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During the days of British rule in India when railways were introduced the rulers of Princely states acquired private railway coaches or small trains for their personal use. Many of the rulers of kingdoms in Rajasthan had their own personal saloon cars in which they could travel in royal luxury attended by bearers and surrounded by every thing they could require for royal travel. The Palace on Wheels offers this luxurious experience to tourists and carries them back to a royal time on its journey across Rajasthan and parts of North India.
The brand-new Palace on Wheels, inspired by the royal coaches of the Kings and Princes of India, consists of 13 saloon cars equipped with a range of comforts. There is a kitchen car, which has 2 restaurants and there are 4 service cars where the staff on the train are accommodated. The bearers are trained to the highest standards of international hospitality, while retaining a traditional Rajasthani touch in their attire.
Palace on Wheels - Luxury:
Each of the 14 air-conditioned coaches of the Palace on Wheels is named after a princely state. The interior decoration of the Palace on Wheels reflects the royal ambience of each state.
The coaches on the Palace on Wheels have living accommodation, a lounge and a pantry. The lounge has color television, CD Players and a small library. Guest can stay in cabins that accommodate 2 people each. The cabins have attached toilets with all conveniences. Intercom and channel music add to the comforts of the guest on this royal train. The pantry serves food and drink to guests in each coach of the Palace on Wheels.
The kitchen car of the Palace on Wheels has 2 restaurants called "Maharaja" and "Maharani," which serve traditional Rajasthani, Indian, Continental and Chinese food, as well as beverages from around the world.
Palace on Wheels - Route:
The Palace on Wheels travels through North India and covers the following destinations: Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra.
Rated among the 10 best luxury train journeys in the world, the Palace on Wheels, is truly a royal experience. The scenic destinations along its route, which include the historic cities and the wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan and the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh, where guests can marvel at the Taj Mahal, and the royal ambience of the Palace on Wheels makes this luxurious journey to the most fascinating destinations in North India, truly unforgettable.
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