'The Maharaja Express' is the most expensive and luxurious trains of India. Flagged off in 2010, it showers its passengers in luxury abound as the train traverses through the fascinating terrain and fabulous tourist destinations across India.

It comprises of 14 guest carriages which can accommodate 88 guests on board. There are 20 Deluxe Cabins, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and a plush Presidential Suite that offers a five star experience.The lavish presidential suite spans one entire carriage. The cabins are elegantly designed and the ambiance is excellent. Guests can indulge in the library as well as a souvenir shop during the journey. There are two restaurants that offer delectable cuisines.

The Maharaja Express is India's answer to the 'Orient Express' of the West. Just as the name suggests, the passengers are treated no less than kings as it is suffused with luxury. It includes 2 golden triangle tour itineraries covering Jaipur, Agra and Delhi and other three are pan-Indian Itineraries.

No stone is left unturned to give the utmost comfort and luxury to passengers. There is  Wi-Fi internet, LCD TVs and direct dial phones in each cabin. The spacious en-suite bathrooms with showers, private butler and 24*7 room service ensure keeps you relaxed throughout the journey. Apart from the above mentioned features, the coaches are set with features such as central air conditioning, writing desk, padded beds and electronic safe.

Two dining cars on board Maharaja Express serve an array of delicious dishes to the guests. The interiors are impeccably done and the gracious hospitality lends a royal dining experience to the guests. They can also avail of a la carte menu and en-suite private dining.

The Safari Bar offers the wine revelers with meticulous concoctions of domestic and international brands of wine and liquors.

The Mayur Mahal is a sitting lounge which helps the guests to unwind and relax after the day's sightseeing. They can also interact and have chit-chat sessions with fellow passengers.

The Rang Mahal is another restaurant with serene interiors and glittering furnishing that can accomodate 42 guests at a time and serves a  melange of world cuisines.

Recently, the Union Minister for Railways, Suresh Prabhu said that the world’s top class luxury train ‘The Maharaja Express’ will soon ply en-route western and southern states from this year end. He said that the train will cover Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka and will attract tourists from all over the world to these states.

From the desert kingdom of Rajasthan to the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and from the holy Ghats of Varanasi to the Classical Khajuraho temples, the memorable journeys in the Maharaja Express offers a blend of heritage, culture and exclusive insider experiences that makes it the most fulfilling rail experience in the world.