Do I have to take the entire 7 night / 8 day package? Do you have any packages less than 7 nights?
It is not necessary to take the entire tour. We do recommend that you take the entire tour because of the simple reason that we want you to enjoy every minute of this unique experience and cherish every moment of this virtually once-in-a-lifetime experience. Every day is unique and has something different to offer. However, if your schedule does not permit you to take the entire tour, you can take a partial tour for a minimum of 4 nights in most departures. Contact us for reservations and we can work with you to integrate the Palace on Wheels in your itinerary.

Are there different types of rooms (Suites, standard rooms etc.)?
All the rooms on the Palace on Wheels are the same size. The interior decor changes in the coaches but as far as the rooms are concerned, all Single, Double and Triple occupancy rooms, they are the same size.

What are acceptable modes of payment?
We welcome Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover cards or Personal Checks drawn on a US bank. We can provide wire transfer details if you would like to send the payment by bank transfer.

Do you charge anything extra for credit card processing?
Absolutely not.

How soon should I book?
Our recommendation is to book as soon as you have an idea of when you would be traveling. Lately, the rooms for peak season get sold out 8-10 months before departure. It will be in your best interest to book early in order to avoid disappointment later.

Do you work with travel agents?
Sure. Our travel trade colleagues that promote Palace on Wheels are our biggest strength and we welcome travel agent inquiries.

What is the capacity of the train?
There are 52 rooms on the train and they are allocated to Single, Double and Triple occupancies. So the number of passengers really depends on the occupancies sold in that departure. As a ball-park, there are 104 passengers on any fully-booked tour.

Is there a waiting list for sold out dates?
Yes, we maintain a waiting list for the sold out departure dates for the Palace on Wheels. If you find a tour date that you really want and it is sold out, please contact us for adding your name to the waiting list and we will call you as soon as something becomes available.