Monday 22 October 2012

Maharajas’ Express: A World of Grace, Luxury and Royalty

Travelling is always a matter of personal choice and this choice varies from person to person. While some love to spend the holidays amid tranquility of nature, others may favor the idea of experiencing something adventurous during vacations. Whatever the idea may be, everyone wants to have a different experience during the holidays. India offers a host of tourist destinations with a slew of breathtaking attractions, which mount up to every expectation of the travelers; thus planning a holiday in India can be a wise decision. Travelling across some of the most dramatic vistas of India aboard Maharajas’ Express luxury tourist train can be the best way to spend the holiday; the train offers seven star hospitality within the limited space of the carriages. From the cabins to its interior décor and from on -board facilities to off-train excursions, every aspect of the train is precisely monitored so that travelers can experience the royal extravaganza of the medieval India with a pinch of adventure and enthusiasm.

The Maharajas’ Express is the most recently introduced luxury train in India owned and managed by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC). For its impeccable service measures and avant-garde facilities, the train is considered as the most preferred and costliest train journey in Asia. Let us have a look at some of the features of the train that make it stand tall amid the crowd of luxury trains in India-

Cabins- Maharajas’ Express cabins are the fine embodiments of comfort, luxury and royalty, bringing the legendary traversing tradition of the yore back to life. This half mile long train houses 43 guest cabins which are broadly cataloged into four categories - Deluxe Cabin, Junior Suite, Suite and Presidential Suite. All these guest cabins are well equipped with modern amenities like channel music, Wi-Fi connectivity, individual air conditioning, electronic safe, live television, direct dial phone and en-suite bathrooms with showers. The twin/double beds and writing desks are brilliantly placed inside every cabin without disturbing the spaciousness of the cabins.
Maharajas Express Cabins
Décor- The décor of Maharajas’ Express is one of the most unique selling points that make the train so special. Panoramic windows, silk curtains, beautifully woven carpets, artificial light fixtures and stained glass works adorn each corner of the train. While most of the train furniture is made up of wood, one can also find the use of cane and leather in the furniture, especially those in Rajah Club and Safari Bar of the train.
Mayur Mahal Décor
Facilities- The train has two multi-cuisine restaurants – Rang Mahal and Mayur Mahal. The restaurants serve Indian, Oriental, Continental and Chinese cuisines along with some signature Rajasthani dishes. Each restaurant car can accommodate a total of 43 guests at a time. The restaurant staff gives special emphasis on maintaining a high level of hygiene so that guests can enjoy a healthy vacation in India. The Maharajas’ Express also houses Safari Bar and Rajah Club. The former one is an on board spirit zone that serves a variety of beverages from around the world. The Rajah Club is a lounge bar equipped with game tables and club arm chairs, allowing the guests to relax and unwind in style. For those who want to take back some memories of India in the form of mementos, they can head towards the on board boutique of the train. From here the guests can buy various decorative items, jewelries and fashion accessories.
Rajah Club
Along with the aforementioned features, the five specially designed itineraries make the Maharajas’ Express all the more exclusive. All the journeys are unique in terms of budget, duration and destinations covered. The beautifully adorned Maharaja Express cabins make sure that the guests are offered utmost comfort and luxury. While there are various options available to explore India, a journey on board Maharajas’ Express is certainly ‘an experience extraordinaire’.

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