Palace on Wheels Train, Palace on Wheels Luxury Train Tour, Palace on Wheels India

Far from your imagination... A majestic creation...

That's Palace on Wheels!

Palace on Wheels, the epitome of luxury and comfort, beckons you to travel back in time to the era of raja-maharajas. A feather in the cap of Rajasthan, Palace on Wheels is one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan, the train offers a heritage tour high on luxury. It was once the personal railway coaches of the Maharajas of the princely states of Rajasthan, Gujrat and the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Embark on this royal journey, get treated like a 'king' and explore several enchanting destinations of North India. Offering 7 nights/8 days of a royal journey, the train covers Jaipur (the Pink city), Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambhor National Park, Chittorgarh, Udaipur (the city of Lakes), the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the symbol of love and romance, Agra, before returning to Delhi, the capital of India.

History

The pride of Indian Railways, Palace on Wheels has a glorious history. Its luxury coaches were once used by the? raja-maharajas of the bygone era. Recapturing the "royal era", the train mirrors the rich heritage of the princely states of India. Occupying a prized place among the most luxurious trains in the world, Palace on Wheels started as a fascinating holiday train on 26th January, 1982. And became operational in October of the same year.

Palace on Wheels was the brainchild of Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism. To recreate the charm of the glorious era, thirteen carriages from different princely states were brought together and renovated. This luxurious train was launched with unmatched facilities and services to offer its passengers a journey soaked in royalty and luxury.

Delhi
Delhi, the versatile city, is a perfect blend of traditions and modernity. It is the capital of an incredible country, India. It is a major political, cultural and commercial city of the country....

Jaipur
Jaipur, the princely state of Rajasthan, is enveloped in sheer royalty. It is popularly known as the Pink city as most of its buildings and establishments are painted in pink coloura....

Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur is a wonderful city located in the royal state of Rajasthan. It is well known for its world-famous Ranthambore National Park, the tiger reserve......

Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh is the land synonymous with bravery and chivalry. It is a rustic city located in the royal state of Rajasthan. Every corner of this destination echoes the tales of......

Udaipur
Hemmed in by the Aravali ranges, dominated by stunning palaces and beautified by romantic lakes, Udaipur is an overwhelming city. Fondly dubbed as the 'Venice of East'....

Jaisalmer
The pride of the land of raja-maharajas, Jaisalmer is a city offering the real taste of Rajasthan. Affectionately dubbed as the 'Golden City'( as most of its structures.....

Jodhpur
Jodhpur, the oasis in the desert is affectionately dubbed as the Sun City of India (for its sunny weather). It is also known as the 'Blue City' as most of its buildings and.....

Bharatpur
Bharatpur is the princely city of Rajasthan, which is internationally famed for its Bharatpur National Park, a World Heritage Site. Once the capital of a kingdom....

Agra
The very word Agra conjures up the images of the incredible Taj Mahal. Agra is a legendary city housing one of the Seven Wonders of the world - The Taj Mahal.....

Facilities

Royal Accommodation

For a majestic experience, the train offers 14 fully air conditioned deluxe saloons named after the princely states of Rajasthan. Each saloon has 4 cabins fitted with bath and shower, intercom, channel music, satellite phones, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities. Adorned like a palace, the saloons offer a truly royal experience.

Attendant

To take care of your every need, an attendant or 'Khidmatgar' is available at your service round the clock.

Restaurants

Done to perfection, the two restaurants namely “The Maharaja” and "The Maharani" serve lip-smacking Rajasthani, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine.

Bar

Well stocked with Indian and international brands of alcohol, the bar remains open round the clock.

Lounge

Each coach has an attached well maintained lounge for passengers to enjoy their leisure. Each lounge provides amenities like colour TV, CD player, news papers, magazines and other books.

The Bazaar

The train also offers "The Bazaar" (a shop) where you can shop for a variety of handicrafts.

To make your stay comfortable, the other facilities and services provided on board are laundry services, barbershop, beauty parlours, indoor games, medical aid, mailbox, luggage collection, arrival kit, mineral water etc.
The train also offers special assistance for disabled persons. Wheel chairs, cr?ches and a special attendant are provided for assistance.

Attractions

Although Palace on Wheel is a great attraction in itself but to add more entertainment to your journey, it has something more in store for you. It offers cultural programmes on board and on arriving at destinations such as regional dance performances and puppet shows. These especially designed cultural programs provide a refreshing effect to the passengers. At every halt, your get an excellent opportunity to see the finest performances performed by talented artists.

Enjoy overwhelming dance performances like:

Ghoomar Dance

It is a community dance performed by women in groups on auspicious occasions. In this simple dance, ladies move gracefully in circles.

Chari Dance

Chari means 'a pot'. The dance includes dancing with a pot, on one's head where an illuminated lamp is placed.

Fire Dance

This dance involves a huge fire in which men of Jasnathi community jump in the fire. The dance is performed with the sound of drumbeats.

Terah Thali

In this dance, men play a Chau-tara, a four-stringed instrument and women hold a sword between their teeth. It also involves placing of pots with illuminated lamps on their heads.

Kalbelia Dance

This dance is performed by Kalbelia women who dance gracefully and as the accompanying music rises in tempo, it makes the dance more vigorous.