Cox & Kings, in collaboration with IRCTC, has set up a company called Royal Indian Rail Tours Ltd (RIRTL), which has launched the Maharajas' Express, the last word in luxury rail travel.
The Maharajas’ Express will have a total of 23 coaches, with a maximum capacity of 88 passengers, and will be the first luxury train to have four distinct configurations. It will have five Deluxe carriages, each with four cabins six Junior Suite carriages, each with three cabins two Suite carriages, each with two suites and finally one Presidential Suite exclusively occupying one carriage.
There will be two fine dining restaurants that will seat 42 passengers each at any time so that all guests can dine together, and a bar offering a selection of beers, wines and spirits. There will also be an observation lounge with its own bar and game tables.
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Princely India
13 days / 12 nights from £4995
Mumbai, Vadpdara, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ranthambore, Agra, Delhi
Discover the bustling city of Mumbai and the monuments of imperial Delhi, marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal, search for tigers in Ranthambore, visit the Amber Fort in Jaipur and explore the shimmering lake city of Udaipur. This itinerary is also available in reverse, Royal India, with minor changes in the schedule.
To view the full itinerary and prices Click here >> Classical India
12 days / 11 nights from £4795
Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Bandhavgarh, Varanasi, Gaya, Calcutta
Starting in the capital city of Delhi, see the beautiful Taj Mahal at Agra and the erotic art in the temples of Khajuraho. Explore the magnificent wilderness of Bandhavgarh National Park, travel through the sacred city of Varanasi and cruise on the River Ganges to observe ancient spiritual rites. The journey ends in Calcutta in the heart of East India. This itinerary is also available in reverse, Celestial India, with minor changes in the schedule.
To view the full itinerary and prices Click here >> The Maharajas’ Express is due to launch in January 2010. To register your interest and receive full details about The Maharajas Express as soon as they become available, please call 0844 576 5518 quoting ref MEXPRESS or email sales@coxandkings.co.uk