Luxury Trains of India

Maharajas' Express

Taj Mahal, Agra

Jaipur, Pink City

Jodhpur, Blue City

Hampi, Karnataka

Luxury Rail Journeys · India · Est. 1982

Journey
Through India
Like Royalty

Five legendary luxury trains weave through palaces, jungles, and ancient kingdoms — carrying you across India in the grand tradition of the Maharajas.

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Iconic Trains

40+

Years Heritage

30+

Destinations

$800

Starting From

✦MAHARAJAS' EXPRESS — Delhi to Mumbai in Royal Style

✦PALACE ON WHEELS — The Original Rajasthan Classic Since 1982

✦DECCAN ODYSSEY — Heritage, Spa & The Caves of Ellora

✦GOLDEN CHARIOT — South India's UNESCO Heritage Circuit

✦BUDDHIST CIRCUIT — Walk the Path of Enlightenment

✦MAHARAJAS' EXPRESS — Delhi to Mumbai in Royal Style

✦PALACE ON WHEELS — The Original Rajasthan Classic Since 1982

✦DECCAN ODYSSEY — Heritage, Spa & The Caves of Ellora

✦GOLDEN CHARIOT — South India's UNESCO Heritage Circuit

✦BUDDHIST CIRCUIT — Walk the Path of Enlightenment

Udaipur — The City of Lakes

Jaisalmer Fort

Varanasi at Dawn

A Royal Legacy

India's Heritage
on Rails

India's luxury train story began in 1982 when the iconic Palace on Wheels first rolled out of Delhi, transforming the retired carriages of Rajputana royalty into moving palaces. That single train ignited a revolution in travel.

"To board one of India's great trains is to step into a living museum — one that moves."

— India Travel Editorial

Today, five legendary trains span the country — each a curated world unto itself, gliding through some of Earth's most extraordinary landscapes.

40+

Years of Royal Rail

Iconic Luxury Trains

30+

Destinations Covered

$800

Starting From (USD)

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The Five Trains

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✦ MOST PRESTIGIOUS · INDIA'S FINEST

Maharajas'Express

India's grandest, most coveted royal journey — Delhi to Mumbai

Duration

7 Days · 6 Nights

Route

Delhi → Mumbai

Best For

Ultimate luxury

Presidential Suites Gourmet Multi-Cuisine Curated Excursions Top Security 2 Dining Cars

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STARTING FROM $7,000

Spa & Heritage

FROM$8,000

Deccan Odyssey

Maharashtra's jewels & cave wonders

Onboard SpaWine ToursEllora Caves

Classic · Est. 1982

FROM$800

Palace on Wheels

The original Rajasthan royal — best value

Vintage DécorFort VisitsTaj Mahal

South India

FROM$2,500

The Golden Chariot

Uncover South India's soul & heritage

Ayurveda SpaHampi UNESCOGoa

Sacred · Spiritual

FROM$1,400

Buddhist Circuit

Walk the path of the Buddha

Bodh GayaVaranasiLumbini

Destinations

The Places That Await You

Agra — Taj Mahal

Maharajas' Express · Palace on Wheels

Ranthambore

Tiger Reserve Safari

Jaipur — Pink City

Amber Fort · City Palace

Udaipur

City of Lakes

Jaisalmer

The Golden City

Jodhpur — Blue City

Mehrangarh Fort · Palace on Wheels · Maharajas' Express

Hampi, Karnataka

UNESCO World Heritage · Golden Chariot

Varanasi

Sacred Ghats · Buddhist Circuit

Goa

Sun, Spice & Heritage · Golden Chariot

Trace the Routes

Your Journey at a Glance

Agra — Taj Mahal at sunrise

Jaipur, Pink City

Jodhpur, Blue City

Maharajas' Express

Delhi → Mumbai · 7 Days & 6 Nights · $7,000–$25,000

New Delhi

Departure — Safdarjung Station

Agra

Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort

Ranthambore

Tiger reserve jeep safari

Jaipur

Pink City — Amber Fort, City Palace

Bikaner

Junagarh Fort, camel country

Jodhpur

Blue City — Mehrangarh Fort

Udaipur

City of Lakes — Lake Palace sunset

Mumbai

Arrival — Gateway of India

Duration

7 Days & 6 Nights

Price Range

$7,000 – $25,000 USD

Cabin Types

Deluxe, Junior Suite, Presidential

Season

October – April

Signature Highlights

Sunrise Taj Mahal with private breakfast
Tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park
Elephant ride to Amber Fort, Jaipur
Heritage haveli dinner in Jodhpur
Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, Udaipur

Heritage Palace, Maharashtra

Jaipur Pink City

Ranthambore Tiger

Deccan Odyssey

Delhi → Mumbai · 8 Days & 7 Nights · $8,000–$20,000

Delhi

Departure

Ranthambore

Tiger reserve safari

Agra

Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

Jaipur

Pink City heritage excursion

Udaipur

City of Lakes

Aurangabad

Ajanta & Ellora UNESCO Caves

Mumbai

Arrival

Duration

8 Days & 7 Nights

Price Range

$8,000 – $20,000 USD

Wellness

Full onboard spa & wine tours

Season

August – March

Signature Highlights

Onboard spa treatments en route
Wine tasting in the Nashik region
Guided visit to Ellora & Ajanta Caves
Tiger safari at Ranthambore

Jaisalmer — Golden City & Desert Dunes

Udaipur City of Lakes

Jaipur Amber Fort

Palace on Wheels

New Delhi loop · 8 Days & 7 Nights · $800–$4,000

New Delhi

Departure

Jaipur

Pink City, Amber Fort

Udaipur

City of Lakes, Lake Pichola

Jaisalmer

Golden City, desert dunes

Jodhpur

Blue City, Mehrangarh Fort

Agra

Taj Mahal

New Delhi

Arrival

Duration

8 Days & 7 Nights

Price Range

$800 – $4,000 USD

Décor

Vintage Rajasthani royal interiors

Season

September – April

Signature Highlights

Camel safari on Jaisalmer golden dunes
Boat ride on Lake Pichola, Udaipur
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
Mehrangarh Fort tour with cultural show

Hampi — UNESCO World Heritage

Goa Beaches

Mysore Palace

The Golden Chariot

Bengaluru loop · 6 Days & 5 Nights · $2,500–$5,000

Bengaluru

Departure — Garden City

Mysore

Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hill

Halebidu

Hoysala temple architecture

Hospet / Hampi

UNESCO World Heritage ruins

Goa

Beaches, spice, Old Goa churches

Bengaluru

Arrival

Duration

6 Days & 5 Nights

Price Range

$2,500 – $5,000 USD

Wellness

Ayurveda spa onboard

Season

October – March

Signature Highlights

Ayurvedic spa session while in motion
Mysore Palace illumination evening
Hampi UNESCO ruins at golden hour
Sunset beach dinner in Goa

Varanasi — Sacred Ghats at Dawn

Agra — Taj Mahal

Buddhist Sacred Sites

Buddhist Circuit

Delhi → Agra · 8 Days & 7 Nights · $1,400–$1,600

Delhi

Departure

Bodh Gaya

Site of the Buddha's enlightenment

Rajgir & Nalanda

Ancient seat of learning

Varanasi

Sacred ghats at dawn

Lumbini

Buddha's birthplace, Nepal border

Kushinagar

Site of the Buddha's Nirvana

Agra

Arrival — Taj Mahal

Duration

8 Days & 7 Nights

Price Range

$1,400 – $1,600 USD

Theme

Spiritual, meditative, cultural

Season

Year-round

Signature Highlights

Meditation under the Bodhi Tree
Ganga Aarti ceremony at Varanasi ghats
Nalanda — the world's first university
Cultural evening with monks at Kushinagar

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Compare the Five Journeys

FROM$7,000

Maharajas' Express

Most prestigious

Duration7D · 6N

RouteDelhi → Mumbai

HighlightsRoyal suites, gourmet dining

SeasonOct – Apr

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FROM$8,000

Deccan Odyssey

Spa & Heritage

Duration8D · 7N

RouteDelhi → Mumbai

HighlightsSpa, Ellora Caves, wine

SeasonAug – Mar

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FROM$800

Palace on Wheels

Classic · Best Value

Duration8D · 7N

RouteDelhi loop

HighlightsVintage décor, forts

SeasonSep – Apr

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FROM$2,500

Golden Chariot

South India Specialist

Duration6D · 5N

RouteBengaluru loop

HighlightsAyurveda, Hampi, Goa

SeasonOct – Mar

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FROM$1,400

Buddhist Circuit

Sacred Spiritual

Duration8D · 7N

RouteDelhi → Agra

HighlightsBodh Gaya, Varanasi

SeasonYear-round

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Life Onboard

What Awaits You Onboard

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Royal Dining

Multi-cuisine restaurants serving authentic regional specialties alongside continental cuisine — each meal a theatrical production of flavors drawn from the regions passing outside your window.

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Spa & Wellness

Onboard Ayurvedic therapies and massages rocking gently in rhythm with the rails.

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Heritage Excursions

Expert-guided visits to UNESCO sites, royal palaces, and ancient temples with VIP access.

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Luxury Cabins

Exquisitely appointed private cabins with handcrafted furnishings and panoramic windows.

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Cultural Evenings

Classical dance, folk music, and storytelling bringing India's living heritage to your table.

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Wildlife Safaris

Jeep safaris into Ranthambore and other national parks — where tigers, leopards, and exotic birds roam. An extraordinary complement to the royal rail experience.