Locations: DELHI - JODHPUR - UDAIPUR -CHITTORGARH - SAWAI MADHOPUR -JAIPUR - KHAJURAHO-VARANASI - AGRA - DELHI

The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality. Your royal journey begins from Delhi and takes you through various erstwhile princely states of Jaipur, SawaiMadhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur. After experiencing the multi-faceted Rajasthan, you will experience the sensuous moods of the temples of Khajuraho and spirit of ancient Varanasi, later you will be ushered to a new exploration at Agra. The entire expedition has been thoroughly planned to take you back into history. Most enjoyable journeys are short-lived but long remembered. This journey will come to an end at Delhi, which will mark the onset of your reliving these cherished memories for a lifetime.

Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colours. Experience the land of regal splendour with Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the contemporary royal living. The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the regal delight where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever. The makers of the Palace on Wheels have rekindled the charm of luxury with utmost consideration of your comfort and modern amenities at the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. This tour is extensively planned to take you through the whispering sands of desert.

Day 01 - Sunday Delhi - Jaipur

16.00 Welcome on arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station.
17.30 Departure for Jodhpur.
20.00 Dinner on Board.

Dinner & Overnight on board Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

Day 02 - Monday Jodhpur

07.30 Breakfast on board.
08.00 Arrival at Mandor Railway station, Jodhpur.

Jodhpur: Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country The city is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side Jodhpur was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459.

09.00 Departure for sightseeing – Mehrangarh fort, JaswantThada, UmaidBhavan Museum & Shopping.
13.15 Lunch at Hotel Hanumant Palace.
15.30 Arrival on RROW (BGKT).
16.30 Departure for Udaipur.
20.00 Dinner

Dinner & Overnight on board.

 

Day 03- - Tuesday Udaipur

 

07.00 Arrival at Udaipur.
07.30 Breakfast on board.
08.30 Departure for sightseeing by coach – Saheliyonki Bari, shopping and City Palace & crystal Gallery, Boat Ride
12.30 Lunch at Fateh Prakash Palace hotel.
14.15 Arrival on RROW.
14.30 Departure for Chittaugarh .
16.45 Arrival at Chittaurgarh. Departure for sightseeing.

Chittaurgarh a place immortalized by deeds of valour and sacrifice of two remarkable queens. This was the place where Queen Padmini preferred jauhar(ritual sacrifice by self immolation) rather than be taken captive, and be submitted to the lust of AlaudinKhilji Sultan of Delhi.

18.00 Evening Tea at Fort cafeteria.
18.30 Light & Sound Programme at Fort.
20.00 Arrival on RROW.

Dinner & Overnight on board.

 

Day 04 - Wednesday SawaiMadhopur - Jaipur

 

05.30 Arrive at SawaiMadhopur.
06.00 Departure for Ranthambore National Park (Sanctury visit).

SawaiMadhopur(Ranthambore) is one of the many famous destinations of the western state of India, Rajasthan. Generally a visit to Ranthambore means a visit to the tiger reserve here. However, the place has much more to offer you in sightseeing and excursions. Surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and located very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert, Ranthambore offers you the best of the desert land as well as plain area near the hills.

09.15 Arrival on PROW & Breakfast.
09.30 Departure for Jaipur.
11.30 Arrival at Jaipur.

JAIPUR: Built by Sawai Jai Singh, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India’s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces; rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Jaipur has a timeless appeal in its colorful bazaars that delights for its Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets.  Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration that makes a trip to the pink city a memorable one.

11.45 Welcome with Shenai& Garland.
12.15 Departure by coach for sightseeing – Arrival at Amber fort & Elephant Ride to Amber Fort.

The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster.

12.30 Visit of Amber Fort.
13.30 Lunch at Hotel Café Amer.
15.00 Departure from Amber and shopping.
15.45 Visit of Observatory and City Palace, City round/Shopping.
18.00 Arrival on RROW.

Evening tea and Rest.

20.00 Cultural Program & Dinner at Hotel Lalit.
21.30 Departure from Hotel.
22.00 Arrival on RROW.
22.15. Departure for Khajuraho.

Dinner and Overnight on board train

Day 05 - Thursday - Khajuraho

08.00 Breakfast on board.

Khajuraho A UNESCO world heritage site in central India, is a famous tourist and archaeological site known for its sculptured temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Jain patriarchs. Khajuraho was one of the capitals of the Chandela kings, who from the 9th to the 11th century CE developed a large realm, which at its height included almost all of what is now Madhya Pradesh state.

10.45 Arrival at Khajuraho& Departure for Sightseeing, visit of temples (Western Group)
13.00 Lunch at Hotel Clarks Khajuraho.
14.30 Visit of Temples (South Group).
17.00 Return RROW for fresh up & Tea.
18.00 Departure M.P. Tourism Show. Where you can experience Kandariya Dance show.
18.15 Departure for Varanasi.

Dinner & Overnight on board.

Day 05- Friday Varanasi

06.00 Arrival at Varanasi.

Varanasi. The Ganges has always been a holy river for the Hindus, including any town or city on the banks of this river. According to the Hindu mythology, the Hindu God, Shiva, came to live with his companion Parvati. The city of Varanasi is also known as 'Kashi', the 'City of Light', a recognition of the first avatar of Shiva as a pillar of light

07.00 Departure for City tour Bharat Mata Mandir.
08.00 Breakfast on Board.
09.00 Departure for Sarnath (Visit of Sarnath), Stupa, Buddha Statue.

Sarnath, 10-Kms away from Varanasi is the fabled place, which bears testimony to its great past where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples, expounding the principles of Buddhism. The remains date back to as far as the3rd-Century BC when EmperorAshoka founded various institutions, stupas, monasteries and pillar Edicts.
13.00 Arrival at Hotel Taj for Lunch.
14.30 Return to RROW for Rest.
16.00 Departure for Ghat.
19.30 Return to RROW after Aarti.
19.55 Departure for Agra.

Dinner & Overnight on board.

Day 07 - Saturday - Agra

07.30 Breakfast on board.
08.30 Arrival at Agra.
Agra: On the right bank of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city's historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and it was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveller seeking the wonders of India, Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the TajMahal and Agra Fort.

10.15 Departure for Sightseeing visit of Agra fort and City Tour.
12.45 Lunch at Hotel JP Palace.
14.15 Visit ofTajMahal and Shopping.
18.30 Return to RROW
20.30 Dinner on board.
19.30 Dinner on board.
21.00 Departure for Delhi from Agra Cant Raiway Station.

Dinner and Overnight on board train

Day 08 - Sunday Arrive Delhi

04.00 Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station.
07.00 Breakfast on board.
07.30 Deboard/Check out.

Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please contact your Gust Relation for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Guests who wish to indulge in these shopping experiences, may stay back and join the main group later.

Highlights:
• Meharangarh Fort, Jodhpur.
• Temples of Khajuraho.
• RanthamboreNatioanl Park.
• The Ghats of Varanasi.
• Boat Cruise, Udaipur.
• Amber Fort, Jaipur.
• TajMahal, Agra.

Season 2016-17 and 2018
Months	Departure Dates
October, 2016	2 , 9 , 16, 23, 30
November, 2016	6, 13 , 20 , 27
December, 2016	4, 11, 18, 25
Janauray, 2017	1, 8, 15, 22, 29
February, 2017	5, 12, 19, 26
March, 2017	5, 12 , 19, 26
October, 2017	1 , 8 , 15, 22,29
November, 2017	5 , 12 , 19 , 26
December, 2017	3, 10, 17, 24,31
January, 2018	7, 14 , 21, 28
February, 2018	4, 11 , 18, 25
March, 2018	4, 11 , 18, 25

 

Currency: USD

Prices in US$
Occupancy		Oct 2016 to March 2017 & oct 2017 to March 2018	Description
Deluxe cabin Single		US$ 900 per night	Single Cabin
Double/Twin		US$ 675 per person per night	TWN Sharing Cabin
Super Deluxe cabin(suite)		US$ 1800 per cabin per night	Super Deluxe Suite
# 10% extra surcharge during Christmas and New Year departures.
# 3.63% Service Tax will be extra as applicable.
# US$ 15 per pax commerical tax as applicable.
# 50% of the prevailing tariff will be charged for the children between 05-12 years of age
# 10% of the prevailing tariff will be charged for the children below 05 years.
# The tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, accommodation, all meals, sightseeing tours, entrance fee
(excluding video camera fee) for monuments & palaces and entertainment.
# Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
Reservation / Cancellation - Terms & Conditions
Booking Policy:
30% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
Remaining 70% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy:
10% of ticket value 90 days or more prior to departure.
20% of ticket value between 89 to 30 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value 29 days prior to departure.
No show/En route termination of tour/amendment:
# No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel
will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
# En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons,
no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour
shall be treated as forfeited.
# Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or
Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to
availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case
basis. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.