A trip on the famous Palace on Wheels is truly a journey of opulence and pageantry, through the cities and stories of Delhi, Agra and captivating Rajasthan. Palace on Wheels is a joint effort by the Government of India, the Indian Railways and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. The coaches of this train were started by maharajas of the erstwhile states of Rajputana, Gujarat and the Nizam of Hyderabad. Each coach bears the distinctive stamp of its state of origin. The Palace on Wheels is built from these grand coaches and these coaches are named after the principalities of Rajasthan.

The train was launched in 1982 and ran on the older 'metre gauge' tracks. But in 1995, it graduated to the more stable and comfortable 'broad gauge'. The train has 14 interconnected saloons, a well-stacked library, a plush bar, two spacious dining cars and even a spa, among many of its elite comforts.

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Magical Mumbai!
	Mumbai renamed from Bombay, pulsates with a rare and potent vibrancy. Numerous books, songs and movies have eulogised and romanticised this sea-side financial hub, which could be called as the 'New York of India'. Click Here to Download . Size:254 kb
Stunning Kullu-Manali
	Kullu is known for its lush forests, flower-carpeted hillsides and hovering butterflies. In Autumn, Kullu's famous, 10 day long Dussehra festival is a must watch. Various performances like dancing and singing happen during this period and the Gaddi shepherds participate in the same. Click Here to Download . Size:2.94 mb
Bhangarh
	Within Rajasthan is a quiet village en route to the well-known Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Bhangarh or locally referred to as the haunted city – a world so different and so nestled deep into the mountains and literally the sands of time that it almost seems a lost civilization. Click Here to Download . Size:274 kb
Madhav National Park
	The Madhav National Park in in Shivpuri, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, is situated on the gentle slopes of the upper Vindhyan hills. The terrain definitely sets the mood - of unhurried ease, such is the magic of the Park. Click Here to Download . Size:2.52 mb
Romancing Rajasthan
	Wherever you go in Rajasthan, you can't remain untouched by its vivaciousness. The deeper you drive into the desert, the softer the language will become. Rajasthan is easy to spot. Women and men dressed in the brightest of colours, in defiance of the desert's arid brown. Click Here to Download . Size:3.98 mb
Sumptuous Goa
	Goa conjures up images. It is a perfect holiday place by the beach. In addition is its hospitality, cuisine, heritage and adventure sports. Goan cuisine is a fine blend of Indian and Portuguese influences. Click Here to Download . Size:3.62 mb
Sensory Spa
	Kerala redefines the colour green, washes it and presses it till it shines. The state is as lush, as it is silent—soulfully so. In the plains there is the hegemony of coconut. Drink it, eat it, sleep on it or wear it—the tree and its fruit are an integral part of life in Kerala. A small state with a large heart – Kerala. Click Here to Download . Size:4.36 mb
Savouring Darjeeling
	Darjeeling is perched on the Himalayan foothills, at the northern tip of the West Bengal State, but you can easily call it the soul of Bengal. Darjeeling offers a handful of eateries and watering holes that down shutters early. Local cuisine is as tasty as it is cheap at the tiny Bhutanese and Tibetan restaurants—try their unique pancakes and bread. Click Here to Download . Size:4.49 mb

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