India's Costliest Trains Maharaja Express & Golden Chariot, Check Price & Routes and Facilities
India boasts several luxury trains that offer opulent travel experiences. Let’s explore some of the most exquisite train journeys, along with their ticket prices and routes:
Maharajas’ Express:
Voted as the world’s leading luxury train, the Maharajas’ Express is a half-mile-long train that epitomizes grandeur and elegance. It features lavish suites, fully stocked bars, butler services, and impeccable hospitality.
The Heritage of India: Mumbai – Ajanta – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Bikaner – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Delhi
Gems of India: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
The Indian Panorama: Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Gwalior – Orchha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Lucknow – Delhi
Indian Splendour: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor – Mumbai
Treasures of India: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Operational from October to April.
Ticket Costs:
Gems of India and Treasures of India: 4-day journeys for INR 3,08,280 (Single Supplement).
Indian Splendour and The Indian Panorama: 8-day trips for approximately INR 4,00,660 each.
Golden Chariot:
The Golden Chariot offers two distinct routes:
The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that offers a unique travel experience through the southern states of India.
Launch & Operation: It started its maiden journey on March 10, 2008, and is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC). The train was designed to reflect the heritage and luxury akin to the Palace on Wheels.
The train’s coaches are named after historical dynasties and are adorned in purple and gold, symbolizing elegance. It provides facilities like two restaurants, a lounge bar, a conference room, gym, and spa. Onboard internet connectivity and live television service are available in the cabins. The Golden Chariot runs various itineraries, including ‘Jewels of South’ and ‘Pride of Karnataka’, each lasting 6 nights & 7 days, and ‘Glimpses of Karnataka’, lasting 3 nights & 4 days. The routes cover significant tourist spots in Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry
Jewels of South cost:
International travelers: US$8,715 + Service tax
Indian travelers: INR 7,32,060 + Service tax
Glimpses of Karnataka:
International travelers: US$5,807 + 4.5% Service tax.