Palace on Wheels

Voted No. 4 Luxury Train in the World

The Palace on Wheels

Live lavishly for a week in the royal ambience of Palace on Wheels. This heritage train provides opportunities to rediscover ancient luxury and romance. Embark the train to discover the elegant interior and luxurious ambience that represent the royalty of the past. It will give the feel of moving on a palace while crossing the majestic destinations in the royal state of Rajasthan. One can feel pampered by availing the royal treatment in this luxurious train. The Palace on Wheels offers you the opportunity to explore the vibrant colors of Rajasthan in the best possible way!

Experience Lavishness through "Palace-on-Wheels" (POW), which is a luxury tourist train introduced in the year 1982 by the Indian Railways. It is called so because of its royal interiors and ambience. Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation introduced this luxury train to promote tourism in Rajasthan. Palace on Wheels was voted as the 4th luxurious train of the world.

Tour Itinerary

Booking

Book your Palace on Wheels ticket for the 2026–2027 season based on your preferred journey

Tour Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Check out the exquisitely designed royal tour itinerary of Palace on Wheels. The 07 nights and 08 days journey of this royal train covers the fascinating destinations of the north and north-western part of India.

Price

Price

Know in detail about the fare of the royal journey provided by the Palace on Wheels, which differs based on occupancy. The price starts from $6832 for per person per journey.

Diparture Date

Diparture Date

Go through the schedule of Palace on Wheels, which is operated every Wednesday from September & April in lean season and October to March in peak season, begins its royal tour for the majestic Indian destinations from Delhi.

Palace on Wheels Offers Dates

Explore All Train Facilities

Step into Palace on Wheels and you step into a world of warmth, hospitality, and caring. Each carriage of the train has been designed to be a complete escape from the stresses of the modern urban life - picturesque interiors, thoughtful amenities, tasteful design, and spacious luxury make the journey onboard a special one. What makes the 'Palace on Wheels' stand apart from others is the impeccable hospitality it offers and the sheer opulence, lavishness, and extravagance it is infused with.

Cabins

Cabins

The Palace on Wheels cabins offer a perfect blend of royal elegance and modern comfort, designed to recreate the lifestyle of Indian maharajas. Each cabin is tastefully decorated with traditional...

Dinning  & Bars

Dinning & Bars

Dining and bars on Palace on Wheels are among the highlights of the journey, offering a perfect blend of gourmet cuisine and royal ambience. With two beautifully designed restaurants and...

Lounge & Spa

Lounge & Spa

The Lounge & Spa on Palace on Wheels offers a perfect retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation during the journey. The elegantly designed lounge provides a comfortable space for guests to...

Place on Wheels Route Destinations

Explore our most popular travel destinations across the country.

Delhi

On day one, the train starts its travel from Delhi Railway Station.

Jaipur

The first destination on the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur. The train starts from Delhi and reaches Jaipur on the second day morning. Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. It is a royal place with numerous palaces and memorial structures. These stand today as a reminder of the royal lives, traditions, and skills of people who lived many centuries ago. This city is located 258 km away from Delhi and 232 km away from the famous Agra. This is also an important destination in the Golden Triangle route of India.

Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore)

The next destination on the Palace on Wheels is Sawai Madhopur. This place’s main and most interesting attraction is located in Ranthambore. It is the Ranthambore National Park, which used to be a tiger reserve. It is located between Bharatpur and Kota.

Chittorgarh

After enjoying a safari experience, the Palace on Wheels Train will reach Chittorgarh on the same day. It is also called Chittaurgarh. This place is filled with ancient forts and palaces. The oldest monument of the state is found in this city. This city has been ravaged three times in the past for its glory and treasures.

Udaipur

The next destination after Chittorgarh is Udaipur. This is the place for some royal sightseeing. It is also called as the city of lakes. The city is located on the banks of three lakes, and thus, it gets its name. It is also surrounded by the Aravali hills.

Jaisalmer

From Udaipur, the Palace on Wheels Train will take you to the next destination in the Thar Desert. Do not let the landform cheat you. Just because it is a desert, do not expect only camels, cactus and thorns. You can find numerous sandstone structures, palaces, forts, and numerous other attractions. Jaisalmer is an important tourist destination in the state

Jodhpur

After Jaisalmer, the Palace on Wheels Train will take you to the next legendary spot, Jodhpur. It is the second-largest city in Rajasthan and also houses many unique and interesting architectural structures. This is the land of tales and the city of structures in this state.

Bharatpur

On the last excursion day, the Palace on Wheels train takes the tourists to Bharatpur in the morning. The tourists are taken to Bharapur’s Keoladeo Ghana National Park for birdwatching. Even if you are not interested in birdwatching, the natural attraction of the place would leave you mesmerized.

Agra

After Bharatpur, the Palace on Wheels Train takes you to Agra on the same day. This is the last tourist destination of Palace on Wheels.

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Why You Should Choose Place on Wheels Train

Palace on Wheels, a fantasy characterized for the true admirers of ancient heritage clubbed together with royal luxury. The inquisitive nature of the Indian landscape, its exciting history and the novelty in the raw culture is enough to inspire anyone across the globe to travel this marvel. Take a deeper look as to why you should choose Palace on Wheels Train to explore the eccentricities of this country

  • Travel like Kings and Queens :

    The journey on Palace on Wheels Train feels like flying in a castle. The stellar interiors of the train will astonish your senses. The majestic services of the managers and caretakers on board will create a bubble of an overwhelming sense of awe. The feasts on offer cover a world of cuisines blend with Indian flavours.
  • An unseen world heritage :

    Rediscover the distinctive legacy that makes India so special. Walk around the landscape which was once the centre of the world in every practical sense. The architecture of cities like Delhi, Agra, Chittorgarh is evergreen. The forts and towns of Rajasthan show you the spell bindings agas of India’s past in self-explanatory ways.
  • More than tourism :

    The itinerary of the Palace on Wheels train is well thought and adds a great deal of diversity in the places you visit. It is not just about the limelight, the monuments or the destinations but also about the rawness that this country thrives on, the wilderness of the tropical nature here and love of people that you will receive.

Palace on Wheels Train is redefining the meaning of luxury travel. The sheer amount of gratitude it receives year after year is atestimony to the fact that it gives you an opulent experience with cordial memories with your family.

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