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Palace On Wheels
The Palace on Wheels travel package takes you to a vibrating journey to the royal land of sand dunes and regal palaces. Visit the majestic expanse where Royal Rajputs lived in a grand style. Explore this imperial land on the Palace on Wheels, the luxurious train of India that carries with it an intrinsic ambience that goes perfectly well with the majestic charm and beauty spread so lavishly here and there in Rajasthan.
The Palace on wheels is rated as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world. It offers you a heart-rending tripto the splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan in just seven days. Also discover the royal history of Taj Mahal in Agra. The journey to the hinterland of the desert starts every Wednesday evening at 1800 hrs from Delhi and ends on the following Wednesday early in the morning at 0730 hrs.
DAY 01-. WEDNESDAY
New Delhi -
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 -
You will be greeted by caparisoned elephants and strains of the Shehnai& Welcome to the Pink city of Jaipur.Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh fort, Amber fort& silent sentinels of a glorious era.
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 City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II. The luxury coaches will take you back to Palace-On-Wheels around 6.30 p.m. Dinner on board.
DAY 03. FRIDAY
Jaisalmer -
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.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 a hotel
in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.
DAY 04. SATURDAY
Jodhpur -
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 handcrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, and silverware, painting and tie and dye fabrics.
DAY 05. SUNDAY
Sawai Madhopur -
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 Ranthabor 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, ratel, 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 colourful countryside passing by in the daylight.
DAY 05. SUNDAY
Chittaurgarh -
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won& thrice-besieged. Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
DAY 06. MONDAY
Udaipur –
The Luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur, the Lake City, the next morning. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals, in 1559 A.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 Pichola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a visit to the City Palace is exhilarating. The luxury coach then takes you back to the Palace-On-Wheels at Chittaurgarh, thus winding up a day full of delights.
DAY 07. TUESDAY
Bharatpur -
Early next 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 nestling place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
DAY 07. TUESDAY
Agra -
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri- the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque
built by the Mughal Emperor
Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi saint who blessed him with a son. 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 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.
After dinner on board and a good night's sleep, arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station at 06.00 hrs the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time.
DAY 08. WEDNESDAY
Delhi -
Arrive back at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station and proceed for onward journey or to take a flight back home.
Season 2008 - 2009
Lean Season - September 2008 & April 2009
Tour: 7 Nights/ 8 Days Tour
| Occupancy Type |
September 2008 & April 2009
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 Nights
(per person) |
| Single Occupancy |
INR 17000 |
INR 119000 |
| Double Occupancy |
INR 13200 |
INR 92400 |
| Triple Occupancy |
INR 10700 |
INR 74900 |
Peak Season - October 2008 to March 2009
Tour : 7 Nights/ 8 Days Tour
| Occupancy Type |
Oct 2008 to March 2009
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 Nights
(per person) |
| Single Occupancy |
INR 17000 |
INR 161000 |
| Double Occupancy |
INR 17200 |
INR 120400 |
| Triple Occupancy |
INR 13900 |
INR 97300 |
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