Palace
on wheels, a train modeled on the lines of the beautiful palaces
of the erstwhile Maharajas of India has been rated among the
most prestigious trains of the world.
The pride of India, Palace on Wheels undoubtedly, is
the most
luxurious train of India and probably the world. The comfort and
the convenience available in Palace on Wheels are unmatched by any
other luxury train. If you want to experience a feeling of royal
luxuries, then choosing Palace on Wheels can be the best option
for you. This beautiful train offers you an opportunity to peep
into the cultural, architectural, natural and traditional richness
of India. But you can enjoy your memorable ride on this train only
during the months from September to April. As this beautiful train
requires a lot of renovation and maintenance to retain its comfort
and charm.
The itineraries planned for this train is in such a way that
during the night you travel and daytime you enjoy visiting numerous
tourist destinations. The train takes you to palaces, forts, havelis,
sand dunes, wildlife sanctuaries and many other fabulous destinations;
you won't forget all your life. Special tour package is offered
for the companies and corporate on request that combine pleasure
with business in the Palace on Wheels.
The Palace on Wheels has 14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons,
each having 4 cabins attached with bath and shower. These saloons
are well connected with channel music, intercom and interesting
games for children. The Palace on Wheels also has two restaurants
cum kitchen cars named as Maharaja and Maharani offering you Indian,
Rajasthani, Continental and Chinese cuisine. The other services
on request include laundry services, barbershop and beauty parlors.
An attendant or 'Khidmatgar' is always there at your service to
cater all your travel needs. The royal treatment received onboard
the Palace On Wheels are worth a trial.
The destinations covered by the Palace on Wheels are Delhi, Jaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur
and finally Agra.
Palace on Wheels Facilities
Luxurious accommodations : palace on
Wheels offers you on board royal services. It has 14 fully air-conditioned
deluxe saloons; each having 4 cabins attached with bath and shower,
channel music, intercom, satellite phones, wall to wall carpeting
and other amenities.
Restaurants : The Palace on Wheels has
two restaurants cum kitchen cars named as the Maharaja and the
Maharani offering traditional Rajasthani, Indian, Continental
and Chinese cuisine.
Lounge : At the end of each coach is
a separate lounge providing passengers a place to relax when they
come out of their bedrooms. Here they get an opportunity to interact
with each other. The lounge also offers a good collection of books
to choose from. Each lounge has been equipped with a color television
and a CD player. The lounge also provides you with an exotic view
of great Indian countryside during the daytime. All the famous
newspapers and journals are available in the lounges.
Bar : A well maintained bar is always
open for you to take care of your drinking needs. It has a stock
of Indian and international brands and a variety of scotch, wines
and cocktails.
The
Baazar : The train also houses a beautiful
shop called 'The Bazaar'. Here you can buy exotic gifts. Certain
handicrafts can also be bought from this Bazaar.
The other services on request
include laundry services, barbershop and beauty parlors. A mailbox
is also provided on board for posting your mails. Other facilities
include luggage collection, arrival kit, mineral water and many
more like them. An attendant or 'Khidmatgar' is always there at
your service, to cater all your travel needs.
Many facilities like Internet, ATM facility and e-commerce are being
planned to take care of the future needs of the passengers.
Palace
on Wheels Itinerary: The itinerary of
Palace on Wheels includes 7 Nights/8 Days of a royal journey on
this luxurious train. In this period you visit many beautiful cities,
historical monuments, wildlife sanctuaries and experience an enjoyment
of the lifetime. The train leaves Delhi on every Wednesday from
Delhi cant. Railway station.
