Welcome aboard The Palace On Wheels on its splendid and enchanting royal journey through the bygone era of the erstwhile Maharajas.

Though times have changed and the winds have shifted, the Palace On Wheels cruises along in royal style, the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryears could have perpetuated and enjoyed.

The exquisite and exclusive Palace On Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and a very personalized service. in fact, almost everything that could compromise of heaven on earth for seven days.
Euclid mentioned to king Ptolemy I that there was no royal road to geometry but what have in store for you is a royal track to happiness. Interested? Well welcome aboard the Royal Retreat, the pride of India, the wonderful wonder, unparallel, unique and unforgettable Palace-On-Wheels. Palace-on-Wheels has been rated amongst the top ten luxury trains of the world. India boasts of other luxury trains too like the Royal Orient and the Fairy Queen. It happens to be one of the finest ways to travel through the intoxicating, incomparable, incredible, impressive, inimitable, inspirational land of India. Take a royal retreat and be the king or the queen.

Experience the royalty along side the cultural, architectural, natural and traditional richness that India has to offer on this terrific train - Palace On Wheels. The ambience and the aura make the astute feel to be living in the regal era. The yesteryears when the maharajas and the maharanis used to reign supreme will be recreated for you. The chugging train will make you live in the palace. The train that is so true to its name, is bound, to enchant you. The comfort, the convenience and the charm are unmatched by any other train. The ease with which the entire trio will be covered is awesome.

The astonishing train is for sure extra ordinary and so are the people who experience, the pulsating Palace-on-Wheels. Take the royal odyssey that chugs from the dashing Delhi to amazing Agra, through the rustic Rajasthan. The Palace-on-Wheels chugs every Wednesday night from the Delhi Cantt for a royal retreat and returns early morning for next Wednesday. This journey can be enjoyed only during the months of September to April. From May to August every year, no services are provided on the Palace-on-Wheels, as its Annual maintenance is taken care of. The beauty of the, travel experience, on Palace-on-Wheels lies in the fact that it has been planned to be moving during the nights and be at the holiday destinations during the daytime. This ensures maximum enjoyment and the journey more comfy. The beauty of the interiors of the Palace-on-Wheels is matched only by the splendor of the exteriors. The Royal Splendor reveals a fusion of the historic charm and the modern amenities. The experience is one that should just not be missed. The number of services offered inside the Palace-on-Wheels equals the lifestyle of any palace. The bygone era can be felt on the self-sufficient train. The décor of the train is amazingly beautiful and ethnic.

The journey though starts and ends at the capital city of Delhi moves through the Royal Rajasthan and the unique Uttar Pradesh. During week long fairy tale trip each halt will open up a treasure chest and enwrap you in its magic. The mystical charm of the magnificent cities en-route will not fail to capture you. The palaces, forts, havelis, sand dunes, the camel will pass by you. Each one of the magnificent and opulent evidence of the heritage of the past is brimming with legends of romance and chivalry. The tale of the glorious past will be silently conveyed to you. The forts, palaces, the adjoining gardens, the scale at which the festivities were held are all revealed to you without a word. The scenic beauty of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love, (one of the seven wonders of the world) will be the final stop of the Palace-on-Wheels before it returns to the starting point of the capital city Delhi. Special charted trips are organized for the companies and corporate on request,to combine pleasure with business in the Palace-on-Wheels.

The traditional warm welcome on Palace-on-Wheels, the comfy carpets, the variety of cuisines, the bar and the personal attendant all make the Palace-on-Wheels a second home, which surely touch your heart deepest chord. The royal treatment received in the Palace-on-Wheels is worthy of the kings and queens. The variety of places on the route is huge. The nature lovers will find it the most pleasurable experience being at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the Ranthambore National Park. The Adventure seekers will be having the camel ride on the sand dunes. The scenic beauty of the Taj Mahal is mind blowing. The romantics which all of us are, will be swept of our feet, at Agra's Taj Mahal. There is some for all to cherish and relish. The sights, sounds, symphony, trend and tradition all combined to make it a perfect holiday one may ever seek. The colorful turbans, the swirling long skirts, the tons of jewelry and the most exciting spots to be at. The trip on Palace-on-Wheels not just promises to be rejuvenating but is actually refreshing. The shopping can be done on various places. Each day is like a blank canvas that will be filled with the beautiful and amazing hues of the journey across the land on Palace-on-Wheels that will close the day with a terrific tapestry in your memory.

So, all set to be the king and the queen, for a fantasy period running through eight days and seven nights? Use the time machine to be in the times of the Rajput Rajas and live life king and queen size. The ecstasy, explorations, excitement and the enjoyment of the royal experience of Palace-on-Wheels will linger on for a long-long time. When you get back to the Delhi Cantt. The goodbye we know for sure will not be easy. Though you are sure to carry back home a number of rolls from your camera, many mesmerizing memories, tons of scintillating pieces of information for family and friends, several souvenirs, an address book full of friends and a wish to come back soon to the spectacle called Palace-on-Wheels. The last word in royalty is the Palace-on-Wheels. Come on get in for that experience of the lifetime!