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Explore India on a Luxury Tourist Train
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By Sharell Cook, About.com

Exploring India on a luxury train has become extremely popular. It's an excellent way to see the country without having to compromise on comfort. These luxury tourist trains, which offer every indulgence imaginable right down to customized cutlery, inject glamor and romance into seeing some of India's best tourist attractions.

All meals, tours, and entrance fees to monuments and cultural sites are included in the price. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the regal experience. Travel at night and explore new destinations during the day!

Palace on Wheels

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The Palace on Wheels is the oldest and most popular of India's luxury trains. It's been operating since 1982 and is rated one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. A trip on this train is like taking a step back in time. The train will take you to some of the most interesting cities in Rajasthan, as well as the Taj Mahal.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is India's newest and most luxurious tourist train. It made its first journey in January 2009. The train is identical in route to the hugely popular Palace on Wheels, but what sets it apart from any other luxury train in India is its unabashed lavishness.

Deccan Odyssey

Maharastra Tourism Development Corporation
The opulent Deccan Odyssey takes in some of the best sights of Maharastra, and also visits Goa. During the journey, you'll be treated to a combination of alluring beaches, history, forts, and architecture.

Golden Chariot

Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation

The Golden Chariot gets its name from the Stone Chariot in historic Hampi, one of the many places it visits as it winds its way though the state of Karnataka. The train, which started running in early 2008, is one of the newer additions to India's luxury trains.

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Maharaja's Express

Maharaja's Express
The Maharaja's Express is India's newest luxury tourist train. It's also the first luxury train in India to journey across the whole country. Four different themed tours are on offer, with each visiting different parts of India. The train will start running on January 9, 2010.
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