| VIRTUAL
TOUR - ROYAL RAJASTHAN
ON WHEELS |
 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,
the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces,
and the adventurous escapades to the wilds;
while you witness the luxuries on the train
in a truly royal fashion. This train is
newly built and designed in a contemporary
royal style. You will be delighted with
the magnificent interiors, sumptuous meals,
expensive wines, and personalised service
by the Khidmatgars, the likes of which you
would rarely experience.
Itinerary:
New Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur -
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Chittaurgarh
- Bharatpur - Agra - New Delhi |
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| Day 01 - Sunday |
16.00
hrs. Dep. 18.30 hrs. |
| NEW
DELHI
 The
journey of a lifetime begins at the
Delhi Safdarjung Railway station where
the guests are accorded a warm, traditional
welcome before the Royal Rajasthan on
Wheels pulls out into the night for
a week-long luxury cruise through fascinating
Rajasthan. |
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| Day
02 - Monday |
Departure
19.30 hrs |
| JAIPUR
 The
first stop of the Royal Rajasthan on
Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well
planned cities of the world of its time.
This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly
known as the Pink City,was founded by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727
A.D.
To explore the city, an air-conditioned
coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the
Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable
five storied building a one the main
street of the old city in pink splendor
with semi-octagonal and delicate honey
combed sandstone windows. This is
followed by a visit to Amber Fort
where elephant ride is available to
climb up the hill. Lunch at a Five
Star Hotel followed by visit to City
Palace Museum and Observatory.
|
| Day
03 - TUESDAY |
Departure
23.45 hrs. |
| JAISALMER
 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 latticed havelis
or mansions with their grand facades.
The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli
and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are
fine examples of the stone carver's
skill.Shop for fine pattu shawls
,mirror work and embroidered articles
, wooden boxes , trinkets , silver
jewellery and curios.
After lunch on board, go for
an exciting camel ride on the
sand dunes of Sam, before sipping
a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy
the dinner and the cultural
porgramme at a Five Star hotel.
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| Day
04 - WEDNESDAY |
Arrival 07.00
hrs. Departure15.30 hrs |
| JODHPUR
 Next
morning the Royal Rajasthan
on Wheels is in 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 for its
rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort.
The grand palaces within
-Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal,
Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana
and Daulat Khana are impressive
examples of architectural
excellence. Near the fort
complex lies Jaswant Thada,
and a group of royal cenotaphs
made of white marble. After
lunch at a Palace hotel,
return to the Royal Rajasthan
on Wheels. While in Jodhpur
shop for exquisite handicraft
articles including the famous
breeches, embroidered shoes,
metal curios, silverware,
paintings. |
| Day
05 - THURSDAY |
Arrival
04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30
hrs |
SAWAI
MADHOPUR
 One
can almost sense a life
of the wilderness, as the
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
arrives in Sawai Madhopur,
a city named after its founder
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh
I. After breakfast a visit
is arranged to the Ranthambhor
National Park, wherein are
located the ruins of a 10th
century fort. This wildlife
sanctuary is considered
to be the country's best
for observing and photographing
the activities of the tiger.
The park, covering an area
of 392 sq. kms. is home
to more than 300 species
of birds. The tiger, hyena,
rate, jackal and fox are
among those constituting
the carnivorous population
here. Sawai Madhopur is
known for its excusive toys,
ethnic ornaments and costumes.
Upon return to the Royal
Rajasthan on Wheels, you
leave for Chittaurgarh,
when one gets an opportunity
to watch the colourful countryside
passing by in the daylight.
|
| Day
05 - THURSDAY |
Arrive
16:00 hrs. Departure 05.30
hrs (next day) |
CHITTAURGARH
 After
lunch on board you are in
Chittaurgarh. Images of
love and velour; scars of
battles lost and won...thrice-besieged,
Chittaurgarh Fort is all
this and more. Moving legends
of honor and pride will
echo in your mind as you
proceed to Udaipur. |
| Day
06 - FRIDAY |
Arrival
07:30 hrs. Departure 17.30
hrs |
UDAIPUR
 Udaipur,
the Lake City, was founded
by Maharana Udai Singh of
Mewar, after the Sisodia
dynasty was driven way by
the Mughals, in 1559A.D.
Perhaps the two most beautiful
sites of Udaipur are the
dream-like marble palaces-
the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace)
and the Jag Mandir, which
appear to rise from the
blue waters of Lake Pichhola.
After lunch at a Five Star
Hotel, a visit to the City
Palace. |
| Day
07 - SATURDAY |
Arrival
06.30hrs.
Departure 9.00 hrs-Arrival
12.00 hrs-Departure 21.00
hrs |
BHARATPUR
/ AGRA
 Bharatpur:
In the morning, the Royal
Rajasthan on Wheels arrives
in Bharatpur, the capital
of Maharaja Suraj Mal .
After breakfast pay a visit
to the world famous bird
sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana
National Park, the nesting
place for thousands of Egrets,
Siberian Cranes, migratory
Water Fowl and other species
of birds.
Agra: Upon
arrival visit the Agra Fort
and after lunch arrive at
the Taj Mahal, one of the
seven wonders of the world.
A pristine monument of undying
love. It was built by Emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of
his beloved queen Mumtaz
Mahal. Agra is known for
its splendid marble inlay
work like the Pietra Dura
work on the Taj, leather
goods and jewellery.
|
| Day
08 - SUNDAY |
Arrival
04.00 hrs |
DELHI
Arrive
at Delhi Safdarjung Railway
station. Breakfast on board
and let the pleasant memories
of the past week linger
on your mind for a long,
long time. |
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Super Deluxe Saloon - The
Bravura Suite
Your princely saloon offers a spacious living with
complete comfort of royal suite. The exquisite silk
and velvet bedspreads and draperies take you to
the era of munificent living. The finely carved
wooden furniture in the super-deluxe suite adds
to your experience. The bed in the cabin is large
and comfortable with colour-coordinated draperies.
The ottoman, sofa-chairs and writing table have
been provided to make your stay more comfortable.
The suites have been named after the two precious
stones, Emerald and Diamond.
Deluxe Saloon - The Extraordinary
Suite
Welcome to your exquisite saloon, your personal
imperial chamber. The saloon has been designed to
live up to the grandeur of contemporary princely
living with elegant silk furnishings for a befitting
aesthetic appeal. These saloons have been thematically
designed with co-ordinated colour schemes and textures
to augment their splendour. Your chamber offers
luxuries with meticulously chosen bedding and upholstery,
writing-table and chair to make your stay more comfortable.
Your furnished saloon gives you sufficient mobility
within the coupe. The saloons have been created
in three different themes in hues of exquisite jewels,
Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl.
| Valid upto September, 2011 |
Occupancy |
Tariff |
Deluxe Cabin per person per night (Twin Sharing) |
US$ 590 |
Deluxe Cabin Single per night |
US$ 825
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Super Deluxe Suite per cabin per night |
US$ 1600 |
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 :
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
60 days prior to departure.
In case
of Group:
- 50% of ticket value at the
time of confirming the booking.
- Remaining 50% of ticket value
60 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
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