The Common Facilities on Palace on Wheels
The
Train

The
Palace On Wheels india is the only regularly operating Luxury Train
in india, at present this heritage train of Rajasthan comprises
14 well appointed inter-connected passenger coaches, which have
been named after Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner,
Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar
and Dholpur. Besides, there are two Dining Cars in Palace on Wheels
india, with fresh food being cooked in onboard kitchen; One bar-cum-lounge
car & four service cars. This luxury train of india also has
a small library, mini-gym & beauty parlour. This luxury train,
Palace on wheels is fully airconditioned.
Coaches on the Palace of Wheels
You'll be delighted you chose to see Rajasthan by the Palace-On-Wheels.
On board, you'll feel like an erstwhile monarch, travelling in regal
splendour. Each Coach named after the erstwhile princely state.
It has 4 twin-bedded chambers, thoughtfully decorated in ethnic
Rajasthani décor. Channel music, intercom, attached toilets,
running hot and cold water, shower and wall-to-wall carpeting are
some of the facilities to make you feel at home. Each saloon has
personal attendants or Khidmatgars, who are at your beck and call
to extend a courteous helping hand, should you need anything.
The
Saloons
Th

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names of the saloons are based on the princely states of Rajasthan
- Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Dholpur,
Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kishangarh. The
decor of each saloon has highlighted the cultural ethos of the state,
represented through the use of furniture, handicrafts, paintings
and furnishings. The ceiling in the lounge is of particular interest.
Each coupe is different but the over all ambience of the decor of
the saloons has been taken care of to provide continuity. Each saloon
has cream yellow color on its exterior walls and bears the Coat
of Arms (logo) of the erstwhile princely states.
Each saloon has 4 coupes (sleeping rooms) with attached bath and
toilet. in every saloon, there is one saloon captain and 2 attendants
to look after the personal needs of its guests. Each saloon has
a mini pantry properly equipped to provide ready tea/coffee and
snacks.
Palace
on Wheels:
History
of Palace on Wheels,
Coaches
of Palace on Wheels,
Itinerary
for Palace on Wheels,
Facilities
Provided by Palace on Wheels