Maharajas’ Express, a pan India super luxury train has begun its journey as it left Mumbai for New Delhi `Princely India Tour’ on March 6. The train is being operated by Royale Indian Rail Tours Ltd. (RIRTL), a joint venture between Cox and Kings (India) Ltd and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
The luxury train has a total of 23 coaches with a passenger capacity of 84.
the maharaja express
It is the first luxury train that boasts of four distinct configurations. It has five Deluxe cars each with four cabins; six super deluxe cars with three cabins; two Suite cars with two cabins each and finally the Presidential Suite that occupies one ent ire car.
Dining options include two fine dining restaurants—Mayuar Mahal and the Rang Mahal that can seat 42 persons in each at a time, so that everyone on board dines together. There is also one observation lounge called the Rajah Club with its own bar, game tab les and Treasure Chest—the gift shop.
Itineraries:
1. The Princely India Tour: This is a seven—night itinerary that will follow the Mumbai—Vadodara—Udaipurjhodhpur—Bikanerjaipur—Ranmambore—Agra—Delhi route.
2. The Royal India Tour: This operates as the Princely India journey in the reverse with minor changes.
3. The Classical India Tour: This is a six—night itinerary that will follow the Delhi—Agra—Gwalior—Khajuraho—Bandavgarh—Varanasi—Gaya—Kolkatta route.
4. The Celestial India Tour: This operates as the Classical India Tour in the reverse with minor changes.
the maharaja express route
Tariff Upto Dec 2010
Occupancy Type Silver Class Gold Class Platinum Class
Single US$ 670 US$ 825 US$ 1120
Twin US$ 525 US$ 650 US$ 950
Facilities
Conference Room with capacity to host 50 guests with facility for satellite communication, Internet, computer with printer and fax, and telephone exchange
* Library
* Bar
* Channel Music
* Ayurvedic Massage Centre
* Steam Bath
* Gymnasium
* Beauty Parlour
* Business Centre
* Special Suite for Physically challenged
* Fully loaded mini pantry in each coach
* Telephone in each saloon
* Television in each coach
* Plasma TV in Lounge Car
* PA System/ 6 Channel Music System
* Lounge in each passenger car
