Palace on Wheels

Palace on wheels is a luxury train of India and its tour is journey worthy of Kings.With its cream saloons, with a border of flowers, chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdom of this state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on its forbidding fortress, and fairytale palaces, now converted into museums and heritage hotels, and restaurants where retainers serve truly royal repasts. Palace on Wheels assembled at the coach factory in Madras & is fully vestibuled and centrally airconditioned, truely a palace on wheels.



Day 01 (Wednesday) : Delhi – Board Palace-On-Wheels
The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway 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 (Thursday) : Jaipur
Arrival 03.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs.
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 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed building on the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi-octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows.


Day 03 (Friday) : Jaisalmer
Arrival 09.00 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs.
In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156 A.D. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver's skill. Shop 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 programme at a Five Star hotel.

Day 04 (Saturday) : Jodhpur
Arrival 07:00 hrs. Departure 15:30 hrs.
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 1459 A.D. is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within -Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. After lunch at a Palace hotel, return to the Palace-on-Wheels. While in Jodhpur, shop for exquisite handicraft articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics. 


Day 5 (Sunday) : Sawai Modhopur
Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs.
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 the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country's best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392 sq. kms. is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, rate, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colorful countryside passing by in the daylight.

Chittaurgarh : 
Arrival 16.00 hrs. Departure 05.30 hrs (next day)
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valor; scars of battles lost and won...thrice-besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honor and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.


Day 6 (Monday) : Udaipur
Arrival 07:30 hrs. Departure 17.30 hrs.
Udaipur, the Lake City, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals, in 1559A.D. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the dream-like marble palaces- the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake Pichhola. After lunch at a Five Star Hotel, a visit to the City Palace.


Day 07 (Tuesday) : Bharatpur
Arrival 06.30 hrs.Departure 9.00 hrs.
In the morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. After breakfast pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.

Agra :  
Arrival 12.00 hrs. Departure 21.00 hrs.
Upon arrival visit the Agra Fort and after lunch arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. A pristine monument of undying love, it was built 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.

Day 08 (Wednesday) : Delhi 
Arrival 06.00 hrs.
Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station at 06.00 hrs. Breakfast on board and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time.

Palace on Wheels Schedule for the year 2011& 2012
Month	Departure Dates
March 2011	09, 16, 23, 30
April 2011	6, 13, 30, 27
May - July	No in Operation
August 2011	3, 10, 17 , 24, 31
September 2011	7, 14, 21, 28
October 2011	05, 12, 19, 26
November 2011	2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 2011	7, 14, 21, 28
January 2012	4, 11, 18, 25
February 2012	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March 2012	7, 14, 21, 28
April 2012	4, 11, 18, 25

TARIFF:

Occupancy	Off Season August ‘10 (Per Person per night)	Total for 07 Nights (Per person)
Single	US$ 670	US$ 4690
Double	US$ 500	US$ 3500
Triple	US$ 450	US$ 3150
Occupancy Type	Sep.' 2011 and Apr. '2012 (Per Person per night)	Total for 07 Nights (Per person)
Single	US $ 500	US $ 3500
Double	US $ 375	US $ 2625
Triple	US $ 340	US $ 2380

Terms & Conditions :
Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age Please note :-
• There will be a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during Christmas (25th December) and New Year.
• Service Tax @2.58% and Commercial tax @US $ 15 per person extra as applicable
• Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment. Tariff does not include liquor, laundry, video cameras, and other items of personal nature.
• The above tariff and itinerary is subject to revise without prior notice.

Reservation :
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.

Cancellation
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows. • 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
• 20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 100% of ticket value between less than 30 days prior to departure.

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