Introduction
Euclid mentioned to king Ptolemy I that there was no royal road to geometry but what have in store for you is a royal track to happiness. Interested? Well welcome aboard the Royal Retreat, the pride of India, the wonderful wonder, unparallel, unique and unforgettable Palace-On-Wheels. Palace-on-Wheels has been rated amongst the top ten luxury trains of the world. India boasts of other luxury trains too like the Royal Orient and the Fairy Queen. It happens to be one of the finest ways to travel through the intoxicating, incomparable, incredible, impressive, inimitable, inspirational land of India. Take a royal retreat and be the king or the queen. Experience the royalty along side the cultural, architectural, natural and traditional richness that India has to offer. All your dreams will realize on board this terrific train Palace-on-Wheels. The ambience and the aura make the astute feel to be living in the regal era. The yester years when the maharajas and the maharanis used to reign supreme will be recreated for you.

The chugging train will make you live in the palace. The train that is so true to its name is bound to enchant you. The comfort, the convenience and the charm are unmatched by any other train. The ease with which the entire trio will be covered is awesome. The astonishing train is for sure extra ordinary and so are the people who experience the pulsating Palace-on-Wheels. Take the royal odyssey that chugs from the dashing Delhi to amazing Agra through the rustic Rajasthan. The Palace-on-Wheels chugs every Wednesday night from the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station for a royal retreat and returns early morning of the next Wednesday. This journey can be enjoyed only during the months of September to April. From May to August every year no services are provided the Palace-on-Wheels and its Annual Maintenance is taken care of. The beauty of the travel experience on Palace-on-Wheels lies in the fact that it has been planned to be moving during the nights and be at the holiday destinations during the daytime, this makes the discover of delights even more fun and the journey more comfy. The Royal Splendor will reveal to you the fusion of the historic charm and the modern amenities. The beauty of the interiors of the Palace-on-Wheels is matched only by the splendor of the exteriors. The experience is one that should just not be missed. The relaxation provided to you by the cheerful attendants and the number of services being offered inside the train itself is like the lifestyle of the habitants any palace itself.

The bygone era can be felt ion the self-sufficient train. The royalty comes you so cheap. The décor of the train is amazingly beautiful and ethnic. The charm of the entire cruise lies in the ethnic feel that is carries all the time besides the latest of facilities when you are onboard the Palace-on-Wheels. During weeklong fairy tale trip each halt will open up a treasure chest and enwrap you in its magic. The mystical charm of the magnificent cities en-route will not fail to capture you. The journey though starts and ends at the capital city of Delhi moves through the Royal Rajasthan and the unique Uttar Pradesh. The palaces, fort, havelis, sand dunes, the camel will pass by you. Each one of the magnificent and opulent evidence of the heritage of the past is brimming with legends of romance and chivalry. The tale of the glory of the gorgeous past will be silently conveyed to you. No guide is required to feel the depth of the lavish lives the people must have led. The forts, palaces, the adjoining gardens, the scale at which the festivities were held are all revealed to you without a word. The scenic beauty of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love will leave you wondering. One of the wonders of the world will be the final stop of the Palace-on-Wheels before it returns to the starting point of the capital city Delhi. The movement of the train will move you of the floor with the variety of hues that the landscape of Rajasthan has to offer.

Special charted trips are organized to combine pleasure with business in the Palace-on-Wheels for the companies and corporate on request. That is the luxury train can be used for more reasons than one. The train is not just a means of communication from one destination to another it is an experience in itself. The comfy carpets, the variety of cuisines, the bar and the personal attendant all make the train a second home. When you board the Palace-on-Wheels the traditional warm welcome will for sure touch your hearts deepest chord. The colorful costumes of the people on the way, the cheerful people around with the hospitality oozing will make the journey better. The royal experience will linger for quiet a while. The treatment received in the Palace-on-Wheels is worthy of the kings and queens. The variety of places on the route is huge. The nature lovers will find it the most pleasurable being at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the Ranthambore National Park. The Adventure seekers will be having the camel ride on the sand dunes to look forward to. The romantics which all of us are will be swept of our feet at Agra's Taj Mahal. There is some for all to cherish and relish. The sights, sounds, symphony, trend and tradition all will be combined to offer the perfect holiday one may ever seek. The colorful turbans, the swirling long skirts, the tons of jewelry and the most exciting spots to be at. The trip on Palace-on-Wheels not just promises to be rejuvenating but is actually refreshing. The shopping has been specially taken care of the various places. Each day will be like a blank canvas that will be filled with the beautiful and amazing hues of the journey across the land on Palace-on-Wheels that will close the day with a terrific tapestry in your memory.

So all set to be the king and the queen for a fantasy period running through eight days and seven nights? Use the time machine to be in the times of the Rajput Rajas and live life king and queen size. The ecstasy, explorations, excitement and the enjoyment of the royal experience of Palace-on-Wheels will linger on for a long-long time. When you get back to the Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station. The goodbye we know for sure will not be easy. Though you are sure to carry back home a number of rolls from your camera, many mesmerizing memories, tons of scintillating pieces of information for family and friends, several souvenirs, an address book full of friends and a wish to come back soon to the spectacle called Palace-on-Wheels. The last word in royalty is the Palace-on-Wheels. Come on get in for that experience of the lifetime!