Jaisalmer
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Jaisalmer is nicknamed “The Golden city” due to housing the Golden Fort. The entire town is situated amidst the desert and is surrounded by sand dunes with an imposing and impregnable sand colored forts and palaces. The name Jaisalmer evokes utter magic and vibrancy of the desert. The beautiful havelis which were built by wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are yet another interesting aspect of the desert city and you can let your eyes caress the sloping sand dunes while you ramble your way in a camel safari. The desert citadel is truly a golden fantasy in the ‘Thar Desert’. The ideal time to visit Jaisalmer is from October to the month of March, although the city remains bustling with tourists through out the year. If you are here not for mere fun but to try for adventures then Jaisalmer is worth visiting round the year. Nevertheless, in summers there are chances you might get affected with heat stroke. Jaisalmer has night-life to keep you occupied in the form of traditional dances & desert light show. Most hotels have some form of evening entertainment for their guests too, so you are unlikely to get bored. Nearly all of them organise cultural programs in the evening. All the major hotels have their private pub and offer a variety of liquor to choose from. You can find some of the finest French wines, both red and white. 
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Join a camel caravan at Jaisalmer & ride along the breathtaking crests and troughs. Enjoy the romance of solitude as your camel takes you deep in the hearts of the ‘Thar Desert’. Put yourself in the camp and experience the sun setting behind the horizon. Organize a bonfire with the fellow tourists in the night and enjoy the rustic & earthy music and dance of Rajasthan. In the month of February or March, this whole place turns into a cultural hub. The desert festival organized among these dunes is the showcase of Rajasthani culture. Open-air cultural extravaganzas, puppet shows, folk dance performances and camel races make this annual event.
Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler.The state located in India’s northwest, is bounded on the west by Pakistan, on the north and the northeast by Punjab. Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, on the east and southeast by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and on the southwest by Gujarat. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destinations of many tourists.
The Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The Palace on Wheels comprises of 14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, equipped with world class amenities to enhance the pleasure of traveling. 
The train departs from New Delhi and during its eight day journey, travels around Rajasthan with stops in Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, and Agra. The state of Rajasthan includes part of the ‘Thar Desert’, as well as ‘Ranthambhor National Park’, home to wild tigers, and verdant Mount Abu and its elaborate temples. A ‘camel safari’ near the inhabited desert trading centre of Jaisalmer gives a hint of the area’s beautiful desolation. Udaipur’s lakefront setting provides rich contrasts. The capital, Jaipur, is a ‘shopper’s dream’. Hire a car to take in the spread-out sights. Stay in a heritage hotel to feel like a Maharaja.
The Maharajas’ Express is a luxury train in India owned by IRCTC. The luxury train service was started in March 2010. The Maharaja Express is the most expensive luxury train in India. The Maharajas’ Express train has been equipped with modern amenities to offer comfortable on board experiences to the guest. 
There is Wi-Fi everywhere and wash bathrooms are insuite. Direct-to-Home (DTH) company Dish TV is now offering its services on the luxury train Maharaja Express. Every seat has a dedicated set-top-box enabling the passenger to watch live television. The deluxe train offers 5 different itineraries – Gems of India, Treasures of India , Indian Panorama , Indian Splendour and Heritage of India; while the first two are Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur and Agra) tours of 3 nights and 4 days, the latter three are weeklong pan-India voyages. The train routes across 5 different states of northern and north-central India connecting Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh along with country capital Delhi.
Ancient cave paintings to historic murals, natural and man made caves. Art, history, music, culture, all dovetail within each other to form a wondrous matrix that is the cultural exuberance of the people of the state. Gujarat is home to an incredibly diverse ecosystem. Arid deserts contrast with fertile forests and powder-white beaches offset towering mountains. Gujarat, the ‘Jewel of the West’ has varied Tourist places like Dwarka, Somnath, Pavagadh, Ambaji.
The Royal Orient Train is an Indian luxury tourism train that runs between Gujarat and Rajasthan, covering important tourist locations in the two states. There are total 13 coaches that provide five-star hotel comforts to passengers. Cabins are furnished in a palatial style. There are multi-cuisine restaurants that offer Rajasthani, Gujarati, Indian, Chinese and continental cuisine. The Royal Orient train also has a bar on board, as well as a lounge in every coach where passengers can read books and magazines, watch television, listen to music and interact with other passengers. Other facilities include an intercom, channel music, TV, DVD system and a massage-cum-beauty parlor. The Royal Orient offers a 7-day/8-night package. The train starts from Delhi and stops at Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Junagarh, Veraval, Sasan Gir, Mandvi, Palitana and Sarkhej.
Eight Tourism Hubs have been made, which are Ahmedabad Metro, Ahmedabad Rural (North Gujarat), Surat (South Gujarat), Vadodara (Central Gujarat), Rajkot, Junagadh & Jamnagar (Saurashtra) and Bhuj (Kutch), for convenience of tourists visiting Gujarat.