FAQs:
Q. What is Palace On Wheels Tour ?
Ans. During the British Raj in India, The Maharajas of India had private Railway Saloons which were used exclusively for Royalty & their State Guests.
The same concept was experimented in early 1980's by Indian Railway. In 1984, the Ministry of Railways in collaboration with Rajasthan Tourism, introduced a tour on this Maharaja Train Tour- where you sleep in private air-con cabins with plush interiors in the night & visit best of sightseeing spots & Fort-Palaces in the daytime. The present train on broad gauge tracks was introduced in 1996.
Q. Why is it called "A Week in Wonderland" ?
Ans. The 7 nights tour on this Luxury Train travels through the heartland of "Rajputana" & "Mewar" region renowned for their Medieval Forts & Luxury Palace Hotels. The personalized attention of the onboard staff totally pampers you for the days spent on the Maharaja Train Tour.
Q. Why is the Palace On Wheels Tour so expensive?
Ans. If you compare the cost of staying in Luxury Hotels with meals & travel for same destinations as covered by Palace On Wheels Tour; this Luxury Train tour works out to be a better bargain for money charged. Also you cover the best of Rajasthan in the shortest possible time.
Q. What all places are covered by this Tour ?
Ans. Within limited time gap of One Week this Maharaja Train tour covers more than 2000 miles (app. 3200 km) zig-zagging across the Desert State of Rajasthan, & visiting The Taj Mahal in Agra. You visit the 18th Century Pink City of Jaipur; 12th Century Desert Fort town of Jaisalmer; 16th Century Sun City of Jodhpur; Ranthambhor Tiger Reserve; ruins of 8th Century Hill Fort of Chittaurgarh; 16th Century City Of Lakes-Udaipur; Poetry in White Marble-The Taj Mahal; 16th Century Ghost Town of Fatehpur Sikri; Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.
Q. What kind of food is served on the tour?
Ans. There is a wide array of choices between both Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian Continental & India Cuisine.
Q. Is there a dress code in the Train ?
Ans. There is no formal dress requirement & you may dress in Casual as Comfortable
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