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A tour of North India by the Palace on Wheels
is a journey worthy of kings. No wonder the experience is labeled
as the Palace on Wheels. The Palace on Wheels sojourn covers
Jaipur (the Pink city), Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ramthambhor National
Park, Chittorgarh, Udaipur (the city of Lakes), the Bharatpur
bird sanctuary and the epitome of love and romance, Agra, before
returning to Delhi, the capital of India. There are 14 coaches in
the Palace on Wheels and each one of them is named after former
Rajput states. The names of coaches are romantic and
mesmerizing... Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur,
Jhalawar and Dholpur.
The Palace on Wheels has been rated as one of the ten best
luxurious train journeys in the world.
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Once on board you get to feel the Royalty all over the train. The
services and facilities offered on board befit kings and
emperors. On board the Palace on Wheels are a series of
restaurants, library, bar, lounges, individually designed saloons
with en-suite bathrooms, personal attendants and lots more. At
the top of it all, the passengers are greeted with traditional
Royal welcome at every station.
Rajasthan is one of the most colorful, historical and culturally
rich states of India. The history of Rajasthan is all about
valiant and chivalrous Rajputs. It is, therefore, not surprising
that the Rajput rulers had greatest influence on history and
culture of Rajasthan. The Rajput rulers and noblemen were known
for their valor, chivalry and elaborate code of honor. Their
passion for architecture can be seen in the numerous magnificent
monuments, palaces, "Havelis", temples and forts that speak
volumes about history of the region.
The Palace on Wheels tour makes you experience all the luxuries,
worthy of the affluent Maharajas of the past. On board the Palace
on Wheels, exuberance and extravagance are the keywords. The
Royal journey, by palace on wheels, is a first-hand experience of
the lavish lifestyles of the former Indian kings and rulers. The
décor, food and hospitality inside the Palace on Wheels
speak volumes about the luxury and opulence. Get ready to feel
the Royalty as you embark on an unforgettable and cherished
journey on board the Palace on Wheels!
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