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Rajasthan Train Tour

Rajasthan tour planner offers you to travel in luxury train with a customize tour packages. here are some luxury trains in railways.

Palace on Wheels Rajasthan

The passenger coaches which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India. These coaches were not being used by the Indian Railways after independence in normal passenger trains on account of very rich and traditional interiors.

The name “Palace-on-Wheels” (POW) was derived from its royal back-ground of the coaches & first introduced in 1982. A new meter gauge air conditioned Palace-on-Wheels was introduced in 1990 & had 13 Saloons, 2 Restaurant cum Kitchen car, one Bar cum Lounge and 4 Service Cars. In order to further increase the amenities on the train and due to over all gauge conversion in the state, a new broad gauge Palace-on-Wheels has been constructed. & has been running since 1995. It’s 14 Saloons are inter-connected, the interior matching the aesthetics of the royal states. The cabins of each saloon name attached with showers.The train also has a well appointed lounge, library, bar & dining cars. In the past 20 years of operations, the Palace-on-Wheels has been rated as one of the best ten luxurious rail journeys in the world.

Saloons :

Saloon, Palace on wheel The names of the saloons are based on the princely states of Rajasthan – Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi, and Udaipur. The decor of each saloon has highlighted the cultural ethos of the state, represented through the use of furniture, handicrafts, paintings and furnishings.The ceiling in the lounge is of particular interest. Each coupe is different but the overall ambience of the decor of the saloons has been taken care of to provide continuity.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels :-

There’s more to India than the stereotype “the land of snake charmers”. Royal Rajasthan evokes images of Rajput Warrior Princes riding painted elephants in their opulent attire, with a large retinue attending to the whims and fancies of their maharajas. Maharajas of Rajashtan were not just the valiant warriors but connoisseurs of art and culture. They offered patronage to artisans who in turn built mighty forts and spectacular palaces. No wonder that the desert kingdoms of Rajputana is nowadays one of the most vibrant and colorful states in India. Brightly colored turbans, myriad hues of saris and friendly populace add to the appeal of this globally renowned destination despite its stark landscape and harsh climate.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was introduced by the Indian Railways and RTDC to offer a glimpse into this bygone era of romance, opulence and chivalry when various maharajas ruled their tiny kingdoms which were later merged to form present Rajasthan. Red carpet welcomes at each destinations with bands playing royal welcome tunes, rides on decorated elephants and camels, sun downer cocktails in sand dunes and high teas and dining at some forts and palaces recreates the romance of the days of maharajas.

Instead of the cramped luxury of airliner or long and arduous car rides, the benefits of luxury train travel on board Royal Rajasthan on Wheels are manifold. Guests could relax in the privacy of their cabins or watch the landscape spool by, have some fine dining in 2 tastefully appointed dining car, sip on cocktails and spirits in bar or lounge contribute to an unforgettable rail journey and experience of a lifetime.

Maharaja Express Rajasthan

Maharajas’ Express – World’s Leading Luxury Train in India

Welcome aboard the Maharajas’ Express, bestowed the “World’s Leading Luxury Train” award at the World Travel Awards for three consecutive years. The Maharajas’ Express has redefined the luxury travel experience by offering guests the opportunity to explore fabled destinations providing a glimpse of rich cultural heritage of Incredible India which will leave you with fond memories of this train journey to be cherished.

Maharajas’ Express – The Finest Luxury Train

The Maharajas’ Express, offers five aptly crafted itineraries to provide the train travelers an experience to make them feel no less than royalty, exploring the mystique of this incredible culture and more from the luxury and comfort of spacious cabins of the train. Out of the five exclusive itineraries promoted by Maharajas’ Express train, three itineraries are of 8Days/7Nights viz. The Indian Splendour, The Heritage of India and The Indian Panorama passing through the rich and panoramic landscape and showcasing the beauty of destinations like Jaipur, Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Lucknow. The other two itineraries of 4Days/3Nights viz. Gems of India & Treasures of India introduce the travelers of this Indian Luxury Train to the wondrous circuit of ‘Golden Triangle’ consisting of Delhi-Agra-Ranthambore-Jaipur.

Maharajas Express allows the travelers to soak in and witness the magnificent landscapes consisting of palaces, forts & natural greenfields from the artistically designed and professionally managed luxury train. Maharajas Express Rail journey also endows an opportunity to the tourists to unwind themselves while appreciating the beautiful cave paintings at Ajanta, palaces at shimmering Lake City of Udaipur, majestic fort at Jodhpur, fun filled sundowner on the sand dunes at Bikaner, sight of legendary tigers at Ranthambore and above all, one of the Seven Wonders of World ‘The Taj Mahal’. This Indian Luxury train recreates the lifestyle of a royal era. It is the best luxury train in India with experiences unsurpassable and unforgettable. The various testimonials given by tourists onboard this rail journey justify it beyond doubt

 

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