Coaches 

 :: The legend travels on

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.

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.

The Palace on Wheels travel package

takes you to a vibrating journey to the
royal land of sand dunes and regal
palaces. Visit the majestic expanse
where Royal Rajputs lived in a grand
style. Explore this imperial land on the
Palace on Wheels, the luxurious train
of India that carries with it an intrinsic
ambience that goes perfectly well with
the majestic charm and beauty spread
so lavishly here and there in
Rajasthan.

The Palace on wheels is rated as one

of the top ten luxury train journeys in
the world. It offers you a heart-rending
trip to the splendid forts and palaces of
Rajasthan in just seven days. Also
discover the royal history of Taj Mahal
in Agra. The journey to the hinterland
of the desert starts every Wednesday
evening at 1800 hrs from Delhi and
ends on the following Wednesday early
in the morning at 0730 hrs.

The Royal Background of the Palace

on Wheels
On rolling back wheels of time, we find
the rulers of princely states of
Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of
Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British
India travelled by these luxurious
coaches. After independence, these
coaches were parked and remained in
this state for a quarter of a century until
in 1981-82, when the Rajasthan
Tourism Development Corporation and
Indian Railways launched a special
heritage tourist train for providing a
unique memorable experience to the
tourists visiting Rajasthan.
The name Palace on Wheels was
derived from it's royal background of
the coaches. Gradually State govt. and
railway department brought many
infrastructural changes in the coaches
while keeping the same aesthetics of
the interiors alive, matching the
interiors of the royal state. The train
was replaced by the air-conditioned
broad gauges new train, which had 14
saloons, 2 restaurant cum kitchen cars,
one Bar cum Lounge and 4 service
Cars. The cabins of each saloon are
attached with bath and shower. The
train also has a well-appointed lounge,
library and bar.

Its all about Luxury and comfort

That's true! On the Palace on Wheels
your journey is full of exuberance and
luxurious feeling. A perfect chance to
relive the era when kings and queens
ruled, when royalty spelt magic. When
charm and mysticism was in air. The
train is completely self- sufficient and is
fully air-conditioned, comprising of 14
deluxe saloons. Especially facilitated
for you with all modern amenities of
everyday life, you would find the royal
past haunting you in the historical
coaches. The two dining cars are
decked up in true Rajasthani style and
each saloon has personal attendants,
khidmatgars, for your service. Step
aboard for a journey into the past on a
luxury train. 
Royal Services on Board
Apart from 14 saloons, each having 4
cabins attached with bath and shower,
the Palace on Wheels has two
restaurants cum kitchen cars offering
traditional Indian, Continental and
Chinese cuisine with the Chef's special
variety of the day. Its well stocked bar
serves Indian liquor and variety of
scotch, wine and cocktails. It has piped
music in every saloon, and interesting
games for children.
Apart from this, the other services on
request include laundry services, and
Doctor on call at each station, barber
shop & beauty parlour. The lounge
also has a souvenirs shop 'The Bazaar'
where souvenirs and gift items are sold
bearing the insignia of the POW.

The names of the saloons given are

based on the princely states of
Rajasthan- Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar,
Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Dungarpur,
Dholpur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Sirohi,
Bikaner, Udaipur and Kishangarh.

The Lavish Interiors 

Sit in these beautiful carriages and
look around. You will find that each
saloon highlights the cultural ethos of
the state, represented through the use
of furniture, handicrafts, painting and
furnishings. The ceiling in the lounge is
of particular interest. Each saloon is
different but the overall ambience of
the décor of the saloons has been
taken care of to provide continuity and
harmony.

Each saloon has cream yellow colour

on its exterior walls and bears the Coat
of Arms (logo) of the erstwhile princely
states. 

1. ALWAR
Located strategically, Alwar is the
gateway to Rajasthan from Delhi.
With a turbulent history spanning
back to the medieval era, Alwar has
been an important place of trade and
commerce. Bestowed by nature with
a unique habitat comprising forests
and deep valleys, Alwar in home to
several species of flora and fauna.
The ceiling of the Alwar coach lounge
has been done aesthetically in a
delightful mix of cone work and oils
in relief, depicting a hunting scene.
The royal emblem and a miniature
painting adorn the lounge. Subtle
tones of pink enhance the romantic
ambience of the lounge.
 
2. BHARATPUR
Maharaja Suraj Mal, the valiant Jat
king, who was admired for his
chivalry and courage, had his abode
here. Once a fortified township,
Bharatpur is now an ornithologist's
paradise and well known for the
Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary. The
sanctuary is home to over 376 avian
species. Echoing the vividity of
nature's gift to Bharatpur the relief
work on this coach depicts various
species of birds on the tree of life. A
replica of royal crest of Bharatpur
adorns the valance of the blinds. The
'nature' theme is further endorsed by
the white cedar inlay work depicting
birds and painted peacocks, sitting on
a haveli worked on a mirror. The
color scheme, with its profusion of
beige and aqua green, is a vivid
reminder of lush green forests of
Bharatpur and Ghana
 
3. BIKANER
Bikaner came into being in 1486 A.D.
when Rao Bika set out to carve a
separate kingdom for himself. The
colour scheme of the lounge has been
motivated by the opulent coronation
rooms in burning red and gold of the
Anup Mahal and Padam Mahal of the
Junagarh fort. The royal state crest is
placed on the valance along with
some handicrafts of Rajasthan. The
ceiling is done up in relief work and
an oil painting on canvas, depicting
the legendary lovers Dhola & Maru on
camelback. The artwork in the lounge
is in the Mughal –influenced style of
Bikaner School of Art.
 

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.

The 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.

Palace On Wheels, the royal train of

India takes you to the majestic terrains
of Rajasthan as you soak the essence
of the royal hospitality of Rajasthan.
The train starts its weeklong lavish
voyage from New Delhi, the capital of
India, every Wednesday. After a day
tour of Delhi, the train moves its
wheels towards Rajasthan at night. 

The first halt of the train is at Jaipur,

the Pink City, on Thursday morning.
While Wednesday morning sees the
end of the journey at 6 A.M., when the
train reaches the Safdarjung Train
Station, New Delhi.

This royal ride covers fantastic

destinations in Rajasthan like Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Sawai
Madhopur, Jaisalmer, and more. The
journey winds up at Agra, the land of
the Taj Mahal. From Agra, the train
proceeds back to Delhi where the
magical journey ends. 

In addition to the impeccable Taj Mahal

you will also enjoy some of the most
breathtaking monuments in Rajasthan.
These include Amber Fort, Jaipur City
Palace, Lake Palace, Jag Mandir,
Mehrangarh Fort, Patwon-ki-Haveli,
and many more. Rajasthan is also a
great place to observe the rich wildlife
of India. So get set for the ride of a
lifetime! 
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE

CHECK IN: Reporting time is 4pm at

Delhi Safdarjung Railway
Station Palace On Wheels, the royal
train of India takes you to the
majestic terrains of Rajasthan as you
soak the essence of the royal
hospitality of Rajasthan. The train
starts its weeklong lavish voyage
from New Delhi, the capital of India,
every Wednesday. After a day tour of
Delhi, the train moves its wheels
towards Rajasthan at night. 

The first halt of the train is at Jaipur,

the Pink City, on Thursday morning.
While Wednesday morning sees the
end of the journey at 6 A.M., when
the train reaches the Safdarjung
Train Station, New Delhi.

This royal ride covers fantastic

destinations in Rajasthan like Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Sawai
Madhopur, Jaisalmer, and more. The
journey winds up at Agra, the land of
 the Taj Mahal. From Agra, the train
proceeds back to Delhi where the
magical journey ends. 

In addition to the impeccable Taj

Mahal you will also enjoy some of the
most breathtaking monuments in
Rajasthan. These include Amber
Fort, Jaipur City Palace, Lake
Palace, Jag Mandir, Mehrangarh
Fort, Patwon-ki-Haveli, and many
more. Rajasthan is also a great place
to observe the rich wildlife of India.
So get set for the ride of a lifetime! 

Palace On Wheels
Destinations

Welcome aboard the Palace On

Wheels on its splendid and enchanting
royal journey through the bygone era
of the erstwhile Maharajas. On board
the Palace on Wheels you will feel the
magic of the royal Rajasthan and the
amazing Agra. Colour, action, fun and
frolic added with rich local culture and
tradition create an ethnic ambience
and attract large number of tourists to
these Indian destinations every year.
The beautiful landscapes are there to
bewitch you entirely. The journey
promises to be the most vivacious and
vibrant week of your life. The royal
retreat takes you through the hues of
the pink city, city of lakes, national park
and the elegy of love.

The journey commences on the

Wednesday night when the dinner is
served onboard. The eight days' and
seven nights' magnificent journey in
royal splendour takes you across
The Tourist Destinations in
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

07 Nights / 08 Days Palace on

Wheels Tour
Day 01, Wed :- Delhi /Jaipur
Place: Delhi Safdarjung Railway
Station. The journey of a lifetime
begins at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway
Station where the guests are accorded
a warm, traditional welcome before the
Palace-On-Wheels pulls out into the
night& for a week-long luxury cruise
through fascinating Rajasthan.

Day 02, Thu :- Jaipur

The Luxury Trains Holidays at the
capital city of Rajasthan - Jaipur is an
absolute must on the itinerary of any
tourist to India. Along with the dashing
Delhi and the amazing Agra it forms
the Golden Triangle of Indian Tourism.
The day is going to be an experience
in itself.

Day 03, Fri :- Jaisalmer

On Friday, the third day Palace On
Wheels arrives at 06.15 hrs at
Jaisalmer. You get to spend the day in
this isolated, but Architecturally, one of
the greatest Royal Bastions of the
World. After a safari dinner served
under the stars, at a campsite, come
back to the train to resume your
journey at 23.30 hrs. Jaisalmer stands
tall in the desolate beauty of the
desert, proudly welcoming visitors to
an enchanting world of fable, color,
and history. 

Day 04, Sat :- Jodhpur

From Jaisalmer the Palace On Wheels
chugs on to yet another desert
kingdom of Jodhpur on Saturday and
arrives at 08.00 hrs. Famous for its
magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur
is the second largest city of Rajasthan
and a major tourist attraction in the
country. Jodhpur city is situated at the
edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer
on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on
its south, Bikaner on its north, and
Nagaur on the eastern side. 
Day 05, Sun :- Sawai Madhopur
Moving on from the desert kingdom of
Jodhpur, on the fifth day of the royal
retreat in Palace on Wheels you will be
in Sawai Madhopur at 04.00 hrs. After
you enjoy the breakfast at the Castle
Jhoomar Baori enter the Ranthambore
National Park with the adjoining Aravali
and the Vindhya ranges. Your
excitement is bound to rise, as you get
ready to visit another royal dignitary in
his kingdom. 

Day 05, Sun :- Chittaurgarh

On the fifth day of the journey aboard
the Palace On Wheels after a date with
the royal tigers at Ranthambore
National Park, you arrive at
Chittaurgarh at 15.30 hrs. The story of
Chittaurgarh is a saga of valour,
tenacity and sacrifice. Chittaurgarh
(also Chittorgarh) was sacked three
times. The Fort of Chittaurgarh is a
treasure trove of history and offers to
the traveller an insight into the life of
the Great Rajput rulers. 

Day 06, Mon :- Udaipur

Moving on from the India's most
valorous fort of Chittaurgarh Palace On
Wheels next halt happens to be the
other capital of the Sisodia Maharanas,
Udaipur. On the sixth day of the Palace
On Wheels Tour you arrive at Udaipur
at 07.30 hrs. Udaipur is also known as
the "City of Palaces", a "Fairyland" and
a "Vision in Dream".

Day 07, Tue :- Bharatpur

After bidding good-bye to Udaipur on
the seventh day of its trip the Palace
on Wheels arrives at the beautiful
Bharatpur at 06.00 hrs. The breakfast
in the royal kingdom will be at the
Saras hotel. The city of Bharatpur is an
avian paradise and is renowned for the
bird sanctuary. This superb waterfowl
habitat, one of the finest in the world,
was actually created by a maharaja.

Day 07, Tue :- Agra

Agra, or the city of the Taj, as it is
known all over the world, forms the first
destination on the itinerary of most
travellers coming into India. Forming
part of the famous 'Golden Triangle'
(Delhi-Jaipur-Agra), it is placed on the
western bank of the Yamuna. The
Palace On Wheels takes you to the
amazing city of Agra where the Taj
Mahal is the perfect finale to your royal
sojourn.

Day 08, Wed :- Delhi

Early Mornning arrive at Delhi
Safdarjung Railway station. Breakfast
on board - Check out and proceed for
next destination with the great
memories. 

History of The Palace On

Wheels

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
Palace On Wheels as a special
heritage tourist train for providing a
unique and memorable experience to
the tourists visiting Rajasthan. 

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 Legend
These coaches were not being used by
the Indian Railways after
independence in normal passenger
trains on account of very rich and
traditional interiors.
The Palace On Wheels started as a
unique holiday train hauled by a steam
engine with its inaugural trip on 26th
January 1982. It started to roll on its
regular operations from October 1982.
The Legend Conserved
In 1991, a new air-conditioned meter
gauge Palace On Wheels on the lines
of the old heritage train was launched
with 13 salons, 2 restaurants, kitchen
car, Bar cum lounge and 4 service
cars. 'Khidmatgars' or personal
attendants, in each cabin, cater to all
your needs.
The Legend and the Modern
The Palace On Wheels has gained
remarkable success and attained
worldwide acclaim and popularity
including the PATA gold award in
1987. The Palace On Wheels has
been rated as one of the ten best
luxurious rail journeys in the world. The
popularity of the train has been
enhanced by the media. Famous TV
Teams such as BBC, MTV, Zee TV,
National Geographic, MDR of
Germany and many others have
covered the train and shown it on their
network.
It has carried 36096 tourists in 578
trios up to April 2002
The eight days and seven nights
journey in royal splendour takes you to
the territory Maharajas, the 'Pink City'
of Jaipur; Jaisalmer 'the jewel of the
desert'; the majestic stronghold of
Jodhpur; Sawai Madhopur for the
Ranthambor National Park; the city of
Chittaurgarh with its countless tales of
Rajput chivalry; Udaipur with its lakes
and Lake Palaces; Bharatpur - with its
remarkable Keoladeo Ghana bird
sanctuary; the red stone city of
Fatehpur Sikri; and of course, the Taj
Mahal in Agra - one of the seven
wonders of the world.
The Legend and the Modern -
Symbiosis Continues
The Palace On Wheels comprises of
14 fully air-conditioned deluxe salons,
equipped with world-class amenities to
enhance the pleasure of travelling
The 14 coaches are made up of 104
passenger berths in double bedded
cabins, each with channel music,
intercom, attached toilet, running hot
and cold water and a shower.
The coaches are named after former
Rajput states matching the aesthetics
and interiors of the royal past. Each
salon has a mini pantry and a lounge
to ensure availability of hot and cold
beverages, and refreshments and a
place to relax and get together.
The train has two lavish restaurants
"The Maharaja" and "The Maharani"
with a Rajasthani ambience serving
palate tickling Continental, Chinese,
Indian and Rajasthani cuisines. The
train also boasts of a well stocked bar
offering the choicest of spirits of Indian
and international brands. Each coach
also offers a good collection of books
to choose from.
The Palace On Wheels is regularly
refurbished to a great extent. The
décor in the salons and bar lounge has
been changed, keeping in mind the
traditionally aesthetic yet modern,
Palace On Wheels. Toilets have been
redone and maintained sparkling
clean. Each salon lounge has been
equipped with a colour television and a
CD player.
A satellite phone is on the way to
enable you communicate anywhere in
the world from the train.