Trapped in your busy schedule? And want to filch time to fully unplug and recharge?
Then why not start with the journey itself! Move out of early check-in league and worrying about liquids and flight delays, and resort to Slow, Simple and comforting train journeys, which may eventually transform into luxury train travel experiences and making you subconsciously cease to think of the destination.
While train travel may reflect the extended and long journey scenario for some, a sneak peek into this article may challenge them to reconsider their line of thinking.
Not just limited to picturesque natural beauty which offers glimpse of high rise mountains and steep hills, to crystal clear rivers and from shadowy tunnels to dense forests with sunlight peeping in.
Also the inevitable, lip-smacking local foods sold by the local vendors at the station adds to the holistic desire to go through this lavishing experience again and again. Being budget friendly trains have Maye spacious ambience compared to fights, presenting personal reflection and relaxation. Notably, trains encounter much fewer delays and are found pretty much everywhere and do run through small cities and towns.
Passengers are bound to come across the premium rail services. As most of the affluent trains offer a ride through a single country, that concludes with a lavish experience of restaurants, bars, bathroom, sleeping and seating areas.
Concept of Luxury Train Travel:
Recently, the Travelogue across the world including India has been developed greatly to transform the train journeys to opulent ones. Taking encouragement from the Sagas like the Venice- Simplon-Orient Express, the service offered by the Indian Railways are renowned worldwide.
Royalty Of the VSOE
As we go through the records of the majestic Venice Simplon-Orient- Express (VSOE),the open secret that’s a part of the charm of travelling on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is that no two carriages are identical. Given the vintage of different carriages each has its own tale to narrate.
Unlike the regular Orient trains which carry Commoners, the VSOE aims at luxury train travel demands of the sightseers. Established by James Sherwood of United States in 1982 ,currently runs through mainland Europe and separately follows the route London-Paris-Milan-Venice via the Simplon tunnel. Fares on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express are on the higher end of the budget, as the services are far more different than the ordinary rail services, but as a leisure event with five-star dining included. Also the sleeper carriages operate on three levels of accommodation namely: Grand Suites, Suites and Historic Cabins.
Evolution of Indian Rails
“If a train is luxurious and cozy, then you don’t even need a destination,” Theroux wrote. A corner seat is enough, and you can be one of those travelers who stay in motion, straddling the tracks, and never arrive or feel they ought to. Keeping the journeys slow, explore some of most glamourous sights across the subcontinent, mainland- India.
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Experience the 2 most Famous Luxury Train
The expensive luxury train, The Golden Chariot is a window to the soul of South India. Paving its way through the rich history and culture of Southern India, it offers the perfect blend of entertainment and recreation. A journey through,’ The Golden Chariot’ could certainly be your dreamy holiday.
Magnificent-Royal name itself creates a persona larger than life. Imperial lifestyle demonstrating the aristocratic, true India Maharaja, owning the best Carriages luxury, named after the world’s finest jewels. Muffled in the vibe of royal luxury and exclusivity, The Maharaja Express, is built as one exclusive Experience for its guest. Equipped with the personalised butlers for each cabin, the 23-carriage long train houses four types of accommodations – Deluxe Cabins, Junior Suite cabins, Suites and Presidential suites.
The train offers four exceptional Journey options-
- The Indian Splendor (6N/7D)
- Heritage of India (6N/7D)
- The Indian Panorama (6N/7D)
- Treasure of India ((3N/4D)
Excited enough to head on to your next train journey that can actually turn into a dream holiday or more. Then swiftly mark the Calendar, Apply for the leave, pack your backpacks pack and Happy Journey.
