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Ever imagined a royal voyage? If yes than here you can feel privileged to fulfill your wish and make your fantasies meet the reality! Our Salutations to your imperial ride on the Palace on Wheels. Enjoy a captivating royal tour from first to last the olden epoch of the former king Only on The Indian Luxury Trains.
The elite Luxury Trains in India put in the picture a chronicle of its possession. These deluxe trains were a much loved middling of transportation by the monarch. Due to the sad demise, in 1947, Indian Railways decided to suspend the overhaul. Fortunately in 1981-82, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation & the Indian Railways became firm to commence a out of the ordinary legacy coach for travelers, who stopover at Rajasthan. Power-driven by a steam locomotive, this lavishness excursion in India prepared its first passage on 26th January 1982.
The Palace on Wheels consists overall of 14 flattering air-conditioned luxurious coaches, 2 restaurants cum kitchen cars, one bar cum lounge and 4 service cars. Every single one of lavish Indian Train coaches has sumptuous interiors with stunning work of art and contented furnishings. Every coach has 4 twin-bedded log cabin attached. The "on the train facilities" comprise of bath & shower facility, H/C water supply, canal melody, intercom, attention-grabbing playoffs for children & wall-to-wall carpet tiles. The protectorate phone service is there for you to converse wherever you require. Furthermore, a gracious and jovial assistant on every coach will outfit all your travelling supplies.
The amenities are analogous to the most excellent of the 5-star hotel. It has two well-equipped restaurant cum kitchen cars- the Prince and the Princess - presenting mouthwatering and lip smacking cooking. The train also consists of a 24 hr well-vindicated bar to ensure your toast delight. On The Palace on Wheels in addition pride yourself on a handsome souvenir supermarket entitled as 'The Bazaar' so that you can procure out of the ordinary handiwork and present items. A detached gorgeous lounge car is hitched up along with bountiful serene surroundings to commuters. This lavish train starts its extravagant passage on each Wednesday commencing Delhi Cantonment Railway Station for the duration of the cooler months of September to April. For further detail’s we’ll specify that on the other hand, as of May to August the train is not functional.
Highlights
Palace on Wheels: Highlights
Jaisalmer, the "desert fort"
Jaisalmer has been an important trade centre since the 11th century. Desert buildings, like the fort, the temples or the havelis are still well-conserved in their original beauty.
Udaipur, the "City of Palaces"
Rajasthan's most romantic city, the "Eastern Venice", looks magical with its fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow streets. Everything is telling tales of the heroic past.
The Taj Mahal, the seventh wonder of the world
The famous symbol of love was built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It took 22 years to compete this mausoleum, which is entirely built from white marble. This building is an unforgettable sight, not exclusively for lovers.
Detailed Itinerary
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur – Bharatpur-Agra.
Day 1 Delhi Wednesday (Departure 6:00 pm)
The voyage embarks on at the Delhi Cantonment station where the tourists are accede an affectionate, conventional salutation prior to the Palace on Wheels retreat in the nighttime for a week-enduring opulence journey from beginning to end enthralling Rajasthan. Take pleasure in your preferred slurp at the ingot more than a heart-to-heart dialogue with your member vacationer. Also have the mouthwatering, lip-smacking buffet served by the hotel on wheels.
Day 2 Jaipur Thursday (Arrival 3:45 AM Departure 11:30 PM)
At the very first stopover, we'll shift to the pink city of Jaipur to explore the city, an aerify coach captures your attention to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a significant five storied construction beside the chief avenue of the old city in pink grandeur with semi-octadic brickwork windowpane. After that progress to Jantar Mantar, the leading panorama put up by the Sawai Jai Singh II. Now we'll move for a stopover at the Amber Fort, eight kms away, where enjoy the ride on elephants. Spree for Jaipur’s renowned jewelry, handicrafts, carpets blue pottery and textiles. Homecoming and then hang about in the evening at one of the lavishness hotels in Jaipur for dinner. Back to Palace on Wheels at approximately 6.30 pm. Dinner on Board.
New Arrangements:
» Lunch location at famous Amber Fort.
» sightsee of Albert Hall.
» banquet, and folk concert at 5 star chattels, Jai Mahal.
Day 3 Swai Madhopur Friday (Arrival 5:30 AM Departure 10:30 AM)
Go on a date with Sawai Madhopur at day02. Feast at Hotel Vinayak. Later progress to the Ranthambhore National Park. This wildlife safe haven is well thought-out to be the country's most excellent for monitoring and shooting the pictures looking at the actions of tigers. Have lunch during the retreat in train. Now you'll cover distance for Chittorgarh.
New Arrangements:
» visiting the attractions and go round of Jhoomar Baori- houses a hunting lodge of Jaipur's one-time ruler Sawai MadhoSingh.
» A stopover at Jogi Mahal- A former forest visitor quarters of the royal family well-known for tranquil scrutiny of Padam Talab.
» laid-back feasting at Vinayak Hotel.
Day 3 Friday Chittorgarh (Arrival 4:00 PM Departure 2:00 am)
Post feasting arrival at Chittorgarh. After exploring the city we shall transfer to the poignant folklore of tribute and delight will ricochet in your intellect as you carry on to Udaipur. The fort domicile consist of a variety of remarkable structures and Rana Kumbha Palace and Padamini Palace exhibit most excellent of the Rajputana structural design.
New Arrangements:
» Light and Sound show at the fort.
» Following dinner with a eye-glitzy cultural program at Panna Hotel.
Day 4 Saturday Udaipur (Arrival 8:00 AM Departure 3:30 PM)
Progress to Udaipur, the Lake City, the next morning. Explore the two most gorgeous sites of Udaipur namely, marble Palaces-the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir. Post- lunch at the Sun set Point café an appointment to City Palace is enlivening. Retreating to the Palace on Wheels at Jaisalmer, thus packing up the delightful day.
Day 5 Jaisalmer Sunday (Arrival 9:15 AM Departure 11:45 PM)
Day 05 is marked for a rendezvous with Jaisalmer; explore the meticulously robed manors along with their magnificent fascia. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are excellent paradigm of the granite carvings. Spree at Rajasthali-the only Rajasthan Govt. emporium. Post lunch at lodge Moomal; set out for an exhilarating camel ride on the sand dunes. Take pleasure in the ceremonial dinner and the edifying program series at the Jaisalmer lodge. The train departs for Jodhpur at hours of darkness.
Day 6 Jodhpur Monday (Arrival 07:00 AM Departure 3:30 PM)
Sunup progress to Jodhpur and explore the firm Mehrangarh Fort. The luxurious palaces inside are - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are extraordinary pattern of architectural distinction. In the neighborhood of the fort compound is positioned the Jaswant Thada. Also stopover at the Umaid Bhawan Palace the best and biggest palace on the globe. At the same time Spree at Jodhpur. Post lunch homecoming on wheels and ceremonial dinner is dole out on board.
Day 7 Bharatpur Tuesday (Arrival 5:00 AM Departure 8:45 am)
Sunup at Bharatpur. Following breakfast come around the globally renowned bird safe haven, Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The square blows your own horn as from now more than three hundred genuses of birds out of which many wander from far-away places like Siberia and China to India etc.
Day 7 Agra Tuesday (Arrival 10.30 AM Departure 11:00 PM)
Brunch on wheels and we'll progress to Agra. The main underline of the city is Taj Mahal epitome of love. After the inspection of Taj and its exquisite white marble, we'll serve lunch at a 5-star hotel and ceremonial dinner on board.
After dinner on board and take pleasure in a peaceful sleep.
Tour Tariff
Valid till April 2011& from October 2011 to March 2012
Tour : 7 Nights/ 8 Days Tour
| Occupancy Type |
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 Nights (per person) |
| Single occupancy |
USD$ 670 |
USD# 4690 |
| Double occupancy |
USD$ 500 |
USD# 3500 |
| Triple occupancy |
USD$ 450 |
USD# 3150 |
Valid for September 2011 & April 2012
Tour : 7 Nights/ 8 Days Tour
| Occupancy Type |
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 Nights (per person) |
| Single occupancy |
USD$ 500 |
USD# 3500 |
| Double occupancy |
USD$ 375 |
USD# 2625 |
| Triple occupancy |
USD$ 340 |
USD# 2380 |
10% of the tariff for the children upto 5 years of age.
Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age.
(Age proof of children is to be furnished, which is required at the time of issuance of tickets)
Please note
» 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
» @ 2.58% Service Tax shall be levied on the tariff of Palace on Wheels.
» US$ 15 per pax per trip shall be charged against the payment of commercial taxes in addition to the tariff.
» No charter can be booked during X-Mas & New Year period.
» Tariff Subject to change without notice.
The Tariff includes
Tariff is inclusive of travel/ catering/ conducted sightseeing/ entrance fee at monuments/ parks/ palaces/ cultural programs/ camel ride at Jaisalmer/ boat ride at Udaipur/ rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.
The Tariff does not include:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.
Booking Policy
In case of FITs:
» 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
» Remaining 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
In case of Group
» 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
» Remaining 50% of ticket value 75 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.
In case of FITs
» 5% of ticket value 60 days or more prior to departure.
» 20% of ticket value between 45 to 59 days prior to departure.
» 50% of ticket value between 30 to 44 days prior to departure.
» 100% of ticket value between 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group
» 20% of ticket value 89 days prior to departure.
» 50% of ticket value between 88 to 31 days.
» 100% of ticket value between 30 days prior to departure.
Train Schedule
Palace on Wheels Train Schedule
The Palace on Wheels tour starts on every Wednesday of the week from New Delhi, from September untill April of the following year.
During summer and monsoon months (May to August), the train closes for maintenance.
Reporting time is 16:30 hrs at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station where a royal reception awaits you. This prestigious train departs from Safdarjung Railway Station at 17:45 hrs.
Please note that owing to global popularity of the Palace on Wheels, it is always advisable to book your space well in advance to avoid any availability problem ahead.
Departure dates for 2010, 2011 & 2012
The Palace on Wheels is one of the world's most exciting rail journeys, as the train provided more facilities on board, as for the royal destinations it proceeds to every single day. With everything taken care of dining accommodation, sightseeing as well as organized shopping, there are nothing for the traveller to do but sleep in the history of the land, soak in the colours and experience the royal life of Maharaja. The tour starts from Delhi and come back to the city after going through in order: Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittaurgarh-Udaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi. Welcome aboard. To Head to the best city in the World
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