Palace on Wheels Train Inaugural Run on September

India’s premier luxury train, Palace on Wheels, is scheduled to run its first course of the season on September 5, 2012. The train is the flagship luxury sojourn of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) and takes its guests on a scenic 8 day tour of the kingly Indian state of Rajasthan, with 1 day excursions to the wonderful Taj Mahal and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary scheduled. The train is quite popular with both international and local guests and gets sold out a couple of months prior to the beginning of the season. The destinations of the tour include Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Jaywalker, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra.

The train is a true ambassador of luxury travel and offers quality services and luxury facilities such as personal services of a butler, electronic safes, separate spa cars, souvenir shops, a separate lounge car and on-train entertainment. A salient feature of the train is varying ranges in tariffs to accommodate high and mid-range budgets. It is advisable for would-be guests to make prior booking on this luxury sojourn to avoid any last minute disappointments.For more information on journeys, scheduled departures, tariff plan and booking visit the page of  Palace on Wheels Train.

Palace on Wheels Itinerary

When it comes to Palace on Wheels, this Indian luxury train needs no introduction. Been voted World’s 4th Best Luxury Train by Conde Nast Traveller and revered around the world, Palace on Wheels has been in service for more than 30 years since its inception in 1982. Offering luxury train tour in Rajasthan, this luxury train showcases the rich heritage and royal legacy of the land of Rajput warrior princes in a weeklong itinerary starting from US $390 per person per night.

Palace On Wheels Dining

Palace On Wheels Sitting and Bar

The itinerary of Palace on Wheels has been tastefully designed to give a peek into the royal legacies left behind by erstwhile maharajas of princely states of Rajputana. The train itself is designed to recreate the elegance and opulence of former monarchs. The coaches replicate the ethos of the personal carriages used by former princes and viceroys of India. Traditional hospitality, fine dining and modern amenities blend together to offer an unforgettable travel experience.

Included in the itinerary is visit to some of the most important bastions of erstwhile princes of Rajputana. Starting with Jaipur, the Palace on Wheels covers Sawai Madhopur (home to Ranthambore National Park), Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bharatpur along with a halt in Agra to visit one of the world’s most iconic landmark Taj Mahal before concluding the tour in New Delhi on the 8^th day of the tour.

Palace on Wheels Facilities

A trip to the land of Rajputana ‘Rajasthan’ becomes all more captivating with a journey on board Palace on Wheels. A joint initiative of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways, Palace on Wheels train takes guests on a whirlwind tour across erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan in a journey lasting over a week. 

Palace On Wheels Train

The train has been tastefully designed keeping in mind the cultural ethos of a particular region of Rajasthan.  Well-appointed cabins with personal butlers, 2 multi-cuisine restaurants, well stocked bar, a nonchalant lounge and a rejuvenating spa adds to the features of this Indian luxury train.

Facilities Provided on board

·         14 guest carriages with a passenger capacity of 88 people.

·         All guest carriages have been named after erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan.

§  Alwar Salon

§  Bharatpur Saloon

§  Bundi Saloon

§  Dholpur Saloon

§  Jaisalmer Saloon

§  Jaipur Saloon

§  Jodhpur Salon

§  Jhalawar Saloon

§  Kishangarh Saloon

§  Kota Salon

§  Udaipur Saloon

§  Bikaner Saloon

§  Dungargarh Saloon

§  Sirohi Saloon

Palace On Wheels Journey

·         Each guest carriage highlights the cultural ethos of that region.

·         Their interior décor constitutes of mirror work, miniature paintings and upholstery.

·         State of the art facilities provided in each carriage

§  Channel Music System

§  Electronic Safe

§  Internet Facility with Laptop

§  Air Conditioning

§  Direct Dial Phone

·         Each guest carriage appointed with a Khidmatgar.

Palace On Wheels Bar

Dining

·         Two tastefully designed restaurants

§  Maharaja

§  Maharani

·         Both serves eclectic assortment of Indian, European and traditional Mewari cuisines

·         Both have in-house bar stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Sitting Lounge

Sitting Lounge offers perfect ambience to:

§  Unwind and Relax

§  Engage in a chat with fellow travelers

Royal Spa

Offer massages and therapies to revitalize your souls.

Other Specifics on board

·         Availability of Indoor Games for recreation

§  Chess

§  Playing Cards

§  Carom Boards

§  Crossword Puzzles

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·         Special assistance for disabled passengers

·         Facility of Mail Box

·         24 hours Medical Aid

·         Leading newspapers and magazines

·         Souvenirs on board Palace on Wheels for sale

Palace on Wheels : Points to be Considered While Booking Your Journey

The mere mention of ‘luxury Rajasthan tour’ evokes the picture of Palace on Wheels train on the canvas of imagination. The brain child of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways, Palace on Wheels offers a weeklong jaunt into Rajputana heartland. The destinations covered by this Indian luxury train include Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra. Adjudged as 4th best luxury train in the world, Palace on Wheels come equipped with all state of the art amenities required for a luxury rail journey.

Palace On Wheels Train

But this blog post stresses upon some important points regarding pre-journey preparations while travelling to a foreign country.
Here I have enlisted some points that will enable a hassle free Rajasthan tour aboard Palace on Wheels train.
• It is advised to book 1 pre and post night accommodation in a hotel. This will help you in case if you are arriving a day before the commencement of the luxury rail journey or have a delayed flight back to your home country.

Palace On Wheels Journey

• Keep all you documents such as train ticket, visa, passport and insurance in place along with the attested photocopies as they would help you if originals get lost.

 • Carry your luggage in accordance with the international airline rules as there is less storage space in the passenger cabins. It is recommended to carry a soft-topped luggage due to their easy storability.

 • Search out all the information regarding the weather conditions of Rajasthan before booking your journey on board Palace on Wheels Train . The information would help you in packing appropriate clothes. Tourists have a tendency to overlook these aforementioned points but they are the key points for the beginning of a hassle free tour.

Palace on Wheels : Points to be Considered While Booking Your Journey

When it comes to luxury tour in Rajasthan, name of the Palace on Wheels stands foremost. One of the most revered luxury trains of the world, Palace on Wheels offer weeklong luxury train tour in Rajasthan. The all inclusive tariff of this luxury rail journey starts from US $390 per person per night. The itinerary of the train tour includes tours to Jaipur, Ranthambore, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra.

Palace On Wheels Train

Palace on Wheels train tour is tastefully designed to offer a heady mix of heritage, royalty, wildlife and modernity to the guests. Tour to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, forts and palaces of erstwhile Rajputana and an array of World Heritage Sites ensures that the guests get a complete tour package with a peek into myriad hues of India’s past and present.

One of the reasons to choose this luxury train tour in Rajasthan is that Palace on Wheels tariff is all inclusive. This ensures that the guests get a complete package eliminating the hassles associated with touts and travel agencies. Train booking cost includes accommodation during the duration of the tour, dining, entrance fees at the monuments, transportation and porter charges. However any expenses of the personal nature on and off the train are not included in the tariff.

Palace on Wheels will commence its journey for this season beginning September 2012. The train departs every Wednesday from Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi.

Schedule for the season January 2012 to December 2012
September 2012	5, 12, 19, 26
October 2012	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 2012	7, 14, 21, 28
December 2012	5, 12, 19, 26

Schedule for the season January 2013 to December 2013
January 2013	2, 9, 16, 23, 30
February 2013	6, 13, 20, 27
March 2013	6, 13, 20, 27
April 2013	3, 10, 17, 24
August 2013	7, 14, 21, 28
October 2013	2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 2013	6, 13, 20, 27
December 2013	4, 11, 18, 25

For details of train facilities, itinerary and destinations, you may like to visit the website of the Palace on Wheels.