Luxury Trains In India

The Palace On Wheels

The most riveting way to experience the land of Rajasthan is to travel by Palace on Wheels. Various visitors to the kingly cities of Rajasthan travel through a regal train journey on Palace of Wheels. This train provides luxurious journey to its passengers. A person who has experienced the mesmerizing journey on the train certainly has experienced incomparable and impressive journeys of his life. The train takes its route through various cities in Rajasthan like Jaipur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra though it starts its journey from the capital of India Delhi.

The first ever superfluity train rolled on its first journey on 26th January 1982. To stimulate its tourism the Rajasthan Tourism department along with the Indian railway sprang this train. This regal train speaks lavishly about its modernly equipped 14 guest coaches that have been amended and enriched keeping the latest and modern technologies. Each coach in the train has been ornate magically with several pleasing to eyes interiors. Each coach gives it visitor a feeling of Maharaja. Time to time the Rajasthan tourism and Indian railways have brought variations not only in the coaches but also the off-train expeditions.

The antiques, lush and elegant niceties, the innumerable variety of food, the assorted flavors of wine and the exhilarating off-board train jaunts provides the unified blend to the reverent ambiance. It can be truly said once an experience on this train will hypnotize to get a more of it again and again. The cordiality of Indian values to serve its guests throughout their voyage through this train speaks a volume of Indian culture, ethics and morals. The coaches in the train speak the royalty of Indian history and the modernization that this train is given from time to time speaks about the development of India.

The cordiality and the convivial mood and welcome of the guests of Palace on Wheels leave an inseparable mark on the hearts of the guest. With the charm, poise and charisma this extravagance train has registered its name among the top five luxurious trains in the world. It has been more than three decades that this train has carried its elegance and prestige of India. Those who have had a lifetime opportunity to embrace their lives with travelling this train have surely graced their life with never forgetting and fantasized experience.

Facilities

With it’s every expedition the train gives its guest the significant journey to the state of Rajasthan and displays a renewed depiction of the kingdom of Rajput’s. The elaborated and ornate coaches give multifaceted picture of the culture and royalty of Rajasthan. The train itself provides the experience of any of the five star luxurious hotels with the various itineraries and amities like the multi-cuisine restaurants, assorted drinks bar, lounge for relaxation, spa therapies on-board.

Cabins

The coaches in the train speak the imperial history and the era of Indian history of the Indian royal families. The cabins are well jeweled and lavishly adorned with the fine silk that multiplies the majestic charm to it.

Dining & Cuisines

The dining facility in the two splendid diners known as Maharaja and Maharani gives a superb experience on the train to its dignitary guests. With the minimal space the train chef has the quality and experience to serve its guest with dynamic and multi-cuisine services that further adds and speaks the modesty and royalty of Indian culture.

Bar

On setting of the sun and the daylong expedite to the cities of Rajasthan the guests can explore the different drinks served at the bar. The bar on train serves diversified drinks that add to its glory.

Rejuvenation Spa

With the enhancements and improvements provided to this train with time the newly addition is the facility of spa car. Maintaining the international quality and cordiality the new addition of spa car makes the journey through this train a memorable experience. The spa car provides with various relaxing therapies and massages that helps one to rejuvenate the tiredness throughout the day.

Sitting Lounge

To add on to another experience to the journey of this train along with the ones private cabins the train has a luxurious lounge. The amenities of the lounge are lavish and provide comfortable and relished moments.

Special Facilities Offered by Palace on Wheels

A on the house welcome kit with the basic stationary items, brochures, cards etc. are provided.

• The other facilities like wheel chairs, crèches and special assistance to physically challenged guests.
• Letter mailing facilities.
• Medical attention throughout day and night
• Day to Day newspaper and magazines.
• An on-board memento coach for buying magnificent handicraft items, antiques and the Rajasthani attires for all ages.
• The recreational center on-board for different indoor activities.
• Astonishing experience of the camel safari on the sand dunes of Jaisalmer.
• The audacious jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park

Itinerary

Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi  

Destinations

Visit to India itself enthrills one but travelling through this luxurious train adds an unforgettable experience to one’s memory and can be preserved as  bouquet of loving memories locked in the minds of the visitors.

Delhi: The National Capital of India

The uncountable shades and the enormous standard of living of the people of Delhi give Delhi a colorful picture to its visitors. The various historical monuments, the over packed local markets, the huge buildings, gigantic shopping malls and number of holy places to worship observes a dynamic lifestyle of Delhi where traditional and modern values run on parallel routes.

Jaipur The Pink City

Famous as what it is known as is the “Pink City” or Jaipur has its name associated to numerous sagas. A human body is controlled by the functioning of its heart same can be said for the Pink city of Rajasthan, Jaipur has another synonym to its name and is called the Heart of Rajasthan. It is called as the pink city because of the pinkish tone that is gets from pink color buildings in the city.

Sawai Madhopur: The Tiger Territory

The train then zooms to the tiger terrain of Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur giving another visit to exotic city. Famous as the hunting ground of yesterday’s Maharajas gives a chance to experience the tiger in their natural habitat.

Chittorgarh a Land of Braves

The versifiers of Rajasthan still narrate the sagas of Rajasthan royal braveries and the essence and martyr of the people of Chittorgarh. Chittorgarh is well known for its glitzy and opulent history. It speaks well about the courteous Rajputs who preferred to die rather than bowing before their enemies. Numerous myths and sagas have been registered to the past of Chittorgarh.

Udaipur: the Jewel of Mewar

Soaked in the calmness and composure the city of Udaipur gets it’s another name as the Venice of Rajasthan. The glistening water in the lakes reveals an astronomic view on the outer walls of the fabulous palaces.

Jaisalmer The Golden City

In the middle of the great Thar Desert is the virgin city of Rajasthan called Jaisalmer. Famous for its night excursion and the huge sand dunes this place is listed in one of the most pursued destination in India.

Jodhpur: The Blue City

With the bright and sunny weather throughout the year this second largest city in Rajasthan is known as the “sun city”. Jodhpur is packed with visitors throughout the year because of its weather conditions.

Bharatpur: Birding Paradise

Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage site this city of Bharatpur is famous for its Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Bharatpur summons its visitors from around the world. The natural historians visit this place to look out over 350 species of domestic and migratory bird species. The historical forts and palaces add to the glory of this place and welcome more number of visitors throughout the year.

Agra: Mughal Legacy

Diversified by the Mughal architects this place has been ruled by the Mughals for over hundred years and is famous with the name AGRA. One of the Seven Wonders of the World “The TAJ MAHAL” is the pride of not only the city of Agra but also India. Agra is also famous for the Red fort. There are various markets for shopping.

Tariff

Tariff Per Person Per Night For Palace On Wheels

For Foreign Nationals
Type	Currency	October04 to March05	September and April	October05 to March06	Dec21'05 to Dec28'05	April.06 to Sept.06
Single Occupancy	US $	485	395	535	590	395
Double Occupancy	US $	350	295	385	425	295
Triple Occupancy	US $	285	240	315	350	240
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years) Subject to change without notice

 

For Resident Indians
Type	Currency	October to March	September and April
Single Occupancy	Indian Rs	22,000	15,000
Double Occupancy	Indian Rs	16,500	12,000
Triple Occupancy	Indian Rs	13,200	9,000
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years) Subject to change without notice

Note

The visitors have the facility to either pay in the local currency or American dollars. The conversion rates are applicable as per the date of booking or the date on which the amount was send. The current rates for dollar exchange can be checked at the hotel counter.

The cost of travel/food/guides/sightseeing/entry fee to the monuments/ parks/palaces/forts/camel rides/cultural programs/boat ride and the payment for still cameras are all included in the above package. For using the video cameras visitors have to pay an extra amount. The other itineraries like liquor, laundry and other personal usage items are not included in the package.

Note: 100% additional will be collected on parting during Christmas/New Year

The following is the policy for making a booking or a cancellation for the Palace-On-Wheels. Please read the terms and conditions carefully:-

Booking

• Please pay and amount equal to 25% of ticket value at the time of booking.

• The remaining amount of 75% of ticket value is to be paid 30 days prior to departure.

Cancellation

• Amount equal to 15% of ticket value will be deducted 60 days prior to departure.
• 0% of ticket value will be deducted 30-59 days prior to departure.
• On cancelling 15-29 days prior to departure 60% of ticket value will be deducted.
•  No amount will be refunded if cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.

Extra Costs (Not Included in Train Tour)

• The guests have to pay and extra cost for the alcohols and non-alcoholic beverages.
• The fee mandatory for using video and professional cameras at monuments and parks.
• Extra cost for laundry, room service, telephone calls, internet services, spa facility, porter charges, Tour Insurance and other personal expenses has to be borne by the guests.
• No hotel charges for stay in Delhi, No Air-Ticket charges to reach Delhi, No visa fee will be borne by either Rajasthan Tourism or Indian Railway.

Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Rules-Palace on Wheels

• The tour on Palace-On-Wheels is purely the responsibility of RTDC i.e. Rajasthan Tourism Department or the Lawrence Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
• A written request is to be submitted for the cancellation of ticket for Palace-On-Wheels. The cancellation charges will be imposed on the full ticket value unrelatedly to the advance payments or the negotiated tariffs.
• For the ticket cancelled before 61 days of departure the minimum cancellation fee will be 20% of the total ticket value.
• For cancellation between 61 to 35 days of the tour departure 50% of the cancellation chargers will be levied on total ticket value.
• No amount will be refunded for the tickets cancelled in the period of 35 days from the tour departure.

 Important

• The general advice for the foreign visitors is to get their tour insurance from the country of origin of travel.
• The possibility of cancellation or delay in the flights for both domestic and international travel is most favorable in the months of December and January due to heavy fog.
• If the criteria of minimum guests booked or due to any other technical issues pertaining to the cancellation of the tour, the amount will be refunded to the guests.
• Lawrence Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd will be responsible for the refund of amount to the guests after processing the bank charges and any other credit card fee.
• ANY issues pertaining to Lawrence Travel, RTDC OR Indian Railways will be resolved under Indian Railways Act
• The jurisdiction of courts of Delhi can be used in case of any disputes.

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