Times have changed and the winds have shifted, but the Palace on Wheels cruises along in a unique style, the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryear could have perpetuated and enjoyed. The exquisite and exclusive Palace on Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall-to-wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars and a very personalized service... infact everything that could comprise of heaven on earth. 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.

Happy Journey !

Train Departure Schedule from Delhi Cantt. Station September 2000 to December 2001 

September 2000 6, 13, 20, 27 March 2001 7, 14, 21, 28
October 2000 4, 11, 18, 25 April 2001 4, 11, 18, 25
November 2000 1, 8 , 15, 22, 29 September 2001 5, 12, 19, 26
December 2000 6, 13, 20, 27 October 2001 3, 10 , 17, 24, 31
January 2001 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 2001 7, 14, 21, 28
February 2001 7, 14, 21, 28 December 2001 5, 12, 19, 26

 

 

     Itinerary of Palace on Wheel Tour 

Day1&2: The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan , popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 AD. To explore the city an air conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or there palace of winds, which is  a remarkable 5 storeyed building along the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi octagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Amber fort, 8 kms away, where rides on caparisoned elephants add to the ambience. Shop for famous Jaipur's jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles. Near Ajmeri Gate is located Rajasthali- the only Rajasthan Govt. emporium selling genuine handicrafts at fixed prices. After lunch at a palace hotel, you are off to the city palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the palace is Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II. After dinner and a cultural programme at palace hotel the luxury coach takes you back to the palace on wheels.

Day 3: Next morning you are Chittaurgarh. The day begins with fort visit, lauded in legends of velour and chivalry. Shop for the tie and dye sarees, leather and embroidered shoes, lakh work articles and bangles. Lake city , Udaipur is the next part of the day. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the Dream-like marble palaces- the Jag Niwas(Lake palace) and Jag Mandir, which appeared to rise from the blue waters of lake Pichhola. After lunch at lake palace hotel, visit to the city palace is exhilarating. After evening tea, the luxury coach takes you back to the palace on wheels .

Day 4 : One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the palace on wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park wherein are located ruins of a Xth century fort. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornamensts and costumes.

Upon return to the palace on wheels, you leave for desert Citadel Jaisalmer, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colorful country side passing by in the day light. Lunch and dinner are served on road.

Day 5 : In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156 AD. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing site, towering magnificently over the city. Discover the painstakingly latticed Havelis or mansions with there brand facades. the  Nathmalji -ki-haweli, Patwon-ki-haveli and SalimSingh-ki - haveli are fine examples of the stone carver's skill. Shop at Rajasthali , the only Rajasthan govt. emporium, for fine Pattu shawls, mirror work and embroidered articles, wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. 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 programmes at Sam Sand dunes/ Hotel Moomal. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.

Day 6: Next morning the palace on wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan , founded by Rao Jodha in 1459AD is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh fort. After lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, return to the palace on wheels. While in Jodhpur, shop for exquisite hand crafted articles including the  famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silver ware , painting and tie and dye fabrics.

Day 7: Early next morning , the Palace arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. Pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary , Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl  and other species of birds. After  breakfast arrive at Fatehpur Sikri- the red sand stone mughal palacial complex. After lunch move on from the red fort and arrive at the Taj Mahal , one of the seven wonders of the world, a pristine monument of undying love. It was build by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal . Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work; like the Pietra dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery. After dinner on board and good night's sleep arrive at Delhi Cantt.
 Tariff               Terms and Conditions        

 

  

 

TARIFF  (Per person per night)
January 2000  to March 2000 October 2000  to
March 2001
Single occupancy US $ 460 485
Double occupancy US $ 325 350
Triple Occupancy US $ 260 285
    April 2000
 		September 2000  and
April 2001
Single occupancy US $ 370 395
Double occupancy US $ 270 295
Triple Occupancy US $ 215 240
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age) Terms and Conditions   
                              Free tour to The Ganges
          Day 1:Delhi - Haridwar
          Leave by  surface for  Haridwar, on  arrival  installation at  Hotel Natraj.  In  the  evening  
	   'Aarti' the ceremony of lamps honoring the Holy Ganges. Overnight at the hotel.
	   Day 2:Haridwar -Rishikesh-Delhi
	   Drive to Rishkesh. Meditation ay Sivanada Ashram for Meditation. Witness spiritual fervors
	   in local temples and Ashrams. Afternoon: Leave  or Delhi International Airport.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

BOOKING

  1. 20 % of ticket value at the time of booking.

  2. 80 % of the ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION

  1. 5%  of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
  2. 20%  of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
  3. 50%  of ticket value 15-29 days prior to departure.
  4. 100%  of ticket value 14 days prior to departure.
    (    But a service charge of $ 100 per person would be non-refundable)

CHECK-IN
Reporting time is 7 pm at Delhi Cantt Railway Station upto April 2000.
Reporting time is 4 pm at Delhi Cantt Railway Station upto September 2000 onwards.

MEALS
The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the Maharani, serve a range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine.
Menus are changed seasonally.

EXCLUSIVE CHARTERS
Companies can organize a "Business - cum -Pleasure" trip by chartering the truly luxurious Palace on Wheels for their conferences.

CLIMATE
Varies from 8'c to 25'c between September to March and in April around 30'c.

CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woolens.

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