IRCTC Ltd.

 Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is a Government of India enterprise and a leading travel and hospitality service provider. IRCTC offers a wide range of tourism experiences, including domestic and international tour packages, luxury and deluxe tourist trains, rail tourism, catering and hospitality services. Through curated journeys such as the Maharajas’ Express, Golden Chariot and Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train, IRCTC showcases India’s rich heritage, culture, spirituality and diverse destinations.

 Maharajas’ Express

 Maharajas’ Express is IRCTC’s flagship luxury tourist train, offering an exclusive journey through some of India’s most iconic heritage and cultural destinations. For the 2026–27 season, it offers four curated itineraries — Heritage of India, The Indian Splendour, The Indian Panorama and Treasures of India — ranging from 3 Nights/4 Days to 6 Nights/7 Days. The journeys showcase destinations such as Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ranthambore, Agra, Khajuraho and Varanasi, combining luxury accommodation, fine dining and curated excursions.

 Golden Chariot

 Golden Chariot, operated by IRCTC in association with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), offers a luxury rail experience across the cultural and scenic landscapes of South India. Its current itineraries include Pride of Karnataka, Glimpse of Karnataka and Jewels of South, covering destinations across Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The journeys bring together historic monuments, royal heritage, wildlife, temples, coastal attractions and Kerala’s backwaters, complemented by fine dining, an onboard spa and other luxury amenities.

 Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train

 The Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train is IRCTC’s dedicated deluxe tourist train designed to connect travellers with important sites associated with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. The 7 Nights/8 Days journey covers major Buddhist destinations including Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Sarnath, Varanasi, Lumbini, Kushinagar and Shravasti, along with Agra. The experience combines comfortable rail travel, deluxe accommodation, fine dining and guided visits to significant Buddhist heritage sites across India and Nepal.