Palace
on Wheels
»About
Palace on Wheels
The name "Palace-on-Wheels" (POW) was derived from its royal back-ground
of the coaches. A new meter gauge air conditioned Palace-on-Wheels was introduced
in 1984 & had 13 Saloons, 2 Restaurant cum Kitchen car, one Bar cum Lounge
and 4 Service Cars. In order to further increase the amenities on the train
and due to over all gauge conversion in the state, a new broad gauge Palace-on-Wheels
has been constructed. & has been running since 1996. It's 14 Saloons are
inter-connected, the interior matching the aesthetics of the royal states. The
cabins of each saloon name attached with showers.The train also has a well appointed
lounge, library, bar & dining cars.
» History
of Palace on Wheels
It was in the eighties when Indian Railway and Rajasthan Tourism decided to
work together on a project to resurrect some of these forgotten symbols of its
historic heritage.
Thirteen carriages from different princely states were brought together and
refurbished, and the Palace on Wheels was launched.
» Facilities
of Palace on Wheels
The Palace On Wheels India is the only regularly operating Luxury Train in India,
at present this heritage train of Rajasthan comprises 14 well appointed inter-connected
passenger coaches, which have been named after Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar
and Dholpur. Besides, there are two Dining Cars in Palace on Wheels India, with
fresh food being cooked in onboard kitchen; One bar-cum-lounge car & four
service cars. This luxury train of India also has a small library, mini-gym
& beauty parlour. This luxury train, Palace on wheels is fully airconditioned.
» Palace
on Wheels Schedule
Palace on Wheels is a weekly departure from September through April each year.
It departs from Delhi on every Wednesday.
» Palace
on Wheels Tariff
» Palace
on Wheels Train Tours
» Day
Wise Itinerary
» Palace
on Wheels Picture Gallery
Palace on Wheels : About
Palace on Wheels : History of Palace
on Wheels : Facilities of Palace
on Wheels : Palace on Wheels Schedule
: Palace on Wheels Tariff
: Palace on Wheels Train Tours
: Day Wise Itinerary
: Palace on Wheels Picture Gallery
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