Duration: 7 Nights / 8Days
Places to Visit : Delhi – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur - Chittorgarh – Bharatpur – Agra - New Delhi.
The first commercial launch is scheduled for December 2008.
Proposed Tour Itinerary: Delhi – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur - Chittorgarh – Bharatpur – Agra - New Delhi.
Travel Duration: 07 nights - 08 days
Departure Day: Sunday
Period: October 2008 till April 2009
Proposed Tariff: Super Deluxe - Per Suite US00 per person per night
Deluxe: Single Supplement US00 per person per night
Deluxe: Twin Sharing US$ 800 per person per night
Note: The Above tariff is on per person per night. Service Tax will be extra 10% Surcharge levied on Christmas and New Year
Facilities: The train will comprise of one super deluxe saloon, thirteen deluxe saloons, two restaurant cum lounge cars, one spa cum board room car, one kitchen car, two staff cars and two power cars.
Super Deluxe Coach: The super deluxe coach will have two Suites with a capacity of 4 persons. Each Suit (Mother of Pearl and Silver Suites) will have double beds, with spacious sitting area with dressing table, luggage rack, a spacious bath room with shower and bath tub. The coach also has a common lounge
Deluxe Coach: Deluxe coach will have 3 double bedded cabins with a capacity of 6 pax. Each cabin will have double beds, seating area, dressing table, luggage rack with spacious bathroom.
Restaurant Lounge: The concept of the restaurant lounge is to eliminate waiting time. The two restaurant lounge cars, combined would have a capacity of 120 pax.
Spa cum Board Room: International Gym and spa facilities would be available. Corporate and guests can arrange meetings in the board room which will have modern facilities.
Salient Features
- Channel music system and public address system.
- Internet Wi-Fi System
- Improved Seating of Clusters of 2's and 4;s
- Two Exclusive Restro Lounge
- International Spa Facilities
- Arrangement to regulate AC air supply in Super-Dlx
- Individual smoking and non-smoking areas in the lounge
- Effective exhaust arrangements in Kitchen
- Wash room and toilet facilities adjacent to the dining car
- Improved water supply and storage
- Running hot and cold water supply
- Bath tub to be provided in Super Deluxe Saloon (New)
- Cubical bathing space
- Pantry in each sleeper car
Total Capacity : 82 Pax
Total No. of Coaches : 1 Super Deluxe Saloon
3 Deluxe Saloons : 2 Restro Lounges
1 SPA car : 1 Kitchen car
2 Staff cars : 2 Power cars
The tour program of Palace on Wheels goes as under:
Day 01: Delhi1500 hrs - Departure from Delhi: Cantonment Railway Station.
Evening Tea/Dinner Onboard.
Day 02: Thursday-Chittorgarh-Udaipur: 0530 Hours - Arrival at Chittaurgarh Railway Station 0630 hrs - Visit Chittaugarh Fort Chittaurgarh The City of battles lost and won for Love and Land. Chittaurgarh Fort singled out for its glorious history of battles and beauty. A tour to the glorious fort of Chittaurgarh is an unforgettable experience. As you drive on the 13 square kms fort visit Palace of Queen Padmini, Peace and Victory Towers and witness several temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, now leis in state of ruins 0900 hrs - Departure for Udaipur. Breakfast Onboard 1215 hrs - Arrival at Udaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel for Lunch. Post lunch Local sightseeing.
Udaipur: Welcome to the 'City of Lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. Known as the most Romantic city in all Rajasthan. Lunch at hotel. Excursion to Manek Mahal or the Palace of Pearls, the Fateh Sagar lake, the Garden of Maids known as Sahelion Ki Baari and also the village of Artisans known as Lok Kala Mandal. Udaipur a place soaked in tradition and culture 1750 hrs - Departure for Mehsana Dinner aboard.
Day 03: Friday-Mehsana-Ahmedabad: 0415 hrs - Departure for Mehsana. Breakfast on board 0645 hrs - Arrival at Mehsana
Mehsana: Early morning visit Sun temple at Modhera and Patola Weaving center at Patan. Breakfast onboard. 1115 hrs - Departure for Ahmedabad 1245 hrs - Arrival at Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Ahmedabad is a colorful city where one can enjoy the better things of life, be it food or amusement. The Walled City in Ahmedabad takes one down the memory lane, making one aware of the city's glorious past. Ahmedabad has got numerous places of interest for tourists, ranging from monuments to amusement parks. The charm of the various museums, mosques, and forts complements the simplicity of the Ahmedabad city. While visiting the Ahmedabad city, one should keep the budget flexible, as it is all too common for people to get tempted by the array of artifacts, antiques, and the exotic and colorful attire available in Ahmedabad. Dinner On Board: 2015 hrs - Departure for Sasangir
Day 04: Saturday Sasan: Gir0800 hrs Arrival at Sasangir 1115 hrs - Departure for Delwada Sasangir has the distinction of being the last earthly refuge of the Asiatic lion. In the paisley-shaped Kathiwad peninsula of Gujarat stands the Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary, the one and only remaining habitat of this proud and majestic species (Panthera leo). Sasangir Lion Sanctuary is home of some 300 Asiatic lions. Close to being an extinct species, the number of Asiatic lions has been steadily rising since 1980 in this safe haven 1430 hrs - Arrival at Delwada 2000 hrs - Departure for Palitana, Dinner Onboard
Day 05: Sunday-Palitana: Morning at Palitana, the next stop is at Sarkhej, famous for the traditional Vishalla Village. All meals on board the Royal Orient. 0745 hrs – Arrival at Palitana Breakfast Onboard 1200 hrs - Departure for Sarkhej. Lunch Onboard. 1745 hrs - Arrival at Sarkhej. Visit Vishalla Village Dinner at Hotel. 2230 hrs - Departure for Udaipur
Day 06: Monday-Udaipur: The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty. Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences an inspiration for the imagination of poes,painters and writers. Overlooking the aquamarine expanses of the Lake Pichhola stands the splendid City Palace a marvel and granite and marbel. Exquisite lake palaces of Udaipur, shimmering like jewels on the Lake Pichhola are overwhelming in splendour. Several places of interest around Udaipur, with an interesting excursion to Ranakpur. After lunch, you can visit the Shilpgram Craft Village and then continue for Jaipur. All meals on board the Royal Orient. 0715 hrs - Breakfast Onboard. Arrival at Udaipur 2000 hrs - Departure for Jaipur. Dinner Onboard.
Day 07: Tuesday-Jaipur: Breakfast Onboard. 0750 hrs - Arrival at Jaipur. Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan is the most colourful city in India, with it's famous pink coloured buildings, museum, observatory, Palace of Winds and the colourful bazaar. Breakfast and lunch on board the train. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed building along the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. And yes, how can you miss the shopping in your Jaipur tour. Jaipur is the place to shop until you drop ! It has a plethora of handicrafts and other attarctions. 2155 hrs - Departure for Delhi. Dinner on Board
Day 08: Wednesday-Delhi: 0700 hrs End of journey.
Tariff
October To March April to September
2-Berth Cabin
Single Occupancy US$ 350 per day US$ 263 per day.
Sharing US$ 200 per day US$ 150 per day.
3- Berth Cabin US$ 175 per day US$ 132 per day.
If accompanied by parents:
Children below 5 years are permitted free.
Children between 5 years and 12 years are charged only 50%.
Departure: Every Wednesday - beginning September till the last Wednesday of April.
