About Palace on Wheels
Palace-on-Wheels is one of the top ten luxury trains of the world. India
also owns other luxury trains like the Royal Orient and the Fairy Queen.
Traveling by this special train is one of the best ways to explore the
enchanting, unrivalled, astounding and inspirational land of India. So just
experience the royal era along side the cultural, architectural, natural and
traditional richness that India has to offer on this terrific train - Palace
On Wheels. The marvelous train will make you feel like you are living in a
palace. It truly justifies its name. The comfort, the convenience and the
charm are unmatched by any other train.
This royal odyssey starts from the dapper Delhi to alluring Agra, through
the rustic Rajasthan. The Palace-on-Wheels starts every Wednesday night from
the Delhi Cantt. for a royal retreat and returns early morning next
Wednesday. This journey can be enjoyed only during the months of September
to April. From May to August every year, its services put on hold, as its
annual maintenance is taken care of. The experience of traveling on
Palace-on-Wheels is special and unique as it has been planned to be moving
during the nights and be at the holiday destinations during the daytime. The
interiors and the exteriors of the this luxury train are unmatched and spell
bounding. The Royal train reveals a fusion of the historic charm and the
modern amenities. The number of services offered inside the Palace-on-Wheels
equals the lifestyle of any palace.
The royal experience of traveling on the Palace-on-Wheels will remain with
you for a long-long time. So, just enjoy the experience of the lifetime!
Destinations Covered
The royal journey starts and ends at the capital city of Delhi, moves
through the royal Rajasthan and the unique Uttar Pradesh. During week long
trip each halt will enchant you and excite you. The charm of the glorious
cities en-route will not fail to capture your attention. The palaces, forts,
havelis, sand dunes, the camel will entice you and remain in your memories.
The
nature lovers will find it the most pleasurable experience being at the
Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the Ranthambore National Park. The scenic
beauty of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love, (one of the seven wonders of
the world) will be the final stop of the Palace-on-Wheels before it returns
to the starting point of the capital city Delhi.
Facilities Provided
The Palace-On-Wheels provides outstanding facilities. You will fell like a
member of the royal era while on this luxury train. Each Coach has been
named after the erstwhile princely state. The train has 14 fully air
conditioned deluxe salons with 4 twin-bedded chambers, thoughtfully
decorated in ethnic Rajasthani décor. Channel music, intercom,
attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower and wall-to-wall
carpeting are some of the facilities that make you feel at home. Each salon
has personal attendants or Khidmatgars, at your service, all the time.
Some of the other facilities that add to this list are:
Luggage Collection
Arrival Kit
Meals
Mineral Water
Newspapers/Magazines
Security
Toiletries
Wheel chair and other facilities for disabled persons
Bar
Indoor Games
Lounge
Mail Box
Medical Aid
Restaurants
Shopping
Smoking
ATM/ and Satellite Phone
