Segments of Rail Tourism Luxury Tourist Trains

 Introduction

India by rail offers a fascinating odyssey through time and space, cultures and
history offering glimpses of unity amidst diversity, shrouded in enchanting mystery,
colours that captures the heart while soothing the soul.
No one offers the multi-dimensional magic of the real India more excitingly than

the Indian Railways - the second largest railway system in the world covering
63,000 km. of track laid across 7,000 stations, running around 16,000 trains
everyday. The convenient, well connected routes offer to the passengers hasslefree
tours to some of the most exotic places in the world.

Segments of Rail Tourism Luxury Tourist Trains

Palace on Wheels - 

An extraordinary train for the extraordinary people. A train
with historic charm and modern conveniences. A royal train beckoning you to
step aboard for a week of splendour. It takes you on a royal odyssey. Bringing
alive the luxury of princely travel of the age of the Raj, the Palace-on-Wheels has
also been designed to suit the modern needs with central air-conditioning, soothing
four channel music, interconnected telephone system in the train, a separate
pantry and lounge in each coach, comfortable with privacy of attached bathrooms,

two specialty restaurants -”Maharaja” and “Maharani”, serving exotic Indian,
Continental and Rajasthani cuisine, a well stocked bar, a reading and relaxing
coach and friendly smiling attendants serving you round the clock.
The 14 coaches of the Palace-on-Wheels with rich decor that evoke the age of
Rajput chivalry, are named after former Rajput States-Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur,
Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur.
As most of the traveling is done at night, your days are left free - for discovering the
delights of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh covering an itinerary of Delhi, Jaipur,
Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur
and Agra.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

After sccessfully running Palace on Wheels for more than two and a half decades,
the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development
Corporation Ltd. launched a new train “Royal Rajasthan on Wheels” with added
facilities compared to Palace on Wheels which itself is the bench mark in its
segment, on the itinerary of Delhi, Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur,
Khajuraho, Varanasi and Agra.
For further information and booking of POW & RROW,
please visit Website: www.rtdc.in

Deccan Odyssey

Experience the finest and the best of train journeys of the world.
The Deccan Odyssey is more than a mere luxury train cruise. A lavishly
decorated train that transports its guests on an unforgettable sojourn of a land
shining in legions’ grandeur, serene beaches, magnificent forts and palaces, and
experiencing heavenly tales etched in colossal rocks in Jaigad / Ganpatipule /
Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg / Tarkarli / Sawantwadi, Goa, Kolhapur / Pune,
Ellora/Aurangabad, Tadoba Sanctuary, Ajanta/Nasik. Facilities onboard include
channel music, intercom, cd/mp3 player, wall-to-wall carpeting, money exchange/
credit card facility, safety & security arrangements, health spa, bar, conference
equipments. The journey is also available on the itinerary of Mumbai, Chalisgaon,
Bhusawal, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Agra, Delhi and
Back.
For further information and booking please visit:
Website: www.maharashtratourism.gov.in

The Golden Chariot

The lands once ridden by formidable armies is now traversed by the world’s
unique luxury train. The Golden Chariot beckons you to discover worlds that are
enriched with history and culture. Recline and relax as the magnificent scenery
unfolds outside your window with luxury on the inside, thus far reserved for
royalty. We present the Golden Chariot - a fine balance between a glorious
yesterday and on omnipresent tomorrow in a magical land... Karnataka, Goa,
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry on the following itineraries.
Itinerary I - Bangalore, Mysore, Hassan, Hospet, Badami, Goa, Bangalore.
Itinerary II - Bangalore, Chennai, Puducherry, Tanjavur, Madurai, Nagercoil,
Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Bangalore.
For further information and booking please visit:
Website: www.goldenchariot.org

Maharajas’ Express

An Experience Extraordinaire - The Maharajas’ Express is a Luxury Offering
from Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd., New Delhi.
A design marvel, the train offers several unique features from having most
spacious cabins to having personal valets attached to each cabin to take care of
the guests. State of the art facilities like live TV, Wi-Fi internet, individual temperature
control in each cabin, environment friendly toilet systems, CCTV cameras in
public areas to ensure security, direct dialing telephones to make international
calls, make the experience all the more enjoyable. With hair dryers, electronic
safe deposit boxes in each room, bath tubs and mini bars (in suites and presidential
suite), the train offers almost everything that one would imagine to travel in
luxury. Savoring the culinary delights, sitting in either of the two restaurants -
Mayur Mahal and Rang Mahal, one can have a glimpse of the picturesque
hinterland from the large windows specially created for the Maharajas’ Express.
The guests can relax in the Safari Bar or the Rajah Club and choose from our
selection of choicest wines and liquors.
With 4 categories of accommodation to choose from, guests can select the cabin
they would wish to spend their sojourn - all with en suite facilities. The train can
accommodate 88 guests. There are 14 guest carriages featuring 43 cabins in
total, which include 20 Deluxe Cabins, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and one truly
classical Presidential Suite.
A lifetime experience, the journey on Maharajas’ Express brings one closer
to bygone era of imperial India.
Contact Details:
Tele: +91-9717635915, Fax: +91-11-23232908
E-mail: maharajas@irctc.com, Web: www.the-maharajas.com

Fairy Queen

Indian Railways proudly offer a unique two days all-inclusive
package by combining thrills, romance and wildlife and
heritage on the Fairy Queen.
Special Feature:
 Exciting journey on board the Fairy Queen
 Stay at Hotel Tiger Den
 Jeep Safari in Tiger Sanctuary
 Built in 1855.
 World’s oldest working engine
 Still steaming
 Guinness Book record holder
 Winner of National Tourism Award
 Fairy Queen is also available for charter trips
ITINERARY (on every 2nd and 4th Saturday starting from
4th Saturday of October to 2nd Saturday of March)
Day-1 Saturday ................... Delhi Dep. (09.00 hrs.) Tiger Den
Day-2 Sunday .................... Alwar, Tiger Sanctuary
Day-2 Sunday ..................... Delhi Arrival (18.45 hrs.)
Note : The dates for operation of Fairy Queen in Financial Year 2012-
13 will be notified depending on the availability of the Loco of Fairy
Queen.
For further information and bookings please contact:
International Tourist Bureau, New Delhi Railway Station, New
Delhi-110001. Tel: 91-11-23405156, 23346804, Fax: 91-11-23343050
E-Mail: itbnrind@vsnl.com / itbnrind@hotmail.com Online booking
is available at www.railtourismindia.com

Hill Railways

The mighty Himalayas are an apt crown for India. The glory of
the Himalayan range is unmatched and can best be
appreciated by seeing them with one’s own eyes. The Indian
Railways have made awe-inspiring contribution by bringing
the mountain range closer to us through engineering marvels
and dedicated efforts put up by the masters of the craft. The
Indian Railways has moved a step forward with working out
the most affordable rates for the chartered trips for the touristgroups
on the mountain railways
Kalka - Shimla Railway
 Offers tourist a breathtaking view of the Himalayan Peaks,
snow capped mountains, inviting trails, the heady fragrance
of flowers... and a wonderful opportunity to take in all these
leisurely, as the toy train from Kalka winds its way up slowly
and steadily to Shimla.
 The train takes six hours for the 96 km. journey from Kalka
to Shimla. The toy train journey from kalka to Shimla is
entrancing with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges.
 The dazzling view and the stops at the picturesque stations
along the way-all add up an exhilarating experience.
Special trains as per details given below are available
for charter trips:
SI. No. Compositions Charges (approx.)
1 Shivalik Palace coach + Shivalik Rs. 33,000/-
Queen Coach +Twin heritage coach
2 Shivalik Palace coach + Shivalik Rs. 46,000/-
Queen Coach +Twin heritage coach
+ Two Shivalik deluxe chair car
coaches (Ultra modern coach with
reversible chairs)
3 Six Shivalik deluxe chair car coaches Rs. 43,000/-
(Ultra modern coach with reversible
chairs) (Carrying capacity 120
passengers