The concept of the palace on wheels was derived from the royal background of the coaches which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Rajputana and Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the viceroy of British India.

• The Palace on Wheels maintains an imperial style and décor. The train and its facilities are synonymous with the epitome of luxury.
• The service is impeccable and you are sure to receive the treatment worthy of kings and queens.
• An attendant or 'Khidmatgar' is always available at your service, to take care of all your travel needs.
• Special assistance is available in the form of wheel chairs, creches and a special attendant for manual assistance.
• The train is fully air-conditioned. There are fourteen deluxe saloons named after the princely states of Rajasthan. Each saloon has 4 cabins attached with bath and shower.built-in wardrobes, overhead and night lights, piped music, reading lights etc. Personal attendants make sure that you are well looked after.
• There are 2 dining cars, decorated in the colorful Rajasthani style and serving Indian, Rajasthani, Continental and Chinese food.
• Kids are kept busy with interesting indoor games.Other services include laundry services, doctor-on-call at each station, barber shop and beauty parlour.
• The lounge has a charming shop, "The Bazaar", where you can pick up souvenirs and gifts.
• At every halt your evening is planned with cultural programs like Ghoomar, Panihari, Gorbandh, Ghair, Kaalebelia, Chung, Agnl Nritya or puppet shows. You will surely be enchanted by the famous folk songs Moomal, Baramasa and Gorbandh.

The concept of the palace on wheels was derived from the royal background of the coaches which were originally meant to be the personal railway coaches of erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Rajputana and Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the viceroy of British India.