Palace on Wheels is an original and exciting concept of railway cruises. It invites the worldwide travelers to step back in time and grab the enjoyments and splendors of the past. The Palace on wheels takes its visitors into a previous era of princes, palaces and forts at the time of its exploration to colorful Rajasthan. It offers the accommodation having all the amenities of five star hotel and resort. It’s a fully air-conditioned train having extremely decorated interiors. The elite Palace on Wheels has luxurious chalets, wall-to-wall carpeting, two dining cars, a well- stored bar and personal attendant. It is a legend on wheel, stunning in the impression of shiny brass with silk painted ceiling with the warmth of Bygone period. Indeed its ushers its visitors to experience a royal expedition into the past of Maharajas.
The coaches:
For learning the ultimate meaning of pleasure the Palace on Wheels is the brilliant example. All the coaches are superbly equipped to meet all the desires of modern travelers. There are 14 air-conditioned deluxe saloons with mini-pantry and a lounge for recreational purposes. Loaded with world-class facilities the palace on Wheels is made to offer the delight of traveling.
Rooms:
14 coaches are made up of 104 lavish traveler berths in double-bedded cabins. Music channel, intercom, attached toilet with shower of both hot and cold water are there for ease, comfort and relax. The coaches are named after the name of former Rajput of Rajasthan matching the aesthetics and interiors of royal past.
Restaurants:
Maharaja and Maharani restaurants of Palace on Wheels offer some famous cuisines to pamper the taste bud of the individual traveler. The savor of Continental, Chinese, and Indian with special emphasis on Rajasthani dishes fills the dining room of the train.
Bar:
Well-stocked bar of the train offers the choicest spirits of Indian and International Brands.
Library:
The library of the Palace of Wheels is accountable in making it among one of the ten luxurious trains in the world. The library has wide collection of books and magazines to make visitors’ pastime a meaningful one.
Other amenities:
The refurbishing process is still going on to a large extend in Palace on Wheels. Toilet has been renovated and has a sparkling maintenance. All the 14-saloon lounge is equipped with color television, CD player, intercom and music system. A satellite phone is also there to for communication with the outer world from the train.