Palace on wheels

In 1981-82, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways launched a special heritage tourist train for providing a unique memorable experience to the tourists visiting Rajasthan and named it aptly as "The Palace on Wheels". It has 14 air conditioned saloons, 2 restaurants cum kitchen cars, one Bar cum Lounge and 4 service Cars. The cabins of each saloon are attached with bath and shower. The train also has a well-appointed lounge, library and bar that is well stocked and serves Indian liquor and variety of scotch, wine and cocktails. The two dining cars are decked up in true Rajasthani style and each saloon has personal attendants, khidmatgars, for your service. It has piped music in every saloon, and interesting games for children. Each saloon has been renamed after each princely state of Rajasthan - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kishangarh.

The Palace on Wheels is rated as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world. It offers you a heart-rending trip to the splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan in just seven days including the Taj Mahal in Agra. It's a lifetime experience. The interiors and the warmth of the trains attendant's gets you transported into the dynastic era where elegance, charm, luxury were at its best! I Other services on request include laundry services, Doctor on call at each station, barber shop & beauty parlour. The lounge also has a souvenirs shop 'The Bazaar' where souvenirs and gift items are sold bearing the insignia of the POW. It's a vibrating journey to the royal land of sand dunes and regal palaces.

Day 01 (Wednesday): NEW DELHI:
Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Departure 18.30 hrs.
The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway station where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome.

Day 02 (Thursday): ARRIVE JAIPUR
Arrival 03.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs.
The first stop of the Palace-on-Wheels is Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also popularly known as the Pink City. Be prepared for a Royal welcome on arrival. An air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, followed by a visit to Amber Fort where elephant ride is available to climb up the hill. Lunch at a Five Star Hotel followed by visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory.

Day 03 (Friday): ARRIVE JAISALMER
Arrival 09.00 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs.
Arrive Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural program at a Five Star hotel.

Day 04 (Saturay): ARRIVE JODHPUR
Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs.
Next morning the Palace-on-Wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions and the second largest city of Rajasthan. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort and the Jaswant Thada. Return to the Palace on Wheels after having lunch at a Palace hotel.

Day 05 (Sunday): ARRIVE RANTAHMBORE
Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs.
Arrive at Sawai Madhopore, the nearest rail head for Ranthambore. After breakfast, a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country's best National parks. It covers an area of 392 sq. kms and is home to more than 300 species of birds and of course, the big cat. Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colorful countryside passing by in the daylight.

Day 05 (Sunday): ARRIVE CHITTAURGARH
Arrival 16.00 hrs. Departure 05.30 hrs (next day).
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and velour; scars of battles lost and won...thrice-besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honor and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.

Day 06 (Monday): ARRIVE UDAIPUR
Arrival 07:30 hrs. Departure 17.30 hrs.
After lunch at a Five Star Hotel, a visit to the City Palace.

Day 07 (Tuesday): ARRIVE
Arrival 06.30 hrs. Departure 9.00 hrs.
In the morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal . After breakfast pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.

Agra: Arrival 12.00 hrs. Departure 21.00 hrs.
Upon arrival visit the Agra Fort and after lunch arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Day 08 (Wednesday): ARRIVE DELHI
Arrival 04.00 hrs.
Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station at 04.00 hrs. Breakfast on board and you carry home the cherished and pleasant memories of a royal journey. Overnight in Jaipur.

CHECK IN: Reporting time is 1600 hours at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station

• 50% of tariff for children between 5 years and 12 years of age.
• Service tax @2.58% and commerical tax us$ 15 per person extra as applicable.
• 10% of tariff for infant upto 5 years of age.
• There will be a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during Christmas and New Year.
• No Charter can be booked during X-mas & New Year period.

Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment.

Tariff does not include liquor, laundry, video camera and other item of personal nature.

• No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
• En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
• Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case be decided on merits on a case to case basis.