Royal Tour of India

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Royal Tour of India
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The rulers and Kingdoms of India had created many
magnificent structures, which are the
representation of fine artwork and architecture.
In the northern part of India, there are many
marvelous and gigantic monuments made by the
Indian Kings, that till today are a pride for the
nation. Tourists from all over the world come to
India to view the endless beauty of this region.
To boost tourism in India. The Indian Railway
collaborate with Tourism development cooperation
launched a super luxury tourist train called the
Palace on Wheels.
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In the year 2010, the Palace on Wheels was voted
as the fourth luxurious train in the world. Each
compartment is decorated with cultural
representations through furniture, handicrafts,
and paintings. Famous interior designer, Monica
Khanna, designed the interiors of the train.
Palace on Wheels comprises of 23 coaches. Each
coach is named after the Rajput dynasty such as
Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur,
Dungargarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jhalawar, Jodhpur
etc. The train has two restaurants including the
Maharaja and the Maharani with a Rajasthani
atmosphere and theme. The train follows the
golden triangle route that is Delhi, Agra,
Rajasthan and again back to Delhi. The train
takes minimum 7 to 8 days to complete the tour.
The total capacity of the train is 104
passengers. People can explore the Moghul
architectural of old Delhi, including historical
monuments like the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid
and also the ethereal Taj Mahal (one of the seven
wonders of the world) in Agra.
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The train then enters the most colorful state of
India Rajasthan. Pink city, Jaipur, has a huge
hilltop fort, Udaipur and Bikaner offer
mesmerizing monuments and a spellbound experience
for the visitor. The tourists have many shopping
options like purchasing cultural jewelry, leather
handicrafts, blue pottery and many more handmade
pieces of art. The authentic Rajasthani food
thali is an overall different experience for the
tourist.