New Delhi/Jaipur: Super Luxury Royal Train of Rajasthan, Palace on Wheels (POW) has now been chosen as the world’s best luxury tourist train. The Train secured the 1st rank in the Condé Nast luxury train survey this year.

According to Director of POW (O&M) Pradeep Bohra, the Palace on Wheels ranked second in 2023. However, under  the leadership of Managing Director, Bhagat Singh Lohagarh, upgrades in the train’s facilities have propelled it to the top this year. 

In the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 24, a survey conducted among people worldwide placed Palace on Wheels in the first place. The survey included the top 20 luxury tourist trains globally. Interestingly, two more trains, viz. The Golden Chariot and Maharajas’ Express, operated by IRCTC made it to the 11th and 13th position respectively.

Bohra informed that under the direction and supervision of the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), world-class facilities have been developed on the royal luxury train, leading to an excellent response from tourists.

Sushma Arora, the Managing Director of RTDC, was elated after the POW was chosen as the world’s best luxury tourist train. She stated that the royal train is a prestigious project for the tourism corporation, which conducts regular monitoring.

"The Royal luxury Train, Palace on Wheels, has been recognized as a cultural ambassador for Rajasthan and India over the last 42 years" - Sushma Arora, MD, RTDC.

She added that special attention is given to ensure that tourists receive fivestar facilities and royal hospitality. This commitment has established the position of the Palace on Wheels at the zenith.  She  informed that to maintain this status in the future, the tourism corporation will make special efforts.