Rajasthan City Guide
One of the worlds top ten luxury trains, Palace on Wheels is an unforgettable experience of the journey through the royal train in the princely state of Rajasthan. Move on to the a royal odyssey.
A Royal Retreat
Listed in the top ten luxury train journeys of world, the Palace on Wheels is a true royal journey in the land of Maharajas. Its an extraordinary train for extraordinary people. The week long trip on this train is bound to leave an everlasting impression in the mind of the traveller. The train brings alive the luxury of princley travel. An incomparable blend of the royal heritage and modern convinience. The Palace on wheels has been designed to suit modern needs with central air conditioning, four channel music, interconnected telephone system, a separate pantry and lounge in each coach, comfortable coupes with the privacy of attached bathrooms, two special bathrooms, two special restaurant - Maharaja and Maharani, serving exotic Indian, continental and Rajasthani cuisine, a well stocked bar, a reading and relaxing coach and friendly smiling attendants serving round the clock.
The Palace on wheels was constructed for the erstwhile Indian royalty. This heritage train of Rajasthan comprised of personal coaches of the former rulers of the princely states of Gujarat and Rajputana, the Viceroy of British India and the Nizam of Hyderabad. After independence, the Palace on Wheels was abandoned and it was not until the early 1980s that the train was reconsidered. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Railways decided to introduce it as a special heritage tourist train to Rajasthan. Since then, the train has entertained people from all over the world.
The Trip
The seven days tour on Palace on Wheels takes on the trip of the royal Rajasthan. The trip starts and ends in Delhi. It covers the Pink city of Jaipur, the divinely beautiful Chittaurgarh, Udaipur with its picturesque lakes and lake palaces, Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore National Park, the jewel of desert-Jaisalmer, majestic stronghold of Jodhpur, Bharatpur with its remarkable and lively bird sanctuary, The red stone city of Fatehpur Sikri and the indispensable trip to Taj Mahal at Agra. The visitors are familiarized with the culture, dance, music, fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. The hospitality on the train gives an hint of the royal lifestyle of the past rulers of Rajasthan.
Tariffs
Prices in US Dollars
Per Person Per Night:
Single - 535, Double - 385, Triple - 240 (Oct 2005 to Mar 2006)
Single - 395, Double - 295, Triple - 240 (Apr to Sep 2006).
The train is on the journey every week and advanced booking for the journey shall be made. The fare covers travel, stay on Maharaja train with daily 3 fixed meals, conducted sightseeing tours, entrance fees to monuments, joy rides on Elephant & Camel, boat ride, cycle rikshaw ride and transport within the city.
