Palace on Wheels Tour

Palace on Wheels is here to take you on a journey into the legendry past of the former royal kingdoms in the states of Rajasthan. Tour on Palace on Wheels is a journey worthy of kings. The 14 coaches of Palace on Wheels have been named after the princely states through which it passes. Palace on Wheels has been rated as one of the ten best train journeys in the world. Tour on Palace on Wheels will help you to evoke the fragrant days of royal era.

Before independence the rulers of the princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the viceroy of British India used to travel in these coaches. After Independence, these coaches were parked into these states until 1981-82, when the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways launched a special heritage tourist train for providing a unique memorable experience to the tourists visiting Rajasthan.

Have a look inside

Interiors of the Palace-on-Wheels remind the grand style of living of the rulers of the princely states. The train is completely self sufficient and fully air-conditioned. The decoration inside each coach reflects the aura of a particular state through furniture, paintings, handicrafts and furnishings.

Dining

Two restaurants inside the Palace on Wheels name Maharani Restaurant and Maharaja restaurants serves you the continental, Chinese, Indian specialities with an emphasis on Rajasthani dishes.

Bar

The bar on the Palace-on-Wheels have ample choice for the hard drinks and soft beverages.

Lounge

There is a separate lounge in the end of each coach. It's a best place to relax where you can read magazines and newspapers, engage in conversation with other passengers or simply enjoy the view outside your window.

Bedrooms

Decorated in sophisticated royal style, each coach has four coupes denoting the color of the state it represents and holds the royal emblem. Two coupes include double beds with an extra folding bed and other two coupes have the train like beds. Each compartment has an attached bathroom with running hot\cold water.

Other services

Apart from this, the other services on request include laundry services, Doctor on call at each station, barber shop & beauty parlour. 'The bazaar' is a souvenir shop where gift items are available bearing the insignia of the Palace-on-Wheels.

Indianholiday offers you a tour on Palace on Wheels to give you a grand royal experience.