Palace on Wheels Itinerary

Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

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Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Overview

The 07 nights and 08 days journey on Palace on Wheels covers some fascinating northern and north-western Indian destinations. The itinerary is set in a way so that the guests can experience the puzzle board of these deliberately chosen destinations where nature unfurls its various forms and colors. Each destination is different from the others and thus presents multiple shades of India to its visitors. For the assistance of the guests, the train journey and day-wise schedule are presented as follows:

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Delhi: The National Capital of India

India's capital city, Delhi depicts the myriad colours of different kinds of lifestyles that are a mix of contemporary and traditional sensibilities. It is a reservoir of cultures, traditions and politics. A visit to its several architectural masterpieces of ancient and medieval times, is always a delight.

16:00 HRS: Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station for check in formalities.
18:30 HRS: Leaving for Jaipur.
Dinner aboard the royal Palace on Wheels.

Founded in 1727 and the former capital of the Kachwaha rulers, Jaipur today is a versatile tourist destination. Famed as the 'Pink City', this capital city of Rajasthan boasts of a rich historical past that is depicted in its forts, palaces, havelis and its colourful bazaars.

03:20 HRS: Arrive in Jaipur.
07:00 HRS: Refreshing breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels India.
08:15 HRS: Jaipur city tour by coach. Visit sites like
Albert Hall Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and City Palace.
13:30 HRS: Lunch at a Star Hotel.
15:00 HRS: An excursion to Amber Fort and enjoy elephant ride.
17:00 HRS: Exploration of local markets in Jaipur.
19:00 HRS: Return to the train.
19:30 HRS: Dinner on-board.
20:00 HRS: Leave for Sawai Madhopur from Durgapura Railway Station Jaipur.

Sawai Madhopur is a beautiful city of Rajasthan, which is extremely popular for housing the world-renowned Ranthambore National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the historic Ranthambore Fort is an added attraction. It was a planned city that was founded by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur.

Popular for the tales of valour and romance of its erstwhile royalty, Chittorgarh was the former capital of the Sisodia clan of Mewar. Placed on the banks of rivers Gambhiri and Berach, this city has magnificent forts, ruined castles and glorious royal structures. Chittorgarh has a total of 7 huge entries.

04:45 HRS: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur.
06:30 HRS: An early morning jungle safari in the adventurous Ranthambore National Park.
09:30 HRS: Return to train and breakfast on board.
10:30 HRS: Departure for Chittorgarh and lunch on board.

Chittorgarh

15:40 HRS: Arrival in Chittorgarh.
16:00 HRS: A sightseeing tour in Chittorgarh.
18:00 HRS: Evening tea and other refreshments at the cafeteria of Chittorgarh Fort accompanied by a beautiful light and sound show.
19:30 HRS: Return to the Palace on Wheels train.
20:00 HRS: Dinner on board and night stay in Palace on Wheels.

Also known as the 'City of Lakes' Udaipur is called Rajasthan's most romantic city because of its picturesque setting, Rajputana palaces and lakes. The erstwhile capital of the Mewar kingdom, Udaipur was founded in 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh II. The city boasts of innumerable tourist attractions.

02:00 HRS: Leaving Chittorgarh for an onward journey to Udaipur.
07:00 HRS: Arrival in the lake city Udaipur.
07:00 HRS: A refreshing breakfast onboard .
09:00 HRS: Departure for Udaipur city tour. Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari, City Palace & Crystal Gallery.
13:00 HRS: A stately lunch at Fateh Prakash Hotel.
14:30 HRS: A venturous boat ride in Lake Pichola followed by evening tea.
15:30 HRS: Back to the railway station.
16:00 HRS: Onward journey to Jaisalmer.
20:00 HRS: A deluxe dinner aboard Palace on Wheels.

Nicknamed as the Golden City, the city of Jaisalmer is very well-known for its Jaisalmer fort. This city has been named after Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput ruler who had established the city in 1156 AD. The city every year hosts its annual Dessert Festival, which is a major crowd puller.

07:30 HRS: A rejuvenating breakfast on the go.
08:30 HRS: Arrival at Jaisalmer
09:00 HRS:Disembark in Jaisalmer for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli & Nathmal Ji ki Haveli.
13:00 HRS: Onboard lunch in Palace on Wheels.
15:30 HRS: An excursion to the sand dunes of Jaisalmer along with a camel ride followed by Tea and refreshments.
19:45 HRS: A royal dinner in a 5-star hotel accompanied by a colorful cultural program.
23:00 HRS: Returning to the train.
23:00 HRS: Onward journey to Jodhpur.

Also known as the 'Sun City' and the 'Blue City', Jodhpur was the erstwhile capital city of the kingdom of Marwar. Now a popular tourist destination, this city is quite famous for its proximity to the Thar desert and for its magnificent forts. It is dotted with innumerable attractions, worth visiting.

07:00 HRS: Reaching the Mandor Railway Station, Jodhpur.
07:30 HRS: An onboard breakfast in Palace on Wheels.
09:00 HRS: A tour to the city attractions of Jodhpur including Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Museum & shopping in the local markets.
13:30 HRS: Lunch at the Palace Hotel.
16:00 HRS: Return to the train for relaxing.
16:30 HRS: Journey to Bharatpur./li>
19:30 HRS: A dinner onboard Royal Palace on Wheels.

Considered to be an impregnable city, Bharatpur was the erstwhile capital of the Jat Kingdom and now is a famous tourist destination. Also called Lohagarh, this city houses the very well-known Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary is a haven for bird watchers.

Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the Mughal city of Agra also finds its mention in the Hindu epic of Mahabharat. The city houses 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The city is a blend of the old and the new worlds.

05:00 HRS: Arrive at Bharatpur.
06:00 HRS: Leaving for Keoladeo Ghana National Park for an early morning bird watching.
08:30 HRS: Returning to the train and breakfast onboard.
09:00 HRS: A journey to Agra.

Agra

11:00 HRS: Arrival in Agra Cantt Railway Station.
11:10 HRS: A sightseeing tour in Agra including Agra Fort.
13:30 HRS: A delightful lunch in a deluxe hotel in Agra.
15:00 HRS: Exploring the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
17:30 HRS: A tour of the city market.
19:30 HRS: Savoring dinner aboard Palace on Wheels.
20:45 HRS: Returning journey to Delhi.

02:30 HRS: Arrival in the Safdarjung Railway Station.
06:00 HRS: An onboard breakfast.
07:30 HRS: Checkout and farewell formality.

Price Table

Palace on Wheels Tariff for Lean Season

(September 2023 and April 2024)

(For International Travellers)

Occupancy Type	September 2023 & April 2024 (Per Night)	October 2023 to March 2024 (Per Night) ( Except December 2023 )	December 2023 (Per Night)
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin)	US$ 1669	US$ 2391	US$ 2495
Single Occupancy	US$ 1011	US$ 1328	US$ 1386
Double Occupancy	US$ 619	US$ 864	US$ 901

(For Indian National Only)

Occupancy Type	September 2023 & April 2024 (Per Night)	October 2023 to March 2024 (Per Night) (Except December 2023)	December 2023 (Per Night)
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin)	INR 133520	INR 191280	INR 199600
Single Occupancy	INR 80880	INR 104240	INR 110880
Double Occupancy	INR 49520	INR 69120	INR 72080

Palace on Wheels Tariff for Peak Season

(October 2023 to March 2024 | October 2024 to March 2025)

(For International Travellers)

Occupancy Type	September 2024 & January 2025 to April 2025 (Per Night)	October 2024 to December 2024 (Per Night)
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin)	US$ 2391	US$ 2703
Single Occupancy	US$ 1328	US$ 1501
Double Occupancy	US$ 864	US$ 976

(For Indian National Only)

Occupancy Type	September 2024 & January 2025 to April 2025 (Per Night)	October 2024 to December 2024 (Per Night)
Super Deluxe (Per Cabin)	INR 191280	INR 216240
Single Occupancy	INR 104240	INR 120080
Double Occupancy	INR 69120	INR 78080

Children below the age of 5 years can travel with a 10% of charge of the total cost of the journey. For children in the age group of 5 to 12 years, half of the journey cost will be charged. At the time of issuance of tickets, age proof certificate of the child / children needs to be furnished.
For special festive departures like Christmas (25th December) and New Year (1st January), a surcharge of 10% will be added on the total fare of the Palace on Wheels train tour.
On total journey price of Palace on Wheels, GST @ 5% will be applicable.
The above mentioned tariff is subject to change without a prior notification.

20% of the tariff at the time of the confirmation of the booking.
Remaining 80% of the tariff needs to be paid 60 days prior to departure.

10% of ticket value 90 days or more prior to departure date.
20% of ticket value between 89 to 30 days prior to departure date.
100% of ticket value 29 days prior to departure date

No show/ En route termination of tour / amendment:

No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.

En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.

Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.

*The Itinerary and tariff of Palace on Wheels is subject to change without a prior notification.

Palace on Wheels does accommodate children but we ask parents to be mindful of the sophisticated adult atmosphere we endeavor to maintain.
One child up to 5 years of age shall be allowed free of cost in the Deluxe Cabin, subject to sharing of double bed with parents. This is subject to availability of double bed at the time of booking.
For families, with a child between 6-12 years of age, or, with two children with one child below 5 years and another between 6-12 years, we recommend the Presidential Suite which has a double bed in the bedroom and can be shared with a child below 5 years and a sofa cum bed in the living room which can accommodate the older child. In this case, the child/children will be accommodated free of cost.
In case of two children between 6-12 years of age travelling with their parents, you will have to take 2 cabins. The first child pays 25% of the adult fare and the second child will have to pay 50% of the adult fare. One of the parents will have to be present with the child / children in the cabin.
Please note that we do not have the facility for interconnecting cabins.
All applicable taxes will be charged extra.

Included/Excluded

Travel, catering, conducted sightseeing, entrance fee at monuments / parks / palaces, cultural programs, camel ride at Jaisalmer, boat ride at Udaipur and rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.

Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, business car facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.

Tour's Location

Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

STARTS FROM $1011^*

*Per Person Per Night