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Palace on Wheels

 

  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, Palace on Wheels- Silver Service 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

Note :

  • Half fare for children between 5 & 12 years.

  • 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures of 18 and 25 Dec.

  • 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.