Palace on Wheels- The Luxury Train
A joint collaboration of Indian Railways and the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, the Palace on Wheels train made its maiden luxury tour back in 1982. It was voted as the 4th luxurious train of the world in 2010.
It offers 7 nights/8 days of a royal journey covering amazing tourist destinations of North India – Jaipur (the Pink city), Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore National Park, Chittorgarh, Udaipur (the city of Lakes), Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the symbol of love and romance, Agra, before returning to Delhi, the capital of India.
The pioneer of India’s luxury travel is inspired by royal carriages of kings and rulers of the bygone era in India. These carriages are each named after a precious stone while the interiors reflect royalty. Guests are treated with hospitality of palatial times with the spirit of Atithi Devo Bhava that translates to ‘Guests are like God’.
The Palace on Wheels itinerary is specially designed for guests to get the most out of their short trip of luxury. With UNESCO World Heritage Sites, rock-carved forts, wildlife safaris, and bird sanctuaries, there is a wide range of world famous tourist spots to visit during the trip.At times, during the tour or off – board excursions, guests can choose between certain activities. Time is alloted in such a way so that Guests may participate in interesting activities like shopping, spas, etc.
One of India’s finest luxury trains – Palace on Wheels won several prestigious awards since its maiden trip. There were makeovers and enhanced onboard facilities on Palace on Wheels to provide guests with the best experience. The former personal carriages of Kings that also transported foreign dignitaries & Nizams is now available for domestic & international tourists/ travelers to experience royalty and king’s culture.
All the best for a Royal Luxury Experience and Amazing Sightseeing Tour on India’s finest budget- friendly luxury train – Palace on Wheels!
Palace on Wheels Departure Dates 2022, 2023 – 2024
Palace on Wheels train operates between September to April. Every week, the itinerary starts on a Wednesday evening and ends on the next week’s Wednesday morning. On the same day, at the evening, the next itinerary starts and goes on in a cycle. The train journey starts and ends at Safdarjung Railway station of New Delhi. The departure date for upcoming journeys of 2022, 2023 – 2024 are listed below in a detailed tabular column.
The guests are requested to be present by 4 PM at the railway station for the check-in procedures. The train does not wait for a single tourist beyond its exact departure time. Concerning the trend of luxury train vacation about world-class tourists, it is recommended to book your tickets at least three months in prior to the departure date. Provide essential travel details to per-book your tickets.
Palace on Wheels can be chartered for specific needs like wedding, corporate celebrations and others. For more such details, contact us directly.
Departures
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7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour |
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DATES |
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October 2022 |
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12 |
26 |
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November 2022 |
09 |
16 |
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December 2022 |
07 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
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January 2023 |
04 |
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February 2023 |
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08 |
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March 2023 |
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15 |
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April 2023 |
05 |
12 |
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September 2023 |
06 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
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October 2023 |
04 |
11 |
18 |
25 |
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November 2023 |
01 |
08 |
15 |
22 |
29 |
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December 2023 |
06 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
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January 2024 |
03 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
31 |
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February 2024 |
07 |
14 |
21 |
28 |
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March 2024 |
06 |
13 |
20 |
27 |
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April 2024 |
03 |
10 |
17 |
24 |
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Total Cost Per Person (7N/8D)
Foreign Passport Holders (in USD)
Tariff for Peak Season – Total Cost Per Person
* Valid from (September 2022 to March 2023) & (Oct 2023 to Mar 2024)
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Cabin Type |
October 2022 to March 2023 & October 2023 to March 2024 |
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Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy |
USD 8085 + Taxes |
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Deluxe Cabin on Double Occupancy |
USD 5257 + Taxes |
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Super Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy |
USD 14554 + Taxes |
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Super Deluxe Cabin on Double Occupancy |
USD 7277 + Taxes |
Tariff for Lean Season
* Valid for (Sep 2022 & Apr 2023) & (Apr 2022)
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Cabin Type |
September 2022, April 2023, September 2023 & April 2024 |
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Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy |
USD 6615 + Taxes |
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Deluxe Cabin on Double Occupancy |
USD 4060 + Taxes |
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Super Deluxe Cabin on Single Occupancy |
USD 10920 + Taxes |
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Super Deluxe Cabin on Double Occupancy |
USD 5460 + Taxes |
The above Tariff is subject to change without any prior notice and the difference in fare is to be paid by the client only. Government Taxes – Goods & Service Tax (GST) is subject to change as per the Government of India Directives
The tariff is inclusive of:
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(Train Ticket Fare Includes)
– Overnight travel & stay in luxury train with AC Sleeping chambers having private attached bathroom
– The Tariff is also inclusive of accommodation, all meals, sightseeing tours, entrance fee (excluding video camera fee) for monuments & palaces, entertainment, camel ride at Jaisalmer (Sam Sand Dunes), Jeep Safari at Ranthambore, boat ride at Udaipur (Lake Pichola) and rickshaw ride at Bharatpur bird sanctuary.Jeep Safari on sharing basis at Ranthambore National Park.
– The Tariff also includes Elephant joy ride in Jaipur, Sound & Light Show at Chittorgarh Fort, Boat joy ride in Udaipur, Camel joy ride at Sam sand dunes, Cultural Program with dinner in Jaisalmer, Cycle Rickshaw ride in Bharatpur Bird sanctuary, Complimentary use of sharing dongle for wi-fi connectivity, Visit to Taj Mahal in Agra.
Tariff does NOT include:
- Domestic or international airfare
- Travel insurance or visa fees
- Liquor, soft drinks, juices, wine or beer
- Camera fees at monuments
- Laundry services, additional toiletries, gratuities, souvenirs or any items of a personal nature
- Any services in Delhi not specified as included, such as sightseeing, transfers, or hotel accommodations
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included.
- Monument entrance fees during tour of Delhi
Taxes for all tours in India are calculated and are due 30 days prior to departure, at the applicable rate in accordance to the Indian government guidelines. Payments are expected in the form of a check. If payment is made by credit card a surcharge of 5% will be applied. Taxes should be paid before any travel documents are issued.
At the time of printing there is a 5% tax on total cost .
A surcharge is applicable on Christmas and New Year.