Rajasthan’s trajectory is treading towards a progressive path for many years now. Led by CM Raje, Rajasthan is working towards a better Rajasthan, a beautified Rajasthan. On that line, it is not hard to believe that the tourist footfall has grown by double digits this year.
Recently, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje was presented the PATWA International Award for Palace on Wheels by Rajasthan tourism minister Krishnendra Kaur (Deepa). The Palace on Wheels, jointly operated by Indian Railways and RTDC, received Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) in the category of luxury tourist train of the year at ITB Berlin early this month. Palace on Wheels Train
CM Raje then extended words of appreciation to the tourism officials for the development of tourism in the state in the last four years.
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How did Palace on Wheels derive its name?
‘Palace on Wheels’ was a name which was derived from it’s royal background of the coaches. Gradually State govt. and railway department made many infrastructural changes in the coaches while keeping the essence of the interior beauty alive, something which goes with the state’s aesthetics.
What is The Palace on Wheels? Palace on Wheels Train
The Palace on Wheels travel package proffers its riders a joy-filled journey to the royal land of sand dunes and regal palaces. It is a royal means of catching a glimpse of the land of Royal Rajputs. Palace on Wheels Train
The Palace on Wheels lets you explore this imperial land on royal wheels. It permeates an intrinsic ambiance which resonates with the eclectic charm and ravishing beauty spread across the lands of Rajasthan.
Top ten luxury train journeys worldwide
Rated as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world, The Palace on wheels brings to you a glimpse to the splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan over a period of just seven days. The journey starts every Wednesday evening at 1800 hrs from Delhi and ends on the following Wednesday early in the morning at 0730 hrs.
