The Train Accomodation
The Individual Facilities on Palace on Wheels
Accommodation
14 fully air conditioned deluxe salons, each a combination of 4 twin bedded
chambers with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold
water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities.
Luggage Collection
Your luggage is picked up and taken to your respective salons without your worrying
about it.
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 Khidmatgar
An attendant or 'Khidmatgar' is always available at your service, to take care
of your travel needs.
Meals
An exotic array of dishes to choose from - Continental, Chinese, Indian and
Rajasthani cuisines are available on the Palace-On-Wheels.
Mineral Water
We make sure, the greatest gift of nature bestowed on us i.e. Water is made
available to you in its purest form. Mineral water is made available to you
all through the journey.
Newspapers/Magazines
The leading dailies and 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.
Toiletries
All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are provided
in the train.
Wine
A complimentary bottle of fine Indian wine to the royal guests (per cabin),
courtesy Palace-On-Wheels.
For Disabled Persons
There is special assistance available in the form of wheel chairs, crèches
and a special attendant for manual assistance.
Restaurants
Two lavish and beautifully done restaurants; "The Maharaja" and "The
Maharani" serve mount - watering Continental, Indian and Rajasthani cuisine
that would definitely make way to your heart through your stomach.
Shopping
Certain handicrafts and other special items of Rajasthani origin can be bought
while you visit the places covered by the Palace - on - Wheels and a Catalogue
of typical Rajasthani items is also available on board.
Group Photograph
To cherish these special moments of glory and to remind you of these times when
you walk down memory lane a few years from now, we take a group photograph which
is given to you as a souvenir.
Mail Box
A mail box is provided on board, which discharges your mail with utmost care
and efficiency.
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 very next station.
Indoor Games
Chess, Playing Cards, Chinese Checkers, Carrom Board and Crossword Puzzles are
available.
The Dining Cars
There are two dining cars in Palace on wheels, that have been tastefully decorated
in the authentic Rajasthani style in this heritage train of Rajasthan. The Maharaja
and Maharani restaurants have seating arrangement in groups of two and four
near the windows. Continental and Indian cuisine are prepared by the master
chef.
Mouth-watering Rajasthani specialities are also served. The finger-licking food,
together with the excellent hospitality, yields a perfect meal. Travelling by
Palace on Wheels India is a delight that would surely fascinate you.
Lounge
At the end of each coach is a separate lounge where passengers can relax when
they wish to move out of their bedrooms. Here they can unwind with a book or
magazine, engage in conversation, or simply watch the panoramic vista of the
great Indian country side.
The Bar
The Bar-cum-Lounge in Palace on Wheels, is furnished with period furniture
to create the royal ambience. It is spacious and beautifully decorated. The
bar is stocked with a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
You can select from the finest collection of spirits and wines. From scotch
to cocktails, Palace on wheels serves them all.
Bed Room
Each coach has four coupés, done in colors reminiscent of the state,
and highlighted by its royal emblem. Two of the Coupes feature double beds
while the other two have train beds. A third bed, for an additional person,
or an accompanying child, is in the form of a fold-away bed on a higher tier.
Each compartment has an attached bath with running hot/cold water and showers,
built-in wardrobes, overhead and night lights, piped music, reading lights
etc.
