Palace on Wheels

Want to experince a luxurious treatments that the nobels use to enjoy inside a huge ornate palace of a Maharaja, having separate saloons, exquisite rooms excluding an Old World charm? Then your wish to revel in the royal hospitality is granted. Book yourself on a weeklong trip on the Palace-on-Wheels and share the distinct life of Rajasthan and regal splendor of Rajputs on the wheels!

The palace on Wheels is not just a train but a moving train that will transport the passengers to a world of lavish lifestyles. There are four coupes in each coach of the Palace On Wheels train, with wall to wall carpeting, a lounge car with a well-stocked bar and two restaurant cars providing exclusive personalised service, to make your journey becomes a trip to remember. Savour the culinary delights from the varied menu choice that's provided on board. Choose from the delectable Indian, tempting Continental or the rich Rajasthani cuisine. The eight-day long majestic journey of Palace-on-Wheels begins every Wednesday from the Delhi cantonement station, from September to April every year, chugging gently out of Delhi into the mysterious and luxuriant desert land of Rajasthan.

Itinerary of The Palace on Wheels

Day1: Delhi
Get aboard the Palace on Wheels amidst a traditionally ceremonial welcome, accorded by colourfully attired men and women, at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station, from where the royal train journey begins.

Day2: Jaipur
First stop is the Pink City of Jaipur. At the entrance caparisoned elephants and strains of the shehnai will greet you, lunch will be at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, the silent sentinels of a glorious bygone era.

Day3: Udaipur
Images of love and valour of Maharana Pratap, scars of battles lost and won, that's Chittorgarh for you. Followed by a bus trip to the city of Lake Palaces, gardens, temples and Forts, Udaipur. Lunch will be held at the Lake Palace Hotel.

Day4: Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambore
Welcome to the forested place of Sawai Madhopur and the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambore, surrounded by the Ranthambore National Park with a Project Tiger Reserve in it.

Day5: Jaisalmer - Thar Desert
Jaisalmer, the fairy tale town of Thar Desert is dominated by the sandstone fort of 99 Bastions. There are excellently carved havelis & Palaces and experience the renowned camel safaris & desert camps.

Day6: Jodhpur
Jodhpur is a15th century city surrounded by a high stonewalls with seven gates and countless bastions. Lunch will be held at the Umaid Bhavan Palace.

Day7: Bharatpur - Agra
Bharatpur is a wonderland of birds having the popular Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur, the home of 300 species of Siberian and Chinese migratory birds. Then proceed towards a trip to some of the most exquisite monuments at Fatehpur Sikri and Agra, especially the symbol of eternal love, the Taj Mahal.

Day8: Delhi
After a good night sleep, wake up in Delhi, with memories of the ethereal journey, closeted in your heart! Breakfast will be given on board and the journey of Palace On Wheels will end from where it began.