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Now to experience the royalty of Palace on Wheels it is not required to embark on a journey over the train. The Indian railways have come up with a unique idea in which tourists can enjoy the opulence of the Indian Maharajas through their meals on luxury rail coaches of Palace on Wheels. Sounds incredible? Well, it is true and a matter of joy to all travelers who love to experience the regal life of India and are just not satisfied with visiting the majestic palaces and mighty forts. Palace on Wheels is one of the oldest luxury trains of India . The train comes with best in class amenities, exquisitely decorated with vintage furniture and promising a luxurious journey to its passengers through Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra. At present there are nine original coaches of Palace on Wheels that are preserved at the Indian National Museum. Indian railways is on a venture to refurbish these coaches and turn them into world class restaurants where people can relish their meal in the style and...

Deccan Odyssey is a luxury train in India that takes you to many important tourist destinations in Goa and Maharashtra.  There are six routes covered by Deccan Odyssey and this article will talk in detail about the routes in each itinerary. Indian Sojourn This route starts in Mumbai and ends in Delhi. This itinerary is for seven nights and eight days.  The train’s first destination is Vadodara. Then, it enters into Rajasthan for destinations like Udaipur, Jodhpur and others. Then, the train takes a turn towards Agra, Sawai Madhopur and Jaipur. The train then reaches its final destination, Mumbai. Click here for detailed Itinerary, train price, departure date and booking. Jewels of Deccan This trip starts and ends in Mumbai. The train covers Bijapur, Aihole, Hampi, Hyderbad, Aurangabad, caves of Ajanta and then reaches back to Mumbai . The trip takes eight days and seven nights for completion. It covers south Indian states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh too. ...