Ranthambore, Agra and Jaipur to southern destinations such as Hampi, Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram. Booking for the train starts around a year in advance, though last-minute seats could also be available.
Himsagar Express
Here is a train that will help you commute from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. The Himsagar Express takes 70 hours, that is roughly five days, and will take you from the northern tip of the country to the extreme south. The fare is Rs 995 for each person (approximately).
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