The Palace on Wheels ranks among 10 most famous rail journeys of the world. You’ll travel back in time in royal style, to a colourful world of maharajas and palaces, fortresses and legendary warriors. The Palace on Wheels has 14 air-conditioned coaches, named after the former Princely States and are a recreation of the personal railway coaches of the royals. Each coach consists of four cabins with double or twin beds, attached bathroom with hot and cold water and shower, built-in wardrobes, plush décor, piped music and personal attendants at your service. In addition, the fully carpeted train has a lounge area, a library and a bar and two dining cars serving Continental, Indian and Rajasthani cuisine…in fact everything that would ensure an unforgettable experience fit for a king.
There is an onboard host and the sightseeing from the train is by coach with local guides.
Our itinerary incorporates the many highlights of Delhi and Agra, the Rajasthani cities of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur plus an opportunity for tiger viewing at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
TARIFF
Per person per night 2003 - 2004 season (Season Starts in September and Ends in April - There are no tours in May, June, July and August).
Begin at Delhi, chug along to Rajasthan, cross over and reach Gujarat. Return after seven memorable days and nights, enriched incomparably and enamoured forever!
Fall in love with a medieval Rajput princess, inhale battle-scents of heroism, give way to royal fantasies, discover a lost paradise, remember the epics, dine with ferocious lions, ride the desert and rule the sea…. And, on the way … be fondled by 4000 years of abundance … in the seventh heaven of the Orient Express.
Liveried attendants pamper you round the clock with 5-star hotel luxuries. The “Watering Hole” bar has all your favorites and fine monarchial brews. In spacious baths, while bathing in running hot or cold water, rejuvenate your body and dream endlessly. The pantry-car offers a repast of royal delicacies that will not leave your taste buds for years to come. Finally, for that little scholar within you, a library provides the ultimate knowledge-bank of India.
TARIFF
Single
occupancy (per night)
Double occupancy (per night)
Double occupancy (per night)
The tour commences every Wednesday evening and concludes on the next Wednesday morning at Delhi Cantonement Railway station. A typical tour is 7 nights / 8 days. The cost above is for ONE night per person aboard Palace On Wheels. Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age.
Tariff is inclusive
of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening
tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance
fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer
and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at
Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rikshaw ride at Bharatpur.
Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal
nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.
