Things to Relish While Onboard Palace-on-Wheels-Train

Rajasthan, the largest state of India is a house to many glorious ruins & grandeur of its kingdoms. The land of Maharajas is blessed with timeless beauty that never fades away. In the contemporary world, where development is at pace, Rajasthan state has remained faithful in maintaining & preserving it roots & customs.

It is a land that showers you with love & warmth out of its rich culture of welcoming guests & visitors with joined hands. Only the flintiest of the hearts could resist the quintessential charm of this magical land.

People are looking for ways to book Rajasthan tour packages to this seraphic destination & relish the unrestrained luxury & opulence of Royal Train- Palace on Wheels. You can make the Rajasthan tour an unforgettable one with the hue of expedition & royalty.

Nothing can outpace the impression of the royal train tour on Palace on Wheels that makes a way along the spectacular avenues conjugated with archival monuments.


History of Palace of Wheels

The fascinating history of this royal wagon is directly proportional to its enthralling & intriguing journey. The train serves as a definite acclamation to the royal legends of Indian Kings as it chugs down to the heart of India’s rich artistic & historical legacy. Bespeckled with countless forts, palaces and lakes, Rajasthan is the land where the mythology & folklores are still alive.

The opulent & palatial carriages of this legendry train have a remarkable history of their own. They were once used by the rulers of Rajputana and Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India.

However, the usage of these coaches was discontinued by Indian Railways after the Independence of India in 1947, as it was not feasible to include the gorgeous & traditional coaches in the normal passenger trains. It was in the eighties when the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways decided to collaborate for a project & launch an extraordinary heritage Rajasthan Tour train. They aimed of providing a memorable experience to the tourists sojourning to Rajasthan on their Rajasthan Heritage Tours. The train made its maiden luxury trip on 26thJanuray 1982 & rolled on its regular operations in October 1982.

The luxury train was revamped in August 2009, clinging to its old charm. Later in 2010, it was voted as the 4th luxurious & prestigious train of the world.

Things to Relish While Onboard Palace-on-Wheels-Train

Palace on Wheels’ holds the distinction of being the first luxury train of India that takes its guests on weekend long royal journey across the princely states of Rajasthan & halts at Agra, the City of Taj. The train commences every Wednesday from Indian capital, New Delhi & ends next Wednesday. It undertakes this 3000 kms long journey covering amazing & splendid tourist destinations of North India.

You can add a touch of exuberance and luxurious feeling to your next Rajasthan Tour with Palace-on Wheels. Here is the list of things you can do while onboard this royal wagon.

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Scintillating Dussehra celebration in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a land of rich culture, heritage, royalty and scenic splendors. The mesmerizing lakes, historical places, dessert & forts of this arid region attract admirers from all over the world. The plethora of colorful and traditional festivals of Rajasthan makes it a breath taking tourist attraction. To relish the charm of fairs and festivals of Rajasthan, get the Rajasthan tour travel itineraries, Rajasthan tour packages and celebrate the euphoric folklore.

Every festival in Rajasthan is an epitome of cultural, social and religious aspects of the people. They are celebrated in regard to commemoration or thanksgiving. Dussehra is one such festival celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in Rajasthan.

Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami is the day that follows the nine days of Navratri. It is the major Hindu festival that typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October. The festival is observed for various reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of Indian subcontinent.

1. In the eastern and north-eastern states of India, Dussehra marks the end of Durga Puja. This day is celebrated to commemorate the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura.

2. In the other parts of India, the festival is synonymously called Dussehra. The day is observed to celebrate the triumph of Lord Rama over Ravana, the victory of Good over evil.

In Rajasthan, this day is marked as a National holiday. The festival is celebrated by towering effigies of 10 headed- Ravana, symbolizing 5 vices in men and women - desire, anger, greed, affection and ego. Burning the evil with fireworks marks the destruction of the vices within mankind. Dussehra also indicates the onset of the festive season with Diwali, the festival of lights -one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals of India.

This period of festivities is marked by many local celebrations in different regions of Rajasthan. This year in 2018, the victory of good over evil would be celebrated on 19th October. This day follows 9 days of Navratri celebration, the festival of gaiety, dance, music and fun.

During the nine day long festivity, clubs and gathering places are enthused with decoration, tempting food stalls, colorful lights and interesting games. People are adorned with colorful traditional costumes and perform Garba folk dance. Grab Rajasthan tour packages with Atulya Bharat and indulge in the phenomenal activities of this festive season.

The 10th day marks the end of Navaratri and is celebrated as Dassehra. Though the festival is celebrated all over India, Kota sets it apart with 75 feet tall effigies of the demons Ravana, Kumbhakarana and Meghnath.

People dress colorfully and offer prayers to Lord Rama. Dazzling procession is held to mesmerize the onlookers who gather from the surrounding villages. It also provides ripe opportunity for traders to advertise their products. Cultural programs are organized & scintillating performances are held by local artists.

To experience the fiesta and immerse in the captivating aura that is a mix of amusement & devotion get Rajasthan tour packages at affordable price now.

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