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Introduction

History
The Train
Journey
Schedule & Tariff

Railways/Route Kms

Central 7,076
Eastern 4,303
Northern 10,995
North Eastern 5,131
Northeast Frontier 3,858
Southern 7,009
Sourth Central 7,218
South Eastern 7,161
Western 9,735
Palace on Wheels "The Train"
Reservation

Coaches

You'll be delighted you chose to see Rajasthan by the Palace on Wheels. On board, you'll feel like an erstwhile monarch, traveling in regal splendour. Each Coach named after the erstwhile princely state has 4 twin bedded chambers, thoughtfully decorated in ethnic Rajasthani decor. Channel Music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot & cold water shower and wall to wall carpeting are some of the facilities to make you feel at home. Each saloon has personal attendants or Khidmatgars, who are to your beck and call to extend a courteous helping hand, should you need anything. 

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 beverage, and refreshments and a place to relax and get together.

Rooms

The 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 beverage, and refreshments and a place to relax and get together.

Restaurant

The train has two lavish restaurants "The Maharaja" and "The Maharani" with a Rajasthani ambience serving palate tickling Continental, Chinese, India and Rajasthani cuisines.

The restaurants offer seating arranged in groups of twos and fours near the windows. Chefs in the attached pantry prepare Continental and Indian specialties, with an emphasis on the cuisine of Rajasthan.

Bar

The Palace on Wheels boasts of a well stocked bar offering the choicest of sprits of Indian and international brands.

Facilities

  • ACCOMMODATION
    14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, wall to wall
    carpeting and other amenities.

  • LUGGAGE COLLECTION
    Your luggage is picked up and taken to your respective saloons without your worrying about it.

  • ARRIVAL KIT
    Each guest is provided with an arrival kit consisting of stationery items, brochures, cards etc.
    Anything additional can be asked for, from the attendant, always available at your service.

  • ATTENDANT ‘KHIDMATGAR’
    An attendant or ‘Khidmatgar’ is always at your service, to take care of all your travel needs.

  • MEALS
    An exotic array of dishes to choose from the Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines is available on the Palace on Wheels.

  • MINERAL WATER
    We make sure, the greatest gift of nature bestowed on us i.e. Water is made available to you in its purest form. Mineral water is made available to you all through the journey.

  • NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES
    The leading dailies and newspapers greet you every morning over a simmering hot cup of tea or beverage of your choice. Also available for you is a large collection of magazines.

  • SECURITY
    Adequate safety arrangements are made for you as well as your personal belongings in the train itself.

  • TOILETRIES
    All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are provided in the train.

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