Article Written By: ercotravels
Travelling in an exotic country like India is always a unique experience, which enhances manifold if it is a luxury tour. There are various ways in which these tours can be organised depending on the personal requirements and choice of the traveller. However one thing that remains standard in all such tours is the proportion of leisure and luxury. As a result, the best of the hotels and travelling comforts are always kept in mind and not even once the cost-effectiveness is ignored. So what the traveller gets is the best of both the worlds-luxury and leisure and the best price making it a win-win situation for the client. One interesting option that the Indian railways have given to the luxury travellers is the different kinds of luxury trains or Maharaja s express. These trains actually let you explore the mystic of the country the Maharaja way! This primarily means that one invariably gets to travel in the salons of the erstwhile Kings of India, which they would use for their travel. Indian Railways has taken those salons and put together these trains on various routes.Needless to say, these trains are luxury personified. Here you will find the time and space to unravel the varied tapestry of this majestic landscape at your own pace. As you step on board, you will find yourself transported back in time to embark on the voyage of your lifetime. Imagine what joy it would be, to live the life of a Maharaja! And as you traverse through India on the Maharajas' Express, you have at your disposal some of the finest and celebrity chefs and hospitality staff, while guest lecturers shed light on area s history.Various compartments or individual rooms in these trains are also differently decorated and are so unique in their interiors that what you get to see is far beyond anyone s imagination. Interestingly, it is not just the individual comfort that is taken care of. It is also the leisure that is the crux for right from library to bars and restaurants these trains have it all. Even when these trains halt at any station the reception that the travellers receive is once again true resurrection of the princely feeling as the reception party is not just accompanied by live traditional music, but also dancers in colourful attires dancing on folk music. The traveller also gets a glimpse of the traditional Indian way of welcoming guests replete with flowers and red vermilion-a traditional way of welcoming guests in India. The four Maharaja s express on wheels are:The Princely India that covers Mumbai, Vadodara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra, Delhi – the prime areas of tourist attraction in Rajasthan and Gujarat, besides the two most famous metros of the country.The Royal India that starts from Delhi and again covers the same route as above.The Classical India that starts from Delhi and covers the exotic locales of Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Varanasi, Gaya and Kolkata.The Celestial India, which covers Kolkata, Gaya, Varanasi, Bandhavgarh, Khajuraho, Agra, Gwalior, Delhi.
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