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Palace on Wheels |
About Palace On Wheels
Among the most luxurious trains in the world, Palace
on Wheels, is India's first tourist train. Launched
in 1982 by the efforts made by Indian Railways and the
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, the train
takes you on an unparalleled tour through the enchanting
countryside and the splendid monuments of the land of
Maharajas, Rajasthan.
The fascinating train was inspired by the Royal coaches,
which belonged to the former rulers of the princely
states.
The journey on Palace - on
- Wheels, earlier constituted of these erstwhile royal
coaches. But 9 years later, these coaches were declared
misfit for smooth rail - journey. Hence in 1991, meter
gauge Palace of Wheels were introduced, whose designs
were based on the coaches and were also air - conditioned.
In 1995 they were converted into broad - gauge, air
- condition Palace on Wheels. The train houses 14 saloons,
4 coupes wit two beds each with attached bath, shower,
channel music, fully carpeted and specially designed
furniture. Mini pantries are situated in each saloon
which provides hot as well as cold beverages and refreshment
throughout the journey.
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The train also has an exquisite lounge along with a
fine bar car. This magnificent trains with adorned interiors,
is a royal treat, informing about the erstwhile Rajput
Kingdoms. Each of the 14 coaches in the train, is a
reminder of the former Empires of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur,
Kota, Jaisalmer, Bundi, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Alwar, Sirohi,
Kishangarh, Dungapur, Jhalawar and Dholpur. Each coach
is made of 4 coupes ornated in the colours which are
reminders of the kingdom and house the royal emblem.
The coaches have a distinctive character of these royal
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Among the four compartments two contain double beds
and fold away bed for a third person or a child (if
accompanied by). The rooms have attached bath, with
hot as well cold water and showers. The rooms have
also have built in wardrobes , piped music, reading
light, night light and various other amenities. The
splendid interiors are fully carpeted and ornated
with fantastic furniture. A lounges at the end of
each coach is a place where passengers read, relax,
converse or enjoy the rolling by countryside which
provides an excellent view of the deserts and the
Aravalli ranges.
Excellent continental and Indian delicacies are available
in the Maharaja & Maharani restaurants. Chefs
dressed traditionally prepare these dishes in the
attached pantry and are always ready to help. Soft
and alcoholic beverage are available on the bar -
lounge here created specially for this coach.
The train departs from Delhi and halts at Jaipur,
Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer , Jodhpur, Bharatpur
and Agra. The traveling is at night times and the
touring is during the daytime. At every stop the passengers
are taken for sight seeing of the place.
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