After 42 years, luxury train ‘Palace on Wheels’ to embark on spiritual journey to Ayodhya, Kashi, Varanasi. Details here
₹5 crore to the RTDC for operating the Palace of Wheels, along with a share of 18% of the total turnover, the report mentioned. The officials of Palace of Wheels told the English daily that the train has traditionally been serving non-vegetarian food and alcoholic beverages to cater to both foreign and domestic tourists.
However, for the religious tour, it will abstain from serving non-vegetarian food and will exclude onion and garlic from the vegetarian cuisine. Besides, passengers will be treated to the devotional melodies of Ram and Krishna inside the train throughout the expedition.
The Palace of Wheels will run on the tracks twice a month, providing flexibility for local tourists who may opt for specific destinations like Ayodhya or Prayagraj. The train officials said that discounts would be offered for tailored trips.
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