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History of Palace on Wheels

Rajasthan is a state of India that has many things to offer to all the tourists who are coming to this country. The palaces and monuments in this state are the elements of utmost importance. Indian Railway has made all the arrangements for the tourists who come to this state. Among them the Palace on Wheels is one of the greatest train that is run by them. This train is also one of the four major heritage trains from Indian Railway. The history of Palace on Wheels is also immensely interesting. This train was pressed into service long after Indian independence. And after its launch Palace on Wheels became an integral part of tourism industry in this country.
After the independence of India, there were only local trains and general trains running from state to state. But all these trains were not that much attractive to the tourists coming over here. So, the Indian Railway was in talks to launch something new and exotic. The Palace on Wheels was the outcome of it. This train was the wisest decision of Indian Railway and the plan was that Palace on Wheels will pass through some of the most historically rich cities in North India and end up in a tour of Rajasthan. This is actually what this train does today.

As far as the history of Palace on Wheels is concerned, this train was launched for the first time in the time between 1981 and 1982. This was the result of efforts by both Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways. At first the coaches were just like any other common first class train that are run in this country. But later on Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation decided to bring some new changes in the infrastructure and furniture inside the train. After this decision the aristocratic decorations were completed.



So, if you are planning to visit the state of Rajasthan during this vacation, you should be well aware of the great history of Palace on Wheels. This train has lots of things to offer to the tourists coming here. Spending time with the near and dear ones in this train will give you the spectacular opportunity to share the unforgettable moments with each other. Entertainment is a thing that also plays a huge role in this journey.

 
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