RIDE LIKE A KING ABOARD MAHARAJAS’ EXPRESS

Any journey through southern India is endowed with blissful landscapes. But a long-haul train trip means giving up on creature comforts. Or, does it? The Southern Sojourn is a unique journey offered by the luxurious Maharajas’ Express. Embark on a weeklong trip starting from Mumbai, and make your way through Ratnagiri and Goa, explore the ruins of Hampi, the cultural riches of Mysuru, the port city of Kochi, the exhilarating snake boat race in Alleppey, and finally, get off in Thiruvananthapuram. There are deluxe cabins and suites, five-course dinners are served in style, butlers cater to the most whimsical demands, and bars and clubs ensure the journey never gets boring.

GETTING THERE

One can board the Maharajas' Express from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai.

STAY

The package covers everything on an 8D/ 7N trip (starts from ` 5,19,480/USD7,203; maharajas- express-india.com)