Palace on Wheels- A New Definition of Luxury Travel
Written by Sanjog Kumar
'Palace on Wheels', the name itself provides glimpses of the royalty on board. It is one of the most luxurious trains of the country. A journey on this train provides you a lifetime experience of royalty. World-class amenities and personalized services of this train are enough to spoil you by the time journey gets over.
Dipped in the royal colours, the decoration of these coaches takes you to the vintage era, where grandeour was the base of everything. A journey on this train takes you to the regal destinations, which include Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra.
Loaded with facilities and luxury, Palace on Wheels has 14 coaches. Named after the regal states of Rajasthan, these are full air-conditioned to ensure a comfortable journey to the travellers. Traditionally decorated, these rooms are the showcases to the rich Indian tradition and its golden history.
There are two restaurants in the train. Named as Maharajah and Maharani, these restaurants serve a variety of food items. Well-decorated, these restaurants add a charm in the dining. Perfect use of spices and fresh ingredients make the cuisine mouth-watering.
Lounge is the best place to interact with other co-passengers of the train. Finely decorated, the lounge plays a wide role in providing the regal feel to the passengers. Palace on Wheels also has a bar. Well-stocked with national as well as international brands, the bar remains open round the clock. Tourists can choose the brand of their choice to enjoy the finest liquors on board.
Basic facilities in the train are plush seating, colour TV, newspapers, CD player, magazines, beauty parlours, indoor games, medical aid, mailbox, arrival kit, mineral water, laundry services and barbershop. It seems that management authorities have taken extreme care while designing the décor and installing the facilities of the train.
Apart from these, a personal attendant is available to take care of every need of the travellers. Named as Khidmatgar, these attendants play a wide role in providing you a royal feel. For the passengers who need some extra care, wheel chairs and crèches are available. A special attendant is also available in case you need the help.
In short, Palace on Wheels is a train, which has all the amenities that you may need to get the kingly feel. This is one of the best options to plan the journey to the royal land and that too, in a luxurious way.
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