Palace on Wheels is the first and one of the finest luxury trains of India, which was launched in the year 1982 by the Indian Railways in co-operation with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. This luxury train has exquisitely designed interiors and decor, with the influence of royal architecture that keeps the guests mesmerized. Therefore, it received the Readers’ Travel Awards, 2015, for being one of the Best Trains in the World.

Though there are half a dozen luxury trains being operated around the world, Palace on Wheels, one of the leading luxury trains in India, is the perfect source of experiencing splendor.

A royal journey through this train will take you back to the bygone era, as it has carriages, furnishings, and services that reflect royalty. Not only this, it takes you through the routes passing across the land of Maharajas. This train was used by the Maharajas, Nizams, and Royalty to travel around.

The lavish carriages of this train were used by the former Maharajas and have been renovated. These well-maintained carriages are 23 in number, and about 104 tourists can travel at a time.

Each of these coaches is named after the Rajputana states, such as Alwar, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Bundi, Dungargarh, Dholpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kota, Kishangarh, Sirohi, and Udaipur, that match the style and taste of the Rajputs. Each of its coaches has four cabins, also known as chambers or saloons. These coaches are well-equipped with all modern amenities and Wi-Fi internet.

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Dining is not at all a problem as the train has two multi-cuisine restaurants, namely The Maharaja and The Maharani. These restaurants have a traditional Rajasthani ambiance and serve extravagant dishes like continental and Chinese cuisine, along with delicious Rajasthani cuisine.

It also comprises a bar cum lounge that serves an array of international and domestic brands of wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Not only this, but guests also spend some relaxed moments or read a book in the lounge. The cordial staff is traditionally dressed in turbans and is available round the clock at your service.

If, after an off-train excursion, the guests become tired, then they can experience ultimate rejuvenation in the spa on board. They can get soaked in the essential oils of a varied range of therapies offered in the on-board spa and freshen up.

This royal trip on the Palace on Wheels begins from Delhi, providing opportunities to relive the royal glories of India. It then passes through the beautiful cities of desert Jaipur and Jodhpur, followed by Ranthambore National Park (known as the tigers’ abode), and then it takes you to the magnificent Taj Mahal. The detailed itinerary of this journey can be read here. Also, you can check out the fares of the Palace on Wheels train and book this luxury train for the coming season.

If you are thinking of taking on a royal journey, then do take an insight into another award-winning luxury train, the Maharajas’ Express.