Day |
Place |
Arrival |
Departure |
Activities |
Wednesday |
Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station |
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16:00 hrs |
On your arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station, you will be greeted with warm and traditional welcome function. The momentous journey on the Palace on Wheels starts at 16:00 hrs for Jaipur. Overnight stay and dinner in the train. Palace on Wheels |
Thursday |
Jaipur |
02.00 hrs |
19.30 hrs |
On your arrival at Jaipur (02.00 hrs) you will be greeted by colourfully decorated elephants. On your half day sightseeing, you can witness Hawa Mahal and the beautiful Amber Fort. Enjoy shopping for Jaipur's famous jewelry, handicrafts, carpets blue pottery and textiles. After lunch, visit the observatory, Jantar Mantar. At around 19.30 hrs, the train starts for Jaisalmer, the next bewitching destination. Dinner in the train. |
Friday |
Jaisalmer |
08.15 hrs |
23.00 hrs |
At 08.15 hrs you will reach to Jaisalmer, which is popularly known as The City of India. You can witness the famous Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh Haveli, and Nathmalji ki Haveli. Do shopping at Rajasthali- the only emporium of Rajasthan. After lunch, ride on a camel back to cruise across the sand dunes. Then enjoy under the moonlight sky accompanied with colourful cultural programes. At 23.00 hrs, the journey with the Palace on Wheels starts again. Palace on Wheels |
Saturday |
Jodhpur |
07.00 hrs |
15.30 hrs |
Today at 07.00 hrs, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Jodhpur. After reaching the place, you can visit famous Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal and Daulat Khana. At the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace, take your dinner. At 15.30 the journey again starts for Sawai Madhopur. |
Sunday |
Sawai Madhopur/ Chittaurgarh |
04.00 hrs
10.30 hrs |
16.30 hrs |
The Palace on Wheels arrives to Sawai Madhopur at 04.00 hrs. This place is famous for Ranthambore National Park where you can enjoy jeep safari to view the flora and fauna of the Park. View the wildlife in the Park that include tigers, chital, deer, monkeys and a wide variety of exotic and colorful birds. At 10.30 hrs, start again for ChittorgarhThe Palace on Wheels will take you to Chittorgarh at about 16.30 hrs. In Chittorgarh you can witness Tower of Victory (Vijay Stambh) and Tower of Fame (Kirti Stambh). Stay overnight in the luxury coaches of the train. |
Monday |
Chittaurgarh/Udaipur |
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16.00 hrs |
The train will start for Udaipur, famous for the lakes. Reaching there, you can witness Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir. At Lake Palace Hotel enjoy lunch. Again the train takes you back to Chittorgarh. Overnight, stay at luxury coach of the train. |
Tuesday |
Bharatpur/Agra |
06.00 hrs
11.45 hrs |
14.30 hrs
Agra |
At 06.00 hrs, the train will arrive at Bharatpur. Visit to Keoladeo Ghana National Park, where you can witness varieties of birds. At 11.45 hrs, the Palace on Wheels starts for Agra. Dinner at train coach.On the way to Agra view Fetehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza and tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti. You will arrive to Agra at 14.30 hrs. After lunch at a hotel, visit the magnificent Red Fort and Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is included as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Start your journey for Delhi. Enjoy dinner in the train. |
Wednesday |
Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station |
06.00 hrs |
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Early in the morning at about 06.00 hrs, the Palace on Wheels arrives at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station. Your tour on palaces on wheels ends today. |
Months of Operation
October to March : High Season tariff Applicable.
April & September : Lean Season Discounted tariff Applicable. (The Train thus does not operate in the months of May, June, July & August).
Palace on Wheels - Tariff
| Peak Season |
| Occupancy Type |
October 2012 March 2013
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 770 |
US$ 5390 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 575 |
US$ 4025 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 520 |
US$ 3640 |
| Off Season |
| Occupancy
Type |
September 2012 - April 2013
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 575 |
US$ 4025 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 430 |
US$ 3010 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 390 |
US$ 2730 |
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 insuance of tickets).
Please Note :-
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
@ 3.09% Service Tax shall be levied on the tariff of Palace on Wheels.
In case of FITs
5% of ticket value 60 days (prior to departure).
20% of ticket value 30-59 days (prior to departure).
100% of ticket value between less than 30 days (prior to departure). Palace on Wheels Rajasthan
In case of Group and Charter
10% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior to departure.
No show/En route termination of tour /amendment :
No Show: No refund or adjustment will be made in case of No Show/Non-arrival of the guest in future travel will be admissible.
En route termination of tour: Non- refund and non-adjustment for future travel will be admissible in case of termination of tour is done by the guest,
Amendment: No charges will be levied for amended dates of tour of Palace on Wheels and amendment will be permitted once only subject to availability. Palace on Wheels Rajasthan
CHECK-IN TIME :
Reporting time at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station is 4 pm.
No charter can be booked during X-Mas & New Year period.
Tariff Subject may be subjected to change without notice.
The Palace On Wheels Tour Cost Includes :
Tariff is inclusive of travel/ entrance fee at monuments/ catering/ conducted sightseeing parks/ palaces/ cultural programs/ camel ride at Jaisalmer/ boat ride at Udaipur/ rickshaw ride at Bharatpur and for still photography. Guests have to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items.
For Indian Travelers :
Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee (INR) amount, at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
Reservation :
- 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
- Remaining 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to Indian Horizons. Refund will be made after cancellation. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.
Relevant Information for the Tourists
You can find two excellent two restaurant cars, The Maharaja and The Maharani. It serves a range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine to the passengers. You can read daily newspapers in the morning with every morning tea. You can expect doctors at every next station. First aid facility is available in every coach. All the credit cards are accepted. Palace on Wheels Rajasthan
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