Video of Palace on Wheels Train Tour

We have always believed that our words alone could do only little justice to  describing the grandeur and pomp that a Palace on Wheels journey is. If ever there was a benchmark in luxury train travel, Palace on Wheels has eclipsed it and created a one that’s even higher. 

Here’s what we did. We got you an audiovisual tour of this grand Indian luxury train. A 15 minute documentary on the outsides and insides of the Palace on Wheels. 

Right from the ceremonial tikka welcome, the video documents the entire 7 night, 8 day journey as this luxury train traverses through historic Rajasthani cities such as Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Agra. Each day has been filmed separately for a better understanding of the train’s itinerary. 

The Palace on Wheels video also features almost all tour highlights including the folk Kalbeliya dance, the Light and Sound show, etc. There is also an elaborate video gallery on the website homepage. You can also subscribe to our channel, Indian Luxury Trains, on YouTube.

Some Points to Remember While Booking for the Palace on Wheels Train

Voted as the fourth best luxury train in the world, Palace on Wheels train is quite hit with overseas travelers looking forward to explore Rajasthan in a luxurious manner. 

Palace On Wheels Luxury Train

The week long journey on board Palace on Wheels train covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore and Bharatpur. Apart from the destinations, the 8 days long stay on board is an experience to cherish. Guests carriages reflect the architectural aesthetics of erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan such as Dholpur, Jaipur, Mandwa, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer etc.

Lounge Bar of Palace on Wheels 

The train is a solution to the problem of booking accommodation and finding a place for dining while on a holiday trip. Also the itinerary of this luxury train has been designed in such a way that you travel at night and explore new destinations every day. With the emergence of the internet, booking a journey on board this luxury train is a matter of few minutes. However, it is imperative to remember few points before doing that.

Palace On Wheels Rajasthan Tour

     You can book an online ticket by filling up a query form on the website of palace on wheels (palacesonwheels.co.uk)

     Always make sure to book tickets for three people at once. It is because the tariff on triple sharing basis is the minimum ($ 450).

     A 10% surcharge is levied on the departures between Christmas (25^th December) and the New Year (1^st January).

     If you are accompanying a child between 5 to 12 years &below 5 years, he will be charged 50% and 10% of the original tariff.

     You are required to pay 20% of the ticket value at the time of confirmation and rest 80% is to be paid 60 days prior to the departure date. 

Exploring wildlife through Palace on Wheels

The opulent and luxurious journey of the Palace on Wheels, one of the Indian luxury trains is world-renowned. Along with majestic interiors, lip-smacking food, finest of beverage and world-class services and amenities, it offers a great mix of the most sought-after destinations, namely, Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh,  Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. 

Every destination has various monuments for sightseeing but both Sawai Madhopur and Bharatput give the traveler a chance of exploring wildlife through the Palace on Wheels. 

Sawai Madhopur – Following the Tiger 

Sawai Madhopur, a historic place home to Ranthambore National Park, the only place where one can spot tigers in Rajasthan. This national park is a part of the Project Tiger, which was initiated by the government of the country.  You can take pleasure in jeep safari here. This park is also a major attraction for ornithologists since it is boasts of housing more than 300 species of birds too.

Bharatpur – Heaven for Bird watchers

Listed in UNESCO sites is Bharatpur well- known for Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in the year 1733. The marshland area of the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is an important wintering point for the migratory birds from countries such as Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia.

Palace on wheels - Royalty personified

Travelling in a train is generally considered to be a thing of middle class but the journey on Palace On Wheels is surely not for a commoner but only for those who are in love with being treated in a royal manner. This majestic journey of this luxury train of India, takes you through some of the most sought-after destinations of the  country, namely, Jaipur, Udaipur, Swai Madhopur, Jodhpur,Jaisalmer, Bharatpur and Agra. You get a chance to visit some most splendid towns, palaces, monuments, wilderness, and so on. The train managed by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Railways, was flagged off in the year 1982. 

Palace on wheels : All set to embark on a royal journey of Rajasthan

The train has its name from the coaches that were actually used by the erstwhile kings of the royal states of Rajputana. The names of the coaches have been kept after the names of old Rajput states like Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur.

Jantar Mantar at Jaipur

Palace on wheels consists of 14 well-furnished and well-equipped coaches have state-of-art interior décor wherein the travelers can enjoy all the modern-day amenities on-board which are at par with the world-class levels.  The train and cabins are adorned with classic furniture, elegant paintings, royal upholstery and drapery, wall-to-wall carpeting, well stocked bar with finest of brand (both Indian and International), as well as dining cabins, namely Maharaja and Maharani.These restaurants serve lip-smacking food of various cuisines.

A veiw of Palace on wheels Restaurant

Each cabin has an appointed personal assistant, who is called the Khidmatgar. He takes care of all your need. Every cabin has an attached bath with toiletries and hot/cold running water, channel music, AC with individual control, TV, intercom facility, Wi-fi connection, and so on.  The train also has a spa where you can enjoy some great Ayurvedic massages to rejuvenate yourself or you can also unwind yourself in the lounge of Palace on Wheels.