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BHARAT HAS THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN
India has the world's most luxurious train
By Viju B The Hindustan Times Thursday, January 15, 2004 Mumbai, January 14 - Luxury on rails is not new to Indian Railways, but this one is being billed as the most expensive and plush train yet on its tracks. After flag-off by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on January 16, Deccan Odyssey, dubbed as the "five star hotel on rails", will traverse 2,200 km, spanning the Konkan coast, the Deccan plateau and Goa in early February. Passengers will be treated to an unparalleled view of the Deccan plateau and the golden beaches with swaying coconut palms along the Konkan coast. A joint venture of the Indian Railways and the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), Deccan Odyssey is expected to spin cash for the government. MTDC officials said the Deccan Odyssey was modelled on the Palace on Wheels, which has gained iconic status for Rajasthan tourism. But the former is perhaps one notch higher on the luxury scale. ''The train has all the comforts of a five-star hotel. Besides, passengers will also get a view of the coastal areas, a taste of Maharashtrian culture and the beaches of Goa,'' said Ashish Kumar Singh, managing director MTDC. A single-occupancy suite in the train during the peak season (October- March) will leave you poorer by $480, while a triple-occupancy suite will cost $285. The Deccan Odyssey, which will complete its journey in a week, will accommodate 80 passengers. Its 21 blue coaches wear the "Maharaja" look, replete with suites, gyms, two restaurants and conference facilities. Costing around Rs 30 crore, the train will be operated by the Railways, but the MTDC will be in charge of hospitality. "The MTDC will be responsible for on-board catering, sight-seeing, provision of staff, interiors, marketing and even booking packages," Singh said. An Italian group has already booked the entire train for its inaugural run in February. But will the high tariff come in the way of the Deccan Odyssey's popularity? ''We know the tariff is a bit high. But we are providing what the foreign tourists desire most when they come to India -- privacy,'' Singh said. More at: http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/1...00600010004.ht Jai Maharaj Creator of newsgroups alt.jyotish, alt.language.hindi, alt.religion.hindu http://www.mantra.com/jyotish http://www.mantra.com/jai Om Shanti Panchaang for 26 Paush 5104, Saturday, January 17, 2004: Shubhanu Nama Samvatsare Uttarayane Moksha Ritau Makara Mase Krshn Pakshe Manta Vasara Yuktayam Anuradha Nakshatr Ganda-Vriddhi Yog Bav-Balav Karan Ekadashi Yam Tithau Hindu Holocaust Museum http://www.mantra.com/holocaust Hindu life, principles, spirituality and philosophy http://www.hindu.org http://www.hindunet.org The truth about Islam and Muslims http://www.flex.com/~jai/satyamevajayate o Not for commercial use. Solely to be fairly used for the educational purposes of research and open discussion. The contents of this post may not have been authored by, and do not necessarily represent the opinion of the poster. The contents are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works. o If you send private e-mail to me, it will likely not be read, considered or answered if it does not contain your full legal name, current e-mail and postal addresses, and live-voice telephone number. o Posted for information and discussion. Views expressed by others are not necessarily those of the poster. |
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BHARAT HAS THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN
Dr. Jai Maharaj wrote:
A single-occupancy suite in the train during the peak season (October- March) will leave you poorer by $480, while a triple-occupancy suite will cost $285. The Deccan Odyssey, which will complete its journey in a week, will accommodate 80 passengers. is it $480 per night or for the whole week? |
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BHARAT HAS THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN
RPS wrote:
is it $480 per night or for the whole week? Per night (high season), according to this site: http://www.theluxurytrains.com/palac...ls_tariff.html |
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BHARAT HAS THE WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN
In article , Stuart Hofmann
writes: is it $480 per night or for the whole week? Per night (high season), according to this site: Someone who travelled on the Rajasthan version complained that for that kind of money there should be more space and someplace to keep luggage. edwardseco |
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