Luxury
Train Tours
Palace
on Wheels - 9 Days Spend your vacation in sheer luxury, while experiencing
the lifestyles of the "maharajas" of yore. The fourteen ornate coaches
of the Palace on Wheels speak of the history and social customs of erstwhile princes
and kings. You will be taken on a journey through the romantic state of Rajasthan
and will visit the exquisite palaces, forts, gardens and lakes.
A train
journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Agra and Taj Mahal. It operates weekly from
September through April. All meals are included while aboard the train.
DAY
1 - TUE - DELHI
Arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, meeting and transfer
to hotel. Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon. Spend the
rest of the day at leisure to recuperate from the journey.
DAY 2 -
WED - JAIPUR
Tour of the city. Visit Presidential Palace, Red Fort, Jama
Masjid, and Chandini Chowk. In the evening transfer to Jaipur by car / coach.
Overnight stay at a hotel.
DAY 3 - THU - JAIPUR
Tour of the
city. Visit City Palace, Palace of Winds, Observatory, Rambagh Palace and Amber
Fort. See the Amber Fort on elephant back. Board the Palace On Wheels, which will
and depart from Jaipur at 5.30 PM for Jaiselmer. Dinner will be served on board
the train.
DAY 4 - FRI - JAISELMER
Arrive in Jaiselmer at 6:15
AM. Sightseeing tour of Jaiselmer Fort and the exquisitely carved Havelis and
palaces. In the afternoon, take a camel safari to see the sand dunes. Attend a
cultural program with dinner in the evening. Depart for Jodhpur at 11.00 PM. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be served on board.
DAY 5 - SAT - JODHPUR
Arrive
in Jodhpur at 8:00 AM Sightseeing tour of city including visits to Umaid Bhavan
Palace, Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. Depart at 3:30 PM for Sawai Madhopur.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on the train.
DAY 6 - SUN
- RANTHAMBHORE / CHITTAURGARH
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur at 4:00 AM. After
breakfast visit the Ranthambore Tiger Project Wildlife Reserve. Depart at 11:00
AM for Chittaurgarh. Arrive at Chittaurgarh at 3:30 PM. Tou the city and visit
the Chittaurgarh Fort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the train.
DAY
7 - MON - UDAIPUR
Sightseeing tour of Udaipur, including the City Palace.
Enjoy a boat cruise in Lake Pichola and visit the Lake Palace hotel. At 8:00 PM
depart for Bharatpur. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on board.
DAY
8 - TUE - BHARATPUR, AGRA & TAJ MAHAL
Arrive in Bharatpur at 6:00 AM.
Visit the World Heritage Ghana National Bird Sanctuary and Fatehpur Sikri. Transfer
to Agra. Check-in at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Agra, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
in the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at
the hotel.
DAY 9 - WED - DELHI
Spend the morning engaged in
independent activities, leisure and a visit to the Taj Mahal on your own. Check-out
from the hotel by 12:00 noon. Transfer to Delhi airport by car / coach. It is
a 4-hours drive. Depart for your onward journey.
Terms
& Conditions
All disputes are subject to jurisdiction of New
Delhi courts only.
Booking ProcedureBooking
will be confirmed on receipt of advance deposit only.
(1) We require 20% advance
deposit to hold the booking.
(2) Balance 80% must reach us 30 days prior to
tour departure date.
Mode of PaymentPayments
can be made by America Express credit Card or through Swift money transfer.
Cancellation
Rules & ChargesBookings will be cancelled only on receipt of
written requests.
Cancellation Charges will be(1)
5% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 60 days prior to departure.
(2)
20% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 30 days prior to departure.
(3)
50% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 15 days before departure.
(4)
100% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled less than 15 days before departure.