- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:42 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Most Luxurious Trains In India: India offers a range of luxurious train journeys that provide travelers with unparalleled experiences of the country's rich heritage and scenic landscapes. From the Maharaja Express, known for its opulence, to the Golden Chariot, which explores South India's rich heritage, these trains redefine travel with lavish interiors, fine dining, and top-class hospitality. The Palace on Wheels and Deccan Odyssey provide a glimpse into Rajasthan and Maharashtra’s grandeur, while the Vande Bharat Express brings modern speed and comfort. Whether it's historical charm or contemporary luxury, these trains offer an exceptional way to experience India's beauty with style and elegance.
Here are the top 10 most luxurious trains in India, detailing their features, routes, and pricing:
1. Maharajas' Express
Maharaja Express (Image: Maharaja Express site)
The Maharajas' Express, dubbed the "World's Leading Luxury Train," provides luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, and escorted tours. The "Indian Splendour," one of its itineraries, visits places like Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Mumbai. For a seven-day trip, prices start at about Rs 6.5 lakh per person.
2. Palace on Wheels
Palace on wheels (Image: Palace on wheels. Org)
The Palace on Wheels offers tastefully decorated cabins, two restaurants, and individualised service, all of which reflect Rajasthan's royal heritage. The seven-night trip starts in New Delhi and stops in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and other places. In the off-season, the starting price per person, assuming double occupancy, is Rs 5 lakh.
3. Deccan Odyssey
The Deccan Odyssey (Image: Deccan Odyssey. Com)
The Deccan odyssey, sometimes referred to as India's Blue Train, has opulent features like fine dining and a spa. Its routes pass through Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The starting price for a 7-night trip in a Deluxe Cabin is 6 lakh 30 thousand per person.
4. Golden Chariot
Golden chariot (Image: Golden chariot official site)
While exploring the history of South India, the Golden Chariot offers cosy cabins, multi-cuisine dining and a spa. Destinations like Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hampi, and Goa are covered by itineraries like "Pride of Karnataka" and "Jewels of South." The cost of the five-night trip is Rs 4 lakh per person.
5. Royal Orient
The Royal Orient offers a week-long trip through Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and other places, fusing the cultures of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The train has multi-cuisine dining and cosy cabins. It is difficult to find precise pricing information.
6. Fairy Queen
The Fairy Queen (Image: Instagram)
The Fairy Queen, driven by the oldest operational steam locomotive in the world, provides a distinctive ride from Delhi to Rewari. The train can accommodate 60 passengers in its two coaches. An adult's round-trip ticket costs ₹6,804.
7. Mahaparinirvan Express
During seven nights and eight days, this train serves Buddhist pilgrims, visiting important locations like Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar. It provides guided tours as well as air-conditioned coaches. In AC second class, prices start at Rs 99 thousand per person.
8. Rajdhani Express
The Rajdhani Express, which links New Delhi with several state capitals, is renowned for its comfort and speed. It provides accommodations that are AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier. Approximately Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,500 is its dynamic price depending on class and distance.
9. Vande Bharat Express
On routes like New Delhi to Varanasi, the Vande Bharat Express, India's first semi-high-speed train, provides contemporary conveniences and quicker travel times. Depending on the class and distance, the cost of the ticket can vary from ₹1,665 to ₹3,120.
10. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Image: Instagram)
This UNESCO World Heritage site, also called the "Toy Train," provides picturesque trips from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling through the Himalayas. For the entire trip, tickets cost about ₹1,500 per person.