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Palace on Wheels - India

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Palace on Wheels - India

 

Recapture the pomp and pageantry of a royal past when you travel onboard one of India's luxury trains.

 

Re-live the Royal Experience of the Maharajas of Rajasthan, who, in times gone by toured their kingdoms in lavish private rail cars. The Palace on Wheels offers 8 days/7 nights of sheer luxury as you take in the sites of historic Rajasthan including the pink city of Jaipur, the jewel of the desert, Jaisalmer, city of lakes and palaces, Udaipur, as well as Agra's Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.

 

Inclusions

  • Deluxe accommodation on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Transportation by air-conditioned Toyota Qualis (Indian Model) for all transfers / sightseeing
  • Services of an English speaking local guide during sight seeing
  • Camel ride at Jaisalmer
  • Boat ride at Udaipur
  • Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur
  • Entrance fee to the monuments
  • Portage at airports / railway stations during transfers.
  • All meals
  • Exotic array of dishes
  • An attendant is always available
  • Magazines/newspapers

Please note: Guests have to pay for video camera fees, liquor and laundry

 

The Train

Palace on Wheels comprises of 14 coaches including two restaurant Maharaja and Maharani and a bar lounge.

 

Accommodation

Fourteen saloons with heritage ambiance and decor

Each saloon has a capacity to accommodate eight guests in four bedrooms with two bathrooms on sharing basis.

Each compartment has an attached bath with running hot/cold water and showers, built-in wardrobes, overhead and night lights, piped music, reading lights.

 

Itinerary

Round Trip from Delhi 8 days/7 nights

Places Covered : Delhi Cantt. - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh, Udaipur Bharatpur, Agra - Delhi Cantt

 

Departures

Palace on Wheels is a weekly departure from September through April. It departs from Delhi on every Wednesday.

Trains departs at 18:00 passengers must report at 16.30 at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station where all clients will have a welcome reception.

No services from May to August

*Note: Dec 23 & 30 departures incur a 10% holiday surcharge

 

Travel Dates

See above
 

Sale ends on 31 Dec 2012

 

Priced from $3454.00

 

Terms and Conditions

Prices are per person in New Zealand dollars, are correct as at 31 Jan 12 & are subject to change without notice. Subject to currency fluctuations. Price is based on 8day/7night double occupancy deluxe suite for travel in April 2012. Sales period: until otherwise stated or sold out earlier. All prices are based on payment by cash or EFTPOS only. Blackout dates & seasonal surcharges may apply depending on date of travel. Accommodation is based on twin share unless otherwise stated & is based on the lead-in cabin category. Accommodation star rating is based on World Travellers ratings & is a guide only. For full terms & conditions please contact a World Travellers consultant.
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