Day-1, Sunday, Departure from Delhi. .
Your royal journey begins from Delhi, with a ceremonial welcome at Delhi's
Safdarjung railway station , with traditional aarti and tika with garlanding
and some mocktails. After check in, you would be escorted to the respective
cabins.
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-2, Monday, Sightseeing in Jodhpur
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels today visits Jodhpur, the second largest city
of the state of Rajasthan, famous for its magnificent Meharangarh fort.
Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thada built in 1899.
Lunch at the beautiful 5 star deluxe heritage hotel & dinner on board.
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-3, Tuesday, Sightseeing in Udaipur and Chittorgarh
Your first stop today, is Udaipur, the Venice of the East, which is one of
India's truly seductive cities. Udaipur is an international destination unto
itself, packed with princeliness & passion, Udaipur is raw Rajput
dreaming, with palaces, haveils gardens & temples at every turn. Visit
to the beautiful princely city palace. Lunch at 5 star hotel & in the
afternoon followed by a trip to crystal gallery.
Your luxury train then continues to Chittorgarh. The Fort of Chittorgarh is
filled with stories of valor, tenacity & sacrifice, and is a treasure
trove of history & offers to the traveler an insight into the life of
the great Rajput rulers. The victory tower or Vijay Stambh is one of the
main tourist attractions of the fort. Gaumukh reservoir & the palace of
queen Padmini are important spots to the south of the Rana Kumbha palace.
The light & sound programme is shown at the fort. Dinner on board/ Hotel
Panna with cultural programme.
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-4, Wednesday, Tiger Safari in Ranthambore and Sightseeing
in Jaipur
Very early in the morning, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels arrives in
Ranthambore, where you visit the national park to catch a glimpse of the
majestic tigers roaming around in the open wilderness & also pay a visit
to the imposing fort to turn a page in the history of Rajasthan.
Your luxury train then continues to Jaipur, where you are welcomed by
caparisoned elephants & sweet music of the auspicious 'Shehnai'.
Sightseeing includes visits to 'Hawa Mahal' (the palace of winds), an
Elephant ride at Amber Fort, and some time for shopping. Also, visit the
City Palace, residence of the erstwhile Maharaja of Jaipur, which houses a
museum of amazing centuries-old artifacts & the observatory built by the
founder of jaipur maharaja Sawai jai Singh-ii who himself was noted
astronomer.
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-5, Thursday, Sightseeing in Khajuraho
The next stop of your luxury train journey is Khajuraho, famous for it's
ancient Chandela Temples. The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho are
evidence of the architectural geniuses during the times of Chandela dynasty.
Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance & music & other
finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture & images of the temples.
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-6, Friday, Sightseeing in Varanasi
The next stop of your luxury train journey is Varanasi, set on the banks of
the river Ganges, said to be the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more
than 3000 years old & is famous as the city of temples. The holy city
has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy & mysticism for thousands
of years & has produced great saints & personalities like Gautama
Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Tulsi das, Shankaracharaya, Ramanuja &
Patanjali. Sightseeing in Varanasi, includes visits to the Ghats, Maha
Aarti, temples & Buddhist Temples at Sarnath
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-7, Saturday, Sightseeing in Agra
The final destination of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, is also it's most
prominent --- Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. Sightseeing in Agra includes
visits to the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, also a world heritage monument.
There is also time for shopping in Agra. Agra is famous for handicrafts
products such as Inlay work on marble, leather, footwear, brass-wear,
carpets, Jewellery, Zari & embroidery work.
Overnight onboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels.
Day-8, Sunday, Return to Delhi
Your journey ends with a return back to Delhi early this morning.
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels: Tour Tariff
Valid from November 2010 to April 2011
Tour : 7 Nights/ 8 Days Tour
| Occupancy Type |
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 Nights (per person) |
| Single occupancy Deluxe Saloon |
USD 825 |
USD 5775 |
| Double occupancy Deluxe Saloon |
USD 590 |
USD 4130 |
There is a 10% Surcharge, for departures during Christmas/New Year.
Children between 5 and 12 years of age get a 50% discount. Children below 5
shall be allowed free..
Rates include :
The above rates are on Full Board Basis, and inclusive conducted
sightseeing, entrance fee at monuments, National parks etc.
Rates do not include:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, Business Car
Facilities, Spa Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.
Booking Policy
50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value between less than 30 days prior to departure.
Departure Dates for Royal Rajasthan on Wheels during 2010/2011
November 2010 : 7, 14, 21, 28
December 2010 : 5, 12, 19, 26
January 2011 : 2, 9, 16,
23, 30
February 2011 : 6, 13, 20, 27
March 2011 : 6,
13, 20, 27
April 2011
: 3, 10, 17, 24
