We arrived to India for one purpose only, to enjoy a luxurious trip as promised by the organizers It was honestly truly shocking how Shabby the train was! Our rooms suffered from torn bed spreads, torn/damaged bed skirts and dingy torn curtains. Paint job that looked like it was out of 1981 - and not touched up! If you have... more

The train was better than I expected,the cabins are quite small but provide enough storage and a decent sized bathroom,the loo just flushes straight out onto the track once flushed ! Our carriage had 4 x two berth ensuite compartments with a lounge area,however for some reason we had breakfast in there and it was very cramped as only sat... more

For a country that claims to have a 70% poverty rate, the luxury trains there sure command a high price. Palace on Wheels is the least expensive, though not cheap. We rode the train starting 25 February and we found the accommodations to be quite adequate. In fact, the bathrooms are larger than in some hotels we've stayed in. The... more

Would endorse the review written by 'contrabass' on 04 March 2009. Really spot on!! Opulence and luxury it ain't but the Palace on Wheels is good value for money. However there is little time for your own leisure preferences. Being dragged to THEIR shops at the end of every day was not our idea of enjoyment. Also, never managed to... more

We really enjoyed the PoW... Of course, we didn't sleep much for a week but that was more than made up for by the experience. Rajasthan is just wonderful and you see most of what you want to see on the PoW... Highly recommended!!! more

Most of what has been written before about it not being luxurious we agree with although I think they have replaced the bed covers and curtains since the "dingy on wheels" reviews were written. Key points: * Rajistahn is amazing, the excursions are pretty much all brilliant and the PoW is the fastest way to see them. Yes, we saw... more

I fell in love with India 2 years ago on this trip. Yes it is strenuous and at the time I was a bit overwhelmed. I was a single woman traveling alone and I was made to feel completely safe. The sights you will see will never be forgotten. I have kept in touch with the others on our car... more

This is an excellent way of seeing a large part of Rajasthan and I would recommend it. I took my partner, my aunt (late seventies) and her friend (late eighties) on the train and we had a very good time indeed. We had done one similar train ride across America a few years ago (aboard the now defunct American Orient... more

This was the best vacation ever!!!!! The service was exceptional and so was the experience. If you want a great vacation and want to visit great historical sights, this is the trip for you. The train experience was great and the royal treatment never ended. This was a royal experience and loved every minute of it. The train was maintained... more