Palace on Wheels "Royal Train"
Trip Name: Palace on Wheels "Royal Train"
Duration: 08 days
Departure: Fixed departure every Wednesday from - September to April (every year)
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi
Reporting Time - 17.00 hrs. Departure - 18.30 hrs. The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Cantonment station where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the Palace-on-Wheels pulls out into the night for a week long luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan.
Day 02: Jaipur
Arrival - 2.00 hrs. Departure - 19.15 hrs. The first stop on the Palace-on-Wheels is Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan popularly known as the Pink City, founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 AD. An air-conditioned coach takes you explore Jaipur's prime attractions including Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five-storeyed building along the main street of the old city; a visit to Amber Fort with elephant rides in tow and a Shopping trip to Jaipur's famous jewellery and handicraft centers. After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City Palace, and the largest observatory - Jantar Mantar. The luxury coaches will take you back to Palace On Wheels around 6.30 pm. Dinner on Board.
Day 03: Jaisalmer
Arrival - 8.15 hrs. Departure - 23.00 hrs. Lying in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is the second stopover of our train journey. Among the main attractions of this desert city is the yellow sandstone fort and grand facades of the Havelis or grand mansions. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before teatime. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.
Day 04: Jodhpur
Arrival - 7.00 hrs. Departure - 15.30 hrs. Welcome to the Blue city of Jodhpur known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. While visiting the fort do check out the grand palaces within the fort and their impressive architectural grandeur. Near the complex is Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
Day 05: Sawai Madhopur
Arrival - 4.00 hrs. Departure - 10.30 hrs. Welcome to the forested place of Sawai Madhopur and the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambore, surrounded by the Ranthambore National Park with a Project Tiger Reserve in it. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country's best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. Then leave for Chittaurgarh. Arrival - 16.00 hrs. Images of love and valour of Maharana Pratap, scars of battles lost and won, that's Chittaurgarh for you.
Day 06: Udaipur
Departure - 18.30 hrs from Chittaurgarh. Nest Morning, a luxury coach will take you to Udaipur, the lake city. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites over here are the dream like marble palaces - the Jag Niwas (lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a visit to the City Palace is exhilarating. After evening tea, the luxury coach take you back to the Palace on Wheels at Chittaurgarh.
Day 07: Agra
Arrival - 5.00 hrs. Departure - 11.00 hrs. Early next morning, the Palace arrives at Agra, Fatehpur Sikri - the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. After lunch move on from the Red Fort and arrive at the Taj Mahal, the symbol of eternal love. After Agra tour leave for Bharatpur. Arrival - 13.30 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs. Bharatpur is a wonderland of birds having the popular Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of 300 species of Siberian and Chinese migratory birds. After Dinner on board and good night's sleep.
Day 08: Delhi
Arrive at Delhi Cantt. 0630 hrs the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the ethereal journey, closeted in your heart! Get aboard the palace on wheels amidst a traditionally ceremonial welcome, accorded by colourfully attired men and women, at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station, from where the journey begins.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
