Published 13:00 IST, December 10th 2019
Feel like a royal by travelling in these royal trains in India
Royal trains were in trend during the British era itself, read ahead to know more about the royal trains, their ticket fares and the significance of these train
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Trains were one of safest modes of transportation in India during British era. Even ways, people rely on trains for travelling in comfort despite it being one of slowest modes of transportation. Back during British era, kings and his people used to travel in royal trains with royal coaches which were like a palace in itself. government of India has done a good job by preserving se royal coaches. Get to kw about top royal trains in India, ahe
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Top 5 royal trains in India
Maharaja Express
Maharaja Express is owned and operated by IRCTC and is most expensive luxury train in India. It only runs between April and October and covers around 12 destinations in and around Rajasthan. ticket fares of a Deluxe cabin cost ₹2 lakh 80 thousand for 4 days and 3 nights. For a presidential suite, price is almost double.
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Palace on Wheels
Palace on Wheels is pride of royal Rajasthan and train does justice to name with its royal interior. train started in 1982 and resembles royal coaches in British era, which used to be owned by rulers of princely states. train starts its journey from New Delhi and travels to cities like Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Agra. tickets cost ₹3,63,300/-
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Deccan Odyssey
This train was started with an aim to boost tourism in Maharashtra. It is similar to model of Palace on Wheels and covers 10 popular tourist locations in Maharashtra starting from Mumbai, including, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Aurangab, Ajanta-Ellora Nasik, and Pune. tickets for this train costs ₹4,11,990/-
Golden Chariot
This train travels through popular spots in South India. It travels through states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nu and Pondicherry. cost for 7 nights is ₹1,82,000/- as it passes through lush green forests and breathtaking waterfalls.
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Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Similar to Royal Palace on Wheels, this train also travels on same route. It takes tourists on 7 days and 8 nights journey through Rajasthan. fare is comparatively lesser than or luxury trains.
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12:35 IST, December 10th 2019