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Palace on Wheels 
Palace on Wheels
About Palace On Wheels
Palace on wheels is a journey worthy of Kings. No wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels. With its cream saloons, with a border of flowers, chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdom of this state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on its forbidding fortress, and fairytale palaces, now converted into museums and hotels, and restaurants where retainers serve truly royal repasts. Newly assembled at the coach factory in Madras, it is fully vestibuled and centrally airconditioned, truely a palace on wheels.Each Coach named after the former princely states, has 4 twin bedded chambers, thoughtfully decorated in ethnic Rajasthani décor. Channel Music, Intercom, Attached washrooms with hot & cold water and Wall to Wall carpeting are some of the facilities to make you feel at home. Each saloon has personal attendants or Khidmatgars, who are at your beck and call to extend a courteous helping hand, should you need anything.
Schedule
| 7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2006- | |
| January 2006 | 04,11,18, 25 |
| February 2006 | 01, 08,15, 22 |
| March 2006 | 01,08,15, 22, 29 |
| April 2006 | 05,12,19, 26 |
- 10% surcharge for Christmas & New Year departure.
- This tour can be taken in part, for a minimum of four days, also.
- Child below 5 years of age free of charge (without additional bed).
- Half price for child between 5 and 12 years old.
- Kindly fill up the Reservation Form so as we can cater your specific requirement.
- Palace on wheel tour can be taken in part also for a minimum of four days.
- The itinerary is subject to change without any notice.
* Special Rates for September 2004 & April 2005.
Tariff
Includes cost of travel, all meals, escorted Sight-seeing tours in deluxe coaches, Entrance fee at monuments and palaces, cultural entertainment, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Boat ride at Lake Pichola, Udaipur. Tariff does not include hard drinks, laundary and other items of personal nature.| COST PER DAY-Full tour is for 7 Nights-Rates Valid From Sept,2005 to Apri,2006 | ||
| Prices Per Night (Subject to Minimum of 4 Nights) | ||
| Oct,05 to March,06 | Sept,05 & April,06 | |
| One Person On Single Occupancy | ||
| Two Persons On twin Sharing | ||
| Three Persons on Triple Sharing | ||
Cost Includes:
- Tariff is inclusive of travel, catering, conducted sightseeing.
- Entrance fee to the monuments, parks, palaces.
- Cultural programmes
- Rickshaw ride and Elephant ride in Jaipur, camel ride in Jaisalmer, boat cruise on Lake Pichola in Udaipur and Jeep Safari to the wild life park in Sawai Madhopur.
- Surprise gifts for bookings till April 30, 2002.
- Still cameras fees to the monuments.
Cost Does Not Include:
- Video camera fees to the monuments.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tipping, airport tax and laundry.
- Visa fees or International flight tickets and insurance
- Any other items of personal nature
NOTES:
(I) Children between 5-12 years are charged 50% of adult rate.
(II) children below 5 years are complimentary on full board without extra bed.
(III) 10% Holiday surcharge Extra for Xmas & New Year Eve Tour departs
(IV) You have option to book for MINIMUM 4 Nights also.
(V) Lower rates in September & April due to warmer climate in Rajasthan.
Payment Mode :
After booking is confirmed;Payment can be made under intimation
(i) Online by Credit Card-MasterCard/Visa/American Express
(ii) Swift Money Transfer through your bank.
(iii) Or method suitable on mutual ends.
Palace On Wheels Tour
Duration : 7 Nights / 8 DaysPlaces to See : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
This Tour explores various travel attractions of Jaipur - Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittaurgarh- Udaipur- Agra & Bharatpur. This tour starts from Delhi & terminates in Delhi after seven days.
Day 01: Delhi
Welcome aboard to the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day 02: Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states, Rajasthan.
Day 03: Jaisalmer
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations.
Day 04: Jodhpur
Famous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan.
Day 05: Morning: Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor)
Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these majestic predators in their normal pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of birds and hyena, ratel, jackal and fox among other species.
Day 05: Evening: Chittorgarh
Chittaurgarh owes its name to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or immolated themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic Chittaurgarh fort.
Day 06: Udaipur
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era.
Day 07: Morning: Agra
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes love.
Day 07: Afternoon: Bharatpur
Bharatpur is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day 08: Delhi
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end.
Palace on Wheels is a weekly departure from September through April each year. It departs from Delhi on every Wednesday.
