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Travelling on the Palace-on-Wheels is a veritable regal delight…….an
unparalleled experience world-wide. Made up of vintage salons that once
belonged to the erstwhile Maharajas, a trip on this train is the closest one
can get to princely India. This 7 nights & 8 days tour takes you through
a memorable experience through Rajasthan.
This
luxury train of India which is now fully air-conditioned comprises of 14
deluxe saloons, equipped with class amenities to enhance the pleasure of
travelling with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot &
cold water, shower and wall to wall carpeting. The lounge car recaptures the
royal style, pomp & pageantry, the quality of the bygone era. The two
dining cars - the Maharaja and the Maharani have a traditional Rajasthani
ambience serving continental Indian and Rajasthani cuisine. And to
complement the tourist needs, there is a bar and a library to relax in.
Each saloon has personal attendants or 'Khidmatgars', who are at your call
whenever you need anything, these smartly uniformed attendants are always on
hand to take care of your needs and you are treated like a Maharaja
throughout your stay on the train. Accommodation is available in single,
twin and three bedded cabins.
The Palace-on-wheels is a romantic link with the past and for the tourist
there is no better way to feel like royalty for a week.
Programme 2007 - 2008
| Day |
Place |
Arrival |
Departure |
Activities |
Time |
| 01 Wed. |
Delhi |
- |
16:00
hrs. |
Self
arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station for check in and board Palace
On Wheels maharaja train tour.
Departure for the adventure of a lifetime.
Dinner on board |
1600 hrs.
1745hrs.
2000 hrs. |
| 02 Thur. |
Jaipur |
00:00
hrs. |
|
Arrival in
Jaipur
Breakfast on Board
Sightseeing
Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.
Departure for Jaisalmer.
Dinner on Board |
0000
0730 hrs.
0830 hrs.
1300 hrs.
1700 hrs.
2000 hrs. |
| 03 Fri. |
Jaisalmer |
0615
hrs. |
2300
hrs. |
Arrival in
Jaisalmer.
Breakfast on board.
Sightseeing.
Lunch on board and rest.
Visit the sand dunes and experience the thrill of a camel safari.
Dinner while enjoying a cultural programme.
Departure for Jodhpur. |
0615 hrs.
0730 hrs.
0830 hrs.
1300 hrs
1700 hrs.
1930 hrs.
2300 hrs. |
| 04 Sat. |
Jodhpur |
0800
hrs. |
|
Breakfast
on Board
Arrival in Jodhpur.
Sightseeing.
Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Departure for Sawai Madhopur
Dinner on Board |
0730
0800 hrs.
0830 hrs.
1300 hrs.
1530 hrs.
2000 hrs. |
| 05 Sun. |
Ranthambore
Tiger Sanctuary |
0400
hrs. |
|
Arrival at
Sawai Madhopur
Breakfast on board.
Visit the Ranthambhore National Park.
Departure for Chittaurgarh.
Lunch on board.
Arrival in Chittaurgarh.
Sightseeing.
Dinner on board. |
0400 hrs.
0630 hrs.
0700 hrs.
1100 hrs.
1300 hrs.
1530 hrs.
1600 hrs.
2000 hrs. |
| 06 Mon. |
Udaipur
|
|
2000
hrs. |
Breakfast
on Board
Sightseeing.
Lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel.
Departure for Bharatpur.
Dinner on board. |
0645 hrs.
0730 hrs.
1230 hrs.
2000 hrs.
2000 hrs. |
| 07 Tue. |
Agra
|
0630
hrs. |
2300
hrs.
(Agra) |
Arrival at
Agra
Departure for Taj Mahal/Fort
Return to Palace on Wheels (Evening Tea & Rest)
Departure for Dinner
Dinner & Return to Palace on Wheels
Departure for Delhi Cantt. |
1430 hrs.
1500 hrs.
1900 hrs.
2015 hrs.
2300 hrs. |
| 08 Wed. |
Delhi
Cantt. |
0600
hrs. |
- |
Arrival at
Delhi Cantt.
Breakfast |
0600 hrs.
0800 hrs. |
Schedule
EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM DELHI CANTONMENT RAILWAY STATION
| 7
Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Ex.Delhi for 2008 - 09 |
| May' 2008 to August'
2008 |
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ,
No Service |
| September' 2008 |
03, 10, 17, 24 |
| October' 2008 |
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
| November' 2008 |
05, 12, 19, 26 |
| December' 2008 |
03, 10, 17, 24*, 31* |
| January ' 2009 |
07, 14, 21, 28 |
| February ' 2009 |
04, 11, 18, 25 |
| March ' 2009 |
04, 11, 18, 25 |
| April ' 2009 |
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
(Indicative
New rates for 2007/08 Season pending approval from Indian Railways on
10th May,2007)
COST PER PERSON for 7 Nights PALACE ON WHEELS Train Tour Ex.Delhi |
| |
FROM
OCT to MARCH* |
FOR
SEPT & APRIL |
| On
Triple Sharing |
US$
2,380 |
US$
1,820 |
| On Twin
Sharing |
US$
2,905 |
US$
2,205 |
| On
Single Occupancy |
US$
3,920 |
US$
2,905 |
| +Govt
Service Tax Extra AS APPLICABLE |
* Children below 05 years are free.
* Half adult fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age.
* 10% Surcharge for Christmas & New Year Departures.
For Your Kind Information:
» Library, TV, VCD, Music Channels, Bar, Conference on Board
Facilities, Restaurant with Traditional Indian.
» Continental & Chinese Cuisine.
» Complimentary Minerak Water.
» Tariff is inclusive of travel, full catering, conducted sightseeing
tour by deluxe coaches, entrance fee and still camera charges at monuments
and palaces, cultural programs, elephant and camel rides, boating and
rickshaw rides.
» Tariff does not include liquor, Beverages, Laundry, Video Camera
charges at monuments and other items of personal nature on board or outside.
» Guests are requested to take off their shoes while visiting temples.
» Please do not encourage beggers and hawkers.
» Please carry your swimming costumes, if you wish to take a dip at
the swimming pools at the hotels at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaisalmet.
» Use sunglasses, caps and parasols to protect yourself from the sun
and wear comfortable walking shoes.
» Laundry service is availble at Jaipur, Chittorgarh and Jodhpur.
We sell souvenirs on Board.
» Foreign exchange facility is available at hotel counters ad well as
on the train.
» Doctor on call
» Round the clock pantry service is available in the saloon.
» Alteration in itinerary can be made without prior notice due to
unavoidable circumstances.
» If the group consists of over 50, the excursion is divided into two
batches.one group follows the normal Order of sightseeing while the other
covers it in reverse order.
» Palace on wheels recommends shopping at State Handicraft Emporium
only.
» Sufficient number of books and games CDs are available in each
saloon lounge, list of these is available in each cabin.
» To keep your valuable a separate safe is available in each Cabin
» First-Aid box is available.
» Dureing visit to National Parks at Ranthambhor/Bharatpur enough
woollen clothes are advised.
» Kindly bear with us un unavoidable circumstances.
» Electric supply is 220v in Cabins and 110v in Toilets.
» Guests are requested to follow the request/guidelines of the Tour
Manager. Splitting from group is not advisable at all as POW management
would not be resposible for any incident.
Special Information:
As per the traditions of Rajasthan, a guest is like a God for us, so please
donot hesitate to ask for any assistance/help/information at any time from
Saloon Captain, Escort, Manager or Senior Manager (Chief). Senior Manager or
Manager on board is available in Cabin '2' of Jaipur Saloon.
CANCELLATION
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On
cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will
be deducted as follows.
5% of the Ticket Value if the cancellation request is received before 60
days from the scheduled date of departure.
20% of Ticket Value if cancellation request is received within a period of
30-59 days from the scheduled date of departure.
50% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period
of 15-29 days from the scheduled date of departure.
100% of ticket value if cancellation request is received within the period
of 14 days or before the scheduled date of departure.
No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption of
journey by a tourist on his own after the commencement of the tour.
CHECK-IN TIME :
Reporting time is 4 PM at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
Relevant Information
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, The Maharaja and The Maharani, serve a range of
Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus are changed seasonally.
CLIMATE
Varies from 8°C to 25°C between October to March.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical / light woolens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/All credit
cards accepted. Adequate safety and security arrangements. Complimentary
mineral water on board the coach, during sightseeing and at hotels.
Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour.
