Maharajas Express will now feature shorter itineraries lasting between 4 to 7 days. This move is expected bring down the existing tariff of this uber-cool luxury train by as much as $ 10000.

(TRAVPR.COM) INDIA - January 9th, 2012 - Maharajas Express, rated as one of the most luxurious train in world by the connoisseurs of luxury travel, will now feature shorter itineraries This Indian luxury train, which earlier offered 4 pan-Indian itineraries lasting up to 8 days, will now shorter itineraries which will last any where form 4 days to 7 days. This new move might bring down the tariff from the existing $20,000 bracket to $10,000 bracket for Maharajas Express Rail Tours.

This recent move by the operators of the Maharajas Express, Asia’s most luxurious train, may have been prompted by the growing demand from the new breed of luxury travelers who don’t have much time up their sleeves yet are expecting personalized, unique experiences for their money.

Launched in 2010, Maharajas Express was operated by Royale India Tour Ltd (RIRTL), a joint venture between Cox and Kings, India and Indian Rail Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Now the train will be run by IRCTC alone and offer shorter itineraries at more affordable price in addition to the pre-existing itineraries. The officials have also assured a more opulent on board experience besides unsurpassable journeys which is the USP of Maharajas Express.

Maharajas Express, with its 23 guest carriages has a total capacity of 88 passengers which include a Presidential Suite build over an entire carriage, a unique feature in any train in the world. Equipped with uber-cool in suite facilities such as Wi-Fi- internet, LCD televisions, sylvan furnishing, electronic safe and bathrooms, Maharajas Express also features plush restaurants, lounge bar, and souvenir shop on board for enhanced experience.

For more information on train facilities, itineraries, schedules and facilities, you may like to visit the website of the Indian Luxury Trains - http://www.indianluxurytrains.com

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