Having 14 regal coaches, the majestic wagon has been named after the past Rajput states with matching interiors and aesthetics of erstwhile era namely Jhalawar, Udaipur, Bundi, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Sirohi, Alwar, Jaipur, Dungargarh, Bikaner, Kota, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh and Dholpur. Each coach has 4 cabins allured with modern amenities and is named saloons that add to the beauty of Indian railways. The icon of imperialism has got it names as its plush restaurants, magnificently planned carriages, lounge and bar deserves a lot more than just being known as a rail. The extravagant cortege has two smorgasbords namely The Maharani and The Maharaja which proffer Chinese, Indian and Chinese culinary along-with a spa saloon and one bar cum lounge.
Other facilities offered by the caravan are as follows:
A range of indoor games
Travel kit and procedures with essential items
Magazines and newspapers
Personal Khidmatgar
Arrangement of wheel chairs and other facilities for physically challenged
Mailbox to post dispatch
Onboard medical assistance
The retinue begins its journey on every Wednesday at 5pm from New Delhi’s Safdarjung railway terminal and returns back on the same day next week. Some of the key stoppages of the lavish tour trail comprises of Jodhpur, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Agra, Chittaurgarh, Bharatpur and Jaisalmer. Its voyage has been precisely festooned to serve a perfect cocktail of imperialism, wildlife, heritage and lavishness of guests. Palace on wheels Indian fare is equivalent to the charges incurred in US dollar. The only difference is that earlier the clients could only pay in the foreign currency but now they can even pay in the Indian currency. The charges can also vary as per the type of occupancy, the seasons you travel in and the route taken by the giant wagon.