Palace on Wheels Tours
The
Palace-On-Wheels comprises 14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, equipped
with world-class amenities to enhance the pleasure of travelling.
The 14 coaches are made up of 104 passenger berths in double-bedded cabins,
each with channel music intercom, attached toilet, running hot and cold water
and a shower.
The coaches are named after former Rajput states matching the aesthetics and
interiors of the royal past. Each saloon has a mini pantry and a lounge to ensure
availability of hot and cold beverages, and refreshment and a place to relax
and get together.
The train has two lavish restaurants “The Maharaja” and “the
Maharani” with a Rajasthani ambience serving palate tickling continental,
Indian and Rajasthani cuisine. The train also boasts of a well stocked bar offering
the choicest of spirits of Indian and international brands. Each coach also
offers a good collection of books to choose from.
A Renovated Look
In 1999, the palace-on-wheels has been refurbished to a great extent. The décor
in the saloons, bar lounge has been changed, keeping in mind the traditionally
aesthetic yet modern, Palace On Wheels. Toilets have been redone and are maintained
sparkling clean. Each saloon lounge has been equipped with a colour television
and a CD player.
A satellite phone is on the way to make passengers communicate anywhere in the
world from the train.
THE LEGEND TRAVELS ON
Tourists will be delighted that they among those chosen ones to see Rajasthan
by the Palace-On-Wheels. On board, a passenger will feel like an erstwhile monarch,
travelling in regal splendour. Each coach named after the erstwhile princely
state has 4 twin bedded chambers, thoughtfully decorated in ethnic Rajasthani
décor. Channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot & cold
water shower and wall to wall carpeting are some of the facilities to make you
feel at home. Each saloon has personal attendants or “Khidmatgars”,
who are at your beck and call to extend a courteous helping hand, should you
need anything.
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