The noble train “Palace on Wheels” originally served as a means of transport for the rulers of Rajasthan. Today the “Palace on Wheels” starts again for tourists who want to get to know India in a comfortable and luxurious way. The journey begins in Delhi. From there, the luxury train transports you on a luxury level through the cities, steppes and along the desert villages of Rajasthan. For seven days, top chefs and butlers take care of the traveler who is allowed to feel like an Indian nobleman.
Highlights of Tour
Your dream journey will begin at the Safdargunj railway station, where guests will receive a warm welcome before the Palace-On-Wheels takes them on a week-long Journey through the attractive Rajasthan.
16:00 Hrs: Meeting at Safdarjung railway Station
18:30 Hrs: departure from Safdarjung railway station to Jaipur and Dinner will be served on onboard Palace-On-Wheels
The first stop of the Palace on Wheels will be in Jaipur, one of the well-planned cities in the world at that time. This capital of Rajasthan, also called the Pink City, was founded by the Sawai Jai Singh II Maharaja in 1727 A.D.
0300 Hrs: early morning you will be reached at Jaipur
0730 Hrs: Breakfast will be served on Palace on Wheels
0800 Hrs: Traditional Rajasthan welcome with Gardling at railway Station
0830 Hrs: embarked from Palace on Wheels then proceed to Jaipur city Tour with an air-conditioned bus.
0900 Hrs: first we will visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
1000 Hrs: Later we proceed to visit City Palace and the Observatory
1330 Hrs: Enjoy elephant ride at Amber & Lunch at famous restaurant in Jaipur 1135 AD at located inside the Amber Fort
1530 Hrs: Tour to Amber fort.
1630 Hrs: Visit Some Local shops
1930 Hrs: After spent some time in local market and return to your train Palace on wheels by bus
2000 Hrs: Enjoy your dinner on board Palace on Wheels
2300 Hrs: departure of Palace on Wheels toward to our next destination Sawai Madhopur from Jaipur Railway Station
Arrival 05:30 Hrs
Departure 10:30 Hrs
You can almost smell the wildlife when Place-On-Wheels enters Sawai Madhopur, named after its founder, Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast, a trip to Ranthambore National Park, This wildlife reserve is considered the best if you want to watch and photograph a live tiger. Upon returning to the Palace-on-Wheels, you will go to Chittorgarh, where you will have the opportunity to observe the bright colors of the suburbs.
05:00 Hrs: Palace-on-Wheels will reach at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station
06:00 Hrs: Enjoy your Morning Safari by Park vehicle in Ranthambore National Park
09:30 Hrs: back to your train and enjoy your breakfast
10:30 Hrs: Palace-on-Wheels leave for Chittorgarh, Lunch will be served on
15:30 Hrs: reach at Chittorgarh
1600 Hrs: Proceed for city tour and evening tea at Chittorgarh Fort
18:30 Hrs: Evening Sound & light Show inside the chittorgarh Fort
19:30 Hrs: After Enjoy Show return to train and delicious dinner onboard.
02:00 Hrs: Late night train will depart to next destination Udaipur
Udaipur, Lake City, was founded by Maharaja Uday Singh from Mevara, after the Sisoda dynasty was expelled by the Mugal dynasty in 1559 AD Perhaps the two most beautiful sights are two palaces from a fairy tale: Jag Nivas (Lake Palace) and Jag Mandir, which rises from the blue waters of Lake Pichhol.
02:00 Hrs: Leave from Chittorgarh to Udaipur
06:30 Hrs: Train reach Lake city Udaipur
07:30 Hrs: Enjoy morning breakfast onboard train
09:00 Hrs: Proceed for Udaipur city Tour with your Guide, visiting City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Crystal Gallery (City Palace)
13:30 Hrs: Enjoy Maharaja Style lunch at Palace hotel
14:00Hrs: Evening Enjoy boat ride on Lake Pichola alongwith enjoy afternoon tea at Jagmandir Palace
15:30 Hrs: After city tour return back to Udaipur railway station
16:00 Hrs: Leave for Jaisalmer, delicious Rajasthan Dinner aboard Palace on Wheels
Arrival 09:15 Hrs
Departure 23:45 Hrs
In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer founded by Raval Jaisal in 1156 A.D. Here, a fortress of golden sand conquers with its appearance, majestically rising above the city.
07:30 Hrs: Enjoy your onboard breakfast
09:00 Hrs: Palace on Wheels arrive Jaisalmer
09:30 Hrs: Begin city tour of Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Nathmalji-ki-Havelie, Gadsisar Lake,
13:30 Hrs: After visit these famous places back to train and enjoy lunch
15:00 Hrs: Enjoy Tea and Snacks in Jaisalmer, leave for Sam where you will enjoy camel ride on Sand dunes
19:45 Hrs: you will take to Palace hotel for cultural programme alongwith Dinner
21:00 Hrs: After Enjoy cultural programme return to your train for onward Journeys.
23:45 Hrs: departs to your next destination Jodhpur
Arrival 07:00 Hrs
Departure 15:00 Hrs
Palace-On-Wheels will take you to Jodhpur, a city framed by a high stone wall with 7 gates and several bastions. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD and it is the second largest city in Rajasthan
07:00 Hrs: Arrive Mandore (Jodhpur) railway Station
07:45 Hrs: Breakfast will be on Palace-On-Wheels
09:15 Hrs: Begin your City Tour visit Meharangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Visit of Umaid Bhawan Museum.
13:00 Hrs: After visit Jodhpur you will be taken to Heritage Hotel Ajith Bhawan Palace for Lunch
14:45 Hrs: you will return to your train Return back to the train
15:30 Hrs: departure for Bharatpur
Arrival 05:00 Hrs
Departure 22:30 Hrs
In the morning, the Palace-on-Wheels will bring you to Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja, Surazh Mal.
05:00 Hrs: Train arrives at Bharatpur
06:30 Hrs: Early morning visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park for Bird watching where thousands of white herons, Siberian Cranes, migratory waterfowl and other bird species nest.
09:00 Hrs: back to your train
09:15 Hrs: Enjoy Breakfast onboard the train and depart for your next destination Agra
10:30 Hrs: reach at Agra Cantt railway Station
11:00 Hrs: Enjoy Agra City Tour with Guide our first visit Agra Fort
13:00 Hrs: Enjoy delicious Lunch at Hotel in Agra
14:00 Hrs: visit Taj Mahal one of the 7 Wonders of the World
17:00 Hrs: Enjoy Shopping tour in Agra, Agra is Famous for Inlaid work on Marble, Carpet and Leathers..Etc
20:00 Hrs: Enjoy delicious dinner on your train
22:30 Hrs: Depart to Delhi.
Prices include:
- Accommodation at the Palace On Wheels
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Sightseeing
- Entrance fees of all minutemen’s (one visit Only)
- Enjoy Jungle Safari by Share Canter in Ranthambore National Park
- Elephant Elephant ride in Jaipur (Subject to Availablity)
- Enjoy Sound & Light Show at Chittorgarh Fort
- Shared Boat joy ride in Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- Enjoy Camel ride at Sam sand dunes in Jaisalmer
- Cultural Program with dinner in Jaisalmer;
- Enjoy Cycle Rickshaw ride in Bharatapur Bird sanctuary
Prices does not include:
- Taxes insurance,
- Any Gratuities
- Laundry service, Alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks outside the meal
- Video and professional camera
- Transfers upon arrival and departure from Airport to Train Station or Train Station to Airport / Hotel
- Any International and Domestic Airfare
- Additional Accommodation before and after the trip or any continuation of the tour, if it is not indicated as part of the trip
Cancellation Rules-Palace on Wheels:
- No Cancellation Charges If the cancellation is made 100 days prior to train departure
- If the cancellation is made between 99 to 93 days prior to train departure, 10% of retention charges of ticket Value
- If the cancellation is made between 92 days prior to train departure, 20% of retention charges of ticket Value
- If the cancellation is made between 91-60 days prior to train departure, 50% of retention charges of ticket Value
- If the cancellation is made between 59 days prior to train departure, 100% of retention charges of ticket Value
- If traveler will be postponed for future dates Minimum US$150 per person will be charged & subject to approval by Government Authority
- In case of train cancelled by Train Tour Operato due to some technical reason, lack of passengers- full advance payment will refunded (Tour operaor will be not liable for compensate for any additional financial loss like cancellation of air tickets, Hotel booking, etc.
- If guest will be NO SHOW – No refund will made
- No refund will be made to passenger if Train tour Manager is forced to cancel some sightseeing tours or activities on short notice
IMPORTANT:
- Foreign guest are requested to pre- purchase Insurance (tour) from Origin country
- From 15 December to 14 January in Northern part of India heavy for situation then we request you passengers to reach India at least one day earlier during this period