Palace on Wheels General Information

Palace on Wheels has been on the tracks providing memorable holidays since January 26th 1982. This innovative tourism element was inaugurated and managed by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) in association with Indian Railways Department. The train’s main purpose was to promote tourism in Rajasthan. The train has undergone many changes in décor, itinerary and others, several times in the history.

In 2010, the train was voted as the fourth best luxurious train in the world, right after its re-introduction with newer and better features in August 2009. The train provides one signature itinerary covering many important tourist destinations in and around Rajasthan like the Pink City of Jaipur, Udaipur (City of Lakes), Golden City of Jaisalmer, Blue City of Jodhpur, Ranthambore, Chittorgarh and the famous Bharatpur Bird sanctuary. Outside Rajasthan, the train halts at Agra to enjoy the Mughal reminder of romance of love.

The carriages of Palace on Wheels are refurbished ancient train coaches, which were used only by the royal families and British rulers of the land. The carriages are named after precious and semi-precious styles of the country.

The train takes you on a holistic tour covering heritage sites, wildlife exploration, architectural beauties, cuisine relishing and much more. Apart from the signature itinerary, at certain destinations, optional activities will be provided for you to make the best of your time.

The Palace on Wheels has bagged several awards and recognition for its unparalleled services and facilities onboard. The main aim of the train travel is to provide a royal experience to the travelers.

Book Palace on Wheels tickets through the official GSA of the train, TravelogyIndia.com for an authentic booking experience in one of the most user-friendly and reliable portal, which is used by tourists from around the world.