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The luxurious Maharajas' Express is all set to embark on its first journey to South India

After three decades of luxury trains in northern India like Palace on Wheels in Rajasthan and Deccan Odyssey in Maharashtra, the 'five-star' Maharajas' Express will embark on its first South Indian journey from June 24 and another on July 1, covering Goa, Hampi, Mysore, Mamallapuram Karaikudi, Thanjavur, Kochi and Kumarakom over 8 days. Here's what's on offer.
The first luxury train in India, Palace on Wheels, was introduced in 1982 recreating the private trains of Maharajas of the Raj. Then came Deccan Odyssey and Maharajas Express. Now, for the first time, Maharajas Express will head south and explore histori
The first luxury train in India, Palace on Wheels, was introduced in 1982 recreating the private trains of Maharajas of the Raj. Then came Deccan Odyssey and Maharajas Express. Now, for the first time, Maharajas Express will head south and explore histori
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A deluxe room onboard the Maharajas Express. Journeys covering prominent destinations in West and South India are starting on June 24 (Southern Sojourn) and July 1 (Southern Jewels)
A deluxe room onboard the Maharajas Express. Journeys covering prominent destinations in West and South India are starting on June 24 (Southern Sojourn) and July 1 (Southern Jewels)
A look at the junior suite onboard the Maharajas Express. The tariff excluding service tax for one adult would be Rs 5,00,680 for deluxe cabin, Rs 7,23,420 (junior suite), Rs 10,09,330 (suite) and Rs 17,33,410 for a presidential suite, for the eight-day journey.
A look at the junior suite onboard the Maharajas Express. The tariff excluding service tax for one adult would be Rs 5,00,680 for deluxe cabin, Rs 7,23,420 (junior suite), Rs 10,09,330 (suite) and Rs 17,33,410 for a presidential suite, for the eight-day journey.
A view of the dining car, Peacock restaurant, onboard the luxury train. Maharajas’ Express commenced its operations in 2010, and since then the train has become a leading luxury train in the world, with comparisons with the Royal Scotsman and the Eastern and Oriental Express. The train is a recipient of the coveted Leading Luxury Train of the World Award for the last five years in a row since 2012.
A view of the dining car, Peacock restaurant, onboard the luxury train. Maharajas’ Express commenced its operations in 2010, and since then the train has become a leading luxury train in the world, with comparisons with the Royal Scotsman and the Eastern and Oriental Express. The train is a recipient of the coveted Leading Luxury Train of the World Award for the last five years in a row since 2012.
The tastefully furnished living area of the Presidential suite on the Maharajas Express. The journey is meant to be an opulent experience, and like a five-star hotel, a butler is at hand to cater to the affluent passengers, and comforts and services expected of a high-end hotel are provided on the train.
The tastefully furnished living area of the Presidential suite on the Maharajas Express. The journey is meant to be an opulent experience, and like a five-star hotel, a butler is at hand to cater to the affluent passengers, and comforts and services expected of a high-end hotel are provided on the train.
The Rangmahal restaurant on the Maharajas Express. The route of the Southern Sojourn journey is Mumbai – Goa – Hampi – Mysore – Cochin – Kumarakom – Trivandrum.
The Rangmahal restaurant on the Maharajas Express. The route of the Southern Sojourn journey is Mumbai – Goa – Hampi – Mysore – Cochin – Kumarakom – Trivandrum.
One of two bars on the luxury train, this is the Rajah Club, which is equipped with games tables and club arm-chairs and an en-suite bar. The Southern Jewels journey will cover Trivandrum, Chettinad, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, Mysore, Hampi, Go and Mumbai
One of two bars on the luxury train, this is the Rajah Club, which is equipped with games tables and club arm-chairs and an en-suite bar. The Southern Jewels journey will cover Trivandrum, Chettinad, Thanjavur, Mahabalipuram, Mysore, Hampi, Go and Mumbai
There are 14 passenger cabins aboard the Maharajas' Express; 5 deluxe cabins, 6 junior suites, 2 suites (seen here), and the majestic presidential suite. All the cabins come equipped with either twin beds or a double bed along with direct dial phones, LCD TVs, DVD players, internet, individual temperature control and electronic safe. An en-suite bathroom with shower is also available with the cabins.
There are 14 passenger cabins aboard the Maharajas' Express; 5 deluxe cabins, 6 junior suites, 2 suites (seen here), and the majestic presidential suite. All the cabins come equipped with either twin beds or a double bed along with direct dial phones, LCD TVs, DVD players, internet, individual temperature control and electronic safe. An en-suite bathroom with shower is also available with the cabins.
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