Palace on Wheels Cabins & Suites: Photos, Sizes and What's Inside
Sizes, beds, bathrooms and photos for all four cabin categories, from Deluxe cabins to the one-of-a-kind Presidential Suite.
A Cabin for Every Traveler
Palace on Wheels Cabin Types at a Glance
Short answer: Palace on Wheels has four cabin categories: Deluxe (131 sq. ft., twin beds), Super Deluxe (131 sq. ft., twin beds, with a private car and guide for excursions), Suite (180 sq. ft., queen bed, two cabins) and the Presidential Suite (240 sq. ft., king bed, one on the train). Every cabin is air-conditioned with a private bathroom, an in-cabin safe and round-the-clock khidmatgar service, and each sits in a coach, also called a saloon, named after a former princely state of Rajasthan. Below you can compare sizes, beds and bathrooms, see photos of each category, and find which coach holds the Super Deluxe cabins.
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| Cabin | Cabins on train | Size | Bed | Bathroom | Standout extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | 39 (13 coaches) | 131 sq. ft. | Twin sharing | En-suite, shower | 24-hour khidmatgar, in-cabin safe, internet |
| Super Deluxe | 3 (1 coach) | 131 sq. ft. | Twin sharing | En-suite, shower | Private car & guide, one-time couple's spa session |
| Suite | 2 (1 coach) | 180 sq. ft. | Queen-size | En-suite, modern shower | Private car & guide, 24x7 butler, priority check-in |
| Presidential Suite | 1 (own coach) | 240 sq. ft. | King-size | En-suite, jacuzzi + separate shower | Private lounge, Thikri ceiling, private car & guide, butler |
Fares for each category are on the Price & Tariff page.
Deluxe Cabin: Size, Beds and Bathroom
The backbone of the Palace on Wheels, spread across 13 coaches named after princely Rajasthan cities — Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Udaipur, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, and Sirohi — for a total of 39 Deluxe cabins onboard.
Each 131 sq. ft. cabin is furnished with twin sharing beds, a large window positioned right beside the bed for scenic views, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Interiors lean into traditional Rajasthani décor, giving every cabin the feel of a small royal chamber rather than a standard train compartment.
Deluxe cabin bathrooms
Every Deluxe cabin has its own en-suite bathroom with a shower. The photos above include three bathroom views alongside the twin-bed cabin interior.
- Twin sharing beds
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Fully air-conditioned
- 24-hour khidmatgar service
- Doctor on call
- In-cabin internet access
- Electronic safe for valuables
- Premium loungewear & toiletries
- Daily housekeeping & turndown
Super Deluxe Cabin and the Bharatpur Saloon
One coach, named Bharatpur, is set aside entirely for the Super Deluxe category — just 3 cabins in total, making this one of the more exclusive ways to book a Deluxe-sized cabin on the train.
The footprint and layout match the Deluxe cabins at 131 sq. ft. with twin sharing beds and an en-suite shower bathroom, but Super Deluxe guests also receive a private car and dedicated guide for excursions, along with a one-time complimentary 30-minute spa session for a couple during the journey.
What is a saloon on Palace on Wheels?
A saloon is a railway passenger coach. The word goes back to the princely carriages the train was first built from; on today's train each coach is named after a former princely state of Rajasthan and holds a small group of cabins. "Bharatpur saloon" and "Bharatpur coach" mean the same thing.
Super Deluxe versus Deluxe
The cabin is the same size, 131 sq. ft. with twin beds and an en-suite shower. What changes is the service around it: a private car and dedicated guide for excursions, a one-time 30-minute spa session for a couple, and a much smaller pool of cabins, just 3 on the whole train.
Super Deluxe cabin price
Super Deluxe is priced per cabin, for up to two guests. See current fares for every season on our Price & Tariff page.
- Twin sharing beds
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Private car & dedicated guide for excursions
- One-time 30-min couple's spa session
- 24-hour khidmatgar service
- Doctor on call
- Electronic safe for valuables
- Daily housekeeping & turndown
Suite Cabin: 180 sq. ft. with a Queen-size Bed
Housed in its own coach, Jhalawar, the Suite Cabin category holds only 2 cabins on the entire train — each a spacious 180 sq. ft. with a queen-size bed, built for guests who want noticeably more room and privacy than the standard Deluxe cabin.
A large panoramic window sits beside the bed for uninterrupted views of the changing Rajasthan landscape, alongside elegant Rajasthani interiors, fine furniture, and a modern en-suite shower bathroom.
- Queen-size bed
- En-suite bathroom with modern shower
- Private car & dedicated guide for sightseeing
- 24x7 personal butler service
- High-speed internet access
- Priority check-in & check-out
- In-room dining on request
- Premium loungewear & toiletries
Presidential Suite: The Train's Top Cabin
The single most exclusive cabin on the Palace on Wheels — one Presidential Suite, in its own dedicated coach, spanning 240 sq. ft. of private space designed for guests who want the fullest expression of the train's royal character.
The ceiling is finished in handcrafted Thikri work — the same traditional Rajasthani mirror-inlay art used in the Maharani dining car — set above Vietnam marble flooring. A private in-cabin lounge area with two handcrafted armchairs sits beside a wide window, alongside a king-size bed, an LED TV, and an en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi and separate shower.
Presidential Suite bathroom
The en-suite bathroom pairs a jacuzzi with a separate shower, the only cabin category on the train listed with a jacuzzi. The photos above include the bathroom and vanity.
- King-size bed
- Jacuzzi & separate shower
- Private in-cabin lounge area
- Thikri mirror-inlay ceiling
- Vietnam marble flooring
- LED TV
- Private car & dedicated guide
- 24x7 personal butler service
- In-room dining on request
Which Cabin Should You Choose?
- Lowest starting fare: Deluxe, which is priced per person with separate single and double rates (see the Price & Tariff page).
- Your own car and guide on excursions: Super Deluxe, Suite and Presidential Suite all include them.
- More floor space and a bigger bed: Suite (180 sq. ft., queen-size) or Presidential Suite (240 sq. ft., king-size).
- A jacuzzi: only the Presidential Suite lists one.
- Travelling as a couple: read our guide to Palace on Wheels for couples, or see how all four categories compare in the cabin guide.
Ready to book a category? Check the current fares, browse the full photo gallery, or send us your dates and we will confirm availability for the cabin you want.
Common Questions About Cabin Categories
Both are 131 sq. ft. with twin sharing beds and an en-suite shower — the difference is exclusivity and extras. Super Deluxe guests get a private car and guide for excursions plus a one-time complimentary spa session for a couple, and there are only 3 Super Deluxe cabins on the whole train.
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