The ancient India is known for its emperors and empresses ruling their reigns living in their royal forts and palaces consuming edibles in gold and silver utensils. This royal experience can be re-lived by anyone who boards the Palace on Wheels train of India which really exemplifies the Palace running on the wheels.

Launch of the Palace on Wheels
In the eighties, the Indian Railways and Rajasthan Tourism Department got united to resurrect some of the forgotten symbols of its historic heritage. Thirteen carriages from different princely states were gathered and refurbished giving shape to the royal Palace on Wheels. A luxurious train that revived the past with modern facilities and created a journey that was on offer to people around the world-wannabe princes who could be royals for their week of the journey.

For, along with the restored carriages came liveried attendants, attached kitchen, a lounge, and a dining car. The Palace on Wheels tour has a fixed itinerary. The journey begins and terminates in Delhi. En route, the train travels through princely stae of Rajasthan covering Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bharatpur as its principal highlights. Each morning, guests wake up with bed tea and breakfast service on board. After this, one can opt for a hot water bath, and then see the sights and colors of Rajasthan. In the meanwhile, the train halts in. After gazing the forts and palaces, temples, the bazaars thronging with people, the incredible, amazing celebration of colour, visitors can sleep in their own palace. Even if it is a palace on wheels, day by day they can visit the very sites that have made these palaces possible. It is an experience not to be missed out.

Lush Interiors
The railway coaches have different names derived from the former princely states that provide the link for the coat of arms and the decor inside. Within each carriage are comfortable showers, built-in wardrobes with full-length mirrors, overhead and night-lights, piped music, service bells and public address system. The rooms and corridors are carpeted, the furniture inlaid and upholstered especially for the train. Blinds drape large windows, which frame views across the desert and the passing arid landscape. At the end of each coach is a lounge.

Wood paneled walls, painted stained glass skylights, and liveried attendants who respond to every call, make the experience of the journey unforgettable. However, the vestibule coaches also connect with two restaurants, the Maharaja and the Maharani, and the bar where a range of cocktails is on offer. Damasks drape the tables, and the rear romantic lights and exclusive tableware, which makes the perfect setting for Indian, Continental, and occasionally Chinese meals, served on board.

Certainly this would have been the ways adopted by Maharajas to enjoy life and personal moments. For sheer romance, the Palace on Wheels is the most luxurious way to tour Rajasthan.

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Palace on Wheels - Itinerary

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur -Cittourgarh - Udaipur - Chittourgarh- Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

Day 1 : - Wed. / Dep. Delhi at 1745 hrs
Arrive at Delhi Cantt Railway Station at 1600 hrs. Welcome and boarding. Dinner and overnight on Board.

Day 2 : - Thu. /Arr. Jaipur at 0001 hours/Dep. At 1730 hrs
Breakfast on Board. Arrival Jaipur. The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal /the Palace of Winds , which is a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendour with semi-octagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort , eight kms away, where rides on caparisoned elephants add to the ambience. Shop for Jaipur's famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles. After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City Palace , home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II. After dinner and a cultural program at Palace Hotel, the coach takes you back to the Palace on Wheels. Departure for Jaisalmer is at 1730 hrs.

Day 3 : - Fri. /Arr. Jaisalmer 0615 hrs/Dep. Jaisalmer at 2300 hrs
Arrive Jaisalmer at 0615 hours. Breakfast on Board. Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Thar desert, founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. Here the yellow sandstone Jaisalmer Fort , is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Disover the painstakingly latticed Haveli or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver's skill. Shop for fine pattu shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles, wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural program at Sam Sand dunes / Hotel Moomal and depart for Jodhpur at 23.30 hrs.

Day 4 : - Sat. / Arr. Jodhpur at 0800 hrs/Dep. Jodhpur at 1530 hrs
Next morning the Palace-on-Wheels is in Jodhpur at 0800 hrs - a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies Jaswant Thada and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. After lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, return to the Palace on Wheels. While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handicrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics. Departure for Sawai Madhopur at 1530 hrs.

Day 5 :- Sun. / Arr. Sawai Madhopur 0400 hrs/Dep. 1100 hrs
One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur at 0400 hrs - a city named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast, a visit is arranged to the Ranthambore National Park, where in are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered the country's best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392 sq kms is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh at 11.00 hrs. you arrive Chittaurgarh at 15.30 hrs. The day begins with a visit to the Chittaurgarh Fort, lauded in legends of valour and chivalry. History has it that Bappa Rawal, the founder of the Sisodia dynasty, conquered Chittaur was besieged and plundered thrice, and the womenfolk performed "jauhar ", in a sacred fire to protect their honour everytime. Shop for the tie & dye sarees, leather & embroidered shoes, lac work articles and bangles.

Day 6 : - Mon. / Chittaurgarh/Udaipur/Chittaurgarh - Dep. 2000 hrs
Next morning you arrive Udaipur.
It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals in 1559 A.D. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the dream like marble palaces-the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jagmandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake Pichola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, visit to the City Palace and Saheliyon Ki Bari. After evening tea, departure for Bharatpur at 2000 hrs.

Day 7 : - Tue. / Arr. Bharatpur 0600 hrs/Dep. Agra 2300 hrs
Early next morning, the Palace arrives in Bharatpur the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal at 0600 hrs. Pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of egrets, siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds. After breakfast, arrive at Fatehpur Sikri -the red sandstone Mughal palacial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti, a muslim Sufi saint who blessed him with a son. After lunch move on from the Red Fort and arrive at the Taj Mahal , one of the seven wonders of the world. A pristine monument of undying love, it was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumataz Mahal. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work like the "pietra dura" work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery. After dinner on board departure for Delhi at 0800 hrs. Sightseeing tour of Agra. Dinner on Board. Departure Agra at 2300 hrs for Delhi.

Day 8 : - Wed. / Arr. Delhi at 0600 hrs
Breakfast on Board, Tour Ends.

Palace on Wheels - Schedule

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2007
Month	Departure Dates
2007 Departures	-
January 2007	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
March 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
April 2007	04, 11, 18, 25
May to August No Service/annual Maintenance
September 2007	05, 12, 19, 26
October 2007	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
December 2007	05, 12, 19, 26

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2007
Month	Departure Dates
2008 Departures	-
January 2008	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
February 2008	06, 13, 20, 27
March 2008	05, 12, 19, 26
April 2008	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
May to August No Service/annual Maintenance
September 2008	05, 12, 19, 26
October 2008	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 2008	07, 14, 21, 28
December 2008	05, 12, 19, 26

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2009
Month	Departure Dates
2009 Departures	-
January 2009	07, 14, 21, 28
February 2009	04, 11, 18, 25
March 2009	04, 11, 18, 25
April 2009	01, 08, 15, 22, 29
May to August No Service/annual Maintenance
September 2009	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
October 2009	07, 14, 21, 28
November 2009	04, 11, 18, 25
December 2009	02, 09, 16, 23, 30

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2010
Month	Departure Dates
2010 Departures	-
January 2010	06, 13, 20, 27
February 2010	03, 10, 17, 24
March 2010	03, 10, 17, 24,31
April 2010	07, 14, 21, 28

> 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 2006 & April 2007.

Palace on Wheels - 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 till April.2007
Prices Per Night (Subject to Minimum of 4 Nights)
	Jan to March,06	April,06
One Person On Single Occupancy	US$ 485	US$ 395
Two Persons On twin Sharing	US$ 700	US$ 590
Three Persons on Triple Sharing	US$ 855	US$ 720

COST PER DAY-Full tour is for 7 Nights-Rates Valid From Sept,2007 to April,2008
Prices Per Night (Subject to Minimum of 4 Nights)
	Oct,06 to March,07	Sept,06& April,07
One Person On Single Occupancy	US$ 535	US$ 395
Two Persons On twin Sharing	US$ 770	US$ 590
Three Persons on Triple Sharing	US$ 945	US$ 720

Contact us with your specific Requirements for our Special Tariff

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, 2006.
> 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.

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