Palace on Wheels

The Palace on Wheels rolls through India’s western desert province of Rajasthan, with magnificent palaces and the historic legacies of the rulers of yore dotting the landscape. Combine the décor and façade of the original carriages used by the princely travelers along with the latest conveniences such as a bar, restaurants and plush suites, the result is a feeling of grandiosity and opulence with liveried attendants hanging around. The Palace on Wheels will take you on an exotic journey with stops at historic fort cities, a tiger reserve, a migrating bird sanctuary and end up with a visit to the Taj Mahal. Along the way, you are feted at sumptuous lunches organized at the various princely palaces and given a taste of the desert night with a camel safari.            Read more here...
 

Deccan Odyssey

The Deccan Odyssey takes you on trip across the coastal and interior areas of the Western state of Maharashtra, along with a stopover in Goa, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. 8 days and 7 nights of luxury, cuisines both spicy and continental, peppered with stops at cities modern and ancient. The train even has a Yoga center, a gym and a beauty salon. Starting off from the spectacular CST in Mumbai, the train ambles through cities in Maharashtra, hugging the massive Konkan coastline with miles and miles of virgin beaches.

A detour into the interior begins with the former Maratha capital city Pune, with its peculiar mix of modern shopping malls and the old city blocks built for the Maratha Kings and their extended families. Moving on to Aurangabad, with its mix of Muslim and Hindu architecture, caves and historical monuments. The Deccan Odyssey gives you a full glimpse of the western provinces, with its heady mix of modernity, skyscrapers and traffic jams, all in the middle of centuries old cultural heritage monuments. The bright shiny blue colors of the Deccan Odyssey carriages add brilliance and a sense of luxury to the trip, which is enhanced by the turbaned and resplendent attendants.
 

Royal Orient

Operated by the state govt. of Gujarat, the Royal Orient chugs across Saurashtra, which takes you across the rich plains of Gujarat and into the deserts of Rajasthan, with stops at ancient and historical cities from Ahmedabad to Jaipur. Retrofitted to reflect the pomp and glory of the erstwhile rulers of this rich land, the Royal Orient offers 5 star luxuries to travelers with restaurants, reading rooms, telecommunications and entertainment systems, a beauty salon and all modern amenities served by well trained attendants.
 

Fairy Queen

The Fairy Queen is a resurrected train which used to run on the British built railway network in the Eastern provinces, from Howrah to Raniganj, starting in 1855. The steam powered locomotive was fired up again as a tourist attraction for trips across Rajasthan in 1997. The train has first class coaches with an on-board pantry and a capacity to transport 50 passengers. The trips are weekend trips starting from Delhi and ending in Alwar, where travelers are taken to the Sariska National Park. With late night dinners and traditional dances with folk artists, the Fairy Queen brings tourists face to face with the full color and glory of the Rajasthani culture and people.