Palace on Wheels: Experience Indian Hospitality and Culture

Palace on wheels

We all once in our life have imagined living like Maharajas and Rajas. The era they lived in is fascinating; we all want to experience once in our life the epitome of luxury and hospitality they have enjoyed in their day-to-day life. 

Palace on Wheels is one of the world’s most luxurious trains, offering luxurious amenities and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation runs the Palace of wheel train, one of the most famous luxury trains ever. The Palace on Wheel train was once the personal railway coach of Maharajas of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Nizam of Hyderabad. The train takes you back to the historical era we all want to re-live once.

Reminiscence of Old Times


The experience you get when boarding the train is impeccable. It is like travelling back in time. The time when the Rajas and Maharajas enjoyed their journey, received the royal welcome upon arrival, and enjoyed their travel in the specific cabins draped in elegance, romance, and adventure.

The Palace of Wheel train allows you to relive the glorious era. The train has a different charm with unmatched opulent services that allow their passengers to dwell in royalty and luxury. You can embark on the royal journey and experience a train journey like never before with coaches tailored with royal amenities.

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Palace on Wheels Itinerary and Price


Travel North India in the Palace of Wheels, get treated like a king and explore some of the fantastic places of North India. Get ready to enjoy the royal hospitality for 7 nights and 8 days of the royal journey where the palace of the train covers the destination, i.e., Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore National Park, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur bird Sanctuary, and Agra.

The Palace on Wheels charges is as per the occupancy levels of the cabins, such as single, double, or triple occupancy. Each occupancy level has a specific fare per person per night journey. The price also depends on the lean or peak season.

The fare differs for Foreign Passport holders and Indian Nationals.

Rates in the Lean Season (Sep 2023 and April 2023)

Type of Occupancy Fare (Foreign Passport Holders)Fare (Indian Nationals)
SingleUSD 945 Per Person Per NightINR 69,930 Per Person Per Night
Double USD 578 Per Person Per NightINR 42,772 Per Person Per Night
Super Deluxe (SUITE)USD 1560 Per Cabin Per NightINR 1,15,440 Per Person Per Night


Rates in the Peak Season (Oct 2023 to March 2024)

Type of Occupancy Fare (Foreign Passport Holders)Fare (Indian Nationals)
SingleUSD 1155 Per Person Per NightINR 85,470 Per Person Per Night
Double USD 751 Per Person Per NightINR 55,574Per Person Per Night
Super Deluxe (SUITE)USD 2079 Per Cabin Per NightINR 1,53,646 Per Person Per Night
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The train reflects the royalty of the bygone era when the kings and queens lived a life full of luxury, royalty which you can experience on the train journey to the famous tourist attractions. Explore the diversified culture in the royal style, just like a king. 

Rediscover the age of decadence and romance on the Palace of Wheels. Travel in luxury and style like a Maharaja and discover the vibrant colours of Rajasthan like never before. The Palace of wheels has an intricate ambience that depicts India’s majestic charm and beauty. Get ready to take a relaxing trip and explore the heritage on wheels. 

The Palace on Wheels train is the perfect way to relive the era when Rajas and Maharajas lived and experienced royalty like never before.

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