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Maharajas Express again bags Worlds Leading Luxury Train Award

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“Maharajas’ Express adds another gem to its crown. IRCTC witnessed another proud moment on 30th November 2013 in Doha, when Maharajas’ Express was voted as World’s Leading Luxury Train at World Travel Awards 2013.
A grand ceremony organized at La Cigale Hotel, Maharajas’ Express bagged this award for the second time in a row outshining the Blue Train, Rocky Mountaineer and 3 Luxury trains- Hiram Bingham, Venice-Simplon and Eastern and Oriental Express – from the legendary Orient Express Group. Maharajas’ Express presidential suites which spans over an entire carriages was the most striking features which caught a lot of attention and became a reason for being the most luxurious trains of the world.

Maharajas’ Express has been appreciated for a world class service and itineraries in India. The Maharajas’ services circuit routes covering the diverse culture and heritage of the country has always been an attractive feature for the passengers. Maharajas not only provide with extensive travel experience, but also provides one the most luxurious boarding and lodging experience. Flagged off in 2010, Maharajas’ Express was touted as the Indias answer to the Orient Express of the West. The success story of Maharajas’ Express is a vindication of that sentiment expressed by officials and operators of the train.

Presidential suites services are one of the rarest provided by Maharajas’ Express. These suites are arranged in one full carriage comprising of a living room, 2 bedrooms and wash rooms. The guests on-board the Presidential suite has an exclusive 24 hours personal valet to provide with attentive and luxury service. This palace on wheels has been provided with latest international features along with emergency medical and communication services. And hence presidential suite is aptly named as Navratana (Nine planetary Gems).

Apart from presidential suite service Maharajas’ express rail provides other lodging options such as deluxe cabin, junior suite, suite, restaurant cars and bar & lounge cars. The other suites are also very well equipped with world class amenities and facilities for those privileged passengers of Maharajas’ express. Apart from the services offered to individuals in their suites, there are services & facilities common to all the passenger like bar & lounge and restaurant available throughout their journey. The restaurant provides the passengers with a wide variety of cuisines making a perfect blend of international & Indian Cuisines assuring the foreign travelers a homely feel inside the Indian luxury train. Bar & lounge service provides a great ambience for those who wants to relax after their eventful day by sipping the world class drinks and blissful cocktails.

So to experience the luxury of travelling in this world recognized train and to live a life like a king book your tour in the worlds leading luxury train – Maharajas’ Express.”