Luxury On Track

Luxurious journeys on trains is a niche tourism product that has always found takers among the well travelled cognoscenti across the world. The luxury trains of India are an excellent showcase of the country's glorious culture, but focused efforts are needed by industry stakeholders to promote this segment.

- Tanuvi Joe

The tourism industry is constantly evolving and the market needs to stay up to date with the products and services it has to offer to the new age travellers. The growing demand for expereintial travel is leading to an interesting new development - luxury train travels are coming to the fore, in India and across the world, and are here to stay.

Luxury trains are no longer viewed as only opulent carriers that take one to various renowned locations but an all-inclusive destination in itself that offers unique set of experiences. It has become an ultra-comfortable stay at exquisite suites, personalised service, world-renowned and authentic delicacies along with a host of activities onboard that make the train journey so exclusive and special.

Diverse itineraries

Highlighting the various travel itineraries planned for guests on board the Maharaja Express, Rajni Hasija, director, Tourism and Marketing, IRCTC says, “IRCTC took over the management of Maharajas’ Express in 2012. At present there are seven itineraries with a mix of seven nights/eight days and three nights/four days. One of the famous ones which Indian and international tourists prefer is the Indian Splendour which takes them around Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner- Jodhpur – Udaipur – Balasinor and Mumbai. There are also others like the Heritage of India, Southern Jewels and Treasures of India.”