Rajasthan’s Luxury Train Palace on Wheels & Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Will Sport A New Look Soon

The Palace on Wheels, a Joint Venture of Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC), known throughout the world for giving guests a magnificent experience of royal Indian lifestyle, is in for major refurbishment. 

“Over the years we have been very sensitive to each guest’s expectation. We have compiled feedback and are now acting on it to give the incredible Palace on Wheels a refurbishment that should raise the richly royal looks to still greater heights,” said the Managing Director of RTDC Mr. Vinod Ajmera and General Manager of Palace on Wheels Mr. Pramod Sharma according the wishes of Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot, Tourism Minister Ms. Bina Kak & Chairman of RTDC Mr. Randeep Dhankar “We have extensively researched princely lifestyles of the royals and the Palace on Wheels will sport a new heritage look with the finest in luxury trappings, reflecting the exclusive lifestyle of maharajas. 

It is high time the Palace on Wheels received a facelift and the plan for refurbishment comes none too soon, with global interest rising in experiencing a royal lifestyle. All facilities are being modernized including water purifiers in washrooms and other modern conveniences including superior communication and entertainment. Even the dining cart, the bar and lounge will take on a wonderful new look with the planned refurbishment at a huge investment.” 

“We are also giving deep thought to see how we can raise the facilities to a new level. Even the spa and health club will receive major upgrades. We are working on plans to introduce more and please our guests,” said the representative of the Palace on Wheels. “The Palace on Wheels is rated the number 4 luxury train in the world and we plan to make it even better, redefining vintage royalty.” It takes you on a splendid tour covering Delhi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra giving you the experience of a lifetime. The journey takes you across mountains, rivers, forests and sand dunes in air-conditioned comfort. 

“On quite a few occasions the Palace on Wheels has hosted richly royal weddings and for people who plan to wed the way maharajas did, we will be offering more once the train undergoes the transformation.” 

“Tariff for the 2013-¬14 season remains the same. For the next seasons, that is 575 US$ for single occupancy, 430 US$ of double occupancy & 390 US$ for Triple occupancy for per person per night for September 2013 & April 2014 and 770 US$ for single occupancy, 575 US$ of double occupancy & 520 US$ for Triple occupancy for per person per night from October 2013 to March 2014. Tariffs are likely to go up. This is the right time to book and enjoy an immersive, memorable experience. 

“The new look will be the best ever and we will use only the finest to recreate richly royal interiors down to the minutest detail. We are confident it will be stunning, a reflection of stately elegance and a gracious tradition of a bygone era that comes to life. When people think of royal train tours in India, The Palace on Wheels is the first to come to mind.” Read More....