Palace on Wheels
7 Nights / 8 Days
Overview
Imagine yourself as a Maharaja, gliding through Rajasthan in opulent style!Leave behind the ordinary and step aboard the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train that transports you back to a bygone era of royal grandeur.This isn’t your typical tourist trip. It’s an immersive experience. Picture luxurious carriages adorned with rich fabrics, attentive staff catering to your every need, and exquisite meals fit for royalty.But it’s not just about indulgence. The Palace on Wheels offers a captivating journey through Rajasthan’s most enchanting sights. Discover majestic forts, shimmering palaces, and vibrant cities, each steeped in rich history and cultural splendor.
Highlights
- Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory
- Elephant Ride at Amber Fort
- Game drive at Ranthambore National Park
- Chittorgarh Fort
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam
- Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada
- Bharatpur bird sanctuary
- Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
New Delhi
Jaipur
Sawai Madhopur
Chittorgarh
Udaipur
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Bharatpur
Agra
Tour Route
New Delhi
Jaipur
Sawai Madhopur
Chittorgarh
Udaipur
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Bharatpur
Agra
New Delhi
Train Stations
Check-in Venue & Timing
Safdarjung Station, Delhi / 1600 hrs
Departure Station & Timing
Delhi – Safdarjung Station/ 1830 hrs
Arrival Station & Timing
Delhi – Safdarjung Station/ 0730 hrs
View Dates (click to expand)
The train operates between September to April only. Please refer to the available dates below.
October, 2024 – 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
November, 2024 – 06, 13, 20, 27
December, 2024 – 04, 11, 18, 25
January, 2025 – 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
February, 2025 – 05, 12, 19, 26
March, 2025 – 05, 12, 19, 26
April, 2025 – 02, 09, 16, 23, 30
October, 2025 – 01, 08, 15 , 22, 29
November, 2025 – 05, 12, 19, 26
December, 2025 – 03, 10, 17, 24, 31
January, 2026 – 07, 14, 21, 28
February, 2026 – 04, 11, 18, 25
March, 2026 – 04, 11, 18, 25
April, 2026 – 01, 08, 15, 22, 29
Detailed Itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
(Wednesday) Delhi – Board The Train Palace on Wheels – Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi: 1600 hours
Report at 1600 Hrs at Delhi Safdarjung railway station to complete check-in and registration formalities for your Luxury Train Journey on Board The Palace on Wheels.
Once you have settled in your cabin our executive will bid good bye and the train leaves Delhi at around 1830 hours and proceeds towards its first destination Jaipur. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Thursday) Jaipur
0345 hrs: Train will reaches Jaipur early in the morning.
0700 hrs: Breakfast will be served at 0700 hrs.
0800 hrs: Departure by coach for sightseeing tour of Jaipur. The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendour with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows.
This is followed by a visit to Albert Hall and the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II.
1330 hrs: After reaching at Amber you can enjoy the festively decorated elephant for a ride up to the fort. After lunch visit of Amber fort the best example of splendid fusion of Rajput and Mugal style of Architecture.
The hall of victory Jai Mandir has a stunning ceiling adorned with mirror work an inlaid panel. Return back to train by bus for fresh n up after rest awhile enjoy sumptuous dinner on board.
1800 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, Dinner will be served on board
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Friday) Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
0530 hrs: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur. One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. A visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392sq kms is hometo more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
0600 hrs: Departure for Ranthambore National Parl (Sanctury visit)
0900 hrs: After the game, a safari canter will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board.
1030 hrs: Departure for Chittiorgarh
1630 hrs: Sightseeing in Chittorgarh, where we view the Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won… thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more, the Victory Tower and the Tower of Fame. You will also have an opportunity to witness the sound and light show at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort.
1900 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, dinner will be served on board. The Palace on Wheels stays in Chittorgarh station until the early morning before departing for Udaipur.
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Saturday) Udaipur, Rajasthan
0800 hrs: Arrival in Udaipur. The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals.
0900 hrs: Departure for Sight Seeing by coach and visit Sahalio Ki Bari, shopping and City Palace & Crystal Gallery.
1330 hrs: After lunch at a Palace Hotel, we see one of the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, as we cross Lake Pichola by boat, past the majestic Lake Palace Hotel idyllically situated in the middle of the lake.
1500 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
1530 hrs: departure for Jaisalmer, dinner will be served on board.
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Sunday) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board.
0915 hrs: Arrival at Jaisalmer. In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city.
0930 hrs: Discover the painstakingly latticed Havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon- ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill.
1330 hrs: Enjoy lunch at palace hotel.
1530 hrs: After lunch, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea enjoying the sunset.
1900 hrs: Arrival on the train.
1945 hrs: Later enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at Palace Hotel.
After dinner The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Monday) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
0700 hrs: Arrival at 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 for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort.
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board.
0900 hrs: Proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within- Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
1315hrs: Lunch will be served at a city hotel.
1445 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
1500 hrs: Departure for Bharatpur. Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Tuesday) Bharatpur, Rajasthan & Agra, Uttar Pradesh
0500 hrs: Arrival at Bharatpur, Early next morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal.
0600 hrs: Visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
0830 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board and you will depart for Agra
1030 hrs: Arrival at Agra Railway Station.
1100 hrs: Proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Red Fort
1330 hrs: Lunch at the 5 Star hotel.
1500hrs: Move on to pay a visit to Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A pristine monument of undying love; It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal.
1730 hrs: Shopping Tour – Agra is also known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.
2000 hrs: Dinner will be taken at the hotel, later on the Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Bid farewell to the train & perhaps a final drink in lounge bar.
Overnight Stay in Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
(Wednesday) Delhi (Train Disembark)
0400 hrs: Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station
0700 hrs: Breakfast on Board.
0730 – 0800 hrs: Bid farewell to the Palace On Wheels.
Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
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Pricing*
September 2024 and April 2025
Prices quoted below are in US Dollars and British Sterling Pounds.
Price Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin | $12,096 / £10,520 | $9,296 / £8,083 |
Super Deluxe Cabin | $18,403/ £16,002 | $ 18,403 / £16,002 |
October 2024 till March 2025 Except December 2024 (click to view)
Price Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin | $13,664 / £11,880 | $10,507 / £9,136 |
Super Deluxe Cabin | $19,236 /£16,726 | $19,236 /£16,726 |
December 2024 (click to view)
Price Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin | $ 15,442 / £ 13,428 | $11,872 / £10,324 |
Super Deluxe Cabin | $20,804/ £18,090 | $20,804 / £18,090 |
September 2025 and April 2026 (click to view)
Price Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin | $12,096 / £10,520 | $9,296 / £8,083 |
Super Deluxe Cabin | $18,403/ £16,002 | $ 18,403 / £16,002 |
October 2025 till March 2026 Except December 2025 (click to view)
Price Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin | $13,664 / £11,880 | $10,507 / £9,136 |
Super Deluxe Cabin | $19,236 /£16,726 | $19,236 /£16,726 |
December 2025 (click to view)
Price Per Journey (USD / GBP) | Twin or Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
Deluxe Cabin | $ 15,442 / £ 13,428 | $11,872 / £10,324 |
Super Deluxe Cabin | $20,804/ £18,090 | $20,804 / £18,090 |
* Terms and Conditions
- 5 % GST Tax is levied by Government of India is EXTRA ON TOP OF THE TARIFF.
- Extra Surcharge for 10 % for departures during Christmas and New Year. Children less than 5 Years 10 % of the tariff and children between 5 – 12 years 50 % of the Tariff
- Supplement will apply for Signature Journey, Special occasions such as a New Year, Christmas etc.
- Prices are subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the maharaja train route.
- Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departure are subject to change without prior notice.
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