Taking luxurious travel to new height, Palace on Wheels takes you to the most exotic destinations of India in sheer comfort. Explore the magnificent palaces, golden sand dunes, beautiful monuments, and admire the beauty of incredible India. The luxurious train has been voted as the 4th best luxury train in the world, and has an elegant ambience that perfectly matches the amazing charm of the Indian terrain.
While the opulence of the train must be experienced to believe, we are here to give you a virtual tour of the train and its grandeur. The Palace on Wheels train boasts luxurious cabins, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and a personalized service.Palace on Wheels was initially Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. The new improved Palace on Wheels has three cabins per carriage. Each cabin is bigger, and the carriage suspension is also better. One experience of Palace on Wheels and it will be etched in your memories forever. The carriages have been refurbished as replicas of the original saloon carriages of the Maharajas.
Enjoy international cuisine, relax in the library, have a drink at the bar, or just retreat into your extensive cabin and watch the tapestry of the Rajasthan countryside unfold. The efficient traditional staff takes care of everything one can think of, from accommodation, food, organized guided tours to shopping.
The 41 en-suit cabins of Palace on Wheels are well equipped with Sofa-chairs, chairs and writing tables. Everything about the train exudes luxury; the delicate wood carved furnishing, silk and velvet bedspreads and drapes, wall to wall carpeting makes the train look grand in every way. All the cabins have state of the art amenities and services such as safes, channel music, temperature control facilities and WiFi internet access. The train has two Super Deluxe Suites, and the rest suites are deluxe. Here is a detailed overview of the suites.
Super Deluxe Suites ? The luxury train has one Super Deluxe Coach with 2 suites, Emerald and Diamond, with huge queen-sized double beds. You are greeted by personal attendants at the platform, who will help you with your luggage and detailing facilities available on board. The room is decorated keeping in mind the taste of the royals, with exquisite silk and velvet furnishings, along with finely carved furniture. Exclusive Air-conditioned car is also available for Super Deluxe Guests for sightseeing.
Deluxe Suites ? The Palace on Wheels has 13 Deluxe carriages named after the palaces of Rajasthan i.e. Chandra Mahal, Moti Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Umaid Palace, Jal Mahal, Surya Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Lalgarh Palace. Deluxe cabins have twin beds. There are three cabins within every Deluxe coach, named Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl. Deluxe cabins have twin beds. Air-conditioned road coaches for sightseeing for Deluxe Suite guests are available.