Surpassing every expectation of operators and pundits alike, Palace on Wheels, India's first luxury train, is fully booked for all 4 departures in November. A brainchild of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Palace on Wheels was launced in 1982 to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The train was conceived with the strategy to target the affluent foreign tourist segment of India. Although the season normally picks up in late November and early December, this year all schedules in November were sold out a month ago. According to the sources Palace on Wheels is also fully bnooked on certain days as far ahead as February 2012 and only a few bookings are available for the month of December.
Guests who book the train upon arrival n India may find it tougher or almost impossible to book a journey on board the Palace on Wheels. "It would be wiser to book the journey now if you are planning to travel anytime this season" said an official of the RTDC, operators of the Palace on Wheels. The peak season of the train lasts till March every year and looking at the recent trend it is highly unlikely that bookings for Palace on Wheels will be available after December. Tour operators are even claiming that they are already booking Palace on Wheels for the season beginning Septempber 2012 and if they are to be believed response is quite overwhelming.
The Palace on Wheels was originally composed of the personal carriages used by the erstwhile maharajas of India which were later replaced by the replica carriages to keep up with the technological advancements. Palace on Wheels is the most revered Indian luxury train popular across the globe. Tourists with time constraints find Palace on Wheels as one of the best ways for a whirlwind tour across major attractions in India. A journey spanning over a week include halts in Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra. major attractions include tours to Taj Mahal, camel ride in desert sand dunes, tiger trails in Ranthambore and boat ride in Lake Pichola, Udaipur. One of the best part of the itinerary is that you wake up at a new destination every morning and off train excursions are arranged and paid for by the operators of the train. Rediscover the romance and elegance of a bygone era when you travel on board this luxury train in India and traditional hospitality and red carpet welcomes at destinations adding to the royal experience of your journey. visit the website of the Palace on Wheels for more details about the journey, schedules and bookings.
