Tour Info

Palace on Wheels, one of the oldest and most popular Indian luxury train's operating from year 1982. The train is managed by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC). The concept of Palace on Wheels luxury train is way different to cater the travellers by keeping the enthusiasm throughout the journey. The journey covers the prominent tourist places of Rajasthan within bare minimum duration of 07 nights and 08 days. You might have a question why it is special? The specialty of a train is the luxurious interior or ambience which gives you a royal experience like an emperor. The train is designed in such a way, wherein every single aspect has been taken care of in detail to enhance overall travelling experience.

Well, if we talk about the features then train is equipped with all modern amenities like Spa, Bar, mini Gymnasium, WIFI, private cabins with attached bath and washroom, essential toiletries, mini locker facility, charging slot, Hairdryer, common designated sitting space in each coach and 02 different multi cuisine dining restaurants.

Both the restaurants equally serve tempting cuisines according to day to day themes. Most of the meals will be served onboard the train however; at some destinations your meal will be arranged at a hotel/s to give you a different dining experience with live music and traditional cultural dance.  

The entire train is interconnected and you can easily access to any coach within the train only. An off board tours or sightseeing will be conducted in air-conditioned Volvo coaches with the dedicated English speaking tour guide. To give you more personalized experience, a personal attendant will be assigned who will assist you throughout the journey.  

Palace on Wheels is scheduled on every Wednesday except for a four months annual break from May till August. The journey begins from New Delhi in the evening and ends early in the morning at the same train station of New Delhi.

Welcome to Palace on Wheels luxury train, experience the unforgettable journey.


Itinerary

Day 01/ Wed/ Boarding from New Delhi at 1600hrs

Please report at 1600hrs at Safdarjung train station to complete the boarding formalities of Palace on Wheels. Before boarding a train you will be warm welcomed with a freshy aromatic garland and live music ceremony. Evening at around 1830hrs the train will proceed for Jaipur. Dinner will be served onboard train. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 02/Thu/ Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur

Morning you will reach Jaipur, which is also popular as Pink city. Post breakfast you will proceed for the sightseeing tour covering Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Dinner onboard the train. Train will be heading to the next wildlife destination Sawai Madhopur. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 03/Fri/ Sawai Madhopur and Chittorgarh

Early morning train arrives at Sawai Madhopur station. By 6’ O clock you will proceed for a jungle safari in the famous Tiger reserve of Rajasthan “Ranthambore National Park”. The duration of the safari is approximately 3hrs and then you will return to train. Breakfast onboard the train. Further train depart for Chittorgarh. Lunch onboard the train. Chittorgarh Fort is one of the largest forts of India, which was the capital of Mewar Kindom. You can visit the Victory tower and the Tower of Fame. Evening enjoy the Hi Tea at fort restaurant and witness the sound and light show at the Chittorgarh fort. Evening return to the train and leave for the next destination. Dinner onboard the train. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 04/Sat/ Udaipur

Today morning you will reach Udaipur, a popular lake city of Rajasthan. Breakfast onboard the train. Later proceed to visit Saheliyon ki Bari, City Palace which is the present residence of the Royal family, and also visit the Crystal Gallery which is the single largest private collection of crystal anywhere in the world. Today you will be enjoying lunch in a beautiful heritage hotel. Post lunch you will proceed for yet another experience of boating in Lake Pichola. Later in the afternoon return to train and the train departs to Jaisalmer, Enjoy the countryside of the Thar Desert from the train window. Dinner will be served onboard the train. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 05/Sun/ Jaisalmer

Today morning you will reach Jaisalmer, a popular Desert city of Rajasthan. Breakfast onboard the train. Post breakfast, get ready to explore the majestic Jaisalmer Fort and other tourist sites Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli and Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli. These are the finest examples of the stone carving. Lunch will be arranged at the hotel. In the evening you can enjoy the Camel safari on the Sand dunes of Jaisalmer. Evening return to the train. Dinner onboard the train. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 06/Mon/ Jodhpur

Today morning you will reach Jodhpur, the blue city of Rajasthan. Breakfast will be served onboard the train. Later proceed to visit the splendid Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the royal cenotaphs made of white marble. Lunch will be served in a hotel and the rest of the day will be free for leisure or shopping. Return to Palace on Wheels, the dinner will be served onboard the train. Late evening train proceed to Bharatpur. Dinner onboard the train. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 07/Tue/ Bharatpur - Agra

Early morning train reaches Bharatpur train station. By 6’ O clock you will leave to explore the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary followed by a Rickshaw ride. Start your visit with a naturalist and explore the nesting place of thousands of migratory birds like Siberian cranes, migratory waterfowl and many species of migrated bird from around the world. After visiting Bird sanctuary you will return to the train and further train depart to the Agra. Breakfast onboard the train. Around 1030hrs you will start the sightseeing tour of Agra and visit the Redstone Agra Fort a world heritage site, which was the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty. Lunch will be served at the hotel. Later visit the iconic monument of love Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders in the world. Return to the train in the evening. Dinner onboard the train. Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels.

Day 08/Wed/ Agra - Delhi - Departure

Early morning the train arrives at New Delhi. After breakfast you will de-board the Palace on Wheels with happy memories.

Published Tariff of 2024-2025

April and September 2024
– Deluxe Cabin :  USD 9296 per person on single sharing
– Deluxe Cabin :  USD 6048 per person on twin sharing

October 2024 upto March 2025 ( not applicable during X’mas and New Year departures)
– Deluxe Cabin :  USD 10507 per person on single sharing
– Deluxe Cabin :  USD 6832 per person on twin sharing

X’mas and New Year departure
– Deluxe Cabin :  USD 11872 per person on single sharing
– Deluxe Cabin :  USD 7721 per person on twin sharing

Taxes additional as actual.

Itinerary 1 - Treasures of India

Itinerary 2 - Heritage of India

Itinerary 3 - The Indian Panorama

Itinerary 4 - The Indian Splendour

Inclusions

  • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary.
  • Off board tours will be conducted in a Volvo coaches.
  • Private cabin with attached bath and washroom.
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Hi-Tea with snacks.
  • WIFI onboard train.
  • English speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees of monuments.
  • Jungle safari in Ranthambore.
  • Boat ride in Udaipur.
  • Rajasthani dance and cultural programmes.
  • Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur Bird Sancturary.

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