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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 ...
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 ...
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 Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as Puducherry, depending on the selected itinerary. The train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and The Maple Group handles the hospitality services on the train.
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 ...
Lately, it's seemed like a lot of travelers have a one-track mind. With President Obama's push for high speed trains beginning to bear fruit in the United States, many rail fans are contemplating ...
The Ghan, a luxury train, runs 2,979 kilometres (1,851 miles) through the heart of the Australian continent, from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south. [23] The Indian Pacific is a long-distance train connecting Sydney on the east coast, with Perth on the west coast. [24]
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.