How to savour larger-than-life train journeys

Luxury rail travel has made a resurgence and spoilt travellers for choice with stunning routes and amenities on tracks. We bring you six out of a world of possibilities

Curated By: Karishma Upadhyay

Published: Nov 11, 2016

Hiram BinghamA trip to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime affair and taking the Hiram Bingham to t

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Hiram Bingham
A trip to Machu Picchu is a once-in-a-lifetime affair and taking the Hiram Bingham to the Incan citadel is the most magical way to get there. Named after the American explorer who discovered the ‘Lost City’ in 1911, the Hiram Bingham weaves through some stunning rugged landscapes in the Andes—deep gorges, gushing rivers and mist-covered peaks.

The train covers the journey of 97 km from Poroy to Aguas Calientes (the town closest to Machu Picch

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The train covers the journey of 97 km from Poroy to Aguas Calientes (the town closest to Machu Picchu) in three-and-a-half hours. And, it does it in absolute style. Modelled after the 1920s Pullman carriages—dark wood with brass fittings—the Hiram Bingham is all about unstated luxury.

Guests can sip on Chile’s favourite cocktail Pisco Sour along with a three-course meal that ce

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Guests can sip on Chile’s favourite cocktail Pisco Sour along with a three-course meal that celebrates local ingredients like fava beans, kiwicha caviar and corn.