ETC Tours Pvt. Ltd (Events & Travel Consortium)
Palace on Wheels
Palace on Wheels, Luxury Train in IndiaThe very mention of Rajasthan evokes visions of Maharajas, palaces, forts, deserts, camels and people in brightly colored attire. It is through such a landscape that the Palace on Wheels, one of the ten most luxurious trains of the world, winds its way on its week-long journey. The fourteen deluxe saloons, equipped with all modern-day amenities is tastefully decorated and offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience of living in royal splendor.The journey takes the travelers through Delhi, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra and offers a variety of sightseeing and desert safaris laces with dance and music to make the journey truly memorable. The seven day tour gives the travelers a unique opportunity to leisurely explore Rajasthan while the 'Khidmatgars' do their utmost to make the tour as comfortable as possible. The pleasure of living in a mobile palace is all yours from the moment you arrive at the station to board the Palace on Wheels and this wonderful experience does not come to an end after just seven days but lingers in the memory of the travelers long after the journey is over. Each coach has four coupes and is provided with wall-to-wall carpeting. Two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the Maharani offer continental, Rajasthani and Indian cuisine for the gourmets. Besides, a well stocked bar and a lounge car are attached to make your journey a memorable experience. The centrally air-conditioned and self-sufficient train leaves Delhi Cantonment every Wednesday.Palace on Wheels Schedule
| 7
Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2008- |
| January
2008 |
02,
09, 16, 23, 30 |
| February
2008 |
06,
13, 20, 27 |
| March
2008 |
05,
12, 19, 26 |
| April
2008 |
02,
09, 16 , 23, 30 |
| May
to August No Service/annual Maintenance |
| September
2008 |
03,
10, 17, 24 |
| October
2008 |
01,
08, 15, 22, 29 |
| November
2008 |
05,
12, 19, 26 |
| December
2008 |
03,
10, 17, 24, 31 |
| 7
Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2009 |
| January
2009 |
07,
14, 21, 28 |
| February
2009 |
04,
11, 18, 25 |
| March
2009 |
04,
11, 18, 25 |
| April
2009 |
01,
08, 15, 22, 29 |
| May
to August No Service/annual Maintenance |
| September
2009 |
02,
09, 16, 23, 30 |
| October
2009 |
07,
14, 21, 28 |
| November
2009 |
04,
11, 18, 25 |
| December
2009 |
02,
09, 16, 23, 30 |
| 7
Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2010 |
| January
2010 |
06,
13, 20, 27 |
| February
2010 |
03,
10, 17, 24 |
| March
2010 |
03,
10, 17, 24, 31 |
| April
2010 |
07,
14, 21, 28 |
Palace on Wheels Tariff
| COST
PER PERSON For Full 7 Nights Tour (Indicative New rates for 2007/08) |
| |
From Oct to March* |
For Sept & April |
| On Single Occupancy |
US$ 3,920
|
US$ 2,905 |
| On Twin Sharing |
US$ 2,905 |
US$ 2,205 |
| On Triple Sharing |
US$ 2,380 |
US$ 1,820 |
Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years of age.Terms & Conditions/Bookings:20% at the time of booking.50% 60 days prior to departure.30% 30 days prior to departure.Cancellations :10% more than 60 days prior to departure.20% between 45-60 days before departure30% between 30-45 days before departure50% between 15-30 days before departure100% within 15 days before departureIndian Passengers can pay in Rupees (equivalent amount) at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment. Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaiselmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaiselmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur. Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.Travel In Royal Splendor PALACE ON WHEELS
Day 01 :Palace on Wheels, luxury Train in India Arrive Delhi at 1600 hrs. Departure for Jaipur at 1745 hrs. Dinner on board.Day 02 : JaipurBreakfast on board. On arrival at Jaipur sightseeing of Amber Fort. Lunch at a Palace Hotel. Afternoon tour of the city. Departure for Jaisalmer at 1730 hrs. Dinner on board.Day 03 : JaisalmerBreakfast on board. On arrival you will be provided with city tour of Jaisalmer. Lunch on board and rest. Evening visit to Sand Dunes and Camel Ride. Dinner with cultural programme at Jaisalmer. Departure for Jodhpur at 2300 hrs.Day 04 : JodhpurBreakfast on board. On arrival you will be provided with city tour of Jodhpur. Lunch at a Palace Hotel. Departure for Sawai Madhopur at 1530 hrs. Dinner on board.Day 05 : Swami Madhopur - ChittaurgarhBreakfast on board. Visit to Ranthambore National Park. Departure for Chittaurgarh at 1100 hrs. Lunch on board. Evening sightseeing tour of Chittaurgarh Fort. Dinner on board. Departure for Udaipur at 2000 hrs.Day 06 : Chittaurgarh UdaipurBreakfast on board. On arrival you will be provided with city tour of Udaipur. Lunch at a Palace Hotel. Departure for Bharatpur at 2000 hrs. Dinner on board.Day 07 : Bharatpur AgraVisit to National Bird Sanctuary. Breakfast at Forest Lodge. Sightseeing tour at Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch on board. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city and Taj Mahal. Dinner on board. Departure for Delhi at 0800 hrs.Day 08 :Arrive Delhi Cantt. at 0600 hrs. Breakfast on board.
