The Golden Chariot - Live Walk Through of the Super Luxury Train of South India

Did You know that The Golden Chariot Luxury Train takes you through 3 World Heritage Sites? Check out the train in real on this video of one of the most watched lifestyle shows in India where the host takes you on an amazing journey.

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Best Train Journey's Around the World - II

In a time when the public are quickly losing faith in the railway networks due to continuous delays and increasing ticket prices (yet no apparent increase in service quality); we’re going to take a look at five of the best train journeys, and attempt to recapture the romance, adventure and luxury that railway trains used to (and still can if you know where to look), possess.  

The Toy Train, New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, India

With its status as a World Heritage Site, the Toy Train - Darjeeling remains one of the most sacred vehicles in the steam engine industry. Travelling 30 miles from the steaming plains of Bengal to the edge of the Himalayas, the journey takes a staggering 9 hours, as the train never surpasses walking speed. This gives you plenty of time to take in the wonders of the Indian countryside, full of scenic landscape and sleepy villages. Built in 1881, its purpose was to escort the elite of the Raj out of an unbearably hot Calcutta to cooler climates. After gently chugging through India through the night, you are greeted towards the end of your journey by the sun, rising over Everest; a sight that a 9 hour train journey would definitely be worth sitting through.

The Blue Train, Cape Town to Pretoria, South Africa

 Built in 1946, The Blue Train is the longest established luxury train that still remains today. Its history is entwined with the gold and diamond discoveries of the 1940’s and 50’s, and continues to pass through the diamond capital of Kimberley. With recently refurbished carts, it offers exquisite luxury and comfort, while being able to take in the dusty plains of South Africa, with its plethora of Sahara trees and wild beasts. The experience is like a steam ran safari, allowing you to mix luxury travel with adventure.

Oriental and Eastern Express, Bangkok to Singapore, Eastern Asia

The iconic Orient express is still in service today. Departing Bangkok, the magnificent and legendary steam engine glides through the tropical landscapes of Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. With scenery full orient mystery and adventure, on view are ancient temples, rubber plantations and rice paddies, as well as many bustling villages. One of the main attractions of the journey is the passing over the glorious river Kwai, with its rapid and glistening waters. The Orient Express is made up of 22 carriages, which includes 2 restaurants, an observation cart and 6 pullman cars. Ultimately it is a luxurious hotel on wheels. At night when the stars are on full view in the clear sky, fireflies can be seen wafting above the passing jungle’s canopy.

 

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Some Interesting Rail Journey's Around the World

Nowadays, train rides are merely a way to travel from one place to another, and gone are the days of glamorous trains like the Orient Express, where ladies in fur coats and wealthy gentlemen drank tea and ate caviar. But that doesn’t mean that train rides can’t be just as scenic as in the past. Even if you aren’t in the mood to spend two weeks on a train (no matter how luxurious it is), you can still take advantage of some picturesque train trips when journeying from one city to another.

Trans-Mongolian Railway, Ulan-Ude to Jining

Mongolia is a wild and beautiful country that deserves to be visited properly and thoroughly, but if you want a quick introduction to the Mongolian landscape, the Trans-Mongolian line if the way to do it. The trans-Mongolian railway is actually a section of the famous Trans-Siberian line. This line takes you from the Buryatian city of Ulan-Ude (the largest city in Eastern Siberia), to Jining in China, with a stop in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator.

Rovos Rail, Capetown to Cairo

Rovos Rail is a privately owned South African railway company which runs cruise trains on various routes in Africa. Since these are cruise trains, the trip will be more expensive than your regular train ride, but once you see the beautiful refurbished classic trains, you’ll understand why. These trips capture perfectly the charm of the train journeys of the past. Capetown to Cairo is the longest route, and one of the most scenic as well. Observing the wildlife from the comfort of a luxury train might sound a bit snobbish, but it’s definitely worth a try, if you’ve got money to spare.

Amtrak train from Chicago to San Francisco

 Amtrak does not necessarily conjure up images of fun train rides, but it all depends on where you’re going. The trip from Chicago to San Francisco is certainly long, seeing as the distance between the two cities is almost 2000 miles, but you’ll be crossing the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada, and that alone is worth the effort. This is the railway version of a cross-American roadtrip, with the added advantage that sleeping in an empty carriage can be more comfortable than the back seat of a car.

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India's Pride - Palace on Wheels Train

India's luxury trains take you on an unforgettable journey across the country's best destinations, offering a glimpse of its rich cultural heritage and historic places. 

The Palace on Wheels

The Palace on Wheels has been rated among the top ten luxury trains of the world. As the name signifies, the train is built like a palace with a royal aura. A majestic train, it has 14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, equipped with world class amenities.

Each saloon has a mini pantry for refreshments and a place to relax. The 4-twin bedded chambers have channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities. The furniture with its inlaid motifs has been specially created for the Palace on Wheels.

The train has two restaurants with a Rajasthani ambience serving Continental, Chinese, India and Rajasthani cuisines.

Palace on Wheels tariff on triple sharing basis is between $3,150 and $2,380 (off season), per head. On twin sharing, the rates are $3,500 and $2,625(off season). For single occupancy, it is $4,690 and $3,500 (off season). 

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