Travel aboard Royal Rajasthan on Wheels for Spiritual Enlightenment

The art of elegant train travelling in India that began with the introduction of Palace on Wheels train in 1982 has been carried forward by various luxury trains one after the other. The resounding success of Palace on Wheels train caused advanced booking for this luxury tourist train .
To meet the rising demands of luxury rail tour in Rajasthan, Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) decided to launch Royal Rajasthan on Wheels in 2009. This blog post talks about the 6th day tour on board this Indian luxury train.

Royal Rajasthan On Wheels Restro Lounge

Your Varanasi tour aboard Royal Rajasthan on Wheels begins with a cruise boat ride on the banks of river Ganges following which you will taken to Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha first delivered his first sermons and laid the foundation stone of Buddhism.The city is famous for its Buddhist stupas and iconic Ashoka Pillar, which is also the national emblem of India.

Royal Rajasthan On Wheels Bar Sheesh Mahal

Be a spectator of the evening Ganga aarti and get mesmerized with the magical sight. The sight conjures up the images of blistering camphor lamps filling the water expanse and sadhus in saffron robes offering prayers to river goddess.

In the wee hours of morning, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train enters the holy city of Varanasi. One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of India, Varanasi is often called the spiritual nerve centre of Hinduism. More than 3,000 year old, the sacred city is famous for the beeline of devotees, bathing Ghats, Banarasi silk and scores of Hindu temples.

After spending an entire day in Varanasi, you will return back on board to continue your journey towards Agra. The 6th day our will acquaint you with the religious fervor that is prevalent in India since ancient times.