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| Journey to witness the kingdom of the State |
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 Most
memorable journey with a royal treatment and mannerism,
a great experience on the wheels. The train "Palace
On Wheels" ranked one of the best train in the
world. It has 14 air-conditioned saloons (coaches), embellished
with intricate décor, all saloon is named after former Rajput
states. Each saloon is having 4 coupes with 2 beds, channel
music, carpeted, with attached bath and mini pantry which
serves hot and cold beverages, a beautiful lounge attached
with well stocked bar, 2 elegant restaurants offering delicious
Indian & continental food of your choice. A mobile palace
that takes you to other palaces. |
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| The Palace On Wheels Programme |
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Day 01 - Wednesday
Delhi, step on board to a royal welcome, dinner on board, depart
from Delhi cantonment railway station for Jaipur at 18.30 hrs.
(Reporting Time: 16.00 hrs) |
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02 - Thursday
Jaipur arr. 0200 hrs be greeted by caparisoned elephants, welcome
to the pink city of Jaipur. Discover Hawa Mahal, amber fort,
Jantar Mantar and city palace, and silent sentinels of a glorious
era. Lunch at Ram Bagh palace. Dine under stars at Jaimahal
palace. Depart for Jaisalmer at 19.30hrs. |
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| Day 03 - Friday Jaisalmer
arr. 08.15 hrs, arrive at the 12th century city of Jaisalmer
dominated by its sandstone fort of 99 bastions. Visit the exquisitely
carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows, balconies,
cupolas and facades. Experience the famed camel safaris and
desert camps, and dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani
music drifts into the night. Depart for Jodhpur at 23.00 hrs.
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| Day 04 - Saturday Jodhpur
arr. 07.00 hrs, the Meharangarh fort looks large over this 15th
century city. Visit this magnificent fort and Jaswant Thada,
the royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhavan Palace, the royal
residence, a part of which is now a hotel. Depart for Ranthambhor
at 15.30 hrs. |
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05 - Sunday
Sawai Madhopur arr. 04.00 hrs, welcome to the beautiful 10th
century fort of Ranthambhor, surrounded by the Ranthambhor national
park, a project tiger reserve, the imposing ramparts of the
fort soar high above … still echoing the ancient past. Depart
for Chittaurgarh at 10.30 hrs Chittaurgarh arrival 16.00 hrs,
images of love and valor. Scars of battle lost and won, thrice
besieged, Chittaurgarh fort is all this and more. Moving legends
of honor and pride. Dinner on board, depart for Udaipur. |
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Day 06 - Monday
Udaipur arr. 20.00 hrs, moving legends of honor and pride as
you proceed to Udaipur, the city of lakes, palaces and gardens
temples and forts. Lunch at the lake palace hotel, the former
residence of the prince of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of lake
Pichola; visit the city palace in all its ancient glory, the
residence of Maharajas of Udaipur. |
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07 - Tuesday
Bharatpur arr. 0630 hrs, a wonderland of birds, visit the renowned
Keoladeo Ghana national park at Bharatpur, once the preserve
of the Maharaja of Bharatpur and now a world heritage site.
It is home to 300 species of birds, some flying from as far
as China and Siberia.Depart for Agra at 11.45. Agra - arr. 14.30
Visit the red fort stone of Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch at the Mughal
Sheraton in Agra and visit to one of the most beautiful monuments
ever conceived, the Taj Mahal. Depart for Delhi at 23.00 hrs.
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Day 08 - Wednesday
Delhi arr. 06.00 hrs, breakfast on board, return to Delhi Cantonment
railway station with unforgettable memories. |
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Valid up to April 2006.
- Indian passengers can pay in rupees (equivalent
amount) at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
- Tariff is inclusive of travel, full catering
(morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and
dinner), conducted sightseeing tour by deluxe coaches, entrance
fee and camera charges at monument and palaces, cultural
programs, elephant and camel rides, boating to and fro lake
palace hotel at Udaipur & rickshaw rides.
- Complimentary one bottle of mineral water
per person per day on board.
- Tariff does not include liquor, beverages,
laundry, video camera charges at monuments and other items
of personal nature on board or out side.
- Alteration in itinerary can be made without
prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances.
- Laundry service is available at Jaipur
& Jodhpur.
- Foreign exchange facility is available
at hotel counters.
- Palace on wheels recommends shopping
at state handicrafts emporium only.
- If the group consists of over 50 persons
the excursion is divided into two batches. One group follows
the normal order of sightseeing while the other covers it
in reverse order Check-in
Confirmed schedule and detailed itinerary will be supplied
with your tickets. Please check-in at least 30 minutes before
departure. Exclusive charters
Why not charter the palace on wheels? Many companies choose
these luxurious settings to hold conferences. Celebrate success
or simply say ‘thank you’. Whatever the occasion there could
not be a more dignified way to celebrate than on the Palace
On Wheels.
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| Tariff for Palace On Wheels (Per person per Night) |
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| Type |
Jan' 2007 to Mar' 2007 |
Apr' 2007 |
| Single Occupancy |
US $ 485 |
US $ 395 |
| Double Occupancy |
US $ 700 |
US $ 590 |
| Triple Occupancy |
US $ 855 |
US $ 720 |
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Cost Per Day-Full tour is for 7 Nights
Rate Valid From Sept. 2007 to April 2008 |
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| Type |
Oct. 2007 to Mar' 2008 |
Sept. 2007 to Apr' 2008 |
| Single Occupancy |
US $ 535 |
US $ 395 |
| Double Occupancy |
US $ 770 |
US $ 590 |
| Triple Occupancy |
US $ 945 |
US $ 720 |
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Every Wednesday Afternoon from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.
Table of departure dates: |
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Month & Year |
Date of departure - Every Wednesday |
| September 2007 |
05,12, 19, 26 |
| October 2007 |
03,10,17, 24, 31 |
| November 2007 |
07,14,21, 28 |
| December 2007 |
05,12, 19, 26 |
| January 2008 |
02,09,16, 23,30 |
| February 2008 |
06,13,20, 27 |
| March 2008 |
05,12,19, 26 |
| April 2008 |
02,09,16, 23,30 |
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*10% Extra surcharge is applicable for departure on New Year and Christmas Day.
Note:-Special discounts are available for travel in the months of April & September. |
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Terms & Conditions:
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Children below 5 to 12 years charged 50 percent of the tariff |
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Valid up to April 2007. |
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Indian passengers can pay in rupees (equivalent amount) at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment. |
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Tariff is inclusive of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tour by deluxe coaches, entrance fee and camera charges at monument and palaces, cultural programs, elephant and camel rides, boating to and fro lake palace hotel at Udaipur & rickshaw rides. |
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Complimentary one bottle of mineral water per person per day on board. |
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Tariff does not include liquor, beverages, laundry, video camera charges at monuments and other items of personal nature on board or out side. |
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Alteration in itinerary can be made without prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances. |
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Laundry service is available at Jaipur & Jodhpur. |
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Foreign exchange facility is available at hotel counters. |
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Palace on wheels recommends shopping at state handicrafts emporium only. |
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If the group consist of over 50 persons the excursion is divided into two batches. One group follows the normal order of sightseeing while the other covers it in reverse order |
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Check-in
Confirmed schedule and detailed itinerary will be supplied with your tickets. Please check-in at least 30 minutes before departure.
Exclusive charters
Why not charter the palace on wheels? Many companies choose these luxurious settings to hold conferences. Celebrate success or simply say ‘thank you’. Whatever the occasion there could not be a more dignified way to celebrate than on the Palace On Wheels |
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