What It's Like to Ride on One of India's Most Luxurious Train Cars

The cabins, much like the rest of the train, are decorated with antique furniture, high-quality ethnic Rajasthani textiles, arched and embellished ceilings, traditional artworks, and wooden panels that create an intimate but ritzy atmosphere. Each cabin has its own en suite bathroom equipped with toiletries, and travelers may choose between twin beds or double beds.

The Palace on Wheels offers seven-night, eight-day journeys that start from Delhi every Wednesday and include stops in Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, and Agra, before closing the loop and returning to Delhi.

The train travels at night so that passengers can experience a new corner of Rajasthan every single day. Excursions are organized every day, including a visit of Ranthambhore National Park, a camel ride, a visit to Taj Mahal, lunches in five-star hotels, and many more extraordinary outings.

The cost of riding this very special train varies according to the time of year you wish to travel at, the type of cabin you stay in (Deluxe or Super Deluxe), and whether you’re traveling alone or as a pair (with traveling alone being more expensive).

Based on double occupancy, the price of a journey on board the Palace on Wheels starts at $4333 in a Deluxe cabin, and can reach up to $10,402 in a Super Deluxe cabin. Prices are available on the website, along with the schedule of operation.