Duration
: 07 Nights / 08 DaysIntroduction

The
personal coaches used by erstwhile rulers and the Viceroys of British India
would only have been a topic of conversation, it become a reality with the
introduction of the Palace on Wheels.
Palace on Wheels tour is
indeed one of the worlds most exciting rail journeys. The excitement
of the history of the Rajput Kingdoms permeates through, clearly captured in
a contemporary mode. Fully air-conditioned, the train comprises of 14 deluxe
saloons. Each saloon is a combination of 4 twin-bedded chambers with proper
arrangements of music, intercom and attached toilets.
Each saloon
has personal attendants or Khidmatgars who are at your service, whenever you
need them. The train chugs out of Delhi Cant. It is on a week-long run
through Rajasthan, on every Wednesday night.
Day 01 -
(Wednesday) Delhi Tour starts in the evening with a ceremonial
welcome aboard the Palace on wheels at Delhi Cant.. Train departs from Delhi
at 17.45 Hrs. Dinner on board.
Day 02 - (Thursday) Jaipur
Arrive at 00.00Hrs in Jaipur the pink city.
Sight seeing of Hawa
Mahal, Amber Fort, shopping and then lunch at
Rambagh
Palace, Jantar Mantar. Dinner at exotic
Jai Mahal Palace
with cultural program with folk music and dance. The train departs from the
Jaipur at 17.30Hrs.
Day 03 - (Friday)Jaisalmer
Arrive at 06.15 hrs at Jaisalamer . Visit sand dunes and after camel safari
have your dinner served under the stars , at a campsite. Departure is at
23.30Hrs.
Rajasthan Heritage Tour
Day 04 - (Saturday)Jodhpur
Arrive at 08.00 hrs. Visit Mehrangarh Fort and lunch at Umaid Bhawan
Palace. Departure is at 15.30 Hrs.
Day 05 - (Sunday) Sawai
Madhopur Arrive at 04.00 hrs . In the early morning spend the day
in the wilds of Ranthambore. Lunch on board. Afternoon visit to the ruins of
Chittor Fort, originally built in 8th Century and abandoned in 16th Century.
Departure is at 11.00Hrs.
Day 06 - (Monday) Chittorgarh &
Udaipur Arrive at 07.30Hrs, spend the day sight seeing of the city
of Lakes, Palaces & gardens - Udaipur. Lunch at Lake Palace.
Departure at 20.00Hrs dinner on board.
Day 07 - (Tuesday)
Bharatpur & Agra Arrive at 06.00Hrs. Visit the renowned
Keoladeo Ghana National Park a wonderlands of birds in the early morning .
Home for migratory birds, specially the Siberian Crane. After visiting the
Sanctuary, visit Fatehpur Sikri, a red sandstone city build by Emperor Akbar
on a lavish scale. Lunch at welcome Group Mughal Sheraton. From here to Agra
to visit the symbol of love Taj Mahal .
Departure at 18.00Hrs.
Day 08 - (Wednesday) Delhi Arrive at 06.00Hrs. Breakfast
on board, you descend to the humdrum existence of modern life, with only
royal memories to retain for the rest of your lifetime.
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September 2008 &
April 2008 |
Oct 2008 TO March
2009 |
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(Half fare for children between 5 to 12 years of age)
NOTE: 10% surcharge shall be levied on tour departures
during Christmas/New Year. Indian passengers can pay in equivalent rupee
amount at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sightseeing/entrance fee at
monuments, parks/Palaces/Cultural Programme/Camel ride/Boat ride/Rickshaw
ride and for still cameras. Tariff does not include: Video Cameras, Liquor,
Laundry and other items of personal nature).
THE
RESERVATION/CANCELLATION OF BOOKINGS ON PALACE ON WHEELS IS AS PER THE
FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS.
Booking: * 20% of
ticket value at the time of booking.
* 80% of the ticket value 30 day
prior to the departure.
Cancellation: * 5% of ticket
value 60 days prior to the departure.
* 20% of ticket value 30-59 days
prior to the departure.
* 50% of the ticket value 15-59 days prior to
the departure.
* 100% of the ticket value 14days prior to the
departure.