Palace on Wheels to get spa, Wi-Fi on board

India's luxury train Palace on Wheels is going to start a Wi-Fi Internet facility and a spa on board.

"Palace on Wheels will start with Wi-Fi and spa services from the next season which is in August. While the Wi-Fi will be available on each bogey, there will be one spa on board as of now," Pradeep Bohra, general manager of Palace on Wheels, told IANS Wednesday.

"There will be extra charges for the spa while Wi-Fi will be free," he added.

Rated amongst the top 10 luxury trains in the world, Palace on Wheels leaves every Wednesday for Rajasthan and Agra for a seven night and eight day tour.

Running for nine months, it remains closed from May to July.