Middle East tensions hit Rajasthan tourism as luxury Palace on Wheels sees low bookings, trips cancelled

Global tensions, particularly the Iran-US-Israel conflict, are severely impacting Rajasthan’s tourism. The luxury Palace on Wheels train faced a disappointing season, with 10 out of 32 trips cancelled due to low bookings. This instability, coupled with high ticket prices, has led to significantly reduced foreign tourist arrivals and financial losses for the sector.