Palace On Wheels
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| 7 Nights / 8 Days |
| Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur -Ranthambore -Udaipur -Bharatpur- Agra |
| It's a journey worthy of kings. No wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels. With its cream saloons, embellished with intricate designs, chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdoms of this state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on in forbidding fortresses and fairytale palaces, now converted into museums, hotels, and restaurants where retainers serve truly royal repasts. |
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| The 14 coaches of the Palace On Wheels are named after former Rajput states. Each evokes visions of those royal kingdoms. The names are romantic, mesmerizing... Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur. It has been rated one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. |
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| Delhi |
| Delhi is a heady amalgam of the quaint charisma of the bygone years and the exhilarating ride on the wings of technology. The city has always been the center of politics and hence has several edifices of great historical significance. |
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| Jaipur |
| Jaipur- the 'Pink City' was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the late 17th century. The city offers an amicable blend of traditional lifestyles and modern ways. |
¤ Arrive at Jaipur.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Taste the delicacies in lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.
¤ Depart for Jaisalmer ¤ Dinner served. |
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| Jaisalmer |
| Fascinating, enchanting and amazing - that is the city of Jaisalmer! A visit to the Patwon ki Haveli is a must on any traveler's itinerary. |
¤ Arrive at Jaisalmer.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Have lunch and rest.
¤ Visit the sand dunes and go on a camel safari.
¤ Have dinner and relish the cultural programme.
¤ Depart for Jodhpur. |
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| Jodhpur |
| Jodhpur, founded by Rao Jodhaji in the mid-15th century, offers fascinating tourist attractions like Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace) and Sukh Mahal (Pleasure Palace). |
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Arrive at Jodhpur.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Have lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
¤ Depart for Sawai Madhopur.
¤ Dinner served. |
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| Ranthambore |
| Sawai Madhopur is the town at the entrance of Ranthambhore National Park, which is famous for its lush environs, clear lakes, meandering rivers and various wild species. |
¤ Arrive at Sawai Madhopur.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Visit the Ranthambhore National Park.
¤ Depart for Chittaurgarh.
¤ Lunch served.
¤ Arrive at Chittaurgarh.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Depart for Udaipur & dinner served |
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| Udaipur |
| The "City of Lakes", Udaipur, was founded in the mid-16th century by Maharana Udai Singh. Lake Palace is the major attraction of the city. |
¤ Arrive at Udaipur. Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Depart for Bharatpur.
¤ Dinner served. |
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| Bharatpur & Agra |
| The famous bird sanctuary at Bharatpur is a haven to more than four hundred varieties of exotic birds. The fascinating city of agar boasts of Taj Mahal- the poetry in etched in marble. |
¤ Arrive at Agra.Breakfast served.
¤ Local sightseeing in Agra, Depart from Agra.
¤ Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri. Go for local sightseeing.
¤ Local sightseeing at Bharatpur.
¤ Dinner served, Depart for Delhi |
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| Delhi |
| The journey ends in Delhi |
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| Tariff |
Occupancy Type |
October 2004 to March 2005 (per person)US $ |
Total for 7 nights (per person)US $ |
Single occupancy |
485.00 |
3395.00 |
Double occupancy |
350.00 |
2450.00 |
Triple occupancy |
285.00 |
1995.00 |
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Occupancy Type |
September 2004 and April 2005 (per person)US $ |
Total for 7 nights (per person)US $ |
Single occupancy |
395.00 |
2765.00 |
Double occupancy |
295.00 |
2065.00 |
Triple occupancy |
240.00 |
1680.00 |
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- Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.
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| Note : Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments. |
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- Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years.
- Itinerary and terms are subject to change without notice.
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