Palace on Wheels Train : A Breakdown of On Board Offers

Palace on wheels

Launched in 1982, Palace on Wheels is the pioneer of the luxury train travelling in India. The brain child of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways, Palace on Wheels takes guests on a whirlwind tour through erstwhile princely states in Rajasthan along with a halt in Agra. Owing to its luxurious facilities and service par excellence, this Indian luxury train has won several prestigious awards from the travel magazines and experts.

The current scene is that Palace on Wheels managed to get 70 to 80% bookings, before the start of the peak season. After reading the above written stuff, I am sure you all must be curious to know the reasons behind the unprecedented heights attained by this luxury tourist train. Scroll down and read the general information about the train.

Where to Stay On Board

From the perspective of accommodation, there are 14 guest carriages available on board this train which can accommodate 88 passengers in all. These cabins have been named after the different destination of Rajasthan and epitomize their art and culture in their décor. State of the art amenities such as channel music system, mini pantry, CD/MP3 player, LCD TV and attached bathroom.

Where To Dine

There are 2 ornately designed restaurants- Maharaja and Maharani- serve an array of Indian, international and Continental cuisines on the platter of the guests along with traditional Rajasthani fare. The food menu includes both a la carte and table d’hôte meals. Besides that, lunch and dinner will also be arranged for the guests as a part of the tour itinerary. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are also available on board this train.

Exclusive Insider Experiences

The journey spanning over 8 days and 7 nights on board Palace on Wheels includes various exclusive insider experiences such as lunch at the Amber Fort, Son-et-Lumiere at the Chittorgarh Fort, lunch at a heritage hotel in Udaipur and dinner & cultural program in the Sam sand dunes, Jaisalmer.

Personalized Attention

Each guest carriage on board Palace on Wheels is appointed with a personal attendant aka Khidmatgar. This personal attendant is assigned with the duty to address all the personal needs and requirements of the guests.

Palace on Wheels is an award winning luxury train running in India since 1982. This post states the general features of this luxury tourist train for the luxury travel aficionado around the world.