The Palace on Wheels

One of the world's best-known luxury trains, the Palace on Wheels was originally composed of coaches originally built for the Viceroy of India and some of the wealthier Indian princes such as the Nizam of Hyderabad. Recently, these ageing carriages have been retired and new, purpose-built ones introduced with air-conditioning, improved suspension for a smoother ride and larger cabins. However, the decoration scheme and many of the original fittings were carried over and the new train seamlessly blends the best of the old and the new.

The Palace on Wheels travels a seven-day round trip from Delhi most weeks throughout the year - call us to get the latest availability and prices direct from India, as well as a full itinerary. Highlights include:

• Jaipur - Palaces, forts and the unique Jantar Mantar observatory
• Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
• Chittorgarh Hill Fort
• Udaipur - the city of lakes with its famous floating palace
• Jaisalmer - an oasis town in the Thar Desert
• Jodhpur - huge palace and fort complex.
• Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
• The Taj Mahal

We have put together a suggested itinerary featuring the Palace on Wheels - Click here for details.