Maharajas’ Express: Inclusions & Exclusions at a Glance

The Maharajas’ Express – the latest in the fleet of luxury trains run by the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), is earning goodwill among travelers around the world for its world class amenities and exceptional services onboard as well as well guided, systemized and adventurous excursions off the train. All these and many more facilities on board the train justify it being the costliest train in Asia.

No matter from where you are traveling or how have you have planned your holiday, a journey on board Maharajas’ Express would surely make you cherish an ultimate ride on rails. It is not about promising a timeless journey experience to its guests, but about keeping it as well and Maharajas’ Express certainly mounts very high in transforming its promises to beautiful realities. Though it is one of the costliest trains in the world, but the on board luxury worth every single penny that the guests spend. The refined taste of the visionary of this train can be clearly seen in each of its detailing whether it is the sleeping car, the dining area or even the lounge bar.

This luxury Indian train features well equipped sleeping cars, two royal restaurants, a safari bar, sitting lounge and a boutique with a grand collection of beautiful artifacts. To make the guests feel special, 24hours concierge service is also available on board Maharajas’ Express India. While referring to its features, the Presidential Suite needs a special mentioning. This royal suite adds on more charm and grandness to this luxury train as it spans over an entire carriage and houses two bedrooms, two attached bathrooms and one living cum dining room. Though the train tariff is a little high as compared to other luxury trains, but it includes a host of facilities.

The Maharajas’ Express tariff includes the following-
• Accommodation in double/twin bedded cabins having attached bathrooms
• Meals and soft beverages. The house brands of Indian wines, beer and spirit are offered complimentary
• Services of the butler
• Off train excursions with expert guides
• Entrance fees to monuments, still camera and guide charges
• Transportation during off-train excursions
• Tea, coffee and mineral water are offered complimentary on board.

While the train price includes a host of complimentary services, the guests may need to pay extra for availing certain services such as-
• For any optional tour
• All taxes, insurance and gratuities
• Telephone call charges and laundry services
• Other than the house brands of beverages, the guests need to pay extra for beer, spirits and wines
• Professional still camera fees and video charges are not included
• The journey tariff doesn’t include arrival and departure transfers.

Owned and managed by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Maharajas Express is the newest addition to the group of luxury trains in India. Even though it was introduced in the recent past, but with its unparallel services and facilities the train has owned the crown of one of the best luxury trains in the world.