Rajasthan train round trip, 7 nights / 8 days: New Delhi - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Sawai Madhopur - Jaipur - Khajuraho - Varnanasi - Agra - Delhi

Departures: Every Sunday from October to March

The Train

Leisure travel in redefined luxury is good enough at times. Add to it the pristine historical experience of Rajasthan and you have a superb cocktail that’ll set you on a journey of a lifetime.

In the sheer opulence and comfort of ‘Royal Rajasthan on Wheels’ you’ll traverse through the heartland of Rajasthan, partaking in its amazing architecture, fascinating festivals, scintillating sports, and high adrenalin adventure.

Deluxe Cabin One of the restaurants "Sheesh Mahal"

Facilities:

The train will comprise of one super deluxe saloon, thirteen deluxe saloons, two restaurant cum lounge cars, one spa cum board room car (onboard shortly), 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 cubicle. 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; (onboard shortly)
International Gym and spa facilities would be available. Corporate and guests can arrange meetings in the board room which will have modern facilities. Luxury redefined:

• Channel music system and public address system
• Internet Wi-Fi System (onboard Shortly)
• Two Exclusive Restro Lounges
• International Spa Facilities (onboard shortly)
• Vestibuled and a Dining Car
• Coaches: One Super Deluxe and thirteen Deluxe Saloons

The other Restro-lounge the "Svarn Mahal" The Super Deluxe Suite

Tour Itinerary

Tour Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days (Sep 2010 onwards)
Departure Day: Every Sunday

Day-1, Sunday, Delhi - Safdarjung Station l Departure 16.30 PM

Delhi The luxurious Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you through a seven day exploration of the vibrant Rajasthan. The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality over the next seven days. Your royal journey begins from Delhi and takes you through various erstwhile princely states.

Welcome on board at Delhi with the ceremonial greetings at the safdarjung station with traditional aarti and tika with garlanding and some mock tails to refresh your selves. After check in, you would be escorted to the respective cabins. Feel the difference of the World in the moving Palace which empowers luxury and tradition hand to hand.

Day-2, Monday, Arrive at 09.15 AM at Jodhpur. Breakfast on board | Departure 17.10 PM

Jodhpur the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan is famous for its magnificent Meharangarh fort. Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant ii in 1899.
Lunch at the fabulous 5 star hotel & dinner on board.

Day-3, Tuesday, Arrival 08.00 AM at Udaipur l Breakfast on board | Departure 14.30 PM

Water marked by whimsy & splendor, the Venice of the holds stage as one of India’s truly seductive cities. Udaipur is an international destination unto itself, packed with princeliness & passion, Udaipur is raw Rajput dreaming, with palaces, haveils gardens & temples at every turn. Visit to the beautiful princely city palace. Lunch at 5 star hotel & in the afternoon followed by a trip to crystal gallery.

Day-3, Tuesday, Arrival 16.45 AM at  Chittorgarh | Departure 22.00 PM

The story is a saga of valor, tenacity & sacrifice. The fort of Chittorgarh is a treasure trove of history & offers to the traveler an insight into the life of the great Rajput rulers. The victory tower or Vijay Stambh is one of the main tourist attractions of the fort. Gaumukh reservoir & the palace of queen Padmini are important spots to the south of the Rana Kumbha palace. The light & sound programme is shown at the fort.
Dinner on board/ Hotel Panna with cultural programme.

Lunch on board.

Day-4, Wednesday, Arrival 13:15 PM at  Jaipur | Departure 22.15 PM

Welcome by caparisoned elephants & sweet music of the auspicious ‘Shehnai’. Watch the awesome ‘Hawa Mahal’ (the palace of winds), elephants ride at amber fort, shopping of centuries old object de arts & other items.

Lunch at a 5 star hotel / on board & visit to the city palace residence of the erstwhile maharaja of Jaipur which houses a museum of amazing centuries-old artifacts & the observatory built by the founder of jaipur maharaja Sawai jai Singh-ii who himself was noted astronomer.

Dinner hotel jai Mahal palace with cultural program.

Day-5, Thursday, Arrival 11.00 AM at  Khajuraho l Breakfast on board | Departure 18.30 PM

The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of chandela dynasty. situated in Madhya Pradesh, India, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance & music & other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture & images of the temples were built in north Indian ‘Nagara’ style of architure, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time. Guest will take on visit of temples & museum.

Lunch at 5-star hotel & dinner on board.

 
Day-6, Friday, Arrival 06.00 AM Varanasi (Banaras) | Departure 18.00 PM

Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old & is famous as the city of temples. In Varanasi, there are temples at every few paces. Jyotirlinga Visvanatha temple or golden temple, rebuilt in 1776, is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The Jnana Vapi well (meaning ‘well of wisdom) is believed to have been dug by lord Shiva himself. The Ganga Ghats (river front) are the most popular pilgrimage spot of Varanasi & are centers of music & learning. The holy city has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy & mysticism for thousands of years & has produced great saints & personalities like Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja & Patanjali.
Lunch at 5-star hotel & dinner on board. Sightseeing include visit to Ghats, Maha Aarti, temples & Buddhist Temples at Saarnath.

Day-7, Saturday, Arrival 05.00 AM at  Agra, Taj Mahal l Breakfast on board | Departure 23.00 PM

Agra is one of the prominent destinations of the world tourism map with two heritage monuments visiting Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. It is a vibrant centre of culture, art & religious philosophies that have enriched mankind & shaped human thought over centuries. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on marvel, leather work, footwear, brass-wear, carpets, Jewellery, Zari & embroidery work.

Lunch at 5-star hotel & dinner on board.

Day-8, Sunday, Arrival 04.00 AM at  Delhi l Breakfast on board l Check out time 07.45 AM
Tour end at Delhi.

Journey ends

Dates

Tour Tariff

Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age. Children below 5 years shall be allowed free.
(Age proof of children is to be furnished, which is required at the time of issuance of tickets)

Please note :-
• 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas/New Year.
• @ 2.58% Service Tax shall be levied on the tariff of Palace on Wheels.
• US$ 15 per pax per trip shall be charged against the payment of commercial taxes in addition to the tariff
• No charter can be booked during X-Mas & New Year period.
• Tariff Subject to change without notice.

The Tariff includes :
Tariff is inclusive of travel/ catering/ conducted sightseeing/ entrance fee at monuments/ parks/ palaces/ cultural programs/ camel ride at Jaisalmer/ boat ride at Udaipur/ rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.

The Tariff does not include:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.

Booking Policy
In case of FITs:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 65 days prior to departure.

In case of Group:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 65 days prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of the ticket value will be deducted as follows.

In case of FITs
• 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
• 20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 100% of ticket value between less than 30 days prior to departure.

In case of Group
• 10% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
• 100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior to departure.