Palace on Wheels
Photo: Rainer Haeßner, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Palace on Wheels is a luxury train in Rajasthan, India. Prior to independence, the native maharajas of India had their own fleet of luxury trains. After independence railway was nationalized and the private luxury trains were no longer in operation. In 1981–1982 the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways launched the Palace on Wheels, India's first post-independence luxury train.
UnderstandThe luxury train is fully air-conditioned and self sufficient, with Wi-Fi connection.
PrepareRates as of March 2026 for deluxe cabins. Super deluxe cabins, suites, and presidential suites available at higher prices.
Get inPalace on Wheels begins its journey every Wednesday and runs for an entire week leaving the guests back at Safdarjang in New Delhi, early in the morning.
GoThe Palace on Wheels starts from New Delhi, and thereafter traverses through the cities of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra.
Stay safeIn order to not miss your departure, you might want to play it safe and stay with your group. The streets can prove to be quite confusing.
Go nextThe luxury coaches of Palace on Wheels reach its final station at Safdarjung, New Delhi early in the morning. Later passengers are served morning meal in the train.
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- Photo: Rainer Haeßner, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons