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Friday, August 15, 2008

Palace on Wheels

Palace on Wheel Information India
Palace on Wheel Coacha royal Indian rhapsody with majestic ambience and imperial services offered on board will take you to the land of a fairytale journey. It is one of the ten best luxurious rail journeys in the world.
With the whole shebang taken care of from accommodation, dining, sight seeing and shopping the voyager arrives in the land of Maharajas immerge in the colors, and experience the royal life of a Rajput kings and rulers.

The History
Initially the coaches of this luxurious train were the personal railway coaches of the former maharajas of the princely states of Rajasthan, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the British Viceroy to India. Due to its royal ambience, affluent and traditional interiors these coaches were not being used by the Indian Railways. The Palace on Wheels as a most luxurious vacation train started its journey from October 1982. New air-conditioned meter gauge Palace on wheels train was launched with 13 salons, 2 restaurants, kitchen car, in 1982.

Comfort on the Palace on Wheels India

* Every saloon coach is implemented with a saloon, mini-bar, kitchenette and is assisted by a chief steward who looks after tourist needs.
* Each cabin is facilitated with its own toilet and provisions of hot and cold showers.
* Indian /European cousin is served in separate dining cars with specialty of Rajasthani delicacy.

There is also a provision of a public address system and a soothing background music that fills the whole avenue with titillation and enchantments. Other facilities on board are medical assistance, library and a bureau de change, which also accepts travelers’ cheques.

Darban - Palace on WheelPlaces covered by Palace on Wheel India
The tour starts from Delhi, is a 8 days and 7 nights princely luster that drives to the land of Maharajas. Jaipur also known as the 'Pink City', Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur are the Jewels of the desert adorned with Fort, Lake and Palaces. Bharatpur a paradise for bird watchers, Fatehpur Sikri city buit in red sand stone and the symbol of love The Taj Mahal in Agra are the treasures of the Imperial Train.

Entertainment
Every stop is charted with cultural programs like pup pet shows, Agni Nritya, Gorbandh or Ghoomer, all performed by highly talented artists.

Tariff per Person per night

* Single cabinet - 485 US dollars
* Double cabinet - 350 US dollars
* 3 Berth Cabinet -285 US dollars
* Children etween 5 to 12 years will be charged half price

A royal tour with Palace on Wheel India is absolutely a mesmerizing and delightful experience in once life.

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