Palace On Wheels India - Luxury Rail Tour

If I were to define the experience on Palace on Wheels in a single sentence I would sum it all up and describe it as an exhilarating lavish trip around some of the most captivating sights in Rajasthan. This trip is a dream cherished by a zillion people, but only few are lucky enough to experience the royal flavour.

In the Palace of Wheels you will experience a unique style of roaming across Rajasthan to the Thar Desert, stunning palace and beautiful havelis. The ride begins from the capital, Delhi and then navigates through various destinations that include Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur and also Agra. But the travel is hardly the entire story; the 5-star luxury inside the Palace on Wheels also feels like an enchanting fairy-tale.

The beautiful interiors, the culinary skills of the cooks, the hospitality of the hosts are all meticulously planned to keeping in mind the sheer essence of magnificent Rajasthan. All coaches of this mobile palace are named after each of the Rajasthani towns and are decked up with delicate Rajasthani artwork. The train houses several recreation spots like the lounge and areas to sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the Desert over some refreshing coffee.

The rooms in the Palace on Wheels are fully air-conditioned and is bejeweled with elegant décor and furnishing with finest of amenities a royal guest would beckon for. This forerunning luxury train also boasts of two restaurants that are rightly named The Maharani and The Maharaja. These restaurants not only serve lip-smacking authentic Rajastani food but all cuisine from around the world. The bar here is well-stocked with the finest of wines and spirits which keep up the spirits of the guest in the Palace of Wheels.

The train traverses across some of the most delightful sites in North India. As Delhi is a junction that is well-linked to all parts of the world, the guests are welcomed here from where the journey begins. As you are taken through a number of popular destinations mentioned in a travel book about India, you can paint a beautiful picture of India in your mind which will remain forever. Each destination, be it Jaipur or Udaipur has a magnificent story to tell that gives the guests an exquisite experience and feel of India. It is more than just a culture and heritage tour. It is a journey of a lifetime.

Palace On Wheel Tour

The Palace on Wheels was the first of four luxury trains on Indian Railways. It was launched to promote tourism in Rajasthan and has been highly popular since its launch.

Palace on Wheels was started on the 26th January 1982. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, The Indian Railways, the Tourism Department of Rajasthan and the Government of India launched Palace on Wheels as a special heritage tourist train for providing a unique and memorable experience to the tourists visiting India.

Fourteen fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons are dressed in delicate cream with fine borders of flowers. 14 saloons are made up of 104 passenger berths in double - bedded cabins. The 14 coaches of this luxury train are named after the princely states of Rajasthan Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur.

The train has two lavish restaurants "The Maharaja" and "The Maharani" with a Rajasthani ambience serving palate tickling Continental, Chinese, India and Rajasthani cuisines.For, along with the restored carriages-some still glowing with their original teakwood panels intact-came liveried attendants, royal repasts from the attached kitchen, a lounge, and a dining car.
Destination covered by the train from New Delhi railway station, and during its end day journey travels around Rajasthan, with stops in Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, and Agra. During the train travel, trip includes visits to a number of sights, including Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), Ranthambhore National Park, Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), the Jag Mandir (City Palace), Keoladeo National Park, and the Taj Mahal.

Wonderful experience create with palace on wheels at the time of journey. With its cream salons, embellished with intricate designs, chug through Delhi to Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdoms of this state. Made success for your dream journey on Palace on Wheels.

Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheels

The forerunners of luxury trains in India; Palace on Wheels was launched to promote Rajasthan tourism. The luxury ride welcomes its guests on an enchanting travel across some of the most spectacular cities in India. The guests are availed access to the excesses of the erstwhile age of the Maharajas while travelling through captivating sites of palaces and some regal estates as you grab your seat on Palace on Wheels, India.

Palace on Wheels, an Encapsulating Sojourn:

To convert your journey one of the most fascinating joy ride, Palace on Wheels offers luxuries matching up to the standards of five star hotels. The train is designed for providing ultimate chic travel amenity to its guests as they enjoy the view of the dusk and dawns from the windows of their air- conditioned coaches.

Coaches: Reminiscent of the regal era in India, the coaches total 14 in number are named after former Rajput states and thus are embellished with vintage décor matching up to the royal era. All the coaches are decked with state of the art amenities such to ensure a satiating experience of India travel. These coaches consist of a mini pantry, a lounge to provide a feast of delicious hot and cold beverages; the coaches also has a sitting area to enjoy a tête-à-tête over coffee.

Rooms: the rooms at Palace on Wheels, India are fine examples of ‘luxury unlimited’. The 14 fully air- conditioned deluxe saloons in the train are the ultimate pleasure dome for the esteemed traveller on an India tour. These rooms are befitted with finest of amenities to entertain the guests in the best possible fashion on wheels. The furnishing and décor is maintained matching up to the regal status of the train and thus is very chic and elegant.

Eating Joints: Palace on Wheels owns two restaurants known as, The Maharaja and The Maharani. Decorated in typically Rajasthani furnishings; the restaurants pays homage to the rich food habits of the Rajasthan royalty. Therefore, produces lip- smacking Indian, Chinese, Continental and Rajasthani specialties.

Bar: The bar in the train satiates the desires of a fine experience of travelling. The bar at Palace on Wheels is well stocked to offer the choicest of spirits and wines including some rare international brands.

The Destinations Covered:

The train traverses through some of the most enchanting sites in the country. The voyage begins from the capital city Delhi from where it takes the guests through some of the popular destinations painting a picture of India in their minds which remains for ever. Starting from Delhi the trains covers Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra. Each destination has to offer a magnificent experience in palace on wheels for a life time giving the guests a peep into the life at India.