LUXURY TRAIN TOURS

PALACE ON WHEELS TOURS

It stands on its tracks; a gleaming sealed carriage, every bit is royal. The air-conditioning works silently, creating a space where only the excitement of the history of the Rajput kingdoms permeates through, clearly captured in a contemporary mode. In all, there are fourteen saloons, each equipped with two twin-bedded and two double-bedded chambers, with attached baths that have running hot and cold water and showers. The modern conveniences have been thoughtfully provided, sofas to sink into, strategically placed lights to read by, wonderfully appointed beds with comfortable furnishings, inbuilt wardrobes for the storage of one’s clothes and bags, and huge plate glass windows to watch the countryside roll past.
Outside the bedrooms, each coach also has a seating lounge where passengers can get together, just sit watch the cities as they glide past outside the windows, or enjoy a quiet cup of tea. An attached pantry with each saloon helps provide beverages and refreshments to the accompaniment of soothing piped music.
There is the comfortable bar cum lounge where you can relax over your favourite drink, burrow in a book or converse with fellow passengers. Attached to it are two restaurant cars, Maharaja and Maharani respectively, with opulently draped curtains, exquisitely crafted lights and table settings . Here accompanying chefs serve up a delicious choice of Indian, including Rajasthani, Continental and even Chinese cuisine that are a feast for the palate.
The train chugs out of Safdarjung Railway Station New Delhi cantonment on a week-long run through Rajasthan every Wednesday night, with a trip also inbuilt to Agra and the Taj Mahal. Turban-wearing attendants take over from the moment you arrive at the platform, assigning you your coupes and detailing all the facilities that are on board. The train moves by night and arrives each morning at a new destination where new experiences await you.

FACILITIES

14 fully air-conditioned saloons, each a combination of 2 twin bedded and 2 double bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, attached washrooms with running hot and cold water and showers, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities.

A well-stocked bar serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and international make, to keep you in 'High Spirits'.

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.

Two lavish and beautifully done restaurants; 'The Maharaja' and 'The Maharani' serve mouthwatering Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines.

An attendant is always available at your service, to take care of all your travel needs.

Amuse yourself with indoor games like Chess, Playing Cards. Chinese checkers, Carom Board, and Crossword Puzzles etc.

special assistance available in the form of wheel chairs, creches and a special attendant for assistance.

A lounge for relaxing, interacting, making friends, getting together and play games.

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

A mailbox is provided on board, for posting your mail.

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

Your health, obviously tops the chart of our priority list. First aid is available on the train whereas a doctor can be arranged on call at the very next station.

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

Certain handicrafts and other special items of Rajasthani origin can be bought from State Govt. owned Emporia, Rajasthali, (Rajasthan govt. Emporium) selling handicrafts.

Leading 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.

The Palace On Wheels is a no smoking train. However , if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance.

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

All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom.

Voltage available on the train: 110/230V

JOURNEY

The Palace on Wheels is one of the world's most exciting rail journeys, as much for the train and the facilities provided on board, as for the royal destinations it proceeds to every single day. With everything taken care of – dining, accommodation, sight seeing - as well as organized shopping, there is nothing for the traveller to do but sleep in the history of the land, soak in the colours, and experience the royal life of a Maharaja. The tour starts from Delhi and comes back to the city after going through, in order: Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittaurgarh-Udaipur-Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi Welcome aboard.

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