Top Luxury Trains in India

India offers a dazzling array of luxury trains beyond the Palace on Wheels, each designed to immerse travelers in royal elegance and cultural richness.

Maharajas’ Express
Key Highlights:
Voted “World’s Leading Luxury Train” multiple times. Offers butler service, lavish suites, and themed journeys.
Routes Covered:
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Varanasi, Mumbai, and more

Deccan Odyssey
Key Highlights:
Inspired by royal carriages. Includes spa, conference car, and gourmet dining.
Routes Covered:
Mumbai, Goa, Aurangabad, Nashik, Ellora & Ajanta Caves, Rajasthan

Golden Chariot
Key Highlights:
South India’s pride. Features temple-inspired interiors and Ayurvedic spa.
Routes Covered:
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Key Highlights:
A more opulent version of Palace on Wheels. Rich Rajasthani décor and luxury cabins.
Routes Covered:
Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Agra

Fairy Queen Express
Key Highlights:
Runs on the world’s oldest steam locomotive. Heritage experience with a short route.
Routes Covered:
Delhi to Alwar and Sariska (2-day weekend journey)

Royal Orient Train
Key Highlights:
Combines Gujarat and Rajasthan’s royal heritage.
Routes Covered:
Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Somnath, Dwarka, Ahmedabad

Heritage on Wheels
Key Highlights:
Focuses on Shekhawati and Bikaner regions.
Routes Covered:
Jaipur, Bikaner, Tal Chhapar, Shekhawati

Mahaparinirvan Express
Key Highlights:
Buddhist pilgrimage train. Not ultra-luxurious but spiritually enriching.
Routes Covered:
Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Varanasi

Noteworthy Mentions
- Maharajas’ Express is often considered the most luxurious, with fares reaching up to ₹20 lakhs for the Presidential Suite.
- Golden Chariot was awarded “Asia’s Leading Luxury Train” and is perfect for exploring South India’s heritage.
- Fairy Queen holds a Guinness World Record for being the oldest operational steam locomotive.