On which route does Palace on Wheels Travel?
Route. The train has a 7 nights & 8 days itinerary departs from New Delhi (Day 1), and covers Jaipur (Day 2), Sawai Madhopur and Chittaurgarh (Day 3), Udaipur (Day 4), Jaisalmer (Day 5), Jodhpur (Day 6), Bharatpur and Agra (Day 7), return to New Delhi (Day 8).
Which places are covered by the Palace on Wheels?
The Palace on Wheels travels to the pink Rajasthan state capital Jaipur, the golden citadel Jaisalmer, the blue city of Jodhpur, the National Park Ramthambhor, the symbol of chivalry Chittorgarh, the romantic city of the lakes Udaipur, the bird sanctuary Bharatpur and the Mughal capital Agra with the Taj Mahal , one of …
Where is Palace on Wheels train located?
Palace on Wheels Route Map The journey of the Palace on Wheels train starts and ends in New Delhi. During the trip, you will get to delight in the unparalleled experiences. The route of Palace on Wheels comprises the historic sites of Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, and Agra.
Is Palace on Wheels running now?
Now, it’s India’s most luxurious and famous Palace on Wheels train that is bearing the brunt of the virus, as it will remain off the tracks this year, or more likely, won’t run till December 2020. RTDC operates Palace on Wheels in joint collaboration with Indian Railways.
Is food included in Palace on Wheels?
The Palace on Wheels fare includes all the services, tours and food we mention above and they are usually fully booked with months in advance. So if you want to have this luxury train experience in India you need to plan ahead and book your room with at least 2 months in advance.
Is Maharajas Express and Palace on Wheels same?
Both the trains have Wi-Fi, live television, attached bathrooms, and DVD players. However, the Palace on Wheels has an additional spa facility which the other doesn’t have. But again it’s the Maharajas Express which surges way ahead in terms of services.
Is Palace on Wheels only for foreigners?
Sunil Sharma, Executive Director, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) says that the railway ministry needs to focus more on marketing luxury train travel abroad as 93 per cent of Palace on Wheel passengers are foreigners. The Palace on Wheels is run by the RTDC and the Railways in a 44:56 partnership.
Can Indian travel on Palace on Wheels?
Palace on Wheels to roll out discounted fares for domestic travellers. As Indian travellers are getting more used to living and travelling with the pandemic in our lives, Palace on Wheels brings a special offer. The incredibly luxury train experience is a big attraction for international travellers.
Which is better Maharaja Express or Palace on Wheels?
In terms of features, safety, space, facilities and hospitality, it score much points ahead of the Palace on Wheels. Besides, there are RFID door locks, electronic safe, fire alarms & extinguishers are present in each guest cabins of the Maharajas’ Express.