Discover RAJASTHAN

Times have changed and the winds have shifted, but the Palace on Wheels cruises along in royal style, the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryear could have perpetuated and enjoyed.

Today, of course, each traveller on board is treated like royalty in his or her own right.

Today exquisite & exclusive Palace on Wheels has luxorious cabins, wall - to - wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars, personalised service....infact everything that could comprise heaven on earth for a whole week.

Happy journeying.

ITINERARY

pow_delhi.jpg (6688 bytes) DELHI
(DAY-1 WEDNESDAY)
Step on board to a royal welcome. Dinner on board. Dep 2245 Hrs.

JAIPUR
(DAY-2 THURSDAY)
Arr. 0830 Hrs.
Be greeted by caparisoned elephants....
Welcome to the Pink City of Jaipur.
Discover Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort.... silent sentinals of a glorious era. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Visit Jantar Mantar, the age old Observatory and City Palace, home to the erstwhile rulers. Dine under the stars at Jai Mahal Palace.
Dep. 2200 Hrs.

CHITTAURGARH
(DAY-3 FRIDAY)
Arr. 0730 Hrs.
Images of Love and Valour, scars of battles lost and won....thrice beseiged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.

UDAIPUR
(DAY-3 CONTD.)
The city of lakes, palaces and gardens, temples and forts.... Udaipur.
Lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel, the former summer residence of the princes of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Pichola.... Visit the City Palace in all its ancient glory, the residence of the maharajas of Udaipur.
Dep. 2200 Hrs.

RANTHAMBHORE
(DAY-4 SATURDAY)
Arr. 0630 Hrs.
Welcome to beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambhore Surrounded by the Ranthambhore National Park, a Project Tiger reserve the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above.... still echoing a glorious past.
Dep. 1230 Hrs.

JAISALMER
(DAY-5 SUNDAY)
Arr. 0900 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 rythym of Rajasthani music drifts into the night...
Dep. 2330 Hrs.

JODHPUR
(DAY-6 MONDAY)
Arr.0900 Hrs.
The Mehrangarh Fort looms large over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent fort and Jaswant Thada, the royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the royal residence, a part of which is now a hotel.
Dep. 1545 Hrs.

BHARATPUR
(DAY-7 TUESDAY)
Arr.0715 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 in from as far as Siberia and China.

AGRA
(DAY-7 CONTD.)
Visit the red sandstone fort of Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra and proceed to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived, the Taj Mahal.
Dep. 2000 Hrs.

Tariff


Occupancy Type		September 2006 and April 2007 (per person per night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single occupancy	US $	395.00	2765.00
Double occupancy	US $	295.00	2065.00
Triple occupancy	US $	240.00	1680.00
Occupancy Type		October 2006 to March 2007 (per person per night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single occupancy	US $	535.00	3745.00
Double occupancy	US $	385.00	2695.00
Triple occupancy	US $	315.00	2205.00

Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur. Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments. Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years Itinerary and terms are subject to change without notice

Terms & Conditions

The reservation / cancellation of passenger on the Palace on Wheels may be done as per the following terms & conditions :

BOOKING
(i) 20% of ticket value at the time of booking
(ii) 80% on ticket value 45 days prior to departure

CANCELLATION
5% of the ticket value 65 or more days prior to departure
20% of the ticket value 35-64 days prior to departure
50% of the ticket value 20-34 days prior to departure
100% less than 20 days prior to departure.

CHECK IN
Reporting time is 4 pm at Delhi Cantt. Railway Station

OTHERS
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year

Visas are required to travel to India.

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2006
January' 2006	04,11,18,25
February' 2006	01,08,15,22
March' 2006	01,08,15,22,29
April' 2006	05,12,19,26
September' 2006	06, 13, 20, 27
October' 2006	04, 11, 18, 25
November' 2006	01, 08, 15, 22, 29
December' 2006	06, 13. 20, 27
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

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Every Wednesday Night from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station from September to April.

	The Palace on Wheels is a joint project of the Ministry of Railways, Government of India and Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, supported by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.

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