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Palace on Wheels Train

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation along with the Indian Railways, introduced the first luxury train in India in 1982, called the Palace on Wheels. The train being inspired by the personal carriages of former Maharajas’, Nizams and Viceroys of India takes you to the past ages of Indian royalty. Avail the top-notch facilities inside the luxury cabins of the train. Experience the royal atmosphere and get pampered inside the train. A pleasant vacation is ensured in Rajasthan through this journey. This train is awarded as the World’s 4th Best Luxury Train in the year 2010 for it offers an outstanding and authentic tour.

Palace On The Wheels -(7 Nights - 8 Days)

Destinations : (Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer - Jodhpur – Bharatpur - Agra and Delhi)

Day 1 Wednesday: New Delhi Depart
Reach Safdarjung Railway Station by 4:30pm for traditional welcome & check-in formalities for Week in Wonderland Train Tour. You have free time for photo-shoot with traditionally attired Palace On Wheels staff. Be escorted to your cabins by Personal Attendant for briefing on cabin facilities. Rest of the day is at leisure, Proceed towards Bar Lounge for complimentary welcome drink. Train Departs at 6:30PM & Dinner served onboard.
Day 2 Thursday: Jaipur - Pink City Tour
As you reach Jaipur Railway Station, a Royal Welcome for you by Elephants & proceed for a sightseeing tour of city and visit City Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (sun Observatory), Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace Of winds) and St. Albert Museum. Afternoon excursion to Amber Fort and enjoy ride up the steep ramparts of the fort on festively decorated Elephants. Enjoy your delicious lunch at 1135 AD Boutique Restaurant, located in Fort premises. Later discover the majestic 16th century Fort Palace, with huge courtyard’s and built in rare fusion of combined Mughal and Rajput architecture. Rest of the day is at leisure; you have free time for shopping & return to train by 6:00PM & depart. Onboard dinner.
Day 3 Friday Early Morning: Ranthambhore
Tiger Reserve Early morning 630 am proceed from Sawai Madhopur Railway Stationfor jungle safari by 15 Seater Canters to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The Jungle is home to Sloth bears, Panthers, Tigers, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles & hundreds of deer & numerous birds. Return back to train by 09:30AM & depart. Breakfast & lunch onboard.

Friday Afternoon: Chittorgarh- Hill Fort

At 04:00PM train reaches next destination Chittorgarh Railway Station. Depart for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort of Chittorgarh, spread over a huge plateau - with history dating back to 11th century. Chittorgarh Fort is known as one of the largest fort in India. Later in the Evening, enjoy Light and sound show in fort complex & later return to train for dinner. Train departs post-midnight.
Day 4 Saturday: Udaipur - City Of Lakes
Have a delicious breakfast in train. Today you will have a day excursion to visit 17th Century built - City Palace complex with eleven constituent Mahal (palaces), towers, cupolas and balconies. Also pay a visit to Crystal Gallery - housing personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur. Enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola around the world famous "Lake Palace Hotel". Later proceed for lunch to Fatehprakash Palace Hotel. Some free time for shopping and visit the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari & return to train by 3 pm & depart. Dinner onboard.
Day 5 Sunday: Jaisalmer:
Oasis in desert After onboard Breakfast proceed to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort. Straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Enjoy a walking tour through the majestic 15th century built living Fort complex, standing at a height of hundred meters over Jaisalmer town, which turns golden in the afternoon sun. The fort has series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard. Visit the famous Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansion houses - which is extensively carved and five storey high. Nearby is located a group of 15th century built beautiful Jain Temples, which are marvelously carved & have a library hosting some of the oldest manuscripts of India. Later proceed for Lunch to 5-Star Hotel and then return to train for brief rest. At 4:30PM proceed for half day excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for Camel joy ride & sunset photo shoot opportunity Later enjoy a tasteful dinner and Cultural Program at 5-Star Hotel. Return to train by 10:00PM & depart for your next destination.
Day 6 Monday: Jodhpur: Heart Of Marwar
Train arrives Jodhpur at 08:00AM, after an appetizing breakfast proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of majestic 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill which soars 125 Mts. above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex is a series of gateways set at an angle so that enemy armies could not charge, with any success. Once past the Fort gates, you have access to amazing Palatial Apartments (Mahal), overlooking wide courtyards. Inside the fort complex is a museum having wide & impressive collection of Medieval weapons and Royal dresses. Nearby the Fort complex is located, magnificent 19th century built Jaswant Thada, it is a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. Later visit museum at the beautiful Umaid Bhawan Palace, displaying personal artifacts of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. Your exclusive lunch is arranged at Hanwant Mahal Boutique Restaurant. Later return to train & depart by 3:30PM.
Day 7 Tuesday Early Morning: Bharatpur: Bird Sanctuary
Early in the morning depart for your visit to UNESCO world Heritage Site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary& enjoy an adventurous cycle rickshaw ride to view many of 375 species of both local & migratory birds (from places like Europe, Siberia, Sri-Lanka, China and Tibet). Later return to train for a scrumptious breakfast & depart by 08:45AM.

Tuesday Noon: Agra - City Of Taj Mahal

In morning the train will drop you at Railway station on outskirts of Agra at 1030 am, later proceed to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, seat of power of the mighty Mughal Empire. After a delicious lunch at ITC Mughal Hotel, Visit the highlight of your journey the majestic Taj Mahal, one of seven wonders of world & a flawless architectural wonder built in white marble. Later you have free time for shopping. Return to train for onboard dinner & depart.
Day 8 Wednesday: New Delhi Return
You reach your last destination Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30AM. Check-out by 07:15AM after early lip smacking breakfast.

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Tariff: PALACE ON WHEELS High Season (From October to March)
CABIN TYPE Number of Persons For Foreign Passport Holders(in US$) For Indian Nationals (in Rupees)
Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy For 1 Person US$ 7700 Rs 5,23,600/-
Deluxe Cabin on Double Occupancy For 2 Person US$ 10,010 Rs 6,80,680/-
Same Price for Super Deluxe Cabin Either on Single / Double Occupancy For 1 Person / For 2 Person US$ 13,860 Rs 9,42,480/-

Low Season : Valid for TWO Months of April 2021 & Sept 2020 departs
CABIN TYPE Number of Persons For Foreign Passport Holders(in US$) For Indian Nationals (in Rupees)
Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy For 1 Person US$ 6300 Rs 4,28,400/-
Deluxe Cabin on Double Occupancy For 2 Person US$ 7700 Rs 5,23,600/-
ame Price for Super Deluxe Cabin Either on Single / Double Occupancy For 1 Person / For 2 Person US$ 10,395 Rs 7,06,860/-

Palace On Wheels Departure Dates
Sept 2020 02 09 16 23 30
Oct 2020 07 14 21 28 --
Nov 2020 04 11 18 25 --
Dec 2020 02 09 16 23 30
Jan 2021 06 13 20 27 --
Feb 2021 03 10 17 24 --
March 2021 03 10 17 24 31
April 2021 07 14 21 28 --
May to August No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service
September 2021 01 08 15 22 29
October 2021 06 13 20 27 --
November 2021 03 10 17 24 --
December 2021 01 08 15 22 29
January 2022 05 12 19 26 --
February 2022 02 19 16 23 --
March 2022 02 09 16 23 30
April 2022 06 13 20 27 --
May to August No Service No Service No Service No Service No Service
September 2022 07 14 21 28 --
October 2022 05 12 19 26 --
November 2022 02 09 16 23 30
December 2022 07 14 21 28 --
January 2023 04 11 18 25 --
February 2023 01 08 15 22 --
March 2023 01 08 15 22 29
April 2023 05 12 19 26 --

Note:

  • Add 10% Holiday Surcharge Extra for 23 Dec & 30 Dec 2020 ; 22 Dec & 29 Dec 2021 ; 21 Dec & 28 Dec 2022 Departs.

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Term Policy

Booking Policy:
  • 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
  • Remaining 80% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure date.
Cancellation Policy:
  • 10% of ticket value 90 days or more prior to departure date.
  • 20% of ticket value between 89 to 30 days prior to departure date.
  • 100% of ticket value 29 days prior to departure date.