It's a journey worthy of kings.
No wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels.
With its cream saloons, embellished with intricate designs,
chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the former
royal kingdoms of this state. Once ruled by kings whose
presence lingers on in forbidding fortresses and fairytale
palaces, now converted into museums, hotels, and restaurants
where retainers serve truly royal repasts.
History : The concept of the Palace On Wheels
was derived from the royal background of the coaches,
which were originally meant to be the personal Railway
coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states
of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the
Viceroy of British India. The Palace On Wheels has graced
the Rajasthan Tourism and Indian Railways since January
1982. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation,
The Indian Railways, the Tourism Department of Rajasthan
and the Government of India launched Palaceonwheels
as a special heritage tourist train for providing a
unique and memorable experience to the tourists visiting
Rajasthan.
 The
Palace on Wheels take a complete tour of Rajasthan
covering all the major cities of the royal state of
Rajasthan. Starting from the capital of India, Delhi,
the Palace On Wheels weaves through Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai
Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra in complete regal style.
 Experience
the best of Rajasthan in an ambience of luxury and comfort
in the luxury train of Rajasthan, The Palace on Wheels.
Every saloon coach of Palace on Wheels train is equipped
with a saloon, mini-bar and kitchenette to provide you
all the comfort of a home. Palace on Wheels runs in
the night and every morning reaches at different destinations
that include Jaipur, Chittorgarh/Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Agra and Delhi.
At every halt your evening is planned with cultural
programmes |
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