Desperate times need , desperate strategies! Believe it or not, but the 'buy one, get one free' marketing strategy has reached to most unlikely of places. At a time, when other illustrious luxury trains in the north are finding it difficult to sustain themselves, India's premier luxury train Maharajas' Express has come with this unique offer. And, that is not all. They have come up with a few more. The Indian Railway PSU, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has decided to start two new circuits of their flagship luxury train Maharajas’ Express, this year. These two new trips have been named as “Southern Sojourn” and “Southern Jewels” which will cover prominent destinations in West and South India. The Southern Sojourn will cover Goa, Hampi, Mysore, Erna
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Ritz-Carlton suite at Ritz-Carlton Bangalore is among the top 101 suites in the world for this year, selected by Elite Traveler magazine. Dripping with intricate Indian touches, this lavish accommodation is done in a rich palette of crimson and gold with contemporary artwork, laser-cut sliding doors over floor-to-ceiling windows, and a chandelier with hanging crystal globes crowning the dining table. The suite also boasts a library, private bar, and theater room. Elite Traveler, the New York based private jet lifestyle magazine, has released its 13thAnnual Top 101 Suites of the World, highlighting the world’s most decadent innovations in the world of luxury hotels. The most expensive suite – InterContinental Geneva – will set you back $56,000 for one night. However, it is dwarfed ...
Read MoreAs if winning World’s Leading Heritage hotel (World’s leading Heritage hotel again – The Raj Palace) award and World’s Leading Luxury Hotel (Read: Oberoi Gurgaon is World’s Leading Luxury Hotel) award as well as World’s Leading Tourist Board (Incredible India) was not enough, India has one more award in its kitty at World Travel Awards (WTA). This one was for World’s Leading Luxury Train to The Maharajas Express. Just as India has a host of luxury heritage hotels lined up, it also has some of the best luxury trains to offer. Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels had been popular among travelers for decades. But there are many to more offer. Owned by IRCTC, Maharajas Express is often dubbed as India's equivalent to the Orient Express of Europe. With its 5 tastefully craf...
Read MoreIn order to give its tourist sector a boost Pakistan railways have planned to establish a tourist train from Rawalpindi to Khewra and other frivolous areas. According to plan set initially the tourist train will cover routes from Rawalpindi to Taxila, Attock Khurd, Rohtas Fort, Mangla dam and Khewra. Afterwards, the Railways will extend its tourist train operations to other entertaining spots of the country. Railways also plan to offset some of its losses through this. The ‘tourist train’ will be run by Pakistan Railways Advisory and Consultancy Service (PRACS), a subsidiary of Pakistan Railways, on weekly basis. In the past Railways started such project on October 2010 between Rawalpindi and Taxila Museum to attract people to visit the tourist locations, but due to some reasons, ...
Read MoreOne of the India's top super luxury train Royal Rajasthan on Wheels (RROW) embarked on its first commercial journey of the new tourist season on Sunday from Safdarjung Railway station in New Delhi. On its first trip trains had 26 passengers. This train is jointly operated by Rajasthan Tourism and Indian Railways. This train has been running since 2008. This is second luxury train running in Rajasthan besides Palace on Wheels (POW). Leaving Delhi, this train will take travelers to tiger reserve of Ranthambore, historical fort of Chittorgarh, City of lakes Udaipur, Blue city Jodhpur and Pink city Jaipur in Rajasthan. Outside state train will go UNESCO world heritage complex of Khajuraho, city of TAJ Agra and Varanasi before returning to Delhi in a weeklong journey. This train has been
Read MoreRajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Limited (RTDC), have started a innovative experiment in the world-famous luxury train Palace on Wheels for tourists. A passport size diary has provided to the every travelling tourist in Place on Wheels. The diary included traveller's name and photo along with entire trip details (itinerary) are printed. The diary will be like a "memento’’ for the tourists who travelling in luxury train. This diary was designed like a passport. It is being planned to include menu and other useful stuff in this diary in future. Main purpose of this "passport" in Palace on Wheels is giving a special VVIP identity to the tourist. RTDC is also planning to implement this diary service in super deluxe train ‘ROYAL RAJASTHAN ON WHEELS’, which will be rolled on from...
Read MoreRajasthan in India will spend over Rs.1.47 crores on refurbishing two luxury trains - the Palace on Wheels and the Rajasthan Royal on Wheels - this year, a tourism official said.The Palace on Wheels, a joint venture of Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is in for major refurbishment at an investment of Rs.1 crore. RTDC will also give another world-famous luxury train, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a makeover at an investment of Rs.47 lakh, in a bid to deliver a richer, royally enchanting experience to each guest. Based on the feedback of guests, we have undertaken redecoration of the Palace on Wheels. The luxury tourist train will sport a new heritage look. Modernisation of even minor things is being undertaken, including water purifiers in washroo...
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