Luxury Train Tours in India

To discover the real India, trains without doubt are the best choice. What if a luxury train with world class facilities embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through Rajasthan, Agra, and a fascinating journey through Karnataka? What better way to see India than by train. The luxury trains in India compete with the best in the world, and 'Palace on Wheels' is the best option to unravel the mysteries of Rajasthan. 

A royal retreat with all the comforts for the kings and queens of the week, the itinerary of Palace-on-Wheels has been strategically designed to let you rest in the nights and take you to the tourist destinations during the daytime. The splendid exteriors, beauteous interiors and ethnic décor of the train never fail to charm all its guests. It takes you through the magnificent palaces, forts and the havelis of desert land of Rajasthan as you enjoy the folklores of local heroes and deities and become one with the natives through the language of their dance, music, cultural performances and rustic warmth.

To explore this mysterious country, vacationers find luxury trains the best option as a convenient and suitable mode of transport. These trains provide world class comforts on the wheels while covering a number of excellent travel destinations in the shortest possible time span. Focusing on the most preferred destinations in India, these luxury trains serve you with personal attendants, libraries, recreational facilities and unexplored and delightful stop-over. You are welcome to step aboard any one of them and enjoy the royal treatment during the travel.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels begins every Sunday from New Delhi and traverses through the capital of modern India, Jaipur (City Palace), Jaisalmer (Heritage Havelis & Sand Dunes), Jodhpur (Mehrangarh Fort), Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore National Park), Chittaurgarh (Chittaurgarh Fort, Udaipur (Lakes, Palaces, Gardens), Bharatpur (Bird Sanctuary), Agra (Taj Mahal).

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Pushkar Cattle Fair

Pushkar cattle and camel fair is a grand event held on the Kartik Purnima day falling in the month of October or November every year and continues for around five days. Each year, up to 200,000 people flock to Pushkar for the Camel Fair, bringing with them some 50,000 camels and cattle for several days of pilgrimage, horse dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities. The Rajasthan tourist office has promoted the fair as an international attraction by adding Rajasthan dance programs and other cultural events and by putting up a huge ten city for the Indian and foreign visitor. Besides the celebrations of the Pushkar Fair, the town of Pushkar offers several places of tourist interest too like its temples, Pushkar Lake and ghats.

Livestock owners from all over the country meet at Pushkar to trade these important animal species. The fair at Pushkar involves not only livestock trading but also pilgrimage and festivities. It is also the time when Hindu devotees come here to take a dip in the holy waters of the sacred Pushkar Lake, to wash away their sins.  At this time of the year the Pushkar town of Rajasthan become vibrant with colour and sound all around.

Tourist Attractions at Pushkar Fair

Activities

• Dance music and colourful shops spring up during this fair. Also on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colourfully attired village folk enhance the fun of the occasion.
• A host of cultural event against the backdrop of this pretty setting is also organized including attractive puppet shows. Cattle auction and camel races are also a part of the festivities.
• Talking about Pushkar Fair the most striking feature is the cattle competition.

By Air
The nearest airport from Pushkar is Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai have also started from Pushkar by Indian Airlines.

By Bus
Ajmer main bus stand is nearly 11 km away. Many public transport buses pass through Pushkar. Ajmer is well-connected with all major cities nearby. Deluxe Super Deluxe and Volvo buses provide services from Delhi, Jaipur and Jaisalmer to Ajmer. The bus fare ranges between Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

By Train
Ajmer is the nearest railway station to Pushkar. This railhead is on the Broad Gauge line and is connected to all cities in India by trains. Ajmer is about 11 km away from Pushkar and taxi fare from Ajmer to Pushkar is about Rs 200. 

Getting Around
Pushkar is a relatively small town and easy enough to get around on foot there are no auto-rickshaw in the town center. A bicycle is best to get around.