While there are several different ways to traverse Rajasthan, some more exciting than others, one of the best ways to experience the royalty of this multifaceted kingdom is via luxury trains. Two of the finest trains in the country run through the royal state of Rajasthan. These are Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Let’s learn a little more about these luxurious luxury carriages and the routes they follow:
1. Palace on Wheels: The world famous Palace on Wheels was India’s first luxury train that started in January 1982. It was a joint venture between the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Railways, whose sole purpose was to promote tourism within the state.
The train offers a harrowing journey and takes one on a journey through the bygone era of ancient kings. Palace on Wheels has 14 super luxurious coaches adorned with ornaments and ornaments that reflect the atmosphere preferred by the Maharajas.
Royal Journey: This train offers an 8-day, 7-night journey covering some of the best destinations in North West India. Each of the carefully chosen destinations on the journey unfolds a mysterious chapter in history and presents a myriad of experiences to its regal guests.
Destinations:
Day 1: The journey begins in New Delhi, the capital of India, from Safdarjung railway station.
Day 2: The pink city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan
Day 3: Chittorgarh / Sawai Madhopur
Day 4: Udaipur, the city of lakes
Day 5: the golden city of Jaisalmer
Day 6: Jodhpur, the blue city
Day 7: Agra, the land of the world famous Taj Mahal
Day 8: New Delhi
2. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels – Inspired by the world famous Palace on Wheels, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is another luxury train that began operating in January 2009. It takes its guests on exciting adventures and allows them to immerse themselves in intriguing chronicles of old heritage. This royal experience was designed to create a timeless experience that allows your guests to relive the luxury they have passed.
Essentially, it’s an upgraded version of Palace on Wheels with more spacious cabins and upgraded luxury. The train has 14 luxury carriages, of which 13 have 3 luxury saloons and the last 2. Each of the salons has a different theme and each of the carriages is named after prominent places in Rajasthan.
Royal Journey: The train offers a 7-day tour that begins and ends in New Delhi. And although some of the destinations are the same as the previous ones, some changes have been made to the itinerary to give it a different flavor.
Destinations:
Day 1: New Delhi
Day 2: Jodhpur
Day 3: Udaipur and Chittorgarh
Day 4: Madhopur and Jaipur
Day 5: Khajuraho
Day 6: Varanasi
Day 7: Agra
Day 8: New Delhi