Chilli paneer and geyser shower at ₹5000 on Tejas Rajdhani first AC; man's luxurious journey goes viral, watch video
ET Online October 03, 2025 07:20 PM
Synopsis

A viral video showcased the luxurious First AC journey on the Mumbai-Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express, costing Rs 5,500. Content creator Akshay Malhotra highlighted a private cabin, extensive meals, and an onboard shower, praising the service. Despite comparisons to flight fares, Malhotra recommended the relaxing experience.

A video capturing a first-class journey on the Mumbai-Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express has gone viral on social media, highlighting the luxury, comfort, and service available on one of India’s fastest and most premium trains.

Shared on Instagram by content creator Akshay Malhotra, the video offers an in-depth look at his First AC experience, which cost Rs 5,500. The fare included a private cabin, fresh linen, pillows, a mirror, a newspaper, and access to various onboard amenities.

The video starts with Malhotra being greeted with mango juice, followed by tea, snacks, and kachori. During the journey, he also explored the onboard shower facility, complete with a geyser, hand shower, towel, and essential toiletries.


The train’s food offerings were a major highlight. Malhotra enjoyed soup and chilli paneer, followed by a full dinner comprising paneer, dal, vegetables, roti, rice, salad, and ice cream. The next morning, breakfast included poha, upma, cutlets, bananas, and tea.

Throughout the journey, Malhotra praised the hospitality and efficiency of the train service and mentioned that it arrived in Delhi on time at 8:30 am.

The video caption reads: "India's Most Luxurious & Fastest Rajdhani Express First Class Journey | Private Room with Unlimited Food."


It has generated considerable discussion online, with many admiring the train’s comfort and value. Some viewers, however, noted that the fare is comparable to domestic flight tickets, joking that the money could have been spent on a flight instead.

Malhotra responded to the comments, saying, "Everyone's saying, 'Take a flight, you'll reach in 2 hours!' But trust me, if you have some time, do try this train journey at least once - it's a fun and relaxing experience."
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