Fay says,”The Palace on Wheels was India’s first luxury train in the post-Raj era, and continues to offer fine service in the classic Indian style.”   

Members of the Club (free to join) benefit from:

- discount off the published prices of any journey

- a thank-you gift for every booking.

Covering some of India’s greatest tourist destinations, the Palace on Wheels leaves from Delhi and takes in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer and Agra (home of the Taj Mahal).

Travelling on the famed Palace on Wheels is one of the most memorable ways to explore India’s stately splendour. The carriages have been refurbished as the original saloons of the Maharajas.

Enjoy international cuisine, relax in the library, mingle with other guests at the bar, or retreat into the extensive cabins and watch the tapestry of the Rajasthan country side unfold aboard this luxurious train.

The efficient traditional liveried staff take care of everything one can think of, from accommodation, food, organized guided tours to shopping;  there is nothing that the travelers should worry about when they are in a royal journey onboard The Palace on Wheels.

The Palace on Wheels travels to the pink Rajasthan state capital Jaipur, the golden citadel Jaisalmer, the blue city of Jodhpur, the National Park Ramthambhor, the symbol of chivalry Chittorgarh, the romantic city of the lakes Udaipur, the bird sanctuary Bharatpur and the Mughal capital Agra with the Taj Mahal , one of the seven wonders of the world.

• Delhi
• Jaipur.  A rose-tinted spectacle
• Amber Fort. A vast Mughal & Hindu influenced fort in the town of Amer
• Jaipur city markets. Shop in the city’s colourful bazaars.
• Jai Mahal Palace dinner
• Jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park (possibly seeing tigers, leopards, jackals and a host of other mammals, birds and reptiles) follow by breakfast
• Chittorgarh Fort. Rajasthan’s largest fort, occupied from 7th century to 1568
• Udaipur. This watery city that has the palace of Jag Mandir that seems to rise from the lake
• Lake Pichola
• Jaisalmer
• Sam Sand Dunes & Camels
• Jodhpur
• Bharatpur
• Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Home to over 400 species of birds.
• Agra city markets
• Agra Fort (The Taj Mahal)
• Delhi

Route & Map

Route Map - The Palace on Wheels

Special Offers

Membership is free, requiring just a subscription to our newsletter on the Club site.  Gifts secured when booking made, and sent on final payment.

-             Ask for any available discounts

-             Until 31 May:  Gift from Osprey,  from their range of small leather goods.

Accommodation

Suites:  There are 14 coaches on the Palace On Wheels, each named after a former Rajput state and decorated in fantastically lavish royal styles! Twin beds are side by side.  Each suite has its own  bathroom with shower, and 110 volt electricity.  The accommodation includes a TV and 220 volt electricity and an in-house safe.  Guests are supplied with toiletries and an arrival kit of stationery.  Each saloon is attended by a personal valet and has snacks, water, tea and coffee  available.  There is a lounge in each saloon for guests.

Dining Cars:  There are two dining cars for guests; the Maharajah and the Maharani restaurants.  The restaurants serve both regional dishes, Indian specialities and a range of international cuisines.  The tables in each car are set for 2 people and 4 people respectively. Should you wish to dine in privacy, meals can also be brought to your room.

Lounge and Bar Cars:  The decor in the lounges and bars maintain a traditionally aesthetic yet modern theme, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Dates and Price

The journey takes 7 Nights / 8 Days

Departures are every Tuesday in each month listed below.

Price (in US dollars) for double occupancy, per person.

50% off tariff for children between 5  and 12 years of age, proof of age required at time of booking.

The price is inclusive of:

• Guaranteed one-night accommodation on the above room-sharing basis at the The Suryaa Hotel or similar including breakfast
• All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned car with driver (Delhi portions only)
• Two airport transfers: airport/hotel and train station/airport
• One half-day sightseeing tour of Delhi followed by a transfer to the train station and assistance with check-in aboard the Palace on Wheels
• Service of an English-speaking guide for all sightseeing
• Palace on Wheels 7-night tour, including cost of travel & accommodation per the itinerary, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), tea/coffee/bottled water, conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fees for monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment

Price does NOT include:

• Domestic or international airfare
• Travel insurance or visa fees
• Lunches and dinners during your two-day stay in Delhi
• Liquor, soft drinks, juices, wine or beer
• Hotel incidentals, telephone calls, laundry services, additional toiletries, video and still camera fees at monuments, gratuities, souvenirs, or any items of a personal nature
• Compulsory holiday dinner charges that may be required by the hotels on 24th December, 25th December, and 31st December

General Information

Dress Code – Light tropical or light woolen clothing is recommended.   For dinner on the train semi-formal attire is recommended.

Booking & Reservations

All prices are at publicly-quoted rates.

We will be happy to answer any questions and make the booking for you  -  contact us in the UK : +44 (0)1249 890205 or info@luxurytrainclub.com      Please sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of interesting trains and special offers.

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