India’s Palace on Wheels – India’s Luxury Rail Holiday
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Overview
Highlights
- Scenic rail journeys on board the Palace on Wheels
- Delhi – Orientation Tour of Delhi
- Jaipur – Sightseeing of Jaipur
- Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh – Jungle safaris by shared ‘Canter’ (open-air vehicle) in Ranthambhore National Park and a visit to Chittorgarh Fort
- Udaipur – Sightseeing of Udaipur
- Jaisalmer – Sightseeing of Jaisalmer, Camel Ride on the sand dunes in Jaisalmer and a dinner & cultural programme at a hotel in Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur – Sightseeing of Jodhpur
- Bharatpur & Agra – Visit to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur and a visit to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort
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Trip includes
- 7 night’s on board the Palace on Wheels in a Deluxe Cabin with all meals from Delhi to Jaipur, Jaipur to Sawai Madhopur, Sawai Madhopur to Chittorgarh, Chittorgarh to Udaipur, Udaipur to Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, Jodhpur to Bharatpur, Bharatpur to Agra and Agra to Delhi
- 1 night’s accommodation with breakfast in a 5 star hotel in Delhi before your onward journey
- Transfers and meet & greet service between the airports, stations and your hotel in Delhi and transport for sightseeing with deluxe coaches
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Your holiday begins as you arrive into Delhi’s International Airport. As you exit the airport a representative from our partner company, will meet you and transfer you to your luxurious hotel for your overnight stay, The Claridges (5 star). You might like to spend the...
This morning after breakfast you set off for your orientation tour of Delhi.
In Old Delhi you will visit the 17th century Jama Masjid and walk through the narrow, winding lanes of colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk. Here you have the option of taking a ricksha...
This morning breakfast is served in the comfort of your sleeper cabin.
The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well-planned cities of the world in its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded ...
You can almost sense the connection with the wilderness as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast, visit the Ranthambore National Park, where the ruins of a 10th-century fort are loc...
This morning breakfast is served in your sleeper cabin before you arrive into the Lake City of Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar in 1559 A.D., after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are ...
Enjoy breakfast this morning served in your sleeper cabin.
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...
This morning you awake to breakfast served in your sleeper cabin, as the Palace on Wheels arrives into 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 ...
Early this morning, the train arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. After breakfast, you pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water fowl an...
This morning breakfast will be served in your sleeper cabin before you disembark from the train at Safdarjung Railway Station. Here your transfer will take you back to Delhi International airport for the connecting flight back home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Planet Rail was set up by Guy Saunders to offer you the opportunity to experience some of our favourite rail journeys and to visit some of our most treasured destinations. His aim is to give every one of you, our customers, the personal attention you deserve. Working from offices in rural North Yorkshire, Guy and his team are passionate about rail travel – and we believe it is as much the journey as the destination that excites us.
We also acknowledge that travel has a huge impact on our environment, which is why we promote holidays by rail (Rail is Greener than flying) wherever possible.
Guy has worked in travel for over 20 years at a senior level for companies including Eurocamp, MyTravel and Great Rail Journeys. He speaks fluent French, and Italian, German and Spanish, has lived and worked abroad, and has an extensive knowledge of Europe, North America and Australia.
His specialist knowledge of Italy, Switzerland and France, and, of course, rail travel, can help you to craft your perfect holiday. He lives in Stillington with his partner, Kate, and their 13 year old son, Finlay.
We are a small, family-run company with an ethical approach to travel and a belief in providing you with the human touch of a more personal and comprehensive service. Guy personally checks every detail of each customer’s holiday. Our goal is to ensure we do everything possible to organise the right holiday for you.
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- Safari into the jungles of Ranthambhore by ‘Canter’
- Jeep or Elephant ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur
- Cultural Programme followed by dinner in Jaipur
- Camel ride on the sand dunes
- Entrance fee to monuments and museums
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