India’s Palace on Wheels – India’s Luxury Rail Holiday
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Overview
Highlights
- Scenic rail journeys on board the Palace on Wheels
- Delhi – Orientation Tour of Delhi
- Jaipur – Sightseeing of Jaipur
- Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh – Jungle safaris by shared ‘Canter’ (open-air vehicle) in Ranthambhore National Park and a visit to Chittorgarh Fort
- Udaipur – Sightseeing of Udaipur
- Jaisalmer – Sightseeing of Jaisalmer, Camel Ride on the sand dunes in Jaisalmer and a dinner & cultural programme at a hotel in Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur – Sightseeing of Jodhpur
- Bharatpur & Agra – Visit to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur and a visit to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
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- 7 night’s on board the Palace on Wheels in a Deluxe Cabin with all meals from Delhi to Jaipur, Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur, Sawai Madhopur to Chittorgarh, Chittorgarh to Udaipur, Udaipur to Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jodhpur to Bharatpur, Bharatpur to Agra and Agra to Delhi
- 1 night’s accommodation with breakfast in a 5 star hotel in Delhi before your onward journey
- Transfers and meet & greet service between the airports, stations and your hotel in Delhi and transport for sightseeing with deluxe coaches
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Your holiday begins as you arrive into Delhi’s International Airport. As you exit the airport a representative from our partner company, will meet you and transfer you to your luxurious hotel for your overnight stay, The Claridges (5 star). You might like to spend the...
This morning after breakfast you set off for your orientation tour of Delhi.
In Old Delhi you will visit the 17th century Jama Masjid and walk through the narrow, winding lanes of colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk. Here you have the option of taking a ricksha...
This morning breakfast is served in the comfort of your sleeper cabin.
The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well-planned cities of the world in its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded ...
You can almost sense the connection with the wilderness as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast, visit the Ranthambore National Park, where the ruins of a 10th-century fort are loc...
This morning breakfast is served in your sleeper cabin before you arrive into the Lake City of Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar in 1559 A.D., after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are ...
Enjoy breakfast this morning served in your sleeper cabin.
In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Discover the painstakingly...
This morning you awake to breakfast served in your sleeper cabin, as the Palace on Wheels arrives into Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known ...
Early this morning, the train arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. After breakfast, you pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water fowl an...
This morning breakfast will be served in your sleeper cabin before you disembark from the train at Safdarjung Railway Station. Here your transfer will take you back to Delhi International airport for the connecting flight back home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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What's excluded
- Safari into the jungles of Ranthambhore by ‘Canter’
- Jeep or Elephant ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur
- Cultural Programme followed by dinner in Jaipur
- Camel ride on the sand dunes
- Entrance fee to monuments and museums
- English speaking guides
Accommodation
The Claridges Located in Lutyens New Delhi, The Claridges (5 star) offers 132 rooms with old-world charm and contemporary furnishings. Each of the wooden-floored rooms feature a flat-screen TV, pillow menu, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, a safety deposit box and ironing facilities. Guests can enjoy the benefit of free WiFi and the hotel also boasts a variety of amenities including a shopping arcade, health club and a temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool. This luxury hotel boasts a choice of over 7 dining options, Mediterranean and Northern Indian cuisine are served at the Sevilla and Dhaba restaurants respectively. Pastries are available at Ye Old Bakery Patisserie and Jade serves Chinese food. Guests can also choose from a variety of beverages at the Aura Vodka Bar.
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