Aboard the Maharajas Express
Forget private jets and yachts, India is offering a new mode of luxury transportation: the train. Before you get a mental picture of a rickety ride, yelling conductors, and cranky businesspeople, take a look at the picture above.
The Maharajas Express features 14 carriages: five Deluxe Cabins, six Junior Suites, two regular Suites, and one Presidential Suite. All of these are equipped with large panoramic windows, so that you can take in everything on your journey across India. There are four different “Journeys” to choose from, each concentrating on a different aspect of India. You can choose from the Princely, Royal, Classical, or Celestial, according to taste. The train can also be privately chartered.
Prices begin at $800a day, not including taxes or gratuity.