Palace on Wheels
Palace on Wheels
The iconic Palace on Wheels was launched in
1982, making it the oldest of India's luxury trains. Indeed, the newer
luxury trains in India have aimed to replicate its success. The train was
conceptualized to utilize carriages that India's royal rulers and the Viceroy
of British India had traveled in. You'll feel regal indeed, as you journey in
style through Rajasthan and visit the Taj Mahal.
In September 2017, the Palace on Wheels commenced running with new yellow carriages. The carriages were taken from the opulent Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, which is no longer operating due to lack of patronage, and refitted to recreate the feel of the Palace on Wheels. Notably, they're more spacious and luxurious than the train's previous ones, which were revamped in 2015 following complaints about worn interiors.
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