Times of India: Times of India

MUMBAI: The Indian Maharaja- Deccan Odyssey has won the Asia's Best luxury Train Award at the 19th World Travel Awards in the category of 'Asia's Leading Luxury Train-2012'.

The Indian Maharaja won the same award in 2011 and 2010 as well, said a release issued by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). "It had always been a close contest as the other contenders in the race were equally powerful. The nominees for the award included, Eastern & Oriental Express, Palace on Wheels, The Golden Chariot Train and The Viceroy of India," it added.

The week-long tour of The Indian Maharaja covers several exotic destinations in north western India, including the cities of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Aurangabad and Mumbai. The royal retreat at the train for passengers include, Library, Bar, Ayurvedic Massage Centre, Steam Bath, Gymnasium, Beauty Parluor, Business Centre, Special Suite for Physically challenged, Fully loaded mini pantry in each coach, Telephone in each saloon, Television in each coach, Plasma TV in Lounge Car, and Music Systems. The Indian Maharaja - Deccan Odyssey has 21 coaches out of which 11 are passenger cars with 4 coupes each. Additionally, there are 2 Presidential Suite Cars with 2 coupes per car. There are 2 restaurant cars, 1 lounge/bar car and a Spa Car.