Royal Hospitality aboard Maharajas’ Express

If there is a luxury train experience that takes you up close and personal to India’s royal hospitality then it is none other than the one offered by Maharajas’ Express – the leading luxury train of India. Even though the winds of change have swept away the luxury and opulence enjoyed by the erstwhile Maharajas but the royal charm remains. And it is this royal charm and great hospitality traditions of yesteryear that Maharajas’ Express is keeping alive in its various luxury train tours.

The royalty is clearly evident in the luxury train’s décor and in the royal elegance the way it conducts its operations. For example, the moment guests board this luxury Palace on wheels, they are offered a red carpet welcome accompanied by swaying moves of folk dancers and the beats of drums. Each guest aboard Maharajas’ Express is treated like a king. There are trained butlers on the luxury train to carry out their commands.

Among many highlights of royal hospitality aboard Maharajas Express include a Champagne Breakfast overlooking The Taj Mahal in Agra and an exhibition Elephant Polo Match in the Pink City of Jaipur, in which guests can also participate.

Maharajas’ Express – the super luxury train of India is nearly half a mile long and guests sleep in cabins that feel like five star hotel rooms with carved wood paneling and marble-tiled floors. Each cabin on board Maharajas’ Express is equipped with individual climate control, LCD Television, DVD player, eco-friendly attached toilet, electronic safes and direct dial telephone facility among others.

Accommodation aboard this leading luxury train of the World is available in 14 guest carriages with total passenger capacity of 88. There are 20 Deluxe Cabins, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and a Presidential Suite offering 5-star equivalent accommodation.

The Presidential Suite called Navratna is the one of its kinds in the world in terms of the facilities and services provided. This palatial suite covers an area of 448 square feet and occupies an entire guest carriage. The Presidential Suite consists of two bedrooms (one with twin-beds and one with a double bed), two attached bathrooms and a living room.  A stay aboard the Presidential Suite comes with a dedicated butler and a luxury car for off board excursions.

Maharajas’ Express – India’s leading luxury train comes with two dining cars, which are designed to provide full dining service. The restaurants are named Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal and each has a seating capacity of 42 guests at a time.

This luxury train of India has a state-of-the-art kitchen car designed to provide a range of cuisines. Guests can tickle their taste buds with traditional Indian cuisines along with Continental and International cuisines. A dedicated bar carriage and a lounge cum bar called the Safari bar is equipped with a multilingual library and board games offer a casual lounge experience.