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Facilities onboard Palace on Wheels

A royal train assembled to pay homage to the romance of old-fashioned rail travel, the Palace on Wheels journeys through legendary rail tour routes and destinations of royal Rajasthan and the city of the Taj Mahal, witnessing spectacular scenic attractions that can be seen only by train. View grand and glorious vistas from the windows in your cabin while you savour the royal treatments and facilities provided onboard the Palace on Wheels.

Palace on Wheels is the first train in India to have live T.V. facility.

Individual Facilities

Accommodation :

14 fully air-conditioned saloons, each a combination of 2 twin bedded with channel music, attached washrooms with running hot and cold water and showers, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities.

Arrival kit :
Each guest is provided with an arrival kit consisting of stationery items, brochures, cards etc. Anything additional can be asked for, from the attendant, always available at your service.

Attendant or Khidmatgar :
An attendant is always available at your service, to take care of all your travel needs.

For disabled persons :
special assistance available in the form of wheel chairs, crèches and a special attendant for assistance.

Luggage collection :
Your luggage is picked up and taken to your respective saloons without your worrying about it.

Meals :
An exotic array of dishes to choose from the Continental, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines is available on the Palace on Wheels and off board Superb Palacial hotels.

Drinking Water :
We make sure, the greatest gift of nature bestowed on us i.e. water is made available to you in its purest form. Purified water is made available to you all through the journey.

News papers / Magazines :
Leading newspapers greet you every morning over a simmering hot cup of tea or beverage of your choice. Also available for you is a large collection of magazines.

Security
Adequate safety arrangements are made for you as well as your personal belongings in the train itself.

Culture Shows
Light & Sound program at Chittorgarh & Agra Culture programs and dances at Jaipur, Jaisalmer.

Bar
A well-stocked bar,with live T.V. facility, serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and international make, to keep you in ‘High Spirits’.

Restaurants
Two lavish and beautifully done restaurants; “The Maharaja” and “The Maharani” serve mouthwatering Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines.

Indoor Games
Amuse yourself with indoor games like Chess, Playing Cards. Chinese checkers, Carom Board, and Crossword Puzzles etc.

Lounge
A lounge for relaxing, interacting, making friends, getting together and play games.

Mail box
A mailbox is provided on board, for posting your mail.

Medical Aid
Your health, obviously tops the chart of our priority list. First aid is available on the train whereas a doctor can be arranged on call. At the every station. Doctor is available for 1 hrs. for free consultancy in Bar/ Lounge car.

Shopping
Certain handicrafts and other special items of Rajasthani origin can be bought from State Govt. owned Emporia, Rajasthali, (Rajasthan govt. Emporium) selling handicrafts.

Smoking
The Palace On Wheels is a no smoking train. However , if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance.

Toiletries
All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom

Internet
Internet facility available on board.

Events on Board
You can celebrate Royal Wedding, Conferences & Business meeting on board

Special Features which makes difference from other Luxury trains.
A. Professional services by the smiling staff having experience of 28 years on board.
B. Camel ride at Sand Dunes, Dances & dinner at Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer.
C. Special lounge to relax in each saloon.
D. Seprate pantry to prepare breakfast in each saloon.
E. Paintings of cote of arms & royal insignia of each saloon.
F. Royal Spa to be added very soon.