"Palace on Wheels" takes you around India

Photo shows the bar launge inside the Palace on Wheels. The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train launched by the Indian Railways. It firstly entered service in 1982 and was refurbished and relaunched in 2009. Be voted as the 4th luxurious train in the world in 2010, the Palace on Wheels has 23 coaches where travelers can enjoy international cuisine, drink at the bar and even do a spa. The 7 nights and 8 days itinerary departs from New Delhi covering several tourist destinations in state of Rajasthan. Interiors of the train reflect the culture of India using furniture, handicrafts and paintings designed by a local designer. [Photo: VCG]