When it comes to Palace on Wheels, this Indian luxury train needs no introduction. Been voted World’s 4th Best Luxury Train by Conde Nast Traveller and revered around the world, Palace on Wheels has been in service for more than 30 years since its inception in 1982. Offering luxury train tour in Rajasthan, this luxury train showcases the rich heritage and royal legacy of the land of Rajput warrior princes in a weeklong palace on wheels itinerary starting from US $390 per person per night. This year, the Palace on Wheels will be embarking on its maiden journey from September 2012.
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| Palace on Wheels Luxury Train - Best Rail Journeys in India |
Price Starting from USD 390 (Per Person per Nights)
Tour Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
Places Covered: Delhi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur/Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur/Agra, Delhi
Palaces on wheels Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi
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| Red Fort in Delhi |
Ø A traditional style welcome in Safdarjung Railway Station Delhi followed by check-in formalities
Ø Beginning of a grand rail tour to India while making a move towards Jaipur
Ø A royal dinner onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 2: Jaipur
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| Hawa Mahal in Jaipur |
Ø Early morning arrival at the palace city Jaipur
Ø Enjoy a refreshing breakfast onboard
Ø De-board the train at Jaipur Railway Station and experience a traditional welcome ritual before setting off to a off-train city tour
Ø By the afternoon, reach Amber Fort to have a tantalizing gala lunch and after that explore the architectural beauty of the fort with a trained guide
Ø At evening, enjoy a roam to the city market and then get back to the train for leisure and high-tea
Ø Late evening, return to Jaipur for having a grand dinner at the Jai Mahal Palace
Ø After dinner, get back to the train for an overnight stay and your onward journey to Sawai Madhopur
Day 3: Sawai Madhopur/Chittorgarh
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| Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur |
Ø After reaching Sawai Madhopur in the early morning, set off to a thrilling jungle safari to the Ranthambore National Park
Ø After the safari, enjoy a refreshing breakfast in a jungle lodge
Ø Return back to Palace on Wheels for a departing journey to Chittorgarh
Ø Savor a tempting lunch onboard Palace on Wheels and reach the city of Chittorgarh by the evening
Ø After having a sightseeing tour to the Chittorgarh Fort, witness a beautiful light and sound show in the fort duly accompanied by evening tea and other refreshments
Ø Take the delight of a Rajasthani dinner at deluxe hotel Panna alongside savoring a great cultural show
Ø For an overnight stay, return back to your deluxe carriages on Palace on Wheels
Day 4: Udaipur
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| Boating in Lake Pichola with a view of Lake Pichola is a fascinating experience |
Ø By 0200 hours, leaving Chittorgarh for an onward journey to the city of romance Udaipur
Ø After arriving in the lake city Udaipur at morning, de-board the train for a refreshing breakfast in a deluxe hotel
Ø Start an off-train excursion tour to the city and at afternoon, enjoy a stately lunch in a heritage hotel in Udaipur
Ø With the setting rays of the sun, experience an adventurous boat ride in Lake Pichola
Ø After a daylong excursion, return to the train for your journey towards Jaisalmer
Ø Relax and enjoy a royal dinner onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 5: Jaisalmer
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| Jaisalmer Fort,Rajasthan |
Ø The morning of the 5th day starts with a rejuvenating breakfast on the go
Ø Disembark the train for an explorative tour to Jaisalmer and at afternoon enjoy a taste bud tempting lunch in the Palace on Wheels restaurant or at the deluxe Moomal hotel
Ø Evening is all studded with a camel ride in the sand dunes and then an evening tea and refreshments there
Ø Charmed by a colorful cultural program performed by the local artists while savoring a gala dinner in the sand dunes
Ø At night, start a journey to Jaipur onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 6: Jodhpur
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| Jodhpur The Blue City |
Ø After reaching Jodhpur, have a refreshing breakfast onboard
Ø After breakfast, de-board the train for an explorative city tour
Ø Have a lunch at a deluxe resort
Ø By the evening, return back to the royal train Palace on Wheels for relaxation and a ride to Bharatpur
Ø Dinner and a relaxing night stay onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 7: Bharatpur/Agra
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| Taj Mahal : UNESCO World Heritage Sites In India |
Ø After reaching Bharatpur early morning, leave for Keoladeo Ghana National Park for an early morning bird viewing
Ø Enjoy a rejuvenating morning snacks in a forest lodge and then return back to the train for your onward journey to Agra
Ø Late morning, reach the majestic city of Agra and set off to a city tour
Ø Afternoon lunch in a deluxe hotel in Agra followed by a tour to explore the beauty of Taj Mahal
Ø Evening tour to the city markets and then a beautiful light and sound show
Ø Either a grand dinner in a royal Agra hotel or onboard luxury Indian train Palace on Wheels
Ø Start a journey back Delhi
Day 8: Delhi
Ø Early morning arrival in the Safdarjung Railway Station Delhi
Ø An onboard refreshing morning treat followed by check-out and farewell formalities.
Palace on Wheels Route Map:
For more details of the itineraries, schedules, tariff and booking of the Palace on Wheels Train journey you may like to visit the website of palacesonwheels.co.uk
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