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It's a remarkable
journey through an extraordinary region of India on the
Palace on Wheels. Times
have changed and the winds have shifted, but the
legendary palace on rails crosses the state of Rajasthan
in a week long journey.
You'll travel back in
time in royal style, to a colourful world of maharajas
and palaces,
fortresses and legendary warriors.
The Palace on Wheels
has 14 air conditioned coaches, named after the former
Princely States and are a recreation of the personal
railway coaches of the royals. Each coach consists of
four cabins with double or twin beds, attached bathroom
with hot and cold water and shower, built-in wardrobes,
plush decor, piped music and personal attendants at your
service. In addition, the fully carpeted train has a
lounge area, a library and a bar, and two dining cars
serving Continental, Indian and Rajasthani cuisine...in
fact everything that would ensure an unforgettable
experience for a king.
Itinerary
| Day |
City |
Details |
| 1 -
Wed. |
Delhi |
Board
the Palace on Wheels at 1700 hrs at Delhi
Cantonment Railway Station. Depart at 1830
hrs for Jaipur. Dinner on board |
| 2
- Thu. |
Jaipur |
Arrive
at 0200 hrs. Breakfast on board. Welcome to the
Pink City of Jaipur. Visit Hawa Mahal and Amber
Fort, both silent sentinels of a glorious era.
Lunch at a palace hotel. Visit Jantar Mantar,
the age-old observatory and City Palace, home to
the erstwhile rulers. Depart for Jaisalmer at
1915 hrs. Dinner on board. |
| 3
- Fri. |
Jaisalmer |
Arrive
at 0815 hrs. Breakfast on board. Morning
sightseeing of this 12th century fort. Visit the
exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with
their latticed windows, balconies, cupolas and
facades. Lunch on board. At 1700 hrs visit the
sand dunes and take a camel ride. Dinner with
cultural programme at a palace hotel. Depart at
2300 hrs for Jodhpur. |
| 4
- Sat. |
Jodhpur |
Arrive
at 0700 hrs. Breakfast on board. Visit the
magnificent Mehrangarh and Jaswant Thada, the
royal cenotaph. Lunch at a palace hotel. Depart
for Sawai Madhopur at 1530 hrs. Dinner on board. |
| 5
- Sun. |
Sawai
Madhopur - Chittaurgarh |
Arrive
0400 hrs. Breakfast on board. Depart by
motorcoach for a Safari in Ranthambor National
Park. This
Project Tiger Reserve surrounds the imposing
ramparts of the 10th century fort. Depart at
1030 hrs. for Chittaurgarh. Lunch on board.
Arrive at 1600 hrs. Visit the Chittaurgarh Fort,
lauded in legends of valour and chivalry. Dinner
on board. |
| 6
- Mon. |
Udaipur |
Breakfast
on board. Proceed to Udaipur by motorcoach.
Sightseeing of Udaipur, the city of lakes,
palaces, gardens, temples and forts. Lunch at
the Lake Palace, the former summer residence of
the Princes of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of
Lake Pichola. Visit the City Palace in all its
ancient glory. Return to train at Chittaurgarh
and depart for Agra at 1830 hrs. Dinner on board |
| 7-
Tue. |
Bharatpur-Agra |
Arrive
at 0500 hrs. Breakfast on board. Visit Fatehpur
Sikri, Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Lunch on
board at 1200 hrs. Depart at 1330 hrs for the
renowned Keoladeo Ghana National Park, once the
preserve of the Maharajah of Bharatpur and now a
world heritage site. It is home to 300 species
of birds, some flying in from as far as Siberia
and China. Dinner on board. Depart for Delhi at
2300 hrs. |
| 8
- Wed. |
Delhi |
Arrive
at 0630 hrs. at Delhi Cantonment Railway
Station. Breakfast on board.
End of Tour
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Note
:
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Half
fare for children between 5 & 12 years.
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10%
Surcharge shall be levied on departures of 18 and 25
Dec.
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Itinerary
and timings subject to change with/without notice.
Cancellation
Charges:
5% of Ticket Value 60 days prior to
departure.
20% of Ticket Value 30-59 days prior to departure.
50% of Ticket Value 15-29 days prior to departure.
100% of Ticket Value 14 days prior to departure.
Tariff
includes : Cost of travel, full board, conducted
sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fees for
monuments and actual entertainment.
Tariff does not include: Liquor, laundry, video
camera fees and other items of personal nature.
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