12 April 2018 
Maharaja Express is a grand initiative of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. Completely owned and operated by IRCTC, it is the most luxurious train of India. Gracefully designed and carefully outfitted, this luxury train offers a beautiful combination of modernity and sensationalism. This train is half a mile long, which echoes utter comfort and splendor recreating the lifestyle of a princely era. Maharaja Express is not only the most expensive luxury train of India, but Asia as well. This is the reason; it offers a memorable journey to the guests coming from different parts of the world. Maharaja Express offers 7 luxury train circuits on wheels covering more than 12 destinations across North-West, South-West and Central India. To enjoy a memorable luxury train tour in India, you can plan a journey with Maharaja Express.
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The comfort, interiors and amenities of Palace on Wheels make it one of most prominent luxury trains of the world. Every fragment of this luxury train shares an exciting story about its existence. The history of Palace on Wheels is something that you would to know about. Prior to the freedom of India, this kind of luxury train having traditionally designed coaches was preferably used by the rulers of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Viceroy of British India and the Nizam of Hyderabad. So, each carriage of this luxury train has its own unique history.
Post freedom of India, Indian Railways discontinued the use of those extraordinary coaches as it wasn't practical to include them in normal passenger trains. It is the matter of 1981 and 1982 when Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) and Indian Railways decided to start a new venture with a purpose to offer exclusive heritage tours for the visitors of Rajasthan. Thus, the Palace on Wheels embarked on its first journey on 26th January, 1982 from Delhi by a steam engine.
Later, time and again, RTDC and the Indian Railways together done several infrastructural changes in the splendid coaches of the Palace on Wheels train to make it more comfortable for guests while maintaining its royal aesthetics.
Launching of a new AC meter gauge in this old heritage town was the next big highlight for this unbeatable train. This new type of the luxury train has 14 saloons, one bar cum lounge, 2 restaurants with kitchen cars and 4 service cars. Each of these saloons had 4 fully equipped cabins having shower facilities. The concept of personal attendants was introduced too for making journey more comfortable.
Recently in the year 2009, the latest changes were done in the train service. The train was re-launched and refurbished in August 2009 along with elite imperial decor, collection of delicious food and itinerary. So much so was done that the train became one of the 4th most luxurious train journeys of the world in 2010.
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Maharaja Express train offers an unsurpassed experience with mélange of luxury on-board services and royal aura. With unparalleled ambiance, modern amenities, flawless services and classy décor, the luxury train runs on seven circuits (five in North India and 2 in South India) and let everyone find the best way to explore the cultural heritage and vibrant aspects of India. Here below are those seven train journeys:
It is a beautiful restaurant in this luxury train of India. Mayur Mahal is named after peacock – the national bird of India. The restaurant has peacock theme that makes it really vibrant and graceful. Around 42 guests can be accommodated here with comfort. Chefs prepare a range of Indian and international cuisine to treat the guests.
Rang Mahal is another restaurant in Maharaja Express luxury train, which features vibrant colors as theme. It also offers comfortable dining facility to 42 guests at a time. The restaurant has a setup of seating two persons together on one side and four persons on other side.
It is an ideal bar for who seeks to have a royal experience while enjoying their drinks. The Rajah Club is a lunge bar that offers comfortable seating facility with best arrangements. There are books and games also available to make you feel delighted.
Safari Bar is a theme bar of Maharaja Express luxury train where travelers can unwind, relax and have a comfortable experience. Corporate travelers of Maharaja Express looking for having a business with pleasure experience get organized onboard conferences at Safari bar.
The Maharaja Express train has 23 carriages, including of accommodation, dining, bar, lounge, generator and store cars. There are 14 guest rooms, including Deluxe Cabins, Junior Suites, Suites and a Grand Presidential Suite. All guest rooms are gracefully decorated to restore the old world era. Being the most luxurious train in India, Maharaja Express offers 5-star hotel level facilities and services. Top facilities and services available at Maharaja Express luxury train are:
