6 Indian Train Journeys Where Food Steals The Show

By: Nikita Nikhil

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In India, trains aren't just about the views, they're about the meals served onboard or at iconic stops. These 6 rail routes prove food can be the true journey highlight.

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1. Maharajas' Express

Fine-dining on rails! The Maharajas' Express serves gourmet Indian & global cuisines on the way. Plus, you can also get meals customised as per your choice.

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2. Deccan Odyssey

Menus change with the landscape. Think Maharashtrian curries in Konkan, Hyderabadi biryani in Deccan, all served in plush multi-cuisine dining cars with views!

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3. Palace On Wheels

Feast like royalty as you dine in chandelier-lit coaches. Expect Rajasthani thalis, Mughlai spreads, and rich Indian flavours served with royal flair.

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4. Kalka-Shimla Shivalik Deluxe

A toy train with hearty spreads like veg & non-veg breakfasts, Himachali snacks, soups, and fresh menus timed perfectly with the mountain scenery.

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5. Darjeeling Toy Train - Vistadome

Sip hot Darjeeling tea and munch on hill-station snacks in a panoramic coach where misty valleys and warm flavours meet at every turn.

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6. Mandovi Express (Mumbai–Goa)

This coastal ride is famed for onboard meals and station snacks like vada pav, seafood treats, and Goan flavours to keep taste buds travelling too.

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