Palace on Wheels Train Tour

Palace on Wheels Take a royal ride across North India and visit some of the best tourist destinations in India while traveling in luxury on the royal luxury train the Palace on Wheels. Relax in luxury as the Palace on Wheels rolls along from one scenic destination to another. Halt each to day to see magnificent forts and palaces, exotic wildlife and vibrant cities. See the beautiful landscape pass by as you travel in comfort on a holiday by rail on the luxury train the Palace on Wheels, in India.

Palace on Wheels Day 01 - Wednesday

Delhi >> Board the Palace on Wheels

Begin your journey by boarding the Palace on Wheels at 1745 in the evening. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight on the royal luxury train.

Palace on Wheels Day 02 - Thursday

Jaipur >> Arrive - 0000 Hrs

Arrive in Jaipur, where decorated elephants and Rajasthan musicians welcome you. Enjoy your lunch at the Rambagh Palace. Tour the attractions of Jaipur, including the Hawa Mahal and the Amer Fort.

Departure 1730 Hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 03 - Friday

Jaisalmer >> Arrive - 0615 Hrs

Arrive at Jaisalmer, a city built in the 12th century, famous for its sandstone fort, known as the golden fort. See the beautifully carved havelis and mansions with windows covered with carved screens. Enjoy a camel safari across the desert. Have dinner under the sand dunes and leave with golden memories of Jaisalmer.

Departure 2300 Hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 04 - Saturday

Jodhpur >> Arrive - 0800 Hrs

Tour the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, with its museum, decorated rooms and fortified ramparts. See the royal cenotaphs at the Jaswant Thada and enjoy your lunch at the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace. Departure 1530 hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 05 -Sunday

Sawai Madhopur >> Arrive - 0400 Hrs

Arrive at Ranthambore, a world famous wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy a tiger safari in the Ranthambore National Park and see tigers, deer, monkeys and many more animals in the wild. Also tour the majestic Ranthambore Fort.

Departure 1100 hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 05 -Sunday

Chittorgarh >> Arrive - 1530 Hrs

Arrive in Chittorgarh, a city with a history full of romance and bravery. See the grand fort and the tower of victory in Chittorgarh. Leave with memories of valor and sacrifice as travel to Udaipur on the Palace on Wheels.

Departure 2230 hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 06 -Monday

Udaipur >> Arrive - 1530 Hrs

Arrive in Udaipur, the city of lake palaces. Tour the temples, forts and palaces of Udaipur and enjoy your lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel. Also tour the City Palace where the kings of Mewar lived in royal splendor.

Departure 2000 hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 07 - Tuesday

Bharatpur >> Arrive - 0600 Hrs

Arrive at Bharatpur and tour the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, a world famous bird sanctuary. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Bharatpur bird sanctuary is home to many species of rare birds including migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia.

Departure 11.45 hrs

Palace on Wheels Day 07 - Tuesday

Agra >> Arrive - 14.30 Hrs

Tour the heritage destination of Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy your lunch at a hotel in Agra and view the beautiful Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Departure 2300 hrs.

Palace on Wheels Day 08 - Wednesday

Delhi >> Arrive - 0600 HRS

Enjoy your breakfast on board. Arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station at 0600 hrs and disembark from the Palace on Wheels with unforgettable memories of your royal luxury train ride.

TRAIN DEPARTURES SCHEDULE
Every Wednesday from Delhi Cantonment Railway Stationfrom September to April
Year 2005 Departure Dates
January- 5,12,19,26
February - 2,9,16,23
March - 2,9,16,23,30
April - 6,13,20,27
September - 7,14,21,28
October - 5,12,19,26
November-2,9,16,23,30
December - 7,14,21,28 Year 2006 Departure Dates
January- 4,11,18,25
February - 1,8,15,22
March - 1,8,15,22,29
April - 5,12,19,26
September - 6,13,20,27
October - 4,11,18,25
November- 1,8,15,22,29
December - 6,13,20,27



TARIFF PER PERSON PER NIGHT FOR PALACE ON WHEELS
For Foreign Nationals
Type Currency October to March September and April
Single Occupancy US $ 485 395
Double Occupancy US $ 350 295
Triple Occupancy US $ 285 240
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years) Subject to change without notice

TARIFF PER PERSON PER NIGHT FOR PALACE ON WHEELS
For Residents
Type Currency October to March September and April
Single Occupancy Indian Rs 20,000 15,000
Double Occupancy Indian Rs 15,000 12,000
Triple Occupancy Indian Rs 12,000 9000

(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
Subject to change without notice.