Ride the Palace on Wheels - that is one of the top 10 trains in the world. History, legend and heritage splendour come together to take you to some of the grandest historical landmarks of India as you book luxury holidays with Palace on Wheels. Nothing can beat the romanticism of Palace on Wheels travel. A Palace on Wheels tour provides a matchless old world charm. At Palace on wheels, your premium online travel site, you have the option of travelling in one of the most luxurious trains of the world where world-class comfort meets subtle elegance. For sheer entertainment and opulence, Palace on Wheels travel is the last word for those who enjoy the finer things in life.

One of the most luxurious and, indeed, prestigious trains in the world, the Palace On Wheels is steeped in history. Its history is impossibly legendary and vivid. The carriages which today form this famed train have a history of their own. These coaches were once operating as the personal Railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Rajasthan, Gujarat as well as of the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India.

It is truism that a train whose carriages were associated with the royalty must be entrenched in mystery and intrigue. In reality the various carriages of the train have been the scenes of history and intrigue. After Indian Independence in 1947, these coaches ceased to be used, as it was not viable to include these in the normal passenger trains due to their gorgeous furnishings on the interiors of their walls. The Palace On Wheels made its inaugural trip as a steam engine train on 26th January 1982. It started chugging the distances regularly from October 1982.

Rajasthan cuisine - whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian, makes you fall in love with delightful mosaic of desert, hills, forests and lakes - that is so Rajasthan. With Palace on Wheels you can enjoy the cuisines of Rajasthan. The war -like lifestyle of the inhabitants and the availability of ingredients in the region influenced Rajasthani cooking. The main aim was to cook food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred, more out of necessity than choice. Scarcity of water, fresh green vegetables have all had their effect on the cooking. In the desert belt of Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner, cooks use the minimum of water and prefer, instead, to use more milk, buttermilk and clarified butter. Out of the most popular dishes of Rajasthan is the Dal-Bati-Churma. With Palace on Wheels feel the difference of travelling to Rajasthan onboard Palace on Wheels.

Palace on Wheels takes you on tour to Rajasthan. A cultural tour to Rajasthan would let you experience the colourful fairs and festivals of Rajasthan. The barren desert land of Rajasthan glitters with the colours of joyous celebration and gay at every fair and festival of Rajasthan. At the fairs of Rajasthan you would find a reflection of the genius of their arts and crafts and their ascetic refinement. The main attractions for many tourists are its bazaars, auctions, music and sport events. The native women dressed in colourful clothes create an atmosphere of merriment. The state of Rajasthan offers its special festivities interspersed throughout the year, celebrating each season, each legend, each deity. With Palace on Wheels you can make your Rajasthan tour, a memorable experience. In Rajasthan almost every festival has its own flavour with a meaningful identity; there are animal fairs, religious fairs, and fairs to mark the changing seasons.