Rajasthan to offer 'Palace on Air' luxury travel

The Indian state of Rajasthan is to launch a luxurious airliner dubbed the Palace on Air to draw rich tourists to its ancient palaces, forts and camel fairs.

The converted Boeing 747 is inspired by the Palace on Wheels, a popular train service offering opulent travel across the desert state.

The jet, decorated in the style of an Indian maharaja’s palace, will carry 70 passengers – each with personal, liveried attendants.

It will be met at each city by limousines and personal guides, and passengers will stay in the converted palaces known as heritage hotels.

A six-night return trip from New Delhi to Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner and back, will cost €3,024 per person.