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 Have you ever imagined a haven of luxury and unmatched comfort moving on wheels? If not, then you should get ready to experience the most thrilling and luxurious ride on the world famous Palace on Wheels. Feel the authentic royal hospitality while the train navigates through the deserts and the hinterlands to cover the major tourist destinations of Northern India. It was in the year 1982 that Palace on Wheels Luxury Train made its maiden journey. This train was the result of the joint efforts of Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways.
Across the magnificent vistas of the natural surroundings and scenic attractions, it is the best way to explore the old-fashioned rail travel of the eminent regal personalities that they used to enjoy in the past. The concept for the coaches of this luxury train was borrowed from the original and personal railway coaches of the former rulers of the princely states of Rajputana and Gujarat. They used these royal coaches for the purpose of bridal journeys, hunting parties and for the state visits. Palace on Wheels is one of the most prominent among the luxury trains in India.
The tour itinerary of this royal train covers the royal destinations of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore), Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra. The 14 lavish cream salons of Palace on Wheels are decorated with aromatic flowers and named after erstwhile Rajput states. When you are about to board the train, you will be received by the welcoming and courteous staff and everything that will entertain and amuse you is available in this royal train. The journey is going to be one of the most memorable ones and you will cherish it for your entire life.
Dining will surely make for a memorable and distinguishing experience as you will have ample opportunity to experiment with your palates. Apart from the tongue-tickling traditional Rajasthani fares, Continental, Chinese and Indian delights are also on offer.
If are a regular newspaper reader and find it difficult to live without it, then in the morning alongwith a hot cup of tea, you can also scan the newspaper which is part of the complimentary service on the train.
So enchanting is going to be the joyous ride that hardly you will ever express your desire to disembark from this virtual Palace on Wheels. If you happen to be on a tour to Agra, then dare to think of Agra beyond the Taj, since this luxury train also touches Agra as a part of its travel itinerary. The engrossing journey in this train is going to occupy a prominent place in your memorabilia.
Tajmahal-tours.com offers online information on Palace on Wheels and also useful inputs on Agra Beyond Taj.
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