You want to go on vacation to an
exotic place but you don’t want to give up the comforts you are used to having
since you are a spoiled American. Where can you go? I suggest visiting India
but in style without a care in the world.
Is that possible since it is such a highly populated place with so many
poor people? Take an exotic train ride from New Delhi to visit some of India’s
most traditional places. Take the
Maharajas Express. It is a train ride fit for a king. In fact it was the king’s
ride once long ago. The rail cars have been restored to its original beauty as
the rail cars chug along Northern India.
At one time the Maharajas
controlled India during the 19th and first half of the 20th
Centuries. They were flamboyant rulers as seen in their apparel and palaces.
The intention was to show people that they were different and that they were
rulers. They were in an alliance with the British and were building railroads
across the continent Trains were a symbol of wealth and prestige at the time.
The trains were built blatantly luxurious so that they would immediately
impress anyone. Maharajas Express was a
result of a partnership designed to boost tourism. Up to 23 coaches can fit as
many as 88 passengers. It is as comfortable and complete with two restaurants
and bars and private bathrooms with showers. The train generally travels at
night. A typical seven day trip will take tourists from New Delhi to Jaipur up
to Agra home to the Taj Mahal. So, you get to see major cities in India without
the hassle of having to get there.
Then you can go on to other stops
in India including Varanasi, considered the spiritual capitol of India with its
many temples. Then back to New Delhi after a week of eating and sleeping in luxury
as you travel in comfort to city to city. The on board chef has been there for
three years and considers the train his home.
He creates western and Indian food from his train car sized kitchen
filled with workers. He will visit each and every table to find out the likes
and dislikes of his passengers. He
prides himself on accommodating any request. It is a great way to travel with a
family because it is formal but at the same time informal. Spending all that
time on the train gives you plenty of time to discuss anything with your
family. There is nowhere to run off too. Sometimes family should be forced in a
way to hang out with each other at least for old times sake.
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