8 Luxury Trains in India that are worth Spending a Fortune 2020 - Part 2

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2. Royal Rajasthan On Wheels

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is one of the most special luxury trains in India and is known for offering supreme quality of comfort and an everlasting traveling experience which a traveler can just imagine until he or she actually gets aboard. Having 14 luxury cabins modeled on erstwhile royal palaces, multi-cuisine restaurants, bars and spa services on board, this train lives up to its name and remains in great demand for luxury train journeys in India.

Route: Delhi – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Chittorgarh – Sawai Madhopur – Jaipur – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Agra – Delhi

Like most Indian luxury trains, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is operational from October to March. Duration of the journey is 7 nights, 8 days. In each city that it stops, tours to city attractions and famous historical places in India are included. Here are the top tourist attractions you cover on your journey in Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.

• Jodhpur – Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada
• Udaipur – Forts, palaces, and hotels of Udaipur
• Chittorgarh – Vijay Stambha, Gaumukh Reservoir, Rana Kumbha Palace
• Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambhore Palace and Ranthambore National Park, Amareshwar Mahadeo Temple
• Jaipur – City Palace, Hawa Mahal
• Khajuraho – Khajuraho Temples and
• Varanasi – Ganga Ghats, Sarnath
• Agra– Taj Mahal

Starting fares per cabin on twin sharing basis:
For international travelers: US$9,450 + 4.5% Service tax
For Indian travelers: INR 5,67,000 + 4.5% Service tax

3. Palace On Wheels

‘Palace on Wheels’ is another in the list of luxury train ride in India that was refurbished and re-launched in 2009 to promote tourism. Luxurious cabins, exquisite wallpapers, well-stocked bar, gracious hospitality and local culture displayed by artistic use of paintings and handicrafts – it is very much like a palace on wheels that recreates the bygone era of kings and their royal palaces! No wonder why it was voted as 4th best luxurious train in the world.

If you are planning a luxurious trip to Rajasthan, this is the best bet!

Route: Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi

Months of operation for Palace on Wheels are from September to April. The 7 nights, 8 days journey includes 7 stoppages, where tourist are taken for city tours. Key attractions covered by this train are:

• Delhi – India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb
• Jaipur – Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Rajasthali, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
• Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh – Ranthambore National Park, Chittorgarh Fort
• Udaipur – Jag Niwas, Lake Pichhola
• Jaisalmer – Yellow Sandstone Fort, ancient mansions
• Jodhpur – Mehrangarh Fort, grand palaces, shopping tour in Jodhpur
• Bharatpur – Keoladeo Ghana National Park
• Agra – Fatehpur-Sikri, the Taj Mahal

Starting fares:
For international travelers: US$3500 + 4.5% Service tax
For Indian travelers: INR 2,10,000 + 4.5% Service tax

Website: Palace On Wheels

4. The Deccan Odyssey

Inspired by the traveling style of the kings and rulers during different royal eras of ancient India, Deccan Odyssey is a 5-star hotel on wheels that takes you to some fascinating destinations of India. Royal treatment for passengers, palace-like interiors of the cabins, multi-cuisine restaurants, lounges, a conference car, an on-board spa and other state-of-the-art amenities make it one of the most luxurious trains in India and in the world as well.

Routes:

• Maharashtra Splendor (Mumbai – Nasik – Ellora Cave – Ajanta Caves – Kolhapur – Goa – Ratnagiri – Mumbai)
• Indian Odyssey (Delhi – Sawai Madhopur – Agra – Jaipur – Udaipur – Vadodara – Ellora Caves – Mumbai)
• Hidden Treasures of Gujarat (Mumbai – Vadodara – Palitana – Sasan Gir – Somnath – Little Rann of Kutch – Modhera – Patan – Nashik – Mumbai)
• Indian Sojourn (Mumbai – Vadodara – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Agra – Sawai Madhopur – Jaipur – Delhi)
• Jewels of the Deccan (Mumbai – Bijapur – Aihole – Pattadakal – Hampi – Hyderabad – Ellora Caves – Ajanta Caves – Mumbai)
• Maharashtra Wild Trail (Mumbai – Aurangabad – Ramtek – Tadoba – Ajanta – Nashik – Mumbai)

The Deccan Odyssey operates from October to April and the duration for all 6 routes is 7 nights, 8 days.

Starting fares:
For international travelers: US$5,810 + 4.5% Service tax
For Indian travelers: INR 3,71,900 + 4.5% Service tax

Website: Deccan Odyssey

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