Travel across North India in royal luxury on the Palace on Wheels. A unique attraction, the journey on the Palace on Wheels takes you from Delhi to Agra, and Rajasthan. You can see the beautiful Taj Mahal and the forts and palaces of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur in Rajasthan, as well as the wildlife of Rajasthan at Ranthambore National Park, while traveling on the Palace on Wheels royal luxury train.
Palace on Wheels Day 01 - Wednesday - Delhi
Your journey on the Palace on Wheels begins from the Delhi Cant Railway Station at 5:45 p.m.
Have dinner and stay on the royal luxury train overnight.
Palace on Wheels Day 02 - Thursday - Jaipur
Arrive at Jaipur in the morning. You will be greeted by elephants and musicians in a colorful reception. Have lunch at the Rambagh Palace. Tour the city of Jaipur, and see the Hawa Mahal and the Amer Fort. Return to the Palace on Wheels and depart from Jaipur. Have dinner and stay on the train overnight.
Departure 1730 Hrs
Arrival - 0615 Hrs
Reach Jaisalmer, a 12th century city known for its golden fort made of sandstone. In Jaisalmer you can tour the carved mansions or havelis. The sand dunes outside Jaisalmer are a great place for a camel ride. Dinner on the sand dunes under the moonlit sky is another highlight of your visit. Return to the Palace on Wheels and stay on the train overnight.
Departure 2300 Hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 04 - Saturday - Jodhpur
Arrival - 0800 Hrs
Visit the grand Mehrangarh Fort, and see the museum, palaces and fortified ramparts. Tour the Jaswant Thada and see the royal cenotaphs. Have lunch at the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace and return to the Palace on Wheels. Have dinner and stay on the train overnight.
Departure 1530 Hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 05 - Sunday - Sawai Madhopur
Arrival - 0400 Hrs
Reach Ranthambore, one of the best national parks in India. Enjoy a safari ride in the park and see many animals including tigers, monkeys and deer. Ranthambore Fort is another tourist attraction that must not be missed. Return to the Palace on Wheels.
Departure 1100 Hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 05 - Sunday - Chittorgarh
Arrival - 1530 Hrs
Reach Chittorgarh, a city known for withstanding many sieges through the ages. Tour the majestic fort and the victory tower in Chittorgarh. Return to the Palace on Wheels, with memories of the brave history of Chittorgarh. Have dinner and stay on the train overnight.
Departure 2230 Hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 06 -Monday - Udaipur
Arrival - 1530 Hrs
Reach Udaipur, the city of lake palaces. Tour the palaces, forts and temples of Udaipur and have lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel. See the splendid City Palace, the residence of the kings of Mewar. Return to the Palace on Wheels. Have dinner and stay on the train overnight.
Departure 2000 Hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 07 - Tuesday - Bharatpur
Arrival - 0600 Hrs
Reach Bharatpur and visit the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO world heritage site. You can see many varieties of birds including rare migratory birds from Central Asia and Europe.
Departure 11.45 hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 07 - Tuesday - Agra
Arrival - 14.30 Hrs
Visit the Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Have lunch at a hotel in Agra and see the enchanting Taj Mahal, constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Departure 2300 Hrs
Palace on Wheels Day 08 - Wednesday - Delhi
Arrival - 0600 HRS
Have breakfast on board the train. Arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and leave the Palace on Wheels with indelible memories of your royal luxury train ride.
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TRAIN DEPARTURES SCHEDULE Every Wednesday from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station from September to April | |
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Year 2005 Departure Dates January- 5,12,19,26 February - 2,9,16,23 March - 2,9,16,23,30 April - 6,13,20,27 September - 7,14,21,28 October - 5,12,19,26 November - 2,9,16,23,30 December - 7,14,21,28 |
Year 2006 Departure Dates January- 4,11,18,25 February - 1,8,15,22 March - 1,8,15,22,29 April - 5,12,19,26 September - 6,13,20,27 October - 4,11,18,25 November - 1,8,15,22,29 December - 6,13,20,27 |
| TARIFF PER PERSON PER NIGHT FOR PALACE ON WHEELS For Foreign Nationals | |||
| Type | Currency | October to March | September and April |
| Single Occupancy | US $ | 485 | 395 |
| Double Occupancy | US $ | 350 | 295 |
| Triple Occupancy | US $ | 285 | 240 |
| (Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years) Subject to change without notice | |||
| TARIFF PER PERSON PER NIGHT FOR PALACE ON WHEELS For Resident Indians | |||
| Type | Currency | October to March | September and April |
| Single Occupancy | Indian Rs | 20,000 | 15,000 |
| Double Occupancy | Indian Rs | 15,000 | 12,000 |
| Triple Occupancy | Indian Rs | 12,000 | 9000 |
| (Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years) Subject to change without notice | |||
