Palace on Wheels Train Tour
Palace on
Wheels Introduction
Roll back the pages of time for one glorious week, re capture the pomp and
pageantry of a royal past in royal style. Step aboard the Palace on Wheels,
once the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely
states of Gujrat and Rajputana, the viceroy of British India and the Nizam
of Hyderabad.
Palace on Wheels
History
The name "Palace-on-Wheels" (POW) was derived from its royal back-ground
of the coaches. A new meter gauge air conditioned Palace-on-Wheels was introduced
in 1984 & had 13 Saloons, 2 Restaurant cum Kitchen car, one Bar cum
Lounge and 4 Service Cars.
Palace on Wheels
Coaches
Relish the lifestyles of the kings of yore on board the Palace on Wheels,
while listening to the silent tales of glory and valor told by the majestic
forts and splendid palaces of Rajasthan.
Palace on Wheels
Facilities
Palace on Wheels and the facilities on board the train are marked by affluence
and exuberance. The train is self-sufficient with all the modern amenities.
However, the décor speaks of the culturally rich past of Rajasthan.
The paintings, carved furniture and elegant handicrafts represent Rajasthan's
fascinating heritage of art and craftsmanship. Period furniture and the
elaborate costumes of the attendants make up the royal ambience.
Palace on Wheels
Schedule
Palace on Wheels
Tariff
Palace on Wheels
Travel Tips
Palace on
Wheels Photo Gallery
Palace on
Wheels Itinerary
Tour Details : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
- Chittaurgarh, Udaipur - Bharatpur, Agra - Delhi
Palace on Wheels Reservation Form