Operating
since January 2010, Maharajas’ Express is the newest luxury train of
Indian Railways and easily one of the most expensive one in Asia. For 8
days this pan Indian train takes guests on a ride across the best and
the most prominent destinations of the country - Taj Mahal, the
Khajuraho temples, wildlife environs of Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri and
the holy bathing Ghats of Varanasi.
The cheapest rate per person per day is a whopping US$ 800 for a Deluxe
cabin. The next two slabs are US$ 900 and US$ 1,400. And the
Presidential Suite comes for US$ 2,500. The Maharajas' Express will have
88 passengers (a normal III AC coach packs in 72) living in suites fit
for a prince. All food and drinks are complimentary.