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Palace on Wheels Train Package

Rated No.4 Luxury Train in the world

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THE MAHARAJAS' EXPRESS

WORLD'S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN

Indian Railways came up with this world-leading luxury train ride, the Maharaja Express. It has been a consecutive award winner from 2012-2018 at the World Travel Awards. Now it’s time for you to create unforgettable memories of a luxury train ride here…

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DECCAN ODYSSEY TRAIN

THE GREAT TRAIN JOURNEY FROM INDIA

Deccan Odyssey is Asia’s leading luxury train that whisks you to the royal and magnificent heritage of India. It offers a plethora of cultural, heritage and sightseeing excursions that would altogether give you the best of all the worlds.

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BUDDHA EXPRESS TOUR

Exclusive Train For The Buddhist Circuit Tour

Dreaming about a unique travel experience which offers a perfect mix of comfort, spirituality and culture? If yes then Buddha Express is a special train which lets you travel through the most important Buddhist landmarks in India. Whether you are a history…

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THE GOLDEN CHARIOT

Famous Destinations of Southern India

The first and only luxury train in India offering tours to Southern region, the Golden Chariot is an award-winning luxury train offering 3 itineraries across some of the most prominent destinations in South India. Designed to recreate the aesthetics of Dravidian cultural…

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The luxury train route and departure remain fixed. Our India travel experts can personally arrange your hotels, airport transfers, private sightseeing and extensions before or after the train journey.

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What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

This is definitely a company you can trust. I booked my Ladakh trip through TraEminent just by an online search. I took a risk but was met by a truly professional and efficient set up. September, 2026

Mr Nimesh PatelMr Nimesh PatelUnited Kingdom · Oct 2026
★★★★★

We booked a trip to Ladakh based on positive reviews on tripadvisor. It was a personal 7 nights 8 days trip. They asked us our preferences and came up with an itinerary and price with 3 or 4 star hotel options. The trip included leh, pangong tso, shyok,nubra valley, turtuk, alchi and travelling through high altitude snowy passes khardungla and changla and kargil (we added kargil). We went late june early july. It was beautiful and flowers were starting to come up, and also snowmelts. A bit scary in shyok as the road in places disappeared and we drove over stones and through water for a few kilometres. We saw marmot, wild donkey and free horses, yak and several birds. The mountains are majestic. The altitude does make you a bit breathless, none of us had any health condition and we felt it. Our local contact in leg provided by traeminent tours advised us on altitude sickness and he emphasised several times on contacting him if we ever felt unfortable beyond the usual symptoms, how much and when to sleep. We followed his instructions carefully. We also took diomax for tge altitude breathlessness the first night which helped but it makes you thirsty and gives you a headache so we stopped taking it after. For our stay in Pangong tso our Leh person Gurmeet told us to take an oxygen cylinder reason being its higher altitude and there are no hospitals. An oxygen cylinder has 3 hours worth of oxygen should you need to drive to a hospital. We considered the Rs 2,500 an insurance and we did feel more breathless at pangong. While we could have managed without oxygen the oxygen did help ease the tightness in our chest (maybe coming from hot humid sea level singapore we took probably longer to adapt). We chose the 3 star option and did not regret it. Most cases the rooms were spacious and had great views. At pangong tso we asked to upgrade to a room with a view for an additional Rs 6.6k per person we were 3, sharing a room so we paid Rs 19.8k we felt was steep but were told taxes are high and dinner was included. Our Rs 51k per person for the trip included an excellent calm careful and informative driver Jimme and a sturdy spacious vehicle, breakfast and in two places dinner. Jimme's playlist is also great so after our trip we asked him for it. We saw beautiful monastries at Alchi, Lamayuru, Diskit, moonland the impressive Indus, Shyok and Suru rivers which we drove along. Jagmohan our tour coordinator was helpful and accommodating of our requests to add Kargil. Over all an excellent trip and we were glad we chose Traeminent.  July, 2026

Mrs Sumita AnantMrs Sumita AnantSingapore & Malaysia · Aug 2026
★★★★★

Fue una experiencia 10/10. Todo más que perfecto. July, 2026

Ms MayraMs MayraSpain · Jul 2026
★★★★★

We had an amazing 5 nights, 6 days family trip in Kerala. Everything was perfectly organised from start to finish. A special thanks to our driver, **Binil**, who was with us 24/7, always punctual, friendly, and willing to help with anything we needed. We would also like to commend the **TraEminent** team, especially **Jugmohan** and **Alok**, for ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience from the booking stage right through to the execution of the trip. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail made our holiday truly enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-planned and memorable Kerala vacation! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ July, 2026

Mr Asvin BundhunMr Asvin BundhunMauritius · Jul 2026
★★★★★

TraEminent India Tours did a great job of our 8 nights n 9 days tour. Hotels especially Pollachi Resort had truly inviting ambience n wonderful friendly staff all round. Breakfast daily was excellent n so was dinner. Our driver , Mr Mani was resourceful n most kind with his assistance . Will certainly use TraEminent India Tours again. Cheers, Savithri n family July, 2026

N SavithriN SavithriSingapore & Malaysia · Jul 2026
★★★★★

Very good guides at both Jaipur and Agra. Driver was very good too! June, 2026

Ms. KasturiMs. KasturiSingapore & Malaysia · Jun 2026
★★★★★

I would like to express my appreciation for the outstanding service, we received during our recent char dham trip organised by your company. Entire journey was handled with professionalism and care. The accommodation were comfortable and the transportation arranged were smooth and reliable. Specially thanks to our driver who shows his commitment to customer satisfaction made our travel enjoyable and stress free. He was always ready to assist and ensure that all our needs were met. I was particularly impressed by the warm welcome at the Delhi Airport. I am highly recommended to anyone want to travel with this company. May, 2026

Mr. Dinesh GautamMr. Dinesh GautamUnited Kingdom · Jun 2026
★★★★★

It's was a pleasant trip. 6 days and 5 nights - 3 couple. Cover kochi, Kollam and alappuzha boat house. The driver was good and helpful. All hotel- casino kochi and fragrant nature Kollam was too good. Boathouse experience was great too. The helper Abu in boathouse cooked super fast and delicious food( chicken, prawn,fish and crab). This is my second time with TraEminent and they never let me disappoint in any single thing. Thank you mdm Shivani and Mukesh. May, 2026

Ms. SharmilaMs. SharmilaMalaysia · Jun 2026
★★★★★

We recently completed a tour to Kashmir, Amritsar, Shimla, and Manali organised by Traeminent, and it was truly a fantastic experience from start to finish. The itinerary was very well planned, allowing us to comfortably explore each destination without feeling rushed. Kashmir was absolutely breathtaking — from the serene Dal Lake to the stunning landscapes of Gulmarg. The houseboat stay was a highlight. Amritsar added a spiritual dimension to the trip, with a seamless visit to the Golden Temple and Wagah Border. Shimla and Manali were equally memorable, offering beautiful mountain views, enjoyable local experiences, and well-coordinated sightseeing. The toy train ride in Shimla and the overall hill station experience were particularly special. The logistics throughout the trip were handled efficiently, transport was comfortable, hotels were well chosen, and the support from the Traeminent team was consistent and dependable. We always felt well taken care of. Overall, it was a smooth, enjoyable, and memorable journey. I would highly recommend Traeminent to anyone looking for a well-organised and enriching travel experience.

Mr. Sunil GandhiMr. Sunil GandhiSouth Africa · May 2026
★★★★★

Recently took a tour package from TraEminent India Tours, and I had a very good experience. I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Sunny Madaan for his continuous support from the beginning until the end of the tour. His coordination and quick response made everything smooth and stress-free. I also appreciate the support from Alok, Mukesh, and Nithin. The whole team was helpful, professional, and always ready to assist whenever needed. I truly recommend this tour company for their professionalism, quick action, and excellent customer service. Wishing the entire team all the very best and continued success. March, 2026.

Mr. Roby JoseMr. Roby JoseCanada · Apr 2026
★★★★★

Thank you to TraEminent India Tours for your great service from start to finish of our tailor made trip. Everthing was handled well and punctually. Thank you to Prachi for planning and booking of the itinerary and to Mukesh Damani for being in touch and accessible for any issues at all times. We had a great driver in Sourav and his assitant Rajiv. Very polite and always in time for our daily programme We will be planning to visit Rajasthan in Jan/Feb. 2027, so will be in touch again soon. March, 2026.

Mr. Virendra PatelMr. Virendra PatelUnited Kingdom · Apr 2026
★★★★★

The team from the company provided excellent service from planning to execution of the trip for our family which included senior citizens as well as young kids. Good hotels, good car and excellent driver. Only suggestion is that they provide better guides. March, 2026.  

Mr. Rajendra DoshiMr. Rajendra DoshiUnited States · Apr 2026
★★★★★

We are two couples of friends who traveled with this company who organized us a trip to Sri Lanka and Hugues in two countries in Modo Tamil Nadu and the Andaman Islands, the company (Shiwanni) organized for us the whole trip including hotels, drivers and guides and also included all the entrance payments to the various sites we visited, warmly recommend traveling with this travel company. March, 2026.

Mr. Yosef KorlekarMr. Yosef KorlekarIsrael · Apr 2026
★★★★★

Thank you, Tra-Eminent Tours, for your outstanding service from start to finish. Your expertise in organising our tailor-made trip to India was truly exceptional, and every detail was handled with care and professionalism. A special mention to your tour representatives Shivani Madan, Mukesh Damani, and all the transport drivers, who were friendly, reliable, and went above and beyond to ensure our journey was smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to using your services again in the future. March, 2026.

Mrs. Priti KishoreMrs. Priti KishoreUnited Kingdom · Apr 2026
★★★★★

We have just returned from a trip to Arangabad, Hampi and Badami. I found TraEminent on Trustpilot and whatsapped them and got an immediate reply from Sunny, who listened to what we wanted to do then passed us to his colleague Prachi to organise our trip. Prachi sent suggestions of different hotels and also suggested we added Badami to our itinery, which was an excellent suggestion. She organised hotels, drivers, guides and internal flights. Our hotel vouchers and internal flight bar codes were sent to us via email. We paid for the trip in 3 installments, the final one being on the day we arrivec in India. Our contact once the trip was organised and whilst we were in India was Mukesh. Prachi also created a group Whatsapp for herself, Mukesh, my husband and myself. As the holiday neared the war in Iran started and up until the day we travelled we were not sure we would be able to travel and Mukesh was excellent in starting to secure refunds and vouchers. But fortunately on the day we were able to travel, although due to late setting off and extra travel time we missed our connection from Delhi to Aurangabad and had to travel early the next morning. I contacted Mukesh who rearranged the pickup from the airport. Mukesk kept in contact with us daily for the duration of the trip and informed us of each drivers and car details the day before the pick up. We had 2 drivers, Aleem for Aurangabad and Ram for Hampi and Badami, both were excellent and the cars were comfortable. Our guides were excellent and very knowledgeable. The hotels were exactley what we wanted and the intetnal flights with Indigo were ideal time wise. We had the best 10 day tour. Thank you TraEminent for you help, patience and communication. We would definately recommend using TraEminent and would use them again. Thank you Prachi and Mukesh, you were great. March, 2026.

Ms. Maureen CordesMs. Maureen CordesUnited Kingdom · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can customize some parts of your luxury train holiday but the train route and departures are fixed. You can choose your preferred cabin category and request special meals when available. We can also arrange private tours, hotels, transfers and extra destinations before or after the train. It gives you a more personalized India holiday while keeping the luxury train experience unchanged. 
Yes, luxury trains in India run on fixed departure dates and set routes. Each train has its own schedule so the available dates can be different throughout the year. Popular luxury trains include the Maharaja’s Express, Deccan Odyssey, Palace on Wheels and Golden Chariot. Since departures are limited, it is better to check the schedule before planning your flights, hotels or other travel arrangements.
The luxury train fare usually covers your stay in the train cabin, meals and sightseeing included in the itinerary. Depending on the train, it may also include guided tours, entrance fees, transfers and other services. The exact inclusions can vary between trains and routes. Before booking, check what is included in your chosen package so you know exactly what your fare covers.
Luxury train prices are charged per person although the total cost also depends on your cabin category and number of travelers. Different trains offer different cabin options with suits costing more than standard cabins. Prices can also change according to the travel date and itinerary.
Choosing a cabin depends on how many people are traveling, your budget and how much space you would like. Luxury trains offer different cabin categories from comfortable standard cabins to larger suites. Couples, families and groups may have different requirements. We can help you compare the available options and choose a cabin that gives you comfort and space.
Luxury trains in India mainly operate during the cooler months but their operating seasons can vary. Each train has its own departure schedule so the available months and dates are not always the same. Trains such as Palace on Wheels, Golden Chariot, Deccan Odyssey and the Maharaja’s Express follow different schedules. It is recommended to check the latest dates for your selected luxury train before planning your trip.
It is best to book your luxury train journey as early as possible, especially if you have fixed travel dates or want a specific cabin. Luxury trains have limited cabins and popular departures can sell out quickly. Early booking gives you a better chance of getting your preferred cabin and travel date during the busy travel season in India.
Yes, children can travel on luxury trains in India which makes them a good option for family holidays. However, age limits, fares and cabin arrangement can vary between different trains. When making an enquiry, share the age of the children traveling with you. We will check the applicable rules and help you choose a suitable cabin and itinerary for a comfortable family journey on board the train.
If you need to cancel your luxury train booking, the refund and cancellation charges will depend on the train, travel date and booking conditions. Each luxury train can have its own cancellation rules and deadlines. Before confirming your journey, check applicable terms including any cancellation charges and refund conditions.
Yes, TraEminent can arrange private tours before or after your luxury train journey. You can add sightseeing, hotels, airport transfers and other travel services to create a complete India holiday. For example, you could explore Delhi, Agra or Jaipur before boarding your train or continue to another destination afterward. This makes it easier to plan your entire trip through one travel company.
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