What
does the Palace On Wheels signify?
Counted among the top 10 luxury trains in the world, the Palace on Wheels
amazingly recreates an ambience that makes the astute feel to be living in
the regal eras- when the Maharajas and the Maharanis reigned supreme. The
time machine takes you back in times of the Rajput rulers of the state of
Rajasthan. The magnificent views of forts, palaces, havelis, camels and sand
dunes are sure to take you by storm. It's truly an experience of a lifetime
!
How many coaches does it have?
The fully air-conditioned Palace on Wheels consists of 14 luxuriously
decorated coaches. Each of the coaches is named after former Rajput states-
Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur,
Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur.
What are the services and facilities offered?
The Palace on Wheels provides with 14 fully air-conditioned salons. Each of
the salons is a combination of 4 twin-bedded chambers. The facilities
offered are channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot/ cold
water, shower, wall-to-wall carpeting, bar, indoor games, mail box, medical
aid, restaurant, laundry, barber shop, beauty parlour, etc. The lounge has a
souvenir shop 'The Bazaar' where interesting gift items and souvenirs are
sold.
There are two lavish restaurants- the Maharaja and the Maharani. These
provide the guests with delicious Continetal, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani
cuisine. Special assistance is provided for the disabled persons.
Wheelchairs and an attendant to take care are also available.
Where does it depart from?
The Palace on Wheels departs every Wednesday from Delhi at 1800 hrs.
What are the destinations covered?
Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore -
Chittaurgarh - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
What are the famous attractions en route?
Rambagh Palace, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jai
Mahal Palace, Jaisalmer Fort, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan
Palace, Ranthambore National Park, Chittaurgarh Fort, City Palace, Lake
Place, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri etc.
Duration
: 06 Nights / 07 Days
