Palace on Wheels




		The Indian Maharajas used to have some interesting preferences and prejudices projected to their railway systems. The Maharaja of Patiala, maharaja of Mysore, Nizam of Hyderabad, Sindias of Gwalior, and many more like them had trains with private saloons. These trains had intricate bronze railings on the verandahs, wall-to-wall carpeting, four-poster beds with an eight-inch mattress, velvet upholstered chairs, folding tables and much more.

To bring back the luxury of those days of the kings and princes, Indian Railways runs two special luxury trains. The Royal Orient and the Palace On Wheel offer luxurious train journeys, which try to recreate the extravaganza of the bygone princely era in India. These tours give the travelers a glimpse of the beauty of India as seen in its serene lakes, ancient temples, seaside resorts and exotic wild life. The fantastic journey begins at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and goes on to the enchanting lands of Rajasthan and Gujarat including Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Bharatpur, Udaipur, Palitana, and Gir National Park.

DAY 01 – WEDNESDAY Delhi >> Enboard Palace on Wheels

Enboard Palace on Wheels 1745 hrs. Dinner and overnight at train.

DAY 02 - THURSDAY Jaipur >> Arrive – 0000 HRS

You will be greeted by caparisoned elephants and strains of the Shehnai… Welcome to the Pink city of Jaipur.Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh fort, Amber fort…silent sentinels of a glorious era. Departure 1730 hrs.

DAY 03 – FRIDAY Jaisalmer >> Arrive – 0615 HRS

Arrive at 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 & desert camps… and dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani music drifts into the night…. Departure 2300 hrs.

DAY 04 – SATURDAY Jodhpur >> Arrive – 0800 HRS

The Mehrangarh fort looms over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent Fort and Jaswant Thada: A royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Royal residence a part of which is now a hotel. Departure 1530 hrs.

DAY 05 –SUNDAY Sawai Madhopur >> Arrive – 0400 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 a takes of glorious past. Departure 1100 hrs.

DAY 05 –SUNDAY Chittaurgarh >> Arrive – 1530 HRS

Images of love scars of battles lost and won… Thrice besieged, Chittaurgarh is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur. Departure 2230 hrs.

DAY 06 –MONDAY Udaipur >> Arrive – 1530 HRS

The city of lakes, palaces and gardens, temples and forts…Udaipur. Lunch at the lake Palace hotel, the former summer residence of the princes of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Pichola… visit the City Palace in all ancient glory, the residence of the Maharaja of Udaipur. Departure 2000 hrs.

DAY 07 – TUESDAY Bharatpur >> Arrive – 0600 HRS

A wonderland for 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 in from as far as Siberia and China.

DAY 07 – TUESDAY Agra

Visit the red sandstone fort of Fatehpur Sikri.Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra and proceed to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived, the Taj Mahal. Departure 2300 hrs.

DAY 08 – WEDNESDAY Delhi >> Arrive – 0600 HRS

Breakfast on board. Arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station at 0600 hrs.

Tariff per person per night
Type		October 2000 to March 2001	October 2001 to March 2002
Single occupancy	US$	485	485
Double occupancy	US$	350	350
Triple occupancy	US$	285	285
		September 2000 and April 2001	September 2001 and April 2002
single occupancy	US$	395	395
Double occupancy	US$	295	295
Triple occupancy	US$	240	240
( Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years )

Indian passengers can pay an equivalent amount in Rupees at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.

Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering, (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces, cultural entertainment, etc. Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.

Note: 10% surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas / New Year.

Booking -
20% of ticket value at the time of booking.
80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

Cancellation -
5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
50% of ticket value 15-29 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value 14 days prior to departure.

COST INCLUDES

1. Tariff is inclusive of travel / catering / conducted sight seeing entrances fee at monuments / parks / palaces / cultural programs / camel ride / boat ride / rickshaw ride / and for still cameras.

2. Guest has to pay for Video Cameras, Liquor, laundry, and other items of personal nature.

IMPORTANT

1. 10% surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas / New Year.

TRAIN DEPARTURES
Every Wednesday Night from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
from September to April

MONTH & YEAR	DATE OF DEPARTURE - EVERY WEDNESDAY
TABLE OF DEPARTURE DATES
September’2001	O5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th
October’2001	03^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st
November’2001	07^th, 14^th, 21^st, 28^th
December’2001	04^th, 12^st, 19^th, 26^th
January’2002	02^nd, 09^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th
February’2002	06^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th
March’2002	06^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th
April’2002	03^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th


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