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Mar 31, 2026
Booking a luxury train journey in India from abroad is an exciting decision. But for most international travellers, the train itself is only part of the picture. What happens when the flight lands? Who is waiting? Where do you go? What about the night before you board, and the journey home when it is all over? Arranging each of these pieces independently from another country is a task in itself, one that takes time, research, and no small amount of uncertainty. The Complimentary Pre- and Post-Journey Add-on Services cover all of it, at no additional cost, so the only thing left for you to do is arrive.
This complete experience is offered across the Maharajas' Express , Deccan Odyssey , Palace on Wheels , and Golden Chariot , and it is available exclusively through Luxe Train Journeys, a government-approved luxury train specialist established in 1983.
Arriving in India for the first time is an experience that stays with you. The arrivals hall at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport or Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is busy, colourful, and full of energy, but after a long-haul flight from the other side of the world, it can also feel a little overwhelming. Immigration queues, baggage belts, and the sheer volume of people moving in every direction can make even a seasoned traveller pause for a moment. That moment of uncertainty is exactly what this offer removes.
A dedicated Luxe Train Journeys representative is waiting in the arrivals hall before you reach the exit. Not just a car with a name on a board, but a person who finds you, greets you, and takes charge of everything from that point forward. Your luggage is handled. The route is confirmed. The vehicle is waiting outside, a clean, air-conditioned luxury car that takes you smoothly away from the airport and into the city without a single moment of confusion or negotiation.
For guests travelling on the Maharajas' Express, Deccan Odyssey, or Palace on Wheels, the journey begins in Delhi. Some Maharajas' Express and Deccan Odyssey itineraries also begin from Mumbai. For Golden Chariot guests, the welcome begins in Bengaluru. Whichever city greets you, the experience is the same. Calm, seamless, and entirely taken care of.
Regardless of what time your flight lands, your five-star accommodation is confirmed and ready. Your hotel for the night is a five-star deluxe property, typically at the level of a Taj or ITC, with buffet breakfast included the following morning. After a long haul flight, a confirmed room, a comfortable bed, and a proper breakfast the next morning are not indulgences. They are necessities, and they are taken care of before you even pack your bag.
A knowledgeable local guide takes you through whichever city your journey begins from, entirely in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle. In Delhi, that means moving through layers of history that stretch across centuries. In Mumbai, it means the colonial waterfront and the energy of India's most cosmopolitan city. For Golden Chariot guests beginning their journey in Bengaluru, it means a city that balances a modern, outward-looking character with deep roots in southern culture. The sightseeing is flexible and arranged around your schedule, so there is no pressure to be somewhere at a fixed hour.
Once the tour is complete, the city feels a little less foreign and a little more familiar. Our guides are available across multiple languages, so guests from any background experience the city with genuine depth.
The railway station transfer is arranged with the same quiet efficiency as everything before it. Luggage managed, timing confirmed, nothing left to figure out alone.
There is an ancient Indian philosophy that has guided Luxe Train Journeys since 1983. Atithi Devo Bhava. The guest is God. It is not a phrase that sits on a wall. It is a practice that shows up in every detail.
When guests board their chosen train, a fine bottle of champagne is waiting in the cabin. It is a deliberate gesture that marks the moment the journey truly begins. A Certificate of Travel is presented to every guest, a beautifully produced keepsake that marks the experience as something worth holding on to long after the journey ends.
Every guest receives a USD 100 travel gift voucher per person, valid for one year, to use however they choose. Some pass it on to someone they love, a partner, a family member, a friend who has been talking about India for years but has not yet made the decision to go. Others save it and bring it back on their next journey with us, which more guests do than you might expect.
The souvenirs included are chosen with care. A piece of antique Indian jewellery, the kind that carries the craft and character of a tradition you will not find replicated anywhere outside India, is offered as a timeless keepsake from a land of royalty and a small token of our gratitude for choosing to travel with us. A travel bag that quietly removes the last-minute scramble of extra luggage on the journey home. These are not tokens. They are the final gesture of a team that has spent four decades thinking carefully about what makes a guest feel genuinely valued rather than simply processed.
Everything described here, the airport pickup, the five-star accommodation, the guided city tour, the station transfer, the champagne, the certificate, the voucher, and the souvenirs, is not even available on the official website of the respective luxury trains. This Special Offer, across all departures throughout the season for all luxury trains, is offered exclusively through Luxe Train Journeys.
That exclusivity is backed by something real. Established in 1983, we have spent over four decades building the relationships, the expertise, and the on-ground knowledge that make an offer like this possible. We are government-approved, recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, and serve as the Official Preferred Sales Agent for the leading luxury trains, including Maharajas' Express and Golden Chariot. We have delivered tours for international guests from across the world, every one planned with the same commitment: honest advice, clear pricing, no hidden costs, and personalised service from the first enquiry to the moment you arrive home.
The Maharajas' Express, Deccan Odyssey, Palace on Wheels, and Golden Chariot are each extraordinary journeys in their own right. What we offer around them is the layer of care, comfort, and seamless planning that turns a great journey into one guests speak about for years. The value of this offer is not measured only in what is included. It is measured in the comfort of knowing everything is handled, the memory of a welcome that felt genuinely personal, and the ease of a journey where nothing was left to chance.
And it comes at no additional charge. There is no additional premium to pay and nothing extra for you to arrange. When you book your luxury train journey through us, this is simply how we welcome you to India. This offer is available across all departures of all four trains, so whenever you choose to travel, the experience begins the moment you land.
If you are ready to begin planning your journey, we would love to help you put every detail in place. Get in touch with our team, and we will take it from there. For those who want to explore further, our extension tours can be added before or after any train journey, from Kerala and Goa in the south to Shimla and Amritsar in the north. And should you need flight assistance, we handle international and domestic bookings, including premium and first class fares worldwide. Everything, from your first flight to your last transfer, is in safe hands.
