Palace on Wheels Tour

DAY 01 : WEDNESDAY, DEPARTURE FROM DELHI.

The Palace on Wheels begins it’s journey every Wednesday evening from New Delhi, where passengers receive a traditional Indian ceremonial welcome, and are escorted to their cabins by the attendants. The evening is at leisure to get to know the train and your fellow passengers.

• 1600 HRS: Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station for check in formalities.


• 1830 HRS: Leaving for Jaipur.


• 1930 HRS: Dinner aboard the royal Palace on Wheels.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-02 : THURSDAY, SIGHTSEEING IN JAIPUR

The Palace on Wheels today visits Jaipur, the capital of the desert state of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink city. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes visits to the City Palace , Jantar Mantar , the Hawa Mahal, and the Amber Fort, where you climb the fort atop gaily bedecked Elephants. After a busy day of sightseeing, return to your luxury train for Dinner .

• 0345 HRS: Arrive in Jaipur.


• 0700 HRS: Refreshing breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels India.


• 0800 HRS: Traditional welcome ritual at the Jaipur Railway Station.


• 0830 HRS: De-board the train for an excursion tour to the city.


• 1330 HRS: A tantalizing lunch at the Amber Fort.


• 1500 HRS: A explorative tour to Amber Fort.


• 1630 HRS: A tour to the local markets.


• 1800 HRS: Embark the train again for tea and leisure.


• 1900 HRS: Returning back to Jaipur.


• 2000 HRS: A grand dinner at the Jai Mahal Palace.


• 2200 HRS: Returning to Palace on Wheels for onward journey to Sawai Madhopur.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-03 : FRIDAY, JUNGLE SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE AND SIGHTSEEING IN CHITTORGARH

Early this morning, the Palace on Wheels rolls in to Sawai Madhopur, the railway station for the Ranthambore National Park. The Ranthambore National Park is one of India’s Project Tiger Reserves, and one of the best places in India to see the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers in the Wild. Touring here includes a visit to a Ranthambore Fort and a Tiger Safari into the National Park. In addition to the Tigers, the Park is also home to more than 300 species of birds, and dozens of species of other small and large animals including Deer, Hyena, Jackal etc. After the safari, you return to the Palace on Wheels, and then depart for Chittorgarh, famous for it’s legends of valour, honour and pride associated with the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan.

On arrival in Chittorgarh, visit the Chittorgarh Fort. Set atop a hill, covering an area of almost 70 acres, the Chittorgarh Fort is among the largest and grandest forts of Rajasthan. After sightseeing, return to the Palace on Wheels, and continue on to Udaipur.

• 0530 HRS: Arrival in the Railway Station of Sawai Madhopur.


• 0600 HRS: Starting an early morning jungle safari to the adventurous Ranthambore National Park.


• 0915 HRS: A breakfast in a forest lodge.


• 1000 HRS: Return back to Palace on Wheels.


• 1030 HRS: A departing journey to Chittorgarh.


• 1300 HRS: A royal lunch aboard Palace on Wheels.


• Chittorgarh


• 1600 HRS: Arrival in Chittorgarh.


• 1630 HRS: A sightseeing tour to the Chittorgarh Fort.


• 1800 HRS: Evening tea and other refreshments at the cafeteria of Chittorgarh Fort accompanied by a beautiful light and sound show.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-04 : SATURDAY, SIGHTSEEING IN UDAIPUR

As you wake up this morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in to Udaipur, the Lake City, also known as the Venice of the East. Sightseing in Udaipur includes a visit to the City Palace, a large Palace complex set on the banks of the Lake Pichola, overlooking the Lake Palace, and a visit to the Crystal gallery, famous for it’s collection of crystal glass furniture, crockery and chandeliers. One of the highlights of this stop in Udaipur is the lunch at the famous Lake Palace hotel, a floating marvel in the Lake Pichola. After sightseeing return to the Palace on Wheels for Dinner .

• 0200 HRS: Leaving Chittorgarh for an onward journey to Udaipur.


• 0800 HRS: Arrival in the lake city Udaipur.


• 0815 HRS: A refreshing breakfast in a deluxe hotel.


• 0900 HRS: Off-train excursion tours to the city attractions.


• 1330 HRS: A stately lunch in a heritage hotel.


• 1430 HRS: A venturous boat ride in the lake Pichola.


• 1500 HRS: Back to the railway station.


• 1530 HRS: Evening tea accompanies by refreshments onboard Palace on Wheels Onward journey to Jaisalmer.


• 1930 HRS: A deluxe dinner aboard Palace on Wheels.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-05 : SUNDAY, SIGHTSEEING IN JAISALMER

Jaisalmer, also called the golden city, located in the heart of the Thar desert is the next stop of your luxury train.

Sightseeing in Jaisalmer includes a visit to the yellow sandstone Jaisalmer fort, that towers magnificently over the city skyline, and is certainly worth a visit . Also visit the painstakingly latticed havelis or rich man’s mansions, the Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli, that are fine examples of the skills of stone carver’s of this area.

In the afternoon, you visit the sand dunes of Sam, where a short camel ride is included as well, as is a refreshing cup of tea on the dunes. Later there is a Dinner and a cultural programme at one of the best hotels in Jaisalmer.

• 0730 HRS: A rejuvenating break on the go.


• 0915 HRS: Disembark in Jaisalmer for a sightseeing tour to the city.


• 1330 HRS: Either an onboard lunch in Palace on Wheels or at the deluxe Moomal hotel.


• 1530 HRS: Tea and refreshments in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer along with a camel ride.


• 1930 HRS: A royal dinner in the sand dunes accompanied by a colorful cultural program.


• 2300 HRS: Returning back to the train for an onward journey to Jodhpur.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-06 : MONDAY, SIGHTSEEING IN JODHPUR

Jodhpur, the Blue city, and the second largest city of Rajasthan, is the next stop of the Palace-on- Wheels. Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort, and the Jaswant Thada. The itinerary also provides some time for you to explore Jodhpur on your own, and perhaps shop for exquisite handicraft articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.

• 0700 HRS: Reaching the Jodhpur Railway Station.


• 0730 HRS: An onboard breakfast in Palace on Wheels.


• 0900 HRS: A tour to the city attractions of Jodhpur.


• 1400 HRS: Lunch in a deluxe resort.


• 1530 HRS: Return back to the train for relaxing and a ride to Bharatpur.


• 1930 HRS: A dinner onboard royal Palace on Wheels.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-07 : TUESDAY, SIGHTSEEING IN BHARATPUR AND AGRA

Early this morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur. After breakfast onboard, visit the world famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, now known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.

After Bharatpur, the Palace on Wheels takes a short hop to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. Sightseeing in Agra, includes a visit to the Agra Fort, followed by the Taj Mahal, a pristine monument of undying love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal .

• 0500 HRS: Arrive at Bharatpur.


• 0600 HRS: Leaving for Keoladeo Ghana National Park for an early morning bird viewing.


• 0730 HRS: A breakfast in a deluxe lodge in the forest.


• 0830 HRS: Returning back to the train.


• 0845 HRS: A journey to Agra.


• Agra


• 1030 HRS: Arrival in Agra.


• 1100 HRS: A city sightseeing tour to Agra.


• 1330 HRS: A delightful lunch in a deluxe hotel in Agra.


• 1500 HRS: Exploring the beauty of Taj Mahal.


• 1730 HRS: A roam to the city market.


• 1830 HRS: Savoring a light and sound show.

Overnight onboard the Palace on Wheels.

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DAY-08 : WEDNESDAY, RETURN TO DELHI

Early this morning the Palace on Wheels rolls back in to the train station in Delhi, where your journey ends.

• 0400 HRS: Arrival in the Safdarjung Railway Station.


• 0730 HRS: An onboard breakfast followed by checkout and farewell formality.

7 Nights /08 Days Palace On Wheels Train Tour Includes :

• Overnight travel & stay in luxury train with AC Sleeping chambers having private attached bathroom


• Pre-paid group excursions & sightseeing tours in AC buses with English speaking Guide & monument entrance fees.


• Bed Tea/Coffee Service ; Daily 3 meals (viz. breakfast, lunch & dinner)& bottled drinking water.


• Entrance & Camera fee at Monuments & Wild Life Reserves


• Jungle Excursion in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve by 15 seater open to air Canters.


• Elephant joy ride in Jaipur; Sound & Light Show at Chittor Fort; Boat joy ride in Udaipur; Camel Joy ride at Sam sand dunes Cultural Program with dinner in Jaisalmer; Cycle Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur Bird sanctuary & Visit to Taj Mahal.


• Complimentary use of sharing dongle wi-fi connectivity


• Complimentary Use of Mini-Gymnasium Facility

Extra Costs(not included in train tour) :

• Consumption of alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages


• Video camera fees at monuments & wild-life reserves


• Laundry; Use of Spa facilities; tips & gratuity; porter fees; tour insurance & all other expenses of personal nature.

PRICE FOR LEAN SEASON (SEPETMBER AND APRIL) -PER PERSON PER NIGHT

CATEGORY	TARIFF USD	TARIFF INR
SINGLE OCCUPANCY - DELUXE	USD 945	INR 69930
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - DELUXE	USD 578	INR 42772
SUPER DELUXE CABIN (SGL/DBL)	USD 1560	INR 115440

PRICE FOR HIGH SEASON (OCTOBER - MARCH) -PER PERSON PER NIGHT

CATEGORY	TARIFF USD	TARIFF INR
SINGLE OCCUPANCY - DELUXE	USD 1155	INR 85470
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - DELUXE	USD 751	INR 55574
SUPER DELUXE CABIN (SGL/DBL)	USD 2079	INR 153846

  Please Note:- 5% GST will be extra. 10% additional charges on will levied on X'mas and New Year Departure