Pride of Indian Railways: The 5 Most Famous Trains

A journey filled with experiences, a train ride in India is much more than just a way of travelling. Indian Railways has some special trains that promise to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for discovering the many sides of India’s culture. Come, take a look:

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1. Maharajas’ Express

Maharajas’ Express, operated by IRCTC is the most expensive luxury train in India. This train functions between October and April and covers around 12 destinations, mostly in Rajasthan.


2. Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels- the pride of royal Rajasthan, truly depicts the impressive glory of the state. The train started in 1982 and was based on the royal coaches of the British Era.

3. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

A sophisticated luxury train that started in 2009, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is truly extraordinary. This train takes a similar route as Palace on Wheels and offers a 7 days/8 nights’ package through the beautiful Rajasthan.

4. Mahaparinirvan Express

Specifically for Buddhist pilgrims, Mahaparinirvan Express was initiated on March 28, 2007. The train travels through the different Buddhist sites of North India like Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Lumbini and Kushinagar.

5. The Deccan Odyssey

Launched to boost tourism in Maharashtra, the Deccan Odyssey starts from Mumbai and covers 10 popular tourist attractions like Goa, Ratnagiri, Aurangabad, Ajanta-Ellora, etc.

So, take a ride in these trains and experience India like never before.