About Palace on Wheels
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. See Rajasthan in all its splendour and the TajMahal at Agra..a
celebration of everything that is beautiful..A journey into the past on
a luxury train.
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Travelling on the famed Palace on Wheels is one of the most memorable ways
to explore India's stately splendour. Unquestionably it's an unparalleled
experience to ride the replica carriages refurbished to look like the original
saloons of the Maharajas, the erstwhile rulers of India. The Palace on Wheels
is one of India's most fascinating sojourns covering the pink state capital
Jaipur, the golden citadel Jaisalmer, the blue city of Jodhpur, the National
Park Ramthambhor, the symbol of chivalry Chittorgarh, romantic city of Lakes
Udaipur, the bird sanctuary Bharatpur and the mughal capital Agra before
returning to Delhi.
The Palace on Wheels has been rated one of the ten best luxurious train
journeys in the world. Originally the train had 12 fully furnished non-air
conditioned saloons, once owned by former Maharajas, Governor Generals and
Viceroys of the British period. The Palace on Wheels started as unique holiday
concept hauled by a steam engine with its inaugural trip on 26th January,1982.
In 1991, a new air-conditioned meter gauge Palace on Wheels on the lines
of the old heritage train was launched. The interiors of the current 14
saloons are authentic replicas of the historic coaches. Each saloon is equipped
with twin- bedded cabins, each with channel music, intercom, with attached
baths and running hot and cold water and a shower.
The coaches are named after erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan, recalling
bygone grandeur and pageantry. Everything matches, even the ambiance which
is totally soaked in the colourful tradition of Rajasthani art. Panels and
ceilings are covered with miniature and traditional motifs reflecting the
pageantry of courtly life.
Each saloon has a mini pantry and a lounge to ensure availability of beverages
and refreshments and a place to relax and go together.
Before dinner, most fellow passenger meet at the well-stocked bar. The bartender
mixes cocktails and serves soft alcoholic beverages. This is the place to
sit and be seen sitting and talking while sipping a drink or simply watching
the countryside through large panoramic windows.
Attached to the comfortable bar lounge are two equally exquisite restaurants,
the Maharaja and the Maharani respectively, with opulent draped curtains,
elegantly crafted lights and stylish dining is among the highlight of the
journey. Apart from the chef's special of the day there is delicious choice
of local Rajasthani, Chinese and Continental cuisine.
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