The Palace on Wheels luxury train with its hand-painted heritage livery at a Rajasthan railway platform

India · Est. 1982 · The Official Source

Travel Like Royalty
Across Rajasthan

Aboard India's most celebrated luxury train — a seven-night odyssey through the land of palaces, deserts and the timeless Taj Mahal.

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Nights

Royal Cities

Guests Only

1982

Since

Live the Luxury Experience

A train that once carried the Maharajas of Rajputana, restored to carry you through the bygone era of India's royal courts.

Departing every Wednesday from New Delhi between September and April, the Palace on Wheels weaves through UNESCO World Heritage sites, tiger reserves and golden desert citadels — all from the comfort of your private cabin. This is the official source for fares, departures and reservations.

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Every Facet of the Journey

From hand-carved cabins to the on-board spa — explore what makes the Palace on Wheels a moving palace.

The Palace on Wheels luxury train with red-carpet welcome at a Rajasthan platform

Heritage

The Train

Once the private carriages of Maharajas — now one of the world’s most celebrated trains.

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The Presidential Suite aboard the Palace on Wheels with hand-carved Thikri ceiling

Cabins & Suites

Accommodation

Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Suite and Presidential cabins, each appointed in royal Rajasthani style.

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On-board Rejuvenation Spa car aboard the Palace on Wheels

Wellness

Spa & Fitness

Unwind with Ayurvedic therapies and on-board wellness as the desert rolls by.

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Fine-dining restaurant car aboard the Palace on Wheels

Dine & Lounge

Common Areas

Two fine-dining restaurants, a bar and a lounge car, all richly adorned.

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The Swarn Mahal bar aboard the Palace on Wheels

Photography

Gallery

A visual journey through palaces, deserts and the train’s gilded interiors.

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Deluxe cabin interior aboard the Palace on Wheels

Good to Know

FAQs

Everything on booking, fares, what to pack, visas and life aboard the train.

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The 7-Night Route

A Week Across the Land of Kings

Each night the train glides to a new royal city. Each morning you wake to palaces, forts, lakes and living history — guided tours, safaris and feasts included.