India’s sports tourism market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 17% and reach $53 billion by 2033. A new report by KPMG – ‘Harnessing India’s Sports Tourism Potential’ – looks at the challenges India faces in capturing this potential.
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It’s good to be king for a day, and it’s even better if it’s onboard the Palace on Wheels, India’s first luxury and heritage train which continues to charm travelers since its launch in 1982. The luxe locomotive, decked in imperial finery, has long been a time portal back to a world of maharajas wearing bejeweled aigrettes and drinking out of crystal goblets. This train is so beloved that it came in first place in a ranking of Condé Nast Traveler readers’ favorite rail journeys in the world for this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Palace on Wheels whisks travelers to a world of maharajas wearing bejeweled aigrettes and drinking out of crystal goblets.
Its 14 air-conditioned coaches, each named after the princely states of Rajputana such as Bundi, Dholpur, and Jodhpur, include 39 deluxe and two super-deluxe cabins. In all its rooms, modern amenities are elevated with Rajasthani gilt and decorative touches with royal-style upholstery and furniture. Guests have access to dining spaces, lounges, business areas, and wellness zones, ensuring a journey of modern comforts in a regal setting. Two restaurants, Maharaja and Maharani, offer top-notch international fine-dining and authentic Indian fare, complete with personalized butler service.
Beginning in New Delhi, the train’s eight-day journey winds past the pink Old City of Jaipur, the blue houses of Jodhpur, and the shimmering lakes of Udaipur. Special experiences such as the wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park and birdwatching sessions at Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Agra are part of the voyage.
This year, the Palace on Wheels flagged off a new season on September 25, with revamps in both design and service.
This year, the Palace on Wheels flagged off a new season on September 25, with revamps in both design and service. The new decor is influenced by the refined elegance of Rajasthan’s storied royal houses, whereas, the Maharaja restaurant has been reimagined after the Sheesh Mahal in Jaipur’s Amber Fort. For its inaugural journey, 32 international and domestic travellers departed from New Delhi. In total, the Palace On Wheels has a capacity of 82 guests. Prices for the journey vary—starting from about $964 for a double occupancy to about $3,465 per night for the Presidential Suite.
Special experiences such as the wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park and birdwatching sessions at Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Agra are part of the itinerary on the Palace on Wheels.
India’s sports tourism market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 17% and reach $53 billion by 2033. A new report by KPMG – ‘Harnessing India’s Sports Tourism Potential’ – looks at the challenges India faces in capturing this potential.
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