Do you nurture a fantasy to live a day like a King? If so, then Rajasthan is the place for you. It is simply captivating. Pick up any of its destinations and you will come across something fascinating. The land is dotted with luxurious palaces, havelis forts, monuments, temples and gardens. Each has its own historic story to tell, but one thing common amongst all is the ‘luxurious aura‘. And this can be experienced in the most fascinating and interesting way on the ‘Palace of Wheels’.
Enveloped in sheer luxury, the ‘Palace on wheels‘ is one of the most luxurious trains in the world. This railway journey will transport you back in time to the glorious days of the bygone era. Once the private railway coaches of the Maharajas, the Palace on Wheels now invites one and all who are desirous to experience the life style of the erstwhile kings.
Offering 8 days/7nights tour, the train take its guests through some of the famous destinations: Delhi, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, the National Park Ranthambhor, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur National Park and Agra. So, pack your bags and get ready for an experience that will remain etched in your mind forever.
The Palace on Wheels has bedrooms, dining rooms, libraries, lounges and formal drawing rooms, all decorated to perfection. Living up to its reputation for luxury and royalty, the train offers excellent facilities and services to the guests to make their stay comfortable and royal to the hilt. There are 14 deluxe saloons well fitted with state-of-the art facilities. The lavishly decorated coaches of the train are named after the former Rajput states.
Relish Rajasthani, Chinese and Continental cuisine in the restaurants of the train while enjoying the dramatically changing scenery flashing past the windows. The train also houses a well stocked bar offering a variety of alcohol from across the globe. Khidmatgars (attendants) sporting colorful turbans are always at your service. The train also has a gift shop called ‘The Bazaar’ where beautiful gift items are on sale.
The best of facilities, services, luxurious environment and an opportunity to experience the lifestyle of the Maharajas make Palace on wheel popular with tourists! A ride in this train is an experience in itself, something you will cherish for the rest of your life.
Other destinations in Rajasthan where you can experience matchless royalty are its forts, palaces and havelis. These royal abodes of the erstwhile Maharajas will offer you an opportunity to take a peek into their luxurious lifestyle. These regal establishments enjoy a huge influx of tourists from across the globe. Some of the fascinating royal destinations of Rajasthan are Lake Palace, Umaid Bhawan Palace, City Palace, Amber Fort, Nathmalji Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. Most of these legacies left behind by the erstwhile Maharajas have now been converted into the heritage hotels which offer ‘kingly’ experience to the tourists. Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner are especially known for their royal palaces and havelis. The interiors of these will surely leave you aew-inspired and a craving to come back again.