The Palace on Wheels

The Palace on Wheels

The Palace on Wheels is self-rated as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world with the name 'Palace on Wheels' derived from the royal background of the coaches. The train is regularly refurbished and maintained and all changes are made in sympathy with the original character and style.

The 14 coaches are named after former Rajput states matching the aesthetics and interiors of the royal past. Each saloon has a mini pantry and a lounge to ensure availability of hot and cold beverages and refreshments and a place to relax and get together.

The fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, each a combination of four twin-bedded compartments with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities. The furniture with its inlaid motifs has been specially created for the Palace on Wheels.

The train has two lavish restaurants 'The Maharaja' and 'The Maharani' with a Rajasthani ambience serving tasty Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines.

There is a well stocked bar offering a choice of sprits of Indian and international brands.

Each saloon lounge has been equipped with colour television and a CD player and each coach also offers a good collection of books to choose from. A satellite phone is on the way to allow guests to communicate anywhere in the world from the train.