The huge success of the Palace on Wheels train initial the concept of Luxury train travel in India. To repeat this magic many state government came up with their own version of the Palace on Wheels. This step was taken by the state government to attract tourists to experience the royal lifestyle of Indian Maharaja’s. With the popularity of the train touching new heights every day, it essentially became very difficult for travelers interested in booking a seat in this train.
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train Exterior |
A view of the massive facades of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
The Royal Rajasthan on wheels comes with a seating capacity of 82 people at a time. The key facilities to look out for include two resto bars, two super deluxe suites, 13 deluxe saloons, boardroom, improved water supply and storage and internet facilities. The deluxe cabins of the train come with names such as Ruby, Pearl, Emerald and Sapphire and the attractive color schemes is there to give them true dazzling look and appeal. The journey offers you a week long experience of the lifestyle of the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan.
A camel safari in the sand dunes near Jodhpur is always recommended for its sheer mystical aspect |
These Luxury train travels have indeed highlighted India on the global map when it comes to presenting travelers with an interesting ways of exploring the country. These trains have given a tremendous boost to the tourism department of the country which is there to stay for years to come.