The Desert Queen (Jodhpur-Jaisalmer) Embark on a desert safari from the Blue city of Jodhpur to the Golden city of Jaisalmer, both in Rajasthan.
The Maharajas Express (Mumbai-Delhi)
While there are 5 itineraries on offer, the Delhi–Mumbai is arguably the most picturesque one. Called 'The Heritage of India' it covers nine destinations in 7 nights/8 days.
The Himalayan Queen (Kalka-Shimla)
This short 6-hour route of a historical toy train will take you through scenic pine forests, flowing rivulets and colourful meadows.
Palace On Wheels (Rajasthan Tour)
You won't find a single person in India unaware of the Palace on Wheels – oh yes, it is popular and well-known. Its 7 nghts/8 days circular Rajasthan tour covering Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Udaipur and more is a stunner.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling)
What you'll get here is amazing pictures of tea covered hills and an attractive little train like from your fairy-tale book. Very instagrammable!
Mandovi Express (Madgaon-Mumbai)
It is a daily train which covers the distance between Madgaon and Mumbai in about 11 hours. Expect rice fields, coconut groves and coastal vistas along the way.
The Golden Chariot (Bengaluru-Goa)
All the most interesting destinations in Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry are covered by the Golden Chariot train. It features a couple of swanky restaurants, a lounge bar, a conference room, gym and spa, wow.
Island Express (Kanyakumari-Trivandrum)
This train travels through Kerala and need about 20 hours to complete its journey but the most picturesque is the stretch between Kanyakumari and Trivandrum.
Rail Travel in Style: Best Trains in India to Board
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An ordinary travel by rail in India can be dirt cheap or not; oppressively hot and inconvenient or pleasantly cool and comfy but there is a special experience on offer: a number of luxutry tourist trains and historic locomotives ply the most popular routes in the country. Which one to choose?