Palace on Wheels

Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi

Overview

With Palace on Wheels Tour Booking,  Palace on Wheels has given a new meaning of luxury train travel in India. It has sought inspiration for its splendid exteriors and luxurious interiors. From the personal railway coaches once used by the Maharajas of India. Its awe-inspiring interiors and lavish hospitality creates an aura of unparalled royalty.

In Palace of Wheels, there are fourteen saloons, each provided with four twin-bedded bedrooms, with attached bathrooms that have running hot and cold water and showers facility. The modern amenities have been thoughtfully provided, amazing beds with comfortable furnishings, sofas to sink into, strategically placed lights to read by, inbuilt wardrobes for the storage of one’s clothes and bags, and huge plain glass windows to watch the landscape roll past.

Outside the bedrooms, each coach has got a seating lounge where passengers can get together, enjoy a quiet cup of tea or just sit watch the cities as they slide past outside the windows. An attached pantry with each coach helps provide beverages and refreshments to the accompaniment of soothing music.

There is the comfortable bar cum lounge where you can relax over your favourite drink, burrow in a book or engage in conversation with fellow passengers. Attached to it are two restaurant compartments, Maharaja and Maharani respectively, with sumptuous draped curtains, elegantly crafted lights and table settings. Here accompanying chefs serve up a delicious choice of Indian, including Rajasthani, Continental and even Chinese cuisine that are a feast for the palate.

The train journey begins from Safdarjung Railway Station New Delhi on a week-long run through Rajasthan every Wednesday night, with a trip inbuilt to Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal. Turban-wearing stewards take over from the moment you arrive at the platform, assigning you your couples and detailing all the facilities that are on board. The train moves by night and arrives each morning at a new destination where new experiences wait for you.

Palace on Wheels Tour Booking, takes you on a journey through the magical destinations of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer Jodhpur and Agra. A visit to all these destinations provides you a overview into the culture and heritage of Rajasthan, while keeping you immersed in complete luxury in Palace on Wheels.

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi (Wednesday)

  • 1600 HRS: Guests board the palatial train at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi and are grandly welcomed by garlanding, Tikka and turban with glass of wine. Check-in formalities will also be carried out
  • 1830 HRS: Leaving for Jaipur
  • 1930 HRS: Dinner onboard the Palace on Wheels
Day 2: Jaipur: The Pink City (Thursday)
  • 0345 HRS: Arrival at Jaipur.
  • 0700 HRS: Refreshing breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels.
  • 0800 HRS: Traditional welcome ritual at the Jaipur Railway Station.
  • 0830 HRS: De-board the train for an excursion tour to the city.
  • 1330 HRS: A tantalizing lunch at the Amber Fort.
  • 1500 HRS: A explorative tour to Amber Fort.
  • 1630 HRS: A tour to the local markets.
  • 1800 HRS: Embark the train again for tea and leisure.
  • 1900 HRS: Returning to Jaipur.
  • 2000 HRS: A grand dinner at the Jai Mahal Palace.
  • 2200 HRS: Returning to Palace on Wheels for onward journey to Sawai Madhopur.
  • Day 3: Sawai Madhopur / Chittorgarh (Friday)
  • 0600 HRS: Starting an early morning jungle safari to the adventurous Ranthambore National Park.
  • 0915 HRS: Breakfast at a forest lodge.
  • 1000 HRS: Return to Palace on Wheels
  • 1030 HRS: A departing journey to Chittorgarh
  • 1300 HRS: A royal lunch onboard
  • 1600 HRS: Arrival at Chittorgarh.
  • 1630 HRS: A sightseeing tour to the Chittorgarh Fort.
  • 1800 HRS: Evening tea and other refreshments at the cafeteria of Chittorgarh Fort accompanied by a beautiful light and sound show.
  • Day 4: Udaipur- City of Lake (Saturday)
  • 0800 HRS: Arrival at the city of Lake Udaipur
  • 0815 HRS: A refreshing breakfast at a deluxe hotel.
  • 0900 HRS: Sightseeing tours to the city attractions.
  • 1330 HRS: Lunch in a heritage hotel.
  • 1430 HRS: A venturous boat ride at the lake Pichola.
  • 1500 HRS: Return to The Palace On Wheels.
  • 1530 HRS: Evening tea accompanies by refreshments onboard. Onward journey to Jaisalmer.
  • 1930 HRS: A deluxe dinner aboard Palace on Wheels.
  • Day 5: Jaisalmer: The Golden City (Sunday)
  • 0915 HRS: Disembark in Jaisalmer for a sightseeing tour of the city.
  • 1330 HRS: Either an onboard lunch in Palace on Wheels or at the deluxe Moomal hotel.
  • 1530 HRS: Tea and refreshments in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer along with a camel ride.
  • 1930 HRS: A royal dinner in the sand dunes accompanied by a colourful cultural program.
  • 2300 HRS: Returning to the train for an onward journey to Jodhpur.
  • Day 6: Jodhpur: The Blue City (Monday)
  • 0730 HRS: An onboard breakfast in Palace on Wheels.
  • 0900 HRS: A sightseeing tour to the city attractions of Jodhpur.
  • 1400 HRS: Lunch at a deluxe resort.
  • 1530 HRS: Return to the train for relaxing and a ride to Bharatpur.
  • 1930 HRS: A dinner onboard royal Palace on Wheels.
  • Day 7: Bharatpur / Agra (Tuesday)
  • 0600 HRS: Leaving for Keoladeo Ghana National Park for an early morning bird viewing.
  • 0730 HRS: A breakfast at a deluxe lodge in the forest.
  • 0830 HRS: Returning back to the train.
  • 0845 HRS: A journey to Agra.
  • 1030 HRS: Arrival in Agra.
  • 1100 HRS: A city sightseeing tour to Agra.
  • 1330 HRS: A delightful lunch at a deluxe hotel in Agra.
  • 1500 HRS: Exploring the beauty of The Taj Mahal.
  • 1730 HRS: A sightseeing to the city market.
  • 1830 HRS: Savoring a light and sound show.
  • Day 8: New Delhi (Wednesday)
  • 0400 HRS: Arrival in the Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi.
  • 0730 HRS: An onboard breakfast followed by checkout and farewell.
  • Inclusions

    Inclusions

    • Accommodation and travel
    • Morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner
    • Entrance fees at the monuments and palaces
    • Camel rides at jaisalmer, boat ride in udaipur, and rickshaw ride in bharatpur

    Exclusions

    • Drinks
    • Accommodation and travel
    • Morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner
    • Entrance fees at the monuments and palaces
    • Camel rides at jaisalmer, boat ride in udaipur, and rickshaw ride in bharatpur
    • Telephones
    • Laundry
    • Video camera fees
    • Charges of the business car facilities
    • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

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