Palace on Wheels is reputed as one the ten most luxurious trains in the world, invites you to have a time of your life. Travel in the most elegantly furnished coaches and explore the most admired destinations across Rajasthan in royal style. The Palace on Wheels offers all the modern amenities wrapped in an unmatched traditional hospitality. It will truly be a unique experience as you travel by 'Palace on Wheels'!
(7 Nights / 8 Days)
Times have changed and the winds have shifted, but the 'Palace On Wheels' cruises along in a unique style, the kind only the maharajas of yesteryear could have perpetuated and enjoyed. Today, of course, each traveler on board, is treated like the royalty in his or her own right. The exquisite and luxurious cabins, wall-to-wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and personalized services... in fact everything that could comprise of heaven on earth for a whole week.
Glimpses of the Tour (7 Nights / 8 Days) 1st Day : Delhi Board the Palace on Wheels at 1700 hrs at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station. Depart at 1830 hrs for Jaipur. Dinner on board 2nd Day : 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.
3rd Day : JaisalmerArrive 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.
4th Day : 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.
5th Day : 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.
6th Day : 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
7th Day : 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.
8th Day :
Arrive at 0630 hrs. at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station. Breakfast on board.
End of Tour
Tariff :
Cost Per Person, Per Night (on twin sharing - in US $) Booking available for Min. 4 Nights out of a total of 7 nights
Sept. 2004 & April 2005
Oct. 2004 to March 2005
Single Person in Coupe
395 US $
485 US $
Two Persons Sharing Coupe
295 US $
350 US $
Three Persons Sharing Coupe
240 US $
285 US $
Note :
For children between 5 to 12 years of age, a special discount of 50% is offered. Two children can enjoy the luxuries at a fare applicable for one adult.
There are special rates for charters.
Travellers from India can pay in Indian Rupees by converting the US$ dollar rates into Indian Rupees at the prevalent exchange rate, at the time of payment.
The tariff mentioned above includes the cost of travelling, food & snacks (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner) & conducted sightseeing tours.
The tariff mentioned above does not include liquor, laundry, video camera charges for entry into parks & monuments and other items of personal choice.
10% extra surcharge is applicable for departures for Xmas/New Year Tour
COST INCLUDES:Stay, Travel, All meals, Conducted sightseeing tours. EXTRA COSTS:Liquor, Laundry, Porterage, video camera fees & gratuity etc.
Schedule:
Schedule for Sep. 2004 To December 2004
Month
Departure Dates
September
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October
6, 13, 20, 27
November
3, 10, 17, 24
December
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Schedule for January 2005 To April 2005
Month
Departure Dates
January
5, 12, 19, 26
February
2, 9, 16, 23
March
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April
6, 13, 20, 27
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
How to Book your Seat
In order to make reservations, you have to pay us as per the following schedule:
(1) 20% - at the time of booking.
(2) 80% - 1 month before the travel date
Please note that the booking shall be confirmed only after we receive the final payment. Till then, your seat(s) would be blocked.
Mode of Payment Payments can be made by any Credit Card or through Swift money transfer.
Cancellation In order to cancel your reservation, kindly send us a cancellation request through fax. The cancellation charges shall be applicable as per the details mentioned in the table on the right.
Cancellation Charges:
5% of ticket value - If cancelled 2 months (60 Days) before departure date.
20% of ticket value - If cancelled between 30-59 days of departure date.
50% of ticket value - If cancelled between 15-29 days of departure date.
100% of ticket value - If cancelled within 15 days of departure date.
All correspondence pertaining to operations will be addressed to & handled by the Kolkata
