Do you want to spend a week like royalty in Rajasthan? Then travel through this land of mystery aboard a train that is the final word on luxury. The Palace on Wheels takes you through the heart of royal Rajasthan and ensures that you have a luxury tour that you will never forget.

The Palace on Wheels experience starts at the New Delhi Cantonment station, before taking you to the heart of Rajasthan - the capital city Jaipur. Explore the charms of the Pink City in a luxurious air-conditioned coach. Ride up in royal splendor on caparisoned elephants up the winding lanes leading to Amber Fort and pick up souvenirs for your friends back home at the state emporium here. Your first stop in Jaipur also includes a trip to the City Palace, the home of Rajasthan's erstwhile royal family, and to Jantar Mantar, the famous observatory.

While you sink into the comfort of your bed, the Palace on Wheels whisks you away to Jaisalmer, with its grand mansions and sand dunes. Jaisalmer is set in the heart of the Thar Desert and the camel ride up the sand dunes of Sam give you an exciting taste of the sights and sounds of the desert.

Your next stop is Jodhpur, home to the famous Mehrangarh Fort. Lose yourself in the aura of an era gone by inside the palaces in this fort. And before you leave this city of seven gates, do remember to shop for some famous Jodhpur embroidered shoes.

After the grandeur of palaces, your luxury train now takes you to Sawai Madhopur. This city is a stone's throw away from Ranthambore, the national park and sanctuary where you can admire tigers in their natural, magnificent best, apart from a vast variety of birds, skulking hyenas and foxes. Ranthambore National Park is also home to a ruined fort that dates back to the 10th century. Sawai Madhopur is one place where you can stock up on ethnic clothes and handmade toys.

Lean back in the comfort of your train and watch the picturesque countryside pass you by as you head for Chittorgarh. Your most memorable stop here is the Chittorgarh Fort that still stands proud, holding close to its history of valor, honor and the pride of battles fought and won. Board a luxury coach to Udaipur and check out the marble palaces here - the Jag Niwas and the Jag Mandir - as well as the magnificent City Palace.

The Palace on Wheels then moves on to Bharatpur, another wildlife haven in the heart of Rajasthan. Feast your eyes on thousands of migratory birds - in particular, Siberian Cranes - to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, also known as the Bharatpur Sanctuary. This is the last stop the Palace on Wheels makes in Rajasthan, before moving on to another jewel in the luxury tour circuit, Agra. Your day in Agra will include a trip to Fatehpur Sikri and to the mosque dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti.

In keeping with the love, warmth and comfort of the services aboard the Palace on Wheels, the luxury tour ends with a visit to the breathtaking Taj Mahal, before returning to Delhi.

The Palace on Wheels has 14 air-conditioned deluxe saloons, each of which come with personal attendants. Each coach is named in the fashion of the royal heritage of Rajasthan, and done up in true Rajasthani style. This luxury train comes with two excellent restaurants and a well-stocked bar.

When you book a trip through India aboard the Palace on wheels, you get the best of service - be it automatic care for your luggage, well-planned arrival kits, exotic meals, warm personal care from the khidmatgars on the luxury train, well-conceived security arrangements, or even the complimentary bottle of wine. The Palace on Wheels is a no-smoking train, but if you wish to smoke, the captain will be glad to guide you to the right place.

Enjoy an unforgettable ride on the royal luxury train The Palace on Wheels, in India.