Palace on Wheels


Spend your vacation in sheer luxury, while experiencing the lifestyles of the "maharajas" of yore. The fourteen ornate coaches of the Palace on Wheels speak of the history and social customs of erstwhile princes and kings. You will be taken on a journey through the romantic state of Rajasthan and will visit the exquisite palaces, forts, gardens and lakes.

PALACE ON WHEELS - 9 Days
A train journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Agra and Taj Mahal. It operates weekly from September through April. All meals are included while aboard the train.

DAY 1 - TUE - DELHI
Arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, meeting and transfer to hotel. Accommodation will be available for occupancy by 12 noon. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to recuperate from the journey.

DAY 2 - WED - JAIPUR
Tour of the city. Visit Presidential Palace, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandini Chowk. In the evening transfer to Jaipur by car / coach. Overnight stay at a hotel.

DAY 3 - THU - JAIPUR
Tour of the city. Visit City Palace, Palace of Winds, Observatory, Rambagh Palace and Amber Fort. See the Amber Fort on elephant back. Board the Palace On Wheels, which will and depart from Jaipur at 5.30 PM for Jaiselmer. Dinner will be served on board the train.

DAY 4 - FRI - JAISELMER
Arrive in Jaiselmer at 6:15 AM. Sightseeing tour of Jaiselmer Fort and the exquisitely carved Havelis and palaces. In the afternoon, take a camel safari to see the sand dunes. Attend a cultural program with dinner in the evening. Depart for Jodhpur at 11.00 PM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on board.

DAY 5 - SAT - JODHPUR
Arrive in Jodhpur at 8:00 AM Sightseeing tour of city including visits to Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. Depart at 3:30 PM for Sawai Madhopur. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on the train.

DAY 6 - SUN - RANTHAMBHORE / CHITTAURGARH
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur at 4:00 AM. After breakfast visit the Ranthambore Tiger Project Wildlife Reserve. Depart at 11:00 AM for Chittaurgarh. Arrive at Chittaurgarh at 3:30 PM. Tou the city and visit the Chittaurgarh Fort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the train.

DAY 7 - MON - UDAIPUR
Sightseeing tour of Udaipur, including the City Palace. Enjoy a boat cruise in Lake Pichola and visit the Lake Palace hotel. At 8:00 PM depart for Bharatpur. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on board.

DAY 8 - TUE - BHARATPUR, AGRA & TAJ MAHAL
Arrive in Bharatpur at 6:00 AM. Visit the World Heritage Ghana National Bird Sanctuary and Fatehpur Sikri. Transfer to Agra. Check-in at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Agra, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9 - WED - DELHI
Spend the morning engaged in independent activities, leisure and a visit to the Taj Mahal on your own. Check-out from the hotel by 12:00 noon. Transfer to Delhi airport by car / coach. It is a 4-hours drive. Depart for your onward journey.

Schedule
The 7 Night Tour Operates Weekly from January to December every year ex Delhi.

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2006 - 07
Month	Departure Dates
February' 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
March' 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
April ' 2007	04, 11, 18, 25
May ' 2007	02

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2007 - 08
September' 2007	05, 12, 19, 26
October' 2007	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
November' 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
December' 2007	05, 12, 19*, 26*
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

* Discounted Rates
** Holiday Surcharge Applicable
Seats are not available on .. 19 December 2007, 26 December 2007 & 2 January 2008.)

Tariff

COST PER PERSON for Full 7 Nights Tour(Valid till April,2007)
	Till March,07	April,07
On Triple Sharing	US$ 2205	US$ 1680
On Twin Sharing	US$ 2695	US$ 2065
On Single Occupancy	US$ 3745	US$ 2765

(Similar to hotel room reservations)
Note:-
Indian national can pay in equivalent rupee amount.
Tour cost includes : travel, all meals, escorted site seeing tours with entrance fee.
Extra tariff for liqour, laundry, video camera entrance fee (where applicable), gratuity & all other     items of personal nature.
Children between 5 to 12 years are to be charged 50% of the adult fare.
Children below 5 years are complimentry without bed.
The tour can also be booked for minimum of 4 days.

Terms & Conditions

All disputes are subject to jurisdiction of New Delhi courts only.

Booking Procedure
Booking will be confirmed on receipt of advance deposit only.
(1) We require 20% advance deposit to hold the booking.
(2) Balance 80% must reach us 30 days prior to tour departure date.

Mode of Payment
Payments can be made by America Express credit Card or through Swift money transfer.

Cancellation Rules & Charges
Bookings will be cancelled only on receipt of written requests.

Cancellation Charges will be
(1) 5% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 60 days prior to departure.
(2) 20% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 30 days prior to departure.
(3) 50% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 15 days before departure.
(4) 100% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled less than 15 days before departure.