Want to experience the baronial grandeur of the Rajputs on your train tour? Come to Rajasthan and you can have an experience of lifetime on the rail tracks. While staying in king's style, exploring the princely state of Rajasthan is a real pleasure. Do not miss the chance to ride in the luxurious train Palace on Wheels once you are in Rajasthan. Considered as one of the most luxurious trains of the world, a ride in Palace on Wheels is definitely a memorable experience to cherish. As it starts its journey from Delhi, you can feel that a regal voyage is just about to begin and you are going to fathom an imperialism that you had never thought of.

History of Palace on Wheels

The present Rajasthan was once an archipelago of numerous princely states. The history of present Palace of Wheels dates back to the time when every region of Rajasthan were celebrated under the separate rules of Rajput kings. After independence when all Rajput states were joined together to form undivided Rajputana or present Rajasthan, the personal luxurious coaches and trains left abandoned.

In 1981-82, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways decided to launch a special luxury train joining the highly decorated coaches to offer the tourists a luxurious journey through Rajasthan. 26 th January 1982 was the first day when the steam run Palace On Wheels first made its journey through the heritage land of Rajasthan.

The Train

Fully air-conditioned luxury train Palace on Wheels comprises of 14 deluxe saloons, one kitchen car with 2 restaurants and 4 service cars. The 14 coaches carry the memory of former Rajput states while named after them. The saloons are well equipped with mini pantry and a lounge.

Each saloon is formed with a combination of 4 twin bedrooms, which are equipped with all modern amenities like channel music, intercom, attached toilet, running hot and cold water and other amenities.

There is one Rajasthani cuisine and one multi cuisine restaurant in the train that ensures a royal dining experience in the train. Tourists may also indulge over the international range of wines in the well stocked bar inside the train.

The Luxury

legantly decorated coaches going at par with the royal taste of erstwhile kingdoms make the regal grandeur alive in Palace on Wheels. The extremely luxurious bedrooms, royal furniture, lavish bar lounge and attached mini pantry are all well maintained giving a real baronial taste. Originally used by the erstwhile Maharajas and Nawabs of India, the train coaches were decorated with subtlest details and gorgeous furnishing matching the imperial excellence of the king's grace and honour.

Train Itinerary

The regal journey on the luxurious Palace on Wheels begins at Delhi Cantonment Station where the guests are greeted by traditional Indian welcome ceremony. On the second day you open your eyes in Jaipur where a nahbat (music played collectively) of Shehnai welcomes you.

Rambagh Palace is where you have your lunch and then you will be taken to explore the royal city Jaipur in air-conditioned coach. A magnificent elephant ride is also arranged to visit the majestic Amber Fort.

The next destination of Palace on Wheels is the desert city Jaisalmer while Jodhpur is the place reserved for the fourth day tour. After exploring the fortifying attractions of Rajasthan, Palace On Wheels takes you to Sawai Madhopur on the fifth day. After a game visit to Ranthambore National Park, enigmatic Chittaurgarh is the next destination where you take your lunch and also explore Rani Padmini's palace.

Discover the romantic lake city Udaipur on sixth day and the seventh day you spend amidst the chirping of birds in Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Then you will be taken to Agra to unfurl the exhilarating beauty of the Taj Mahal. On the eighth day Palace on Wheels takes you back to Delhi and you are left with some unforgettable memories to savour for the rest of life.

Destinations covered by the Palace on Wheels

Jaipur

The capital of Rajasthan well known as 'Pink City'. Explore the majestic walled city and Amber fort still warm with the heritage of the Rajputs.

Jaisalmer

Laid in the extreme west of Rajasthan, this desert city is unique with its magnificent fort giving you numerous chances to get amazed.

Jodhpur

The 'blue city' is another royal city with its unparalleled 'Mehrangarh Fort'.

Udaipur

Ornate with tranquil lakes and lake palaces, Udaipur is a true romantic city where you will simply fall in love with the nature and royal heritage.

Chittorgarh

Famous for its immense saga of bravery and courage, Chittaurgarh still stands carries the honour of the Rajputs high.

Sawai Madhopur

With a game tour in the Ranthambore National park, your Rajasthan tour is going to truly unforgettable.

Bharatpur

Roaming in the serene ambience of Keoladeo National Park, bird watching is fun in Bharatpur.

Fatehpur Sikri

A tour to Fatehpur Sikri gives you a chance to have a rendezvous with the baronial heritage of the most famous Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Agra

A tour to Agra is awe-inspiring with the bewitching beauty of Taj Mahal leaving no chance to bedazzle you.

Want to experience the baronial grandeur of the Rajputs on your train tour? Come to Rajasthan and you can have an experience of lifetime on the rail tracks. While staying in king's style, exploring the princely state Rajasthan, is a real pleasure. Do not miss a chance to ride in the luxurious train Palace On Wheels once you are in Rajasthan.

The Palace on Wheels is a royal luxury train on which you can travel to Rajasthan in royal style. The Palace on Wheels begins its journey in Delhi and takes you on a tour of some of the most fascinating destinations in India before returning to Delhi, the capital of India.

Destinations covered by the Palace on Wheels

The History of the Palace on Wheels

Before the formation of the state of Rajasthan each of the rulers of the large princely states in Rajputana had a personal coach or train. After independence when the state of Rajasthan was formed these trains were no longer used. The idea of Palace on Wheels royal luxury train was taken from these abandoned luxury coaches of the rulers of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Hyderabad.

The current train is a brand new train, which runs on a meter gauge line. It has 13 saloon cars, a kitchen car with 2 restaurants and 4 service cars. Guests on the Palace on Wheels are looked after by trained personal attendants, dressed in traditional Rajasthani clothing.

The Royal Train:

The Palace on Wheels has 14 deluxe salon coaches, which are fully air-conditioned. The interior of each coach is furnished with the finest taste to enhance the royal ambience of this luxury train.

Accommodation on the Palace on Wheels consists of cabins with 2 beds. Each cabin has an attached toilet with running hot and cold water and a shower. Each cabin also has channel music and an intercom service.

Each coach is named after a different royal state of Rajasthan and is furnished to match its specific name. Each saloon coach has a small pantry and a lounge where hot and cold drinks and snacks are served and the occupants of the saloon can gather and enjoy their ride on this royal luxury train. Color television sets and CD players are also part of the equipment of each lounge, for the entertainment of its guests. There is also a collection of books in each coach if guests prefer to curl up with a good book on their luxury tour.

The two restaurants on the Palace on Wheels offer luxury cuisine to the guests. Titled "The Maharaja" and "Maharani" the restaurants offer a range of cuisine from Continental, Indian and Chinese, to traditional Rajasthani cuisine. Drinks from around the world are served in both the restaurants on the Palace on Wheels.

The décor and amenities on the Palace on Wheels are regularly modernized to cater to its international clientele, while retaining its traditional royal ambience. The Palace on Wheels has been rated among the 10 best luxury train journeys in the world. A ride on the Palace on Wheels royal luxury train in India, is a journey you're sure to remember for a lifetime. Travel to Rajasthan on the Palace on Wheels and enjoy the royal experience.

The Palace on Wheels Tour Itinerary:

The detailed itinerary for the journey of a lifetime on the Palace-on-Wheels, begins at the Delhi Cantonment station, on the day 01, where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the Palace-On-Wheels embarks on a week-long luxury cruise. Day 02 sees you at the Jaipur station, where you are welcomed with strains of shehnai. Lunch is served at the Rambagh Palace and then an air-conditioned coach takes you on a sightseeing tour of the Pink City of Jaipur. The Palace-on-Wheels arrives at the Jaisalmer station on the morning of the day 03. The Palace-on-Wheels takes you to the desert city of Jodhpur on the day 04. On the day 05 this luxury train takes you to Sawai Madhopur, here a visit is arranged to the Ranthambore National Park. After lunch the Palace-on-Wheels takes you to Chittaurgarh. Day 06 sees you in the Lake City of Udaipur. On the day 07 the Palace-on-Wheels takes you to Bharatpur, after visiting the bird sanctuary, the Palace-on-Wheels takes you to Agra. On the day 08 the Palace-on-Wheels brings you back to the Delhi Cantonment station, with pleasant memories of the entire week behind you.