ETW Staff – New Delhi
A group of 24 Indian tourists boarded ‘Palace on Wheels’ on recently from Safdarganj Railway Station, Delhi. The famous luxury train depicts the lifestyle of the erstwhile Maharajas of Rajasthan.
This season of ‘Palace on Wheels’ is special in the sense that in the 30 years history of this luxury train starting from 1982, for the very first time a group of Indian tourists is on board. There has been a myth prevailing among domestic Indian tourists that the ‘Palace on Wheels’ accepts its tariff in USD and it is not possible for Indian tourists to travel on this train. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has been making efforts to attract domestic tourists also on this super luxury train.
This particular tourist group belongs to the Sadabhar Association of Hyderabad, consisting of leading business families. Vinod Ajmera, managing director, RTDC has played a crucial role in motivating this group of Indian tourists , as this will go a long way in promoting the business of ‘Palace on Wheels’ in the domestic market.
