Palace on Wheels

Posted by Raj Aryan
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Aug 3, 2011
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The Palace on Wheels is one of the luxury trains in India, and has been deemed the most prestigious by people around the world. Modeled to give travelers a taste of the royal lives of Indian Maharajah, it is considered the best in the world by many.


India is a favored destination of people located around the world who wish to soak themselves in the cultural richness that this unique land has to offer. Being a vast country, trains are considered the best mode of traveling here, with various luxurious trains traversing diverse parts of India throughout the year. For visitors who come here to enjoy their tours to India to the hilt, luxury trains provide the best mode of transportation. There are several luxury trains in India that provide optimum luxury and comfort at reasonable rates.


The Palace on Wheels is one of the luxury trains in India, and has been deemed the most prestigious by people around the world. Modeled to give travelers a taste of the royal lives of Indian Maharajah, it is considered the best in the world by many. This train is ideal for observing the cultural, traditional, natural and architectural beauty and elegance that India possesses. Visitors who board this train enjoy memorable sites during the day and sleep at night. Ghoomar Dance, Chari Dance, Kachchi Ghodi Dance, Fire Dance, Terah Thali and Kalbelia are some of the dances that enthrall travelers who undertake tours to India.


This elegant train consists of fourteen air conditioned deluxe saloons, with every saloon having four cabins with attached bath and shower. High-end amenities like channel music, intercom, satellite phones and wall-to-wall carpeting are provided in all cabins. Known as one of the best luxury trains in India, this train has two restaurants, called Maharaja and Maharani. These two kitchen cum dining cars offer traditional Rajasthani, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisines to travelers to satisfy their palate. People enjoying their tours to India can read books and newspapers, watch TV or simply relax at the elegant lounges, which are located at the end of all coaches, after finishing their meals. golden chariot


As one of the luxury trains in India, Palace on Wheels offers various drinking options in the bar, which houses whiskeys, wines and cocktails made by reputed Indian and international brands. At the shop located in the train, called Baazar, which literally means marketplace in Hindi, travelers can buy a wide variety of exotic Indian items. Meticulously crafted handicrafts and cottage items are predominantly sold at this shop. People on luxury tours to India can also solicit laundry services, or spend time at the barbershop or beauty parlors to groom themselves. The ‘khidmatgar’ or attendant takes care of all needs of tourists and provides them with arrival kit, mineral water and other such amenities upon arrival. deccan odyssey

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Lisa White
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Designer

gorgeous ... must make that a must see.

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Rahul Chugh
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nice article

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John Downing
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That is some train but is it on time if it is not well with the luxury on board who cares.

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Alan Mones
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Forex Trader, CPA, Farmer

Nice article. Fantastic train. India is among the places I want to visit. Hopefully I will have the chance to go there and hop on this train.

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