Sneak-peek at the Tour

Board the Royal hissing-Queen at Mumbai’s Chhatrapti Shivaji Terminus a Gothic building and a World Heritage Site, needless to say, a perfect place to herald your journey. Some exotic Jettys await you at the shores flanking the quaint Konkani villages. Some of world’s best Alphonso mangoes await you at Ratnagiri. Boat cruises, Forts. luncheon’s fill your following days. At the Shilpa Gram village at Sawantwadi, you can load your bags with the best of Maharashtra’s indigenous products. Goa beckons next, to partake in the activities at her baywatch-shoreline and rave parties. At Kolhapur, do not forget to try and buy your size jootis (Kolhapuri sandals). Ajanta and Ellora are where you will be more busy shooting than watching. Some moments are best captured in the photofilm. And as the train whistles back to where it all began, you will only wonder whether it was some dream or reality. Good, it is the latter, you can embark on another, at your wish!

Services and Amenities
This luxurious heritage train can house 80 passengers. Take a look at its array of services and facilities….

Luxurious coaches: The train has 21 exquisitely embellished coaches out of which 13 are passenger cars accommodating 8 people per coach (11 passenger Cars, 4 coupes per coach & 2 Presidential Suite Cars, 2 coupes per coach), 1 Conference Car, 2 Dinning Cars, 2 Generator Cars with Luggage Store, 1 Staff, replete with a Spa and a Bar Car.

On board facilities: These include channel music, intercom, cd/mp3 player, money exchange/credit cards facility, safety & security arrangements, health spa, bar, conference equipment, ticket booking / cancellation facilities.

Snek-peek at the Tour

The enticing journey through the lanes of Indian heritage befittingly begins at the Rajputana Capital – Jaipur. Your taste buds are feasted morning, noon and night to the best of the Rajasthani platters (Continental food also available). Shop till you drop at Bikaner. Tal Chappar has an interesting sanctuary, while Shekhawati’s havelis and artefacts are a visual fiesta for art admirers. The camel rides, eating at the Heritage Hotels add zing and gusto to the enticing extravaganza.

Services and Amenities at Heritage on Wheels
Heritage on Wheels has 14 luxurious coaches that houses a delectable restaurant, a bar lounge, furnished cabins and what not. Have a dekko at what to expect at the regal train —

Luxurious rooms: 14 rooms representative of Indian culture and heritage in its adornments and service await your arrival. Each room can accommodate 8 guests in 4 bedrooms with two washrooms that has to be shared.

Restuarants: The two royal restaurants – Maharaja and Maharani – serve sumptuous delicacies from the kitchens of the Orients, especially Rajasthani, and also Continental delicacies.

The Bar: The Bar has a gorgeous lounge attached which serve as a relaxing zone with spirits to soothe your travel blues away.

Other Amenities: Deluxe coaches and Jeep safaris are arranged for. And expert guides accompany you to your trips to make it a more enriching experience.

Sneak-peek at the Tour

Beginning at Delhi, the sojourn encompasses all major states of Rajasthan, viz. Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore, Udaipur and Agra. Special Breakfast, lunch, dinner are all included in the itinerary. ‘Special’ because the chef’s amass the entire Rajasthani cuisine in your platter or you are treated like a king in one of the palaces (Heritage Hotels). Besides the nostalgic stroll through the rustic lanes flaked with palaces big and small, camel safaris, cultural functions, Tiger stalking trails at Ranthambore, elephant safaris, bird-watching at Bharatpur and of course that picture-perfect postcard snap with the Taj Mahal at the back-drop.

Services and Amentities at the Palace on Wheels
The Palace on Wheels has elegantly furnished cabins, well stocked bar, sumptuous Indian delicacies served in its two dining cars, replete with traditional royal treatment of its guests. A quick peek at the facilities will help…. .

Exquisite Rooms: There is a choice of 14 AC deluxe rooms, lavishly embellished with carpeted floor and walls, intricately designed furniture with traditional motifs, intercom, attached toilets, hot and cold water. .

Royal Coaches: Fourteen majestic coaches, each named after former Rajput States, conjoin to form the regal train. Each saloon has a mini pantry and a dainty lounge to ensure availability of refreshments, no matter what time.

For Your Taste Buds: The train has two delectable restaurants “The Maharaja” and “The Maharani” bathed in Rajasthani ambience and serving scrumptious Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines.

Spirits For The Spirited: The train’s bar is a store-house of choicest of spirits of Indian and international origins.

You can pass your time admiring the trains majesty in one of its comfortable lounges with tranquil music on, or take up a book of your choice from its library. You can also make ISD calls in case the touring experience seems too much to contain.