| Train travel in India has progressed through the years | | | | from across the world to experience a ride in one of |
| in many ways. Earlier on, there were a select few | | | | the luxury trains. In fact, the Palace on Wheels is |
| trains that took you across the country with one or | | | | usually fully booked at least two seasons in advance |
| two bogey types i.e. chair car or sleeper. You had | | | | and it is pretty difficult to get a booking. |
| little choice since train travel in India was very basic | | | | So, how does one go about finding out more details |
| once upon a time. | | | | of luxury trains in India? The online train ticket |
| However, today train travel has in some cases gone | | | | booking facility by IRCTC, offers the traveller the |
| beyond the satisfaction of air travel. The cause of | | | | convenience getting all the information online, in one |
| this was luxury trains in India that changed the entire | | | | go without the hassle of standing in long queues. |
| scenario of how people viewed train travel in India. | | | | IRCTC stands for Indian Railway Catering and |
| Train travel was once considered the mode of | | | | Tourism Corporation Limited and is the Government |
| transport for the common man. Today, the rich are | | | | of India’s train tickets’ booking service. You |
| signing up to travel in luxury trains like Palace on | | | | can find information on all types of trains on their |
| Wheels that give you a wholesome train experience | | | | website including festival special trains, luxury trains, |
| amidst the luxurious interiors of customized and hand | | | | passenger trains and more. IRCTC is a great |
| crafted bogeys that include lavish and ornate | | | | reference source for details. |
| upholstery and accessories. Add to this, services of a | | | | The next time you’re thinking about taking a |
| personalized butler, a dining car, bar, salon and other | | | | train journey, do it in style. Take a ride on one of |
| extras. It’s no wonder that luxury trains have | | | | India’s luxury trains where you will be treated |
| gained so much popularity in the world of train travel | | | | like royalty, with every demand and request being |
| not only with Indians but also foreigners who come | | | | met. You will get an experience of a lifetime. |