Palace on Wheels

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) / Indian Railways
India
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The Journey

Navigate from Delhi Safdarjung to Delhi Safdarjung (Round Trip) across a span of 2610km. This is an overnight service.

Scenery Highlights
  • Ranthambore National Park tigers
  • Chittorgarh Fort (largest fort complex in India)
  • Udaipur's Lake Pichola and City Palace
  • Sam sand dunes camel ride at sunset
  • Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur (the Blue City)
  • Bharatpur's Keoladeo Ghana National Park (UNESCO)
  • Taj Mahal at dawn from Agra
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    192 hours

  • Distance

    2610 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-luxury (USD 12,700 – 25,800 per cabin for 7 nights)

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, morning + evening tea)

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, morning + evening tea)

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, morning + evening tea)

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, morning + evening tea)

Ensuite: Yes

Meals: All Inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, morning + evening tea)

Ensuite: Yes

Engine / Locomotive

Indian Railways WDM-class diesel-electric (Indian-built) typically hauls the rake end-to-end

Locomotive Weight

WDM-3D / WDP-4D ~123 tonnes (loco only, train itself adds ~600 tonnes for 39 coaches)

Track Gauge

1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Indian broad gauge

Braking Technology

Air brake (LHB stock) with twin-pipe graduated release; auxiliary hand-brake per coach

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Long-distance cross-desert (Thar) running in peak heat — sand ingress in air filters and traction motors

  • Maintaining heritage livery (royal blue, gold filigree) and 39 individually decorated interiors to LHB safety standards

  • Coupling and de-coupling at remote heritage sidings (e.g. Jaisalmer, Bharatpur) without damaging vintage panelling

  • High-step vestibule boarding at non-LHB platforms and historic station aprons

Number of carriages

39 (14 saloons, 39 deluxe cabins, 2 restaurants, lounge bar, spa car, staff, power and store cars)

Total guests

82 (39 cabins × 2 plus single-occupancy supplements)

Livery

Royal blue with gold filigree and maroon running gear; interiors themed to former princely states

Maximum speed

110 km/h (operational), 160 km/h (coach rating)

Year introduced

1982 (Rajasthan Tourism initiative); fully rebuilt on LHB platform in 2009

Round-trip distance

2,610 km

Itinerary length

7 nights / 8 days (regular) or 6 days (May 2026 special)

Booking lead time

3–6 months ahead for peak (Oct–Mar) and Christmas / New Year departures

Most expensive cabin

Presidential Suite – USD 3,223 / night lean, USD 3,510 / night peak (~USD 25,798 per 7-night peak journey for two adults)

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    192 hours

  • Distance

    2610 km

  • Est. Price

    Ultra-luxury (USD 12,700 – 25,800 per cabin for 7 nights)

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