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It was built around 1855 and was one of the first train in India to offer luxurious train travel. [13] It was certified by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the world's oldest locomotive in regular operation after its restoration to haul a luxury train to increase tourism in Rajasthan. In 1999, the Fairy Queen received a National Tourism ...
It serves four routes across North-West and Central India, mainly centered on Rajasthan between the months of October and April. [1] The Maharajas' Express, often also referred to as the Orient Express of the Orient was voted "The World's Leading Luxury Train" Seven times in a row at The World Travel Awards from 2012 through 2018.
The Deccan Odyssey is an Indian luxury train modeled on the Palace on Wheels luxury train and put into service to boost tourism on the Maharashtra route of the Indian Railways. [1] [2] [3] The train, owned by travel company Cox & Kings since 2014, takes visitors on a variety of seven night, eight day trips across Maharashtra. [4] [5]
Maharajas’ Express, India. If you want to take your luxury train experience up a notch, consider the Maharajas’ Express train, an eight-day “Heritage of India” tour that takes you through ...
Matt Hind/Orient Express Train travel is not as glamorous as it used to be. In the States, riding the rails means crowded coach cars, cramped sleepers and quick-serve food. But, look beyond our ...
The Maharajas Express in India travels from Khajuraho to Varanasi and offers guests to stay in five different rooms. The Presidential Suite is the most expensive, reaching prices of up to $24,890.
The Palace on Wheels is India's first luxury tourist train launched by the Indian Railways in joint collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) to promote tourism in Rajasthan. [1] [2] The train was launched in 1982. [3] [4] The train has been renamed as Heritage Palace on Wheels. [5] [6]
Wealthy travelers are increasingly booking luxury train vacations. High-end suites often include amenities like bottomless Champagne, butlers, and private bathrooms.. A night on Belmond's iconic ...