{"id":1099,"date":"2019-06-27T11:10:52","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T11:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourmyindia.com\/luxury-train-tours\/?page_id=1099"},"modified":"2019-07-08T11:33:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T11:33:13","slug":"features-maharaja-express-train","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tourmyindia.com\/luxury-train-tours\/features-maharaja-express-train.html","title":{"rendered":"Features of Maharaja Express"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>All That You Should Know Before Booking a Ride on Maharajas\u2019 Express<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how the Maharajas and princes of yore travelled? A royal procession in progress would have surely have been quite a sight. If you lived in those days, you might have got the feeling of an entire palace being on the move! You may not be a maharaja, but that shouldn\u2019t stop you from being pampered and treated like one. Welcome to the Maharajas\u2019 Express, honoured with the \u201cWorld\u2019s Leading Luxury Train\u201d award for seven consecutive years, from 2012 to 2018. The train, with its opulent exteriors and splendid interiors, pampers its guests in a way fit for royalty. Everything about the train exudes royalty, from the outstanding hospitality to the splendid interiors. We know that you want to enjoy the experience of travelling like a maharaja. Before you book a ride on this luxury train though, here are some of the important terms and conditions, along with the prices of the train (in US dollars), which you should go through carefully. In case you don\u2019t know much about this train, we also tell you its history, features and some of the things you can expect during the course of your journey.<\/p>\n<h2>History of Maharajas Express<\/h2>\n<p>Maharajas\u2019 Express, the leading luxury train in India, was started in March 2010 by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC). On its inaugural run, there were 86 passengers on board the train. Over the years, it has been the recipient of several awards. One of the interesting facts about it is the record it has set for having won consecutively at the World Travel Awards. It has also been rewarded with the Seven Stars Award for setting a benchmark in the field of luxury, hospitality and lifestyle. Besides this, it was also awarded with the runner up prize in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers\u2019 Choice Award in 2011. Two other awards which deserve a mention are the Seven Stars Award Title in 2016 under the category of \u201cLuxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, and the 2013 Royal India Award held in Dubai under the category, \u201cExcellence in Luxury\u201d.<\/p>\n<h2>Read this before booking a journey on the Maharajas\u2019 Express<\/h2>\n<p>There are some important details which you should be acquainted with before booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmyindia.com\/luxury-train-tours\/maharajas-express-journey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maharajas\u2019 Express tour packages<\/a>. Below, you will find mentioned the prices of suites, along with the terms and conditions which should be considered before making a Maharajas\u2019 Express online booking.<\/p>\n<h2>Features of Maharajas Express<\/h2>\n<p>The Maharajas Express, one of the leading luxury trains in India, is distinguished for its outstanding features and services. The carriage of the train are modelled after the personal carriages of the maharajas which were the epitome of luxury. During the days of the British Raj, the kings and princes had their own carriages whose uses were reserved for special occasions like hunting trips, royal weddings and state visits. Each cabin of the train is decorated with elegant tapestries and exquisite carvings, along with stylish mirror and jewel work. Even while the train takes you to the most visited tourist destinations in India, you are immersed in the utmost comfort and luxury. The staff onboard the train, dressed in traditional uniforms, cater to all your needs and pamper you in a way befitting a kind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All That You Should Know Before Booking a Ride on Maharajas\u2019 Express Have you ever wondered how the Maharajas and princes of yore travelled? A royal procession in progress would have surely have been quite a sight. 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