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The Palace on Wheels is counted among the most
prestigious trains of the world because the
facilities offered onboard are unique and
unparalleled and you cannot find the same in any
other train of the world.
The Palace on Wheel's history is legendry and vivid.
The carriages, which form this train, have a history
of their own. The rulers of princely states of
Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the
Viceroy of British India once used the magnificent
and luxurious coaches of this train.
After India's Independence in 1947, Indian Railways
decided to discontinue the use of these magnificent
coaches on account of their gorgeous furnishings and
very rich and traditional interiors, as it was not
viable to include them in normal passenger trains.
During 1981-82 the Rajasthan Tourism Development
Corporation and Indian Railways decided to launch a
special heritage tourist train for providing an
unforgettable experience to the tourists visiting
Rajasthan and the result was the Palace On Wheels.
Powered by a steam engine the train made its
inaugural trip on 26th January 1982.
The wide media coverage of the Palace on Wheels,
since its launch in 1982 has contributed in its
immense popularity all over the world. Television
channels such as BBC World, Zee TV, National
Geographic, MDR of Germany and many others have
covered the train in detail in their programs, which
have contributed to enhancing its popularity.
The Palace on Wheels covers the most fascinating
tourist destinations of India. A tour to the Pink
city of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary and the Taj Mahal at Agra on this
fabulous train is truly a great experience and an
unforgettable journey of a lifetime. You can book a
trip on the Palace on Wheels with Luxury Trains of
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