Palace on Wheels (Starting at $650* per person per night)

Voted among the top ten luxury train journeys in the world, the Palace on Wheels promises to be a traveler’s delight. The seven day trip presents to you Rajasthan in capsule form. The journey begins from Safdarjung station, New Delhi and explores the cities of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore and Udaipur. There is place for history, architecture and wildlife as part of the tourist experience as sanctuaries, forts and palaces are on the itinerary. The trip is rounded off with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri and Agra, the city of the Taj. One learns that the Palace on Wheels is the Indian version of the Orient express in Europe. Tourist efforts received an impetus when the Government of India decided to convert the royal train into a luxury train. The royal complexion of the train won it the PATA gold award of 1987.

On-board facilities

It was started with the sole purpose of providing the tourists of Rajasthan with a unique experience. It began its services from October 1982.

The newer version of the train consists of 14 saloons, 2 restaurants cars, a bar and 4 service cars. Personal attendants, otherwise called the khidmatgars are present in every cabin to cater to the needs of the guests. The luxury train consists of 14 fully air-conditioned deluxe salons, equipped with world-class amenities to make traveling an absolute pleasure. These 14 coaches provide all kinds of comforts and can accommodate 104 passenger berths in double bedded cabins. Each cabin is equipped with channel music, intercoms, attached washrooms with both hot and cold water. The coaches of the Palace on Wheels are named after erstwhile Rajput states, each reflecting the past with its royal settings. Each salon has a mini pantry and a lounge to ensure availability of beverages, and refreshments and a get-together area. Efforts have been made to preserve the interiors of the coaches in their pristine glory.

Dining options served on the train include a spread of Continental, Indian, Chinese and Rajasthani. The two royal restaurants are called "The Maharaja" and "The Maharani”. The train also boasts of a well stocked bar offering the choicest of spirits of Indian and international variety For those of you bookworms who feel that the experience is not quite complete without books, every coach comes with a mini-library. Or you could just sit back and watch TV or listen to some music. One realizes that there is hardly anything one lacks on the journey.

The Palace on Wheels is refurbished at regular intervals. The décor in the salons of Palace on Wheels and bar lounge is in keeping with the traditionally aesthetic yet modern. So make your bookings and gear up for a temporary, nevertheless enjoyable lifestyle shift.

 

Itinerary

Day 01 - WEDNESDAY: New Delhi Depart

Report by 4:30PM at Safdarjung Railway Station for traditional welcome & check-in formalities for Week in Wonderland Train Tour. Time free for photo-shoot with traditionally attired Palace On Wheels staff. Be escorted to your saloon cabins by Personal Attendant for briefing on cabin facilities. At leisure Proceed to Bar Lounge for complimentary welcome drink. Train Departs at 6:30PM & Dinner served onboard.

 

Day 02 - THURSDAY: JAIPUR-Pink City Tour

At Jaipur Railway Station Royal Welcome by Elephants & proceed to visit St. Albert Museum, Pink City Palace & UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (sun Observatory) Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace Of winds) Afternoon excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort Palace of Amber and enjoy ride up the steep ramparts of the fort on festively decorated Elephants. Enjoy lunch in 1135 AD Boutique Restaurant, located in Fort premises. Later discover the beauty of 16th century well preserved Fort Palace, with huge courtyard’s and built in rare fusion of combined Rajput and Mughal architecture. Later Time free for shopping & return to train by 6:00PM & depart. Onboard dinner.

 

Day 03 - FRIDAY Early Morning: RANTHAMBHORE- Tiger Reserve

Early morning 630 am proceed from Sawai Madhopur Railway Stationfor jungle safari by 15 Seater Canters to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The Jungle is home to Tigers, Panthers, Sloth bears, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles & hundreds of deer & numerous birds. Return back to train by 09:30AM & depart. Breakfast & lunch onboard.

 

Day 03 ? FRIDAY Afternoon: CHITTORGARH- Hill Fort

At 04:00PM train reaches Chittorgarh Railway Station & proceed for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort of Chittorgarh, spread over a huge plateau - with history dating back to 11th century. Chittorgarh Fort is considered to be the largest fort of India. In the Evening, enjoy Sound & Light program in fort complex & later return to train for dinner. Train departs post midnight.

 

Day 04 - SATURDAY: UDAIPUR- City of Lakes

Train arrives by 08:00AM & after onboard breakfast proceed to visit 17th Century built - City Palace complex with eleven constituent Mahal (palaces), balconies, towers and cupolas. Also visit Crystal Gallery - housing personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur. Later enjoy boat ride around the world famous "Lake Palace Hotel" atop a small island in Lake Pichola. Proceed for lunch to Fatehprakash Palace Hotel. Time free for shopping and visit the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari & return to train by 3 pm & depart.?Dinner onboard.

 

Day 05 - SUNDAY: JAISALMER: Oasis in desert

After onboard Breakfast proceed by 09:30AM to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort. Straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the 15th century built living Fort complex, standing at a height of hundred meters over Jaisalmer town & glows golden in the afternoon sun. The fort is entered through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard. Visit Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansion houses .-which is five storey high & extensively carved. Nearby is located a group of 15th century built Jain Temples, which are beautifully carved & have a library hosting some of the oldest manuscripts of India. Proceed for Lunch to 5-Star Hotel & later return to train for brief rest. At 4:30PM proceed for excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for Camel joy ride & sunset photo shoot opportunity Later enjoy Cultural Program & Dinner at 5-Star Hotel. Return to train by 10:00PM & depart.

 

Day 06 - MONDAY: JODHPUR: Heart of Marwar

Train arrives at 08:00AM & after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill which soars 125 Mts. above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex it is approached by a series of gateways set at an angle so that enemy armies could not charge, with any success. Once past the Fort gates, you have access to breath taking Palatial Apartments (Mahal), overlooking wide courtyards. Inside the fort complex is a museum having wide & impressive collection of Royal dresses & Medieval weapons. Nearby the Fort complex is located, late 19th century built Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. Later visit museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace, displaying personal artifacts of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. Lunch at Hanwant Mahal Boutique Restaurant. Return to train & depart by 3:30PM.

 

Day 07 - TUESDAY Early Morning: BHARATPUR: Bird Sanctuary

At 06:30AM proceed to UNESCO world Heritage Site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary& enjoy cycle rickshaw ride to view many of 375 species of both local & migratory birds (from places like Sri-Lanka, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet). Return to train for breakfast & depart?by 08:45AM.

 

Day 07 - TUESDAY Noon: AGRA - City of Taj?Mahal

Train drops you at Railway station On outskirts of Agra at 1030 am & proceed first to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, seat of power of the mighty Mughal Empire.? After lunch at ITC Mughal Hotel- Highlight of your journey is visit the Taj Mahal, one of seven wonders of modern world & a flawless architectural wonder built in white marble. Time free for shopping. Later return to train for onboard dinner & depart.

 

Day 08 - WEDNESDAY :NEW DELHI Return

Train returns to Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30AM.Check-out by 07:15AM after early breakfast.

Tariff Valid from Season 2019 & 2020

Prices in US$

Occupancy	Sept 2019 & Apr 2020	(Oct 2019 to March 2020)	Description
Single	US$ 650 per night	US$ 865 per night	Single Cabin
Double/Twin	US$ 500 per person per night	US$ 650 per person per night	Twin Sharing Cabin
Super Deluxe	US$ 1800 per cabin per night	US$ 1800 per cabin per night	Double Super Deluxe Cabin

Prices in INR for Indian National

Occupancy		Sept 2019 & Apr 2020	(Oct 2019 to March 2020)	Description
Single		INR 39000 per night	INR 51900 per night	Single Cabin
Double/Twin		INR 30000 per person per night	INR 39000 per person per night	Twin Sharing Cabin
Super Deluxe		INR 108000 per cabin per night	INR 108000 per cabin per night	Double Super Deluxe Cabin

Cost includes:

• 09 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with early check in facility.
• Breakfast.
• In train catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea & dinner).
• A/C transportation as per the itinerary.
• Local English speaking guide in Delhi.
• Travel and accommodation on Board ( Palace on wheels )
• Sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches with English speaking guide.
• Entrance fee for monuments apart from Delhi.
• Fee of Cultural entertainment.

Cost does not includes:

• Any airfare or airport tax.
• Expenses of personal nature.
• Monument charges in Delhi.
• All presently applicable taxes.
• Any other expenses not mentioned in the cost includes.
  

Reservation / Cancellation - Terms & Conditions

Booking :
1. 20% of the ticket value at the time of booking.
2. 80% of the ticket value 30 days before departure.

Cancellation :

• 1. 10% of ticket value 90 days or more prior to departure date.
• 2. 20% of ticket value between 89 to 30 days prior to departure date.
• 3. 100% of ticket value 29 days prior to departure date.
• 4. For USD bookings: The payable amount in INR should be credited in our account as per the rate of exchange (ROE) of the previous day of the date (www.rbi.org.in) of transferring the amount by the agent.