Heritage
The Train
Heritage on Rails
One of the World's Most Celebrated Luxury Trains
Launched in 1982 by Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism, the Palace on Wheels revived the golden age of royal rail travel — recreating the personal saloon carriages once owned by the Maharajas, Nizams and viceroys of princely India. In 2024 its readers voted it among the world's best luxury trains.
Today the train comprises 14 fully air-conditioned coaches, each named after a former princely state of Rajputana and dressed in that state's colours, crests and craftsmanship — hand-carved wood, silk furnishings, antique mirrors and plush carpeting. A week aboard is a week inside a moving palace.
A Khidmatgar for Every Carriage
Each coach has its own pair of liveried attendants — the Khidmatgars — offering round-the-clock personalised service, from morning tea to the evening turndown. A coach captain, on-call doctor and 24-hour security complete the care.
Multilingual guides accompany every excursion, so each city unfolds with its full history and legend.
Two Restaurants
The Maharaja and Maharani dining cars serve Rajasthani, Mughlai, Continental and Chinese cuisine.
Bar & Lounge
The Swarn Mahal bar and a richly furnished lounge car for unwinding between cities.
Spa Car
The Rejuvenation Spa offers Ayurvedic and aromatherapy treatments as the desert rolls by.
Modern Comfort
Wi-Fi, individual climate control, electronic safes, satellite TV and en-suite bathrooms in every cabin.
Week in Wonderland
Your Royal Journey Awaits
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