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    Journey to witness the kingdom of the State
     
    Most memorable journey with a royal treatment and  mannerism, a great  experience on the wheels.  The train "Palace On  Wheels" ranked one of the best train in the world. It has 14 air-conditioned saloons (coaches), embellished with intricate décor, all saloon is named after former Rajput states. Each saloon is having 4 coupes with 2 beds, channel music, carpeted, with attached bath and mini pantry which serves hot and cold beverages, a beautiful lounge attached with well stocked bar, 2 elegant restaurants offering delicious Indian & continental food of your choice. A mobile palace that takes you to other palaces.
     
     
    The Palace On Wheels Programme
     
    Day 01 - Wednesday
    Delhi, step on board to a royal welcome, dinner on board, depart from Delhi cantonment railway station for Jaipur at 18.30 hrs. (Reporting Time: 16.00 hrs)
     
    Day 02 - Thursday
    Jaipur arr. 0200 hrs be greeted by caparisoned elephants, welcome to the pink city of Jaipur. Discover Hawa Mahal, amber fort, Jantar Mantar and city palace, and silent sentinels of a glorious era. Lunch at Ram Bagh palace. Dine under stars at Jaimahal palace. Depart for Jaisalmer at 19.30hrs.  
     
    Day 03 - Friday Jaisalmer arr. 08.15 hrs, arrive at the 12th century city of Jaisalmer dominated by its sandstone fort of 99 bastions. Visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows, balconies, cupolas and facades. Experience the famed camel safaris and desert camps, and dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani music drifts into the night. Depart for Jodhpur at 23.00 hrs.  
     
    Day 04 - Saturday Jodhpur arr. 07.00 hrs, the Meharangarh fort looks large over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent fort and Jaswant Thada, the royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhavan Palace, the royal residence, a part of which is now a hotel. Depart for Ranthambhor at 15.30 hrs.  
     
    Day  05 - Sunday
    Sawai Madhopur arr. 04.00 hrs, welcome to the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambhor, surrounded by the Ranthambhor national park, a project tiger reserve, the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above … still echoing the ancient past. Depart for Chittaurgarh at 10.30 hrs Chittaurgarh arrival 16.00 hrs, images of love and valor. Scars of battle lost and won, thrice besieged, Chittaurgarh fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honor and pride. Dinner on board, depart for Udaipur.
     
    Day 06 - Monday
    Udaipur arr. 20.00 hrs, moving legends of honor and pride as you proceed to Udaipur, the city of lakes, palaces and gardens temples and forts. Lunch at the lake palace hotel, the former residence of the prince of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of lake Pichola; visit the city palace in all its ancient glory, the residence of Maharajas of Udaipur.
     
    Day 07 - Tuesday
    Bharatpur arr. 0630 hrs, a wonderland of birds, visit the renowned Keoladeo Ghana national park at Bharatpur, once the preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur and now a world heritage site. It is home to 300 species of birds, some flying from as far as China and Siberia.Depart for Agra at 11.45. Agra - arr. 14.30 Visit the red fort stone of Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra and visit to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived, the Taj Mahal. Depart for Delhi at 23.00 hrs.  
     
    Day 08 - Wednesday
    Delhi arr. 06.00 hrs, breakfast on board, return to Delhi Cantonment railway station with unforgettable memories.
     
     
    Tariff for Palace On Wheels (Per person per Night)    
     
    Type Jan' 2007 to Mar' 2007 Apr' 2007
    Single Occupancy US $ 485 US $ 395
    Double Occupancy US $ 700 US $ 590
    Triple Occupancy US $ 855 US $ 720
     
    Cost Per Day-Full tour is for 7 Nights
    Rate Valid From Sept. 2007 to April 2008
     
    Type Oct. 2007 to Mar' 2008 Sept. 2007 to Apr' 2008
    Single Occupancy US $ 535 US $ 395
    Double Occupancy US $ 770 US $ 590
    Triple Occupancy US $ 945 US $ 720

    Train Departures    
     
    Every Wednesday Afternoon from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.

    Table of departure dates:
     
    Month & Year
    Date of departure - Every Wednesday
    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
    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
     
    *10% Extra surcharge is applicable for departure on New Year and Christmas Day.
    Note:-Special discounts are available for travel in the months of April & September.
     
     

    Terms & Conditions:
     -  Children below 5 to 12 years charged 50 percent of the tariff
     -  Valid up to April 2007.
     -  Indian passengers can pay in rupees (equivalent amount) at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
     -  Tariff is inclusive of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tour by deluxe coaches, entrance fee and camera charges at monument  and palaces, cultural programs, elephant and camel rides, boating to and fro lake palace hotel at Udaipur & rickshaw rides.
     -  Complimentary one bottle of mineral water per person per day on board.
     -  Tariff does not include liquor, beverages, laundry, video camera charges at monuments and other items of personal nature on board or out side.
     -  Alteration in itinerary can be made without prior notice due to unavoidable circumstances.
     -  Laundry service is available at Jaipur & Jodhpur. 
     -  Foreign exchange facility is available at hotel counters.
     -  Palace on wheels recommends shopping at state handicrafts emporium only.
     -  If the group consist of over 50 persons the excursion is divided into two batches. One group follows the normal order of sightseeing while the other covers it in reverse order
     
    Check-in
    Confirmed schedule and detailed itinerary will be supplied with your tickets. Please check-in at least 30 minutes before departure.

    Exclusive charters
    Why not charter the palace on wheels? Many companies choose these luxurious settings to hold conferences. Celebrate success or simply say ‘thank you’. Whatever the occasion there could not be a more dignified way to celebrate than on the Palace On Wheels
     
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