About Palace on Wheels.

This initial luxury train of India debuted in 1984, incorporating saloons from former Maharajas of India.

Due to logistical concerns, previous Maharajas’ saloons were quickly replaced with Metre Gauge Trains with shared restrooms.

In the late 1990s, a broad gauge variant of the train with linked restrooms was produced, and for the 2017 season, a new train was unveiled. This new Palace On Wheels train includes 39 Deluxe Cabins and two Super Deluxe Cabins for visitors, as well as two Restro-Bar Lounges and a Spa saloon.

The new train does not allow for triple occupancy, and only two people above the age of five can be accommodated in one cabin.

Destinations

Operates from New Delhi/New Delhi covering the Pink City of Jaipur, Tiger Reserve of Ranthambhore, Chittor Fort; Lake City of Udaipur; Oasis in desert Jaisalmer; Fort town of Jodhpur; UNESCO World Heritage site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Taj Mahal in Agra.

The concept of a Palace On Wheels train tour is that you travel from one tourist location to another in the comfort of your sleeping chambers while enjoying pre-paid group excursions and sightseeing trips during the day with the assistance of English-speaking guides.

DAY 1: Wednesday: New Delhi Departure

Self-report to Safderjung Railway Station by 430 p.m. for traditional welcome and check-in requirements. Guests are led to their assigned sleeping compartments, and the train departs shortly thereafter.

Day 2: Thursday: Jaipur

Welcome to India’s earliest planned city, established in the early 18th century and originally the home of Rajput royal family. It is also well-known as The Pink City.

Visit the City Palace Complex, erected in the early 18th century and featuring a blend of Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural elements. Proceed to the Amber Hill Fort Palace Complex, which was established in the late sixteenth century. Enjoy the Elephant’s fun ride up the high ramparts. Time free to browse for native textiles, semi-precious stones, and diamond jewellery. In the evening, enjoy a cultural program at the Palace Hotel, including a Gala dinner.

Day 3: Friday: Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve and Chittor Fort.

Early morning tour to the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, which is noted for its tiger population. Other notable wild creatures include the tiger, leopard, nilgai, dhole, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear, and chital. It is also home to a diverse range of trees, plants, birds, and reptiles. Ranthambore also boasts one of India’s largest banyan trees.

Afternoon tour to the 8th-century Chittorgarh Fort, which sits atop a large plateau and contains several water bodies.It was originally home to the Mewar Dynasty, which is claimed to have one of the longest royal lines. In the evening, enjoy the Sound and Light Show.

Day 4: Saturday: Udaipur

Also known as the City of Lakes, the Mewar Dynasty Clan relocated and established this city in the 16th century. Morning visit the City Palace complex, which was originally erected in the 16th century and restored in the 18th century. Enjoy a Boat Ride on Lake Pichola. Lunch at Palace Hotel.I have some free time to go shopping for miniature paintings.

Day 5: Sunday: Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer is in the center of the Harsh Thar desert, and the surrounding sands have a golden yellowish color. Morning, go through the bazaar and tiny lanes of Jaisalmer Golden Fort, which was erected in the 12th century and refurbished in the 18th century. Afternoon, proceed to the shifting Sand Dunes of Sam and have a camel joy ride. Later, enjoy a cultural presentation and a bonfire meal beneath the stars in the desert.

DAY 6: Monday: JODHPUR

Jodhpur was the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar. & a famous tourist destination, with several palaces, forts, and temples set against the austere backdrop of the Thar desert.

Morning tour the Mehrangarh Fort Palace Complex, which is built atop a 400-foot hill and can only be reached via meandering gateways. The Fort’s foundation was constructed in the fifteenth century, but construction was not completed until the seventeenth century. The structure houses an amazing museum collection. Walk to neighboring Jaswant Thada, a 19th-century architectural monument in white marble created as an homage to local royalty. Lunch at Palace Hotel.

Day 7: Tue: BIRD SANCTUARY & THE TAJ MAHAL

Enjoy an early morning cycle rickshaw trip through the small lanes of the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to over 230 species of birds.

Afternoon, see the UNESCO World Heritage site of Agra Fort, originally the seat of power and capital of the Mughal Dynasty. Proceed to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and more generally known as One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Time to shop for marble mementos.

Day 8: Wed: DELHI Return

The Palace On Wheels train returns to Safderjung Railway Station around 530 a.m.

Check out by 715 a.m., following an early breakfast.