History
Maharajas' Express
World's leading luxury train in India
Welcome aboard the Maharajas’ Express, which has been honoured with “World’s Leading Luxury Train” award at the World Travel Awards for seven consecutive years, from 2012 to 2018. Maharaja’s Express has redefined luxury travel experience by offering guests the opportunities to explore fabled destinations. The journey provides a glimpse of rich cultural heritage of Incredible India which will leave you with fond memories.
INDULGE IN REGAL LUXURY
The folklores and extravagant lifestyles of the Maharajas’ of India are quite legendary. You too can experience the luxury and royalty of the golden era in Indian History. Uncover the rich and unparalleled historical saga of India’s amazing heritage with Maharajas’ Express. Having won accolades as the best luxury train in the world for many years, this dreamlike excursion will take you through a postcard-worthy rail route, panoramic aesthetics and phenomenal destinations that redefine Indian Tourism.
168-year-old royal lineage
The East Indian Railway Company (now, Indian Railways) was founded by the then Governor of India, Lord Hardinge in 1844. He was responsible for supervising the introduction of several experimental trains from Bombay to Calcutta. However, a milestone was achieved in 1853 when the first passenger train service was inaugurated between Bombay and Thane. In 1854, Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India, formulated a plan to build a network of trunk lines connecting the principal regions of India.
