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THE
PALACE ON WHEELS
The
very mention of Rajasthan evokes visions of Maharajas, palaces,
forts, deserts, camels and people in brightly coloured attire.
It is through such a landscape that the Palace on Wheels, one of
the ten most luxurious trains of the world, winds its way on its
week-long journey.
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The
journey begins from Delhi, and takes the travellers
through Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Swai Madhopur,
Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Agra, Bharatpur and Delhi.
It is one of the world's most exciting journeys, and offers a
variety of sightseeing and desert safaris laced with dance and
music to make the trip memorable.
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The fourteen deluxe saloons, equipped with
all modern-day amenities is tastefully decorated and offers a
once-in-a-lifetime experience of living in royal splendour. |
The
seven day tour gives the traveller a unique opportunity to
leisurely explore Rajasthan while the 'Khidmatgars'
do their utmost to make the tour as comfortable as possible.
The
pleasure of living in a mobile palace is all yours from the
moment you arrive at the station to board the Palace on Wheels
and this wonderful experience does not come to an end after just
seven days but lingers in the memory of the traveller long after
the journey is over.
Each
coach has four coupes and is provided with wall-to-wall
carpeting. Two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the Maharani
offer continental, Rajasthani and Indian cuisine for the
gourmets. Besides, a well stocked bar and a lounge car are
attached to make your journey a memorable experience. The
centrally air-conditioned and self-sufficient train leaves Delhi
Cantonment every Wednesday.
CLIMATE
Varies from 8C to 25C between September to March and
around 30C in April.
CLOTHING
Light tropical / Light woollen
CHECK-IN
Reporting time is 7 P.M. at Delhi Contt. Railway Station.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the Maharani,
serve a range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus
are changed seasonally.
EXCLUSIVE
CHARTERS
Companies can organise "Business
- cum - Pleasure" trip by chartering the truly
luxurious Palace on Wheels for their conferences.
OTHER
FACILITIES
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Doctor
on call at the next station
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Money
exchange facility / All credit cards accepted
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Adequate
safety & security arrangements
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Complimentary
mineral water on boarding the coach, during sightseeing and
at hotels
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Assistance
for travel arrangements on completion of the tour
SCHEDULE
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TRAIN
DEPARTURE SCHEDULE |
TARIFF
(US$) |
| Every
Wednesday evening from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station |
Per
Person Per Night |
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Months
2001 |
Dates |
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October
2001 to
March 2002 |
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September
October
November
December |
5,12,19,26
3,10,17,24,31
7,14,21,28
5,12,19,26 |
Single
Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Triple Occupancy
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US$
485
US$ 350
US$ 285
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Months
2002 |
Dates |
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September
2001 & April 2002 |
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January
February
March
April |
2,9,16,23,30
6,13,20,27
6,13,20,27
3,10,17,24 |
Single
Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Triple Occupancy
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US$
395
US$ 295
US$ 240
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Half
fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age |
Indian
Passengers can pay in Rupees (equivalent amount) at the
exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
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Terms
& Conditions & Bookings:
20% at the time of booking
50% 60 days prior to departure
30% 30 days prior to departure
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Cancellations
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10% more than 60 days prior to departure
20% between 45-60 days before departure
30% between 30-45 days before departure
50% between 15-30 days before departure
100% within 15 days before departure
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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/parks/palaces, cultural programmes,
camel rides/boat rides/rickshaw rides and for still
cameras, except charges for video cameras, cost of
liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
Note
: 10% surcharge levied on departure during Christmas /
New year.
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Entire
Tour : 7 Nights & 8 Days
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Travel
In Royal Splendour
PALACE
ON WHEELS
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Day
01
Wednesday
Delhi
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Departure
for Jaipur at 1830 hours
Step
on board to a royal welcome. Departure for Jaipur. Dinner
on board.
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Day
02
Thursday
Jaipur
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Arrive
Jaipur at 0000 hours
Be greeted by caparisisoned
elephants.... Welcome to the pink city of Jaipur. Discover
Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort... Silent sentinels of a glorious
era. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Visit Jantar Mantar, the age
old observatory and the City Palace, home of the erstwhile
rulers.
Departure for Jaisalmer at 2300 hours
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Day
03
Friday
Jaisalmer
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Arrive
Jaisalmer at 0615 hours
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 safaries and desert camps,,,
and dine under the stars to the rhythm of Rajasthan music
drifting into the night...
Departure for Jodhpur at 2300 hours
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Day
04
Saturday
Jodhpur
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Arrive
Jodhpur at 0800 hours
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.
Departure for Swai Madhopur at 1530 hours
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Day
05
Sunday
Swami
Madhopur
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Arrive
Swai Madhopur at 0400 hours
Welcome to the beautiful 10th
century fort of Ranthambore. Surrounded by the Ranthambore
National Park, a Project Tiger reserve, the imposing
ramparts of the fort soar high above... Still echoing a
glorious past.
Departure for Chittaurgarh at 1100 hours
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Arrive
Chittaurgarh at 1530 hours
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.
Departure for Udaipur at 1830 hours
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Day
06
Monday
Udaipur |
The
city of lakes, palaces & 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, the residence of
the Maharajas of Udaipur in all its ancient glory. |
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Day
07
Tuesday
Agra |
Arrive
Agra at 0500 hours
Sightseeing of Agra, the city
of Taj Mahal.
Departure
for Bharatpur at 1100 hours
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Arrive
Bharatpur at 1330 hours
Visit Fatehpur Sikri and then to
the renowned Keoladeo Ghana National Park a wonderland
of birds, at Bharatpur, once the preserve of the
Maharajah 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.
Departure for Delhi at 2300 hours
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Day
08
Wednesday
Delhi
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Arrive
Delhi at 0600 hours
Breakfast on board.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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