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- Discount off the published prices of any journey.

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."

About the Train

NEWS - The Royal Rajasthan On Wheels will be re-named as Palace on Wheels. It is planned to operate as such from September 2017.

The new Palace on Wheels will operate on the same route on the same days and we expect with the same prices as the former Palace on Wheels.

There are four cabins in every carriage of the current Palace on Wheels; in the new Palace, there will be three cabins / carriage. Each cabin is bigger. Carriage suspensions are also better.

Travelling on the Palace on Wheels is one of the memorable ways to explore India's stately splendour. The carriages have been refurbished as replicas of the original saloon carriages of the Maharajas.

Enjoy international cuisine, relax in the library, have a drink at the bar, or just retreat into your extensive cabin and watch the tapestry of the Rajasthan countryside unfold.

The efficient traditional liveried staff take care of everything one can think of, from accommodation, food, organized guided tours to shopping; there is nothing left to chance for passengers on The Palace on Wheels.

Accommodation

Sofa-chairs, chairs and writing tables are provided in the 41 en-suite cabins. The intricate wood carved furnishing, silk and velvet bedspreads and drapes along with wall to wall carpeting create a special opulence that invite relaxation. The cabins all have state of the art amenities and services such as safes, channel music, temperature control facilities and WI FI internet access. There are two super deluxe suites, and the rest are deluxe.

Super Deluxe Suites

The Palace on Wheels has 1 Super Deluxe coach named Taj Mahal, which comprises of 2 suites, Emerald and Diamond, with queen-size double beds.

Personal attendants, khidmatgars, meet you on the platform, showing you to your Super Deluxe suite, taking your luggage and detailing facilities available on board. Always on call, the service leaves nothing to be desired.

The use of exquisite silk and velvet furnishings, inspired by fabrics and designs used by kings in their living areas and bed rooms, along with finely carved furniture, are the hallmarks of this exclusive coach. There is a writing desk.

Exclusive air-conditioned car for sightseeing for Super Deluxe guests.

Deluxe Suites

The Palace on Wheels has 13 Deluxe carriages named after the palaces of Rajasthan i.e. Chandra Mahal, Moti Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Umaid Palace, Jal Mahal, Surya Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Lalgarh Palace. Deluxe cabins have twin beds.

There are three cabins within every Deluxe coach, named Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl.

Personal attendants, khidmatgars, meet you on the platform, showing you to your Super Deluxe suite, taking your luggage and detailing facilities available on board. Always on call, the service leaves nothing to be desired.

Air-conditioned road coaches for sightseeing for Deluxe Suite guests.

Compare the Suites

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Itinerary

Delhi to Delhi; 7 nights and 8 days

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).

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. A traditional Indian style welcome awaits you at Safdarjung railway station for check-in at 16:30hrs. By 18:30hrs the royal train pulls out into the night for a week-long journey through the heart of Rajasthan.
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Jaipur. A rose-tinted spectacle that enjoys the reputation of being one of the best planned cities of the world in the bygone era. Known as the Pink City, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D. It has many colourful bazaars.

Sawai Madhopur. Where you may get the chance to spot the wild cats (tigers) roaming freely at Ranthambore National Park.

Chittaurgarh. After lunch proceed to Chittaurgarh to the Chittaurgarh Fort. Over night journey to Udaipur.

Udaipur. The City of Lakes, adorned by the beautiful palaces, temples and lakes, with the palace of Jag Mandir that seems to rise from the lake

Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Great Indian Desert, Thar Desert. The yellow sandstone fort and other marvelous architectural masterpieces at Jaisalmer have made it a significant part of the itinerary.

Jodhpur. Next morning the Palace-on-Wheels takes its guests to Jodhpur where lies the rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. It is second largest city of Rajasthan encircled by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions.

Bharatput/ Agra. Early this morning, we arrive in Bharatpur. After breakfast there is a safari tour at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Also, visit Agra, the city of Taj. Explore the Agra Fort and then proceed to feast your eyes on the pristine beauty of the Taj Mahal.

Delhi. The train arrives at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station in the morning, where guests disembark the train after breakfast.

Route & Map

Route Map - The Palace on Wheels

Dates and Prices 2017/2018

2017: October 4,11,18,25. November 1,8,15,22,29. December 6,13,20,27.

2018: January 3,10,17,24. February 7,14,21,28. March 7,14,21,28. April 4,11,18,25.

Prices per suite, inc taxes - subject to change

2017/2018: October to March

2017: December 20,27.

2018: April.

General Information

Included: Full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), tea/coffee/bottled water, sightseeing and excursions by air-conditioned coach, entrance fee at monuments/palaces/other places of interest, cultural performances.

Not included: Drinks aside from those mentioned above, tips, laundry, transfers. Travel insurance or visa fees. Spa treatments.

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

Taxes: Included: Indian Government service tax and US$15 per person commercial tax. Taxes subject to change.

Tours: The optional tours are paid for during the trip.

Visas: Please ensure you have the correct visas for entry into and travelling within India. Please check with your visa office

Insurance: Travel insurance is essential. It is a condition of booking that passengers have adequate travel insurance cover from the country of domicile for injury, illness, death, accident, loss of effects or luggage and holiday cancellation. You will need to show your insurance policy.

Smoking: The train has a no-smoking policy.

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

Booking & Reservations

All prices are at publicly-quoted rates and updated regularly. May be subject to change.

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