Palace on Wheels
Explore the romantic land of Rajasthan, while experiencing the luxuries worthy of the Maharajas of yore.
Rajasthan opens its treasure chest and presents all its mystical charms for the astute tourists.
(7 Nights / 8 Days)
Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
The Palace on Wheels
To discover the glorious history or the opulent lifestyle of Raja-Maharajas of the golden state of Rajasthan with one of the best luxurious train “Palace on Wheels” is really captivating. Originating and concluding in Delhi, this magical expedition will take you through the ideal gateway to royal Rajasthan, Jaipur, Venice of the East or Udaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur, Golden City of Jaisalmer and Bharatpur are some of the cities that will be visited during this lavish tour of Rajasthan. Be its glorious golden past, royalty, history, spirituality, and wilderness everything about this tour will fondle your senses for sure! So don’t seat back, come and explore Rajasthan with “Palace on Wheels”.
Luxury Train
Spend 8 days aboard this royal luxurious train and explore Rajasthan in depth.
Fort & National Park
UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Rare fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture, Tiger Reserve to Bird Sanctuary, Lakes, Desert.
Enjoy Locations
Enjoy Glorious golden past, Royalty, History, Spirituality, and Wilderness.
Shopping
Handicraft products, Footwear, Brass-Wear, Carpets, Jewellery, Zari & embroidery work.
Palace on Wheels
(7 Nights / 8 Days) Day by Day Itinerary Departure & Cost Line
Report by 4:30PM at Safdarjung Railway Station for traditional welcome & check-in formalities for Week in Wonderland Train Tour. Time free for photo-shoot with traditionally attired Palace On Wheels staff. Be escorted to your saloon cabins by Personal Attendant for briefing on cabin facilities. At leisure Proceed to Bar Lounge for complimentary welcome drink. Train Departs at 6:30PM & Dinner served onboard.
At Jaipur Railway Station Royal Welcome by Elephants & proceed to visit St. Albert Museum, Pink City Palace & UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (sun Observatory) Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace Of winds) Afternoon excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort Palace of Amber and enjoy ride up the steep ramparts of the fort on festively decorated Elephants. Enjoy lunch in 1135 AD Boutique Restaurant, located in Fort premises. Later discover the beauty of 16th century well preserved Fort Palace, with huge courtyard’s and built in rare fusion of combined Rajput and Mughal architecture. Later Time free for shopping & return to train by 6:00PM & depart. Onboard dinner.
RANTHAMBHORE- Tiger Reserve Early morning 630 am proceed from Sawai Madhopur Railway Stationfor jungle safari by 15 Seater Canters to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The Jungle is home to Tigers, Panthers, Sloth bears, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles & hundreds of deer & numerous birds. Return back to train by 09:30AM & depart. Breakfast & lunch onboard.
At 04:00PM train reaches Chittorgarh Railway Station & proceed for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort of Chittorgarh, spread over a huge plateau - with history dating back to 11th century. Chittorgarh Fort is considered to be the largest fort of India. In the Evening, enjoy Sound & Light program in fort complex & later return to train for dinner. Train departs post midnight.
Train arrives by 08:00AM & after onboard breakfast proceed to visit 17th Century built - City Palace complex with eleven constituent Mahal (palaces), balconies, towers and cupolas. Also visit Crystal Gallery - housing personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur. Later enjoy boat ride around the world famous "Lake Palace Hotel" atop a small island in Lake Pichola. Proceed for lunch to Fatehprakash Palace Hotel. Time free for shopping and visit the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari & return to train by 3 pm & depart. Dinner onboard.
After onboard Breakfast proceed by 09:30AM to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort. Straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the 15th century built living Fort complex, standing at a height of hundred meters over Jaisalmer town & glows golden in the afternoon sun. The fort is entered through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard. Visit Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansion houses .-which is five storey high & extensively carved. Nearby is located a group of 15th century built Jain Temples, which are beautifully carved & have a library hosting some of the oldest manuscripts of India. Proceed for Lunch to 5-Star Hotel & later return to train for brief rest. At 4:30PM proceed for excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for Camel joy ride & sunset photo shoot opportunity Later enjoy Cultural Program & Dinner at 5-Star Hotel. Return to train by 10:00PM & depart.
Train arrives at 08:00AM & after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill which soars 125 Mts. above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex it is approached by a series of gateways set at an angle so that enemy armies could not charge, with any success. Once past the Fort gates, you have access to breath taking Palatial Apartments (Mahal), overlooking wide courtyards. Inside the fort complex is a museum having wide & impressive collection of Royal dresses & Medieval weapons. Nearby the Fort complex is located, late 19th century built Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. Later visit museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace, displaying personal artifacts of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. Lunch at Hanwant Mahal Boutique Restaurant. Return to train & depart by 3:30PM.
At 06:30AM proceed to UNESCO world Heritage Site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary& enjoy cycle rickshaw ride to view many of 375 species of both local & migratory birds (from places like Sri-Lanka, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet). Return to train for breakfast & depart by 08:45AM.
Train drops you at Railway station On outskirts of Agra at 1030 am & proceed first to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, seat of power of the mighty Mughal Empire. After lunch at ITC Mughal Hotel- Highlight of your journey is visit the Taj Mahal, one of seven wonders of modern world & a flawless architectural wonder built in white marble. Time free for shopping. Later return to train for onboard dinner & depart.
Train returns to Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30AM.Check-out by 07:15AM after early breakfast.
TOUR ENDS
Note:
1. Train Tour Manager Reserves the right to alter timings of the tour,to suit local logistics.
2. The Hotels/Restaurants mentioned for off-board meals subject to change.
Tour Departure Dates & Cost
This tour depart on a specific dates as mentioned below.
Price is based on 2 people sharing a room. Single person supplement is also available.
- Based on double occupancy
- Dec 2018 05 12 19 26 --
- Jan 2019 02 09 16 23 30
- Feb 2019 06 13 20 27 --
- March 2019 06 13 20 27 --
- Oct to March 2020
- Based on double occupancy
- April 2019 03 10 17 24 --
- Sept 2019 04 11 18 25 --
X Mas & New Year Departure date is sold out (19 Dec & 26 Dec departure date). Also 02 & 09 Jan is sold out.
Included
- Overnight travel & stay in luxury train with AC Sleeping chambers having private attached bathroom.
- Bed Tea; Daily 3 meals (viz. breakfast, lunch & dinner) & bottled drinking water.
- Entrance & Camera fee at Monuments & Wild Life Reserves.
- Jungle Excursion in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve by 15 seater open to air Canters.
- Elephant joy ride in Jaipur;Sound & Light Show at Chittor Fort; Boat joy ride in Udaipur; Camel joy ride at Sam sand dunes ;Cultural Program with dinner in Jaisalmer; Cycle Rickshaw ride in Bharatapur Bird sanctuary.
- Complimentary use of sharing dongle for wi-fi connectivity.
- Visit to Taj Mahal in Agra.
Not Included
- Consumption of alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages.
- Video camera fees at monuments & wild-life reserves.
- Laundry; Use of Spa facilities; tips & gratuity; porter fees; tour insurance & all other expenses of personal nature.
- Visa arrangements for India; hotel arrangements & local tour in New Delhi.
No Optional Tours Available.