Heritage Trains in Rajasthan

Trains of Rajasthan - here we do not just imply the usual trains that are so useful for our day to day purposes, rather, we mean something special. The special trains that are run by Rajasthan Government specifically from tourism point of view. These trains beckon tourists from far and wide promising them a gala time of their life. With evocative names, these trains offer an opulence that is otherwise experienced only in dreams.

The interior decor, every inch reminding of the royal past, along with soft music playing in the background is just mesmerising. There are televisions, library, dining hall to cater to every sort of need of the passengers. Nights are spent in the luxurious environs of the train while days are meant for sightseeing. The sightseeing itinerary is designed in a way to show the passengers the best of the state. Luxury coaches are also provided to take passengers round the halting city.

Talking about the destinations covered by these trains, it is heartening to note that not only famous big cities are covered, rather there is a genuine effort to expose the passengers to every aspect of the state of Rajasthan. The various trains offer an opportunity to the passengers to explore the big & small, the civilised & wild and the modern and traditional world of Rajasthan. The number of days for which these trains take passengers on a trip also varies from 2 to 8 days. This means that even if tourists to Rajasthan do not have much time in hand, they can atleast enjoy some magical moments on board these trains.

Some of the major Trains of Rajasthan are :

Palace On Wheels Luxury Train : The Palace on Wheels Luxury Train runs from January to April and from September to December every year. The Palace on Wheels does not run during the hottest summer months.

The Fairy Queen Train : Enjoy your two day trip through the golden beauty of the Rajasthan. Fairy Queen, the world's oldest locomotive train is a wonder itself and takes you to the wilderness of the Sariska Wild Life Sanctuary.

The Royal Orient Train : The Royal Orient offers you multi-cuisined restaurants, thirteen coaches and gold ambossed saloons, inspired from puissant kingdoms.

Heritage On Wheels Train : Heritage on Wheels another luxury train in Rajasthan by RTDC and Indian Railways, takes you to the lesser known area of Shekhawati Region - Bikaner - Nawalgarh - Ramgarh - Mandawa including Gajner and Tal Chhapar sanctuaries.

Deccan Odyssey Train : The luxury train Deccan Odyssey or the Palace on Wheels of Maharashtra is one of the best way to explore and experience the rich culture of the land of Marathas-Maharashtra