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Palace on Wheels
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Duration: 7 Days
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Day 1 -
Wednesday
New Delhi :
The journey of a lifetime
begins at the Safdarjung Railway
station, New Delhi 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 2 -
Thursday
Jaipur:
The first stop of 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
Swai Jai Singh II, in1727 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 along the main street of
the old city in pink splendor with
semi-octagonal and delicate honey
combed sandstone windows. This is
followed by a visit to Amber Fort,
eight kms. away, where rides on
caparisoned elephants add to the
ambiance.
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 the Sawai Jai
Singh II. The Luxury coaches will
take you back to Palace on Wheels
around 6.30 pm. Dinner on Board.
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Day 3 -
Friday
Jaisalmer:
In
the heart of the Thar Desert lies
Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal,
in 1156A.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.
Enjoy the dinner and the cultural
programmes at a hotel in
Jaisalmer.The train leaves for
Jodhpur at night.
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Day 4 -
Saturday
Jodhpur :
Next morning the Palace on wheels is
in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high
stone wall with seven gatesand
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 royal
Palace hotel, return to the Palace
on Wheels.
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Day 5 -
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
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,
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.
Chittaurgarh: After lunch on
board you are in Chittaurgarh.
Images of love and valour; scars of
battles lost and won….thrice-beseiged,
Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and
more.
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Day 6 -
Monday
Udaipur :
Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City at
7:30 AM. It 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 a visit to
City Palace is exhilarating. In the
evening visit the crystal gallery.
Later proceed to Bharatpur on board
Palace on Wheels
Day 7 -
Tuesday
Bharatpur:
Early next morning, the Palace
arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of
Maharaja Suraj Mal. After
breakfastpay a visit to the world
famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo
Ghana National Park, the nesting
place of thousands of Egrets,
Siberian Cranes, migratory Water
Fowl and other species of birds
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Day 7 -
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 the Sheikh
Salim Chisti, 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 jewelry.
After dinner on board and a good
night’s sleep, arrive at Safdarjung
Train Station, New Delhi at 6.00 hrs
the next morning and let the
pleasant memories of the past week
linger on your mind for a long, long
time.
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The Palace-on-Wheels
on its splendid and enchanting royal journey through
the bygone era of the erstwhile Maharajas. We wish
to make your trip a comfortable and memorable one.
This detailed brochure on the Palace-on-Wheels, is a
step towards those efforts |
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The eight
days’ and seven nights’ magnificent journey in royal
splendor takes you to :
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 Though
times have changed and the winds have shifted, the
Palace-on-Wheels cruises along in royal style, the
kind only the Maharajas of yesteryears could have
perpetuated and enjoyed. The exquisite and exclusive
Palace-on-Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall to wall
carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars (the
Maharaja and Maharani) and a very personalized
service in fact, almost everything that could
comprise of heaven on earth for seven days !
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the Pink City of Jaipur |
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Jaisalmer
veritably the jewel of the desert |
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Sawai Madhopur for the wilderness of Ranthambor
National Park |
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the divinely beautiful Chittaurgarh |
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Udaipur
with its picturesque lakes and palaces |
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Bharatpur
with its remarkable and lively Keoladeo Ghana bird
sanctuary |
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the red stone city of Fatehpur Sikri
and, of course |
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the mandatory trip to the Taj Mahal in
Agra one of the seven wonders of the world and a
symbol of undying love |
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Train Departure Schedule
Every Wednesday from Delhi Cantonment Railway
Station September to April
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September 2006 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
September 2007 |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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October 2006 |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
October 2007 |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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November 2006 |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
November 2007 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
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December 2006 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
December 2007 |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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January 2007 |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
January 2008 |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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February 2007 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
February 2008 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
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March 2007 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
March 2008 |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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April 2007 |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
April 2008 |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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Information - Tariff &
Departure Dates for Palace on Wheels, India
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Tariff per Person per Night*
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October 2006 to March 2007 |
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Cost Per Person, Per Night |
Total For 7 Nights (per Person) |
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Single occupancy |
US $ |
535.00 |
3745.00 |
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Double occupancy |
US $ |
385.00 |
2695.00 |
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Triple occupancy |
US $ |
315.00 |
2205.00 |
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Only for
April 2007 |
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Cost Per Person, Per Night |
Total For 7 Nights (per Person) |
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Single occupancy |
US $ |
395.00 |
2765.00 |
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Double occupancy |
US $ |
295.00 |
2065.00 |
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Triple occupancy |
US $ |
240.00 |
1680.00 |
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* Tariff is subject to revision for both the years |
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Indian
passengers can pay in equivalent Rupees amount, at
the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted
sightseeing/entrance fee at
monuments/parks/palaces/cultural program / camel
ride/boat ride/rickshaw ride and for still cameras,
Guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry
and other items of personal nature
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Note: 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure
during Christmas/New Year
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EXCLUSIVE CHARTERS
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The reservation/cancellation of the
passenger on the Palace-on-Wheels may be done as per
the following terms & conditions:
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Companies can organize a Business-cum-Pleasure trip
by chartering the truly luxurious Palace-on-Wheels
for their conferences.
CLIMATE
Varies from 8C to 25C between September to March &
in April around 30C.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woolens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station.
Adequate safety and security arrangements.
Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach
during sightseeing/and at hotels.
Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of
the tour.
Voltage available on the train 110/230 V.
Booking can be made directly through your
agent/e-mail/Internet.
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BOOKING
(i) 20% of ticket value at the time of booking.
(ii) 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
(i) 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
(ii) 20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to
departure.
(iii) 50% of ticket value 15-29 days prior to
departure.
(iv) 100% of ticket value 14 days prior to
departure.
CHECK IN
Reporting time is 4 PM at Delhi Cantt. Railway
Station.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the
Maharani, serve a range of Rajasthani, Indian,
Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus are changed
seasonally.
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