Travel
by The Palace on Wheels to enjoy the most luxurious train tour of
India.
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Detailed Itinerary of The Palace On Wheels---
The concept of Palace On Wheels train tour is
that you journey from one tourist destination to another,in comfort of your
sleeping chambers & enjoy Pre-Paid Group Excursions & Sightseeing
Trips during the Day,with Services of English Speaking Guides.
8 Days / 7 Nights Palace On Wheels train Program
DAY 1: Wednesday: DELHI Depart
Check-in & Traditional welcome starts at 4.30 pm Train Departs by
6.30 pm.
DAY 2:
Thursday: JAIPUR
Welcome to the first planned city of India,built in early 18th century &
once the centre of Rajputs Royal families.It is also popularly known as The
Pink City.
Morning visit the early 18th century built City Palace Complex with fusion
of Rajput, Mughal and European styles of architecture Proceed for excursion
to Amber Hill Fort Palace Complex,built in late 16th century. Enjoy Elephant
joy ride up the steep ramparts Time free to shop for local textiles,semi
precious stones & diamond jewellery Evening enjoy Cultural program with
Gala dinner in Palace Hotel.
DAY 3 Morning:Friday: Sawai Madhopur
Early morning excursion to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, famous for its tiger
population. Other major wild animals include the tiger, leopard, nilgai,
dhole, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear and chital. It is also home to
wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles. Ranthambore is also the
site for one of the largest banyan trees in India.
Afternoon excursion to 8th century built Chittorgarh Fort,atop a wide
plateau & having a number of water bodies.It was once home to the Mewar
Dynasty-said to be one of the longest royal lineage Evening enjoy Sound &
Light Show.
DAY 4: Saturday: UDAIPUR
Also called the City Of Lakes,the Mewar Dynasty Clan shifted & built
this city in 16th Century. Morning visit City Palace complex ,originally
built in 16th century & renovated in 18th Century. Enjoy Boat Ride in
Lake Pichola Lunch in Palace hotel.Time free to shop for miniature
paintings.
DAY 5: Sunday: JAISALMER
Jaisalmer lies in the heart of Harsh Thar desert, & surrounding sands
have Golden Yellowish tinge Morning, walk through the bazaar & narrow
streets of Jaisalmer Golden Fort, originally built in 12th century &
renovated in 18th Century Afternoon proceed for excursion to shifting Sand
Dunes of Sam & enjoy camel joy ride Later enjoy Cultural program &
bonfire dinner under the stars,in the desert.
DAY 6: Monday: JODHPUR
Jodhpur was the capital of the kingdom known as Marwar. & a popular
tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the
stark landscape of the Thar desert.
Morning visit Mehrangarh Fort Palace Complex,located atop a 400 feet hill &
approachable only through meandering gateways.The foundation of the Fort was
laid in 15th century,but work was completed only in 17th Century.There is a
very impressive Museum collection in the complex.Walk to nearby located
Jaswant Thada, an architectural 19th century landmark in white marble &
built as a memorial to local Royalty Lunch in Palace Hotel.
Day 7: Tue: BIRD SANCTUARY & THE TAJ MAHAL
Early Morning ,enjoy cycle rickshaw ride through narrow pathways of
Bharatpur Bird sanctuary ,an UNESCO World heritage site & home to over
230 species of birds.
Afternoon visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Agra Fort,once seat of power &
capital of The Mughal Dynasty Proceed to the Taj Mahal,an UNESCO World
Heritage Site & more popularly renowned as One of the Seven Wonders of
Modern World Time free to Shop for marble mementoes.
Day 8: Wed: DELHI Return
Train arrives in Delhi by 4 a.m.
Check out by 7 a.m..Tour ends.
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Palace On Wheels - SCHEDULE---
| 7
Nights Palace On Wheels depart dates Ex. Delhi |
| Aug 2010 |
04,11,18,25 |
| Sept 2010 |
01,08,15,22,29 |
| Oct 2010 |
06,13,20,27 |
| Nov 2010 |
03,10,17,24 |
| Dec 2010 |
01,08,15,22,29 |
| Jan 2011 |
05,12,19,26 |
| Feb 2011 |
02,09,16,23 |
| March 2011 |
02,09,16,23,30 |
| April 2011 |
06,13,20,27 |
Palace On Wheels - Tariff
Cost
for 7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour
Valid till 01st Sept 2010 to 30 April,2011 |
| Occupancy
Type |
Cost
Per Person |
Cost
For Cabin |
| On
Triple sharing |
US$ 3150 |
US$ 9450
for 3 |
| On Twin
Sharing |
US$ 3500 |
US$ 7000
for 2 |
| On
Single Occupancy |
US$ 4690 |
US$ 4690
for 1 |
| Valid
for August 2010 |
| Occupancy
Type |
Cost
Per Person |
Cost
For Cabin |
| On
Triple sharing |
US$ 2359 |
US$ 7077
for 3 |
| On Twin
Sharing |
US$ 2625 |
US$ 5250
for 2 |
| On
Single Occupancy |
US$ 3514 |
US$ 3514
for 1 |
Surcharge
& Discounts
Children < 5 years are charged 10% of adult rate without bed
Children <12 years are charged 50% of adult rate & provided bed
Extra US$ 15 Commercial tax per person
Extra 2.58% Government service tax (VAT)
Extra 10% Holiday Surcharge for 22 Dec & 29 Dec 2010 departs
Train Tour Cost
Includes:
Onboard Stay in A/C Sleeping Chambers with private washrooms & shower
cubicle; Daily 3 meals; Group excursions & sightseeing tours by
air-conditioned buses with English speaking Guide; Monument entrance fees,
Elephant joy ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur; Camel joy ride in sand dunes at
Jaisalmer; Boat ride in Lake Pichola at Udaipur; Jungle safari to
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in open canters,Cycle rickshaw ride in Bharatpur
Bird sanctuary.
Extra Costs (not included):
Video Camera fees at monuments & game parks; alcoholic & non-
alcoholic beverages; laundry; room services; telephone calls; tips; porter
charges, tour insurance; airport transfers; hotel stay & all other
expenses of personal nature.
