Rakesh Chaurasia & Friends (RAF) - Classical Fusion Music

Rakesh Chaurasia is an ace flautist, is also the nephew of the renowned master flautist, Hari Prasad Chaurasia. He, and his band of versatile friends, are a young group of talented musicians which blends Indian Classical Music with World Music.

It's hard to describe this in words, and it's best that you listen to it. Even better, don't miss a chance to catch them performing live. It's sure to enthrall you.

Maharajas' Express - Luxury Train of India

Train travel has been a predominant means of travel for much of the 19th and 20th century. While other modes of transport viz airplanes, have gained prominence since the popularity of low cost airlines, it's fortunate, that the clickety trains still abound, in many places on the planet. From local, slow trains to the super-fast shinkansen bullet trains of Japan, trains still transport the most number of people in sheer numbers.

While trains have been a mode of mass transportation, there are, of course, a different league of trains that offer luxury on wheels! The Maharajas' Express of India is one such, and it's an experience like no other for the lucky who can avail it.

See a gallery of pictures of the train here and here.

In a nutshell, the luxury experience includes -

• A discovery of India with five royal trips: The Heritage of India, (7 nights/8days), Treasures of India (3N/4D), Gems of India, Indian Panaroma(7N/8D) and Indian Splendor (7N/8D),
• On-board meals,  and guided off-train excursions (inclusive),
• Centrally air-conditioned, double sharing cabins, as well a Presidential suite,
• Two multi-cuisine restaurants, serving traditional Indian, Chinese, Continental and authentic Mewari,
• Cabins plush with all the amenities, including Live TV, Wi-fi Internet and direct-dial phones.

Train travel will always provide that touch of nostalgia, and it's nice that this is being cherished through the efforts of the Indian Railways / Tourism Center.

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