Some Points to Remember While Booking for the Palace on Wheels Train

Voted as the fourth best luxury train in the world, Palace on Wheels train is quite hit with overseas travelers looking forward to explore Rajasthan in a luxurious manner. 

Palace On Wheels Luxury Train

The week long journey on board Palace on Wheels train covers Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore and Bharatpur. Apart from the destinations, the 8 days long stay on board is an experience to cherish. Guests carriages reflect the architectural aesthetics of erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan such as Dholpur, Jaipur, Mandwa, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer etc.

Lounge Bar of Palace on Wheels 

The train is a solution to the problem of booking accommodation and finding a place for dining while on a holiday trip. Also the itinerary of this luxury train has been designed in such a way that you travel at night and explore new destinations every day. With the emergence of the internet, booking a journey on board this luxury train is a matter of few minutes. However, it is imperative to remember few points before doing that.

Palace On Wheels Rajasthan Tour

     You can book an online ticket by filling up a query form on the website of palace on wheels (palacesonwheels.co.uk)

     Always make sure to book tickets for three people at once. It is because the tariff on triple sharing basis is the minimum ($ 450).

     A 10% surcharge is levied on the departures between Christmas (25^th December) and the New Year (1^st January).

     If you are accompanying a child between 5 to 12 years &below 5 years, he will be charged 50% and 10% of the original tariff.

     You are required to pay 20% of the ticket value at the time of confirmation and rest 80% is to be paid 60 days prior to the departure date. 

Palace on wheels - Royalty personified

Travelling in a train is generally considered to be a thing of middle class but the journey on Palace On Wheels is surely not for a commoner but only for those who are in love with being treated in a royal manner. This majestic journey of this luxury train of India, takes you through some of the most sought-after destinations of the  country, namely, Jaipur, Udaipur, Swai Madhopur, Jodhpur,Jaisalmer, Bharatpur and Agra. You get a chance to visit some most splendid towns, palaces, monuments, wilderness, and so on. The train managed by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Railways, was flagged off in the year 1982. 

Palace on wheels : All set to embark on a royal journey of Rajasthan

The train has its name from the coaches that were actually used by the erstwhile kings of the royal states of Rajputana. The names of the coaches have been kept after the names of old Rajput states like Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur.

Jantar Mantar at Jaipur

Palace on wheels consists of 14 well-furnished and well-equipped coaches have state-of-art interior décor wherein the travelers can enjoy all the modern-day amenities on-board which are at par with the world-class levels.  The train and cabins are adorned with classic furniture, elegant paintings, royal upholstery and drapery, wall-to-wall carpeting, well stocked bar with finest of brand (both Indian and International), as well as dining cabins, namely Maharaja and Maharani.These restaurants serve lip-smacking food of various cuisines.

A veiw of Palace on wheels Restaurant

Each cabin has an appointed personal assistant, who is called the Khidmatgar. He takes care of all your need. Every cabin has an attached bath with toiletries and hot/cold running water, channel music, AC with individual control, TV, intercom facility, Wi-fi connection, and so on.  The train also has a spa where you can enjoy some great Ayurvedic massages to rejuvenate yourself or you can also unwind yourself in the lounge of Palace on Wheels.

Palace on wheels : A Train true to its name

Palace on wheel started the concept of luxury travelling in India. The first train rolled on its wheels on 26th January 1982, and was modeled on the royal carriages of the erstwhile kings of Rajasthan. The train is not just equipped with all the modern facilities, but also has a huge collection of rarest vintage artifacts, choicest collection of wines and spirits, multi variety cuisines, and a hospitality unmatched in its class.

Palace on wheels Luxury Train, India

The itinerary was selected to cover the most important places in Rajasthan, along with the capital of India, New Delhi and Agra. Having pioneered the genre of luxury travelling in India for more than 3 decades, palace on wheels lives every bit, to the hype created around its name.

The journey

Palace on wheels cover some of the most fascinating cities and landscapes of northern and northwestern India. The journey lasts for a total of 8 days and 7 nights, and together carries the many colors of India, and the rich bounty of nature, in all its forms and splendor.  Cities on route are a mix of ancient and medieval historical cities, wildlife sanctuaries, city of lakes, pilgrim cities and the one and only Taj Mahal, the postcard picture for India savvy tourists.

Destinations

All the destinations en route of Palace on Wheels are different from each other, and a marvel in themselves. The cities are carefully chosen to give to its guests the best introduction to the rich diversity, and cultural heritage of India.

The cities covered on this journey are:

• Jaipur
• Jaisalmer
• Jodhpur
• Sawai Madhopur
• Chittaurgarh
• Udaipur
• Bharatpur
• Agra

 Tariff for The Train

Indian luxury train ‘Palace on Wheels’ offers three different kinds of occupancy, and consequently 3 different types of fare. The fares for different occupancies is provided below for your perusal. The fares mentioned below are valid for the season Sept 2012 till Apr 2013. The tariff during the peak season i.e. from Oct 2012 to Mar 2013 is also provided below. Special seasonal departures may also include additional benefits or discounts.

                                 Palace on Wheels Tariff plan for the lean season of 2012-13

Occupancy Type	Sept 2012 & April 2013  (Per person per night)
Single occupancy	USD 575
Twin sharing	USD 430
Triple sharing	USD 390

Palace on Wheels tariff plan for peak season of 2012-13

Occupancy Type	Oct 2012 to March 2013 (Per person per night)
Single occupancy	USD 770
Twin sharing	USD 575
Triple sharing	USD 520

Take advantage of these superb rates, and highest rank services and hospitality, while travelling through some of India’s most loved tourist destinations. Book your ticket now! http://www.palacesonwheels.co.uk/

Palace on Wheels Train Schedule for New Season Journey

Indian luxury train, Palace on Wheels, is scheduled to start on its first journey of the year on the 5th September, 2012. The luxury train is the first of its kind in the Indian subcontinent and is ranked 4th amongst all luxury trains of the world. A venture of RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation), Palace on Wheels Train enjoys widespread popularity among foreign contingents of tourists. The rates for 7 Night 8 day journey have been revised and a wider price bracket ranging from $390-575 has been introduced. It must be noted that these rates are applicable for the lean season (i.e. September, 2012 and April, 2013).

Palace on Wheels Luxury Train, India

The rates are a little on the higher side for the intermittent period (i.e. peak season from October, 2012 to March, 2013) and start from $520, going up till $770. Bookings are open and there are only a few seats available for the first leg of the season. The package fares have been revised, keeping in mind the budgetary and time constraints which have often impeded more people from signing up for this tour. It is anticipated that the total season footfall will in the train be a massive development over the previous years, as is evident from the number of booking requests received till now.

How to book it:
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Details of upcoming schedule and booking of the Palace on wheels train tour packages along with post and pre tour arrangement, air ticket booking could be done at the  palacesonwheels.co.uk website.

Managing Overheads/Exclusions on Your Palace on Wheels Tour

True to its luxury tag, the Palace on Wheels Tour package is all-inclusive and covers most of the guests’ expenses. The package cost consists of a large number of inclusions such as intermittent travel such as airport transfers, journey excursions, rides, safaris etc; plus tickets to cultural programs, monuments, parks or palaces, catering etc. Even though the list of inclusions is exhaustive, it is imperative that guests manage the exclusions, however little they may be, wisely. Here’s presenting the list of exclusions for Palace on Wheels Tour package:

1 -  Drinks – All costs incurred for drinks (at the on-board bar or ordered in by room service) are to be borne by the guests. Guests will also have to pay separately for any drinks ordered at on-site restaurants, cafes, bars or hotels.

2 - Tips and Gratuities – All service tips and gratuities are not included in the package costs and are to be accounted for by the guests themselves. Please note that the RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.) does NOT encourage or abhor the practice of tipping. Handing out tips, henceforth, is excluded in the package rates and is as per your discretion.

3 -  Use of Business Car – The usage of Business car for holding telecons, business meetings, seminars etc. is chargeable as per existing rates. Guests are also requested to make prior bookings for the same.

4 -  Telephone Calls – All calls made by the in-room telephone will be charged to the guests and will be attached separated with other expenses incurred during the course of the trip.

5 -  Video Camera Fees – Though most guests carry their own handycams or digicams, there are provisions for hiring separate video cameras at an additional cost. The same has to be borne by the guests as well.

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