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Leisure travel in redifined
luxury is good enough at most times. But, add to it
the pristine historical experience of Rajasthan and
you have a heady mix that'll make memories just linger
and linger. |
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In the sheer opulence
and comfort of 'Royal Palace on Wheels' you'll traverse
through the heartland of Rajasthan, partaking in its
amazing architecture, fascinating festivals, scintillating
sports, high adrenalin adventure, centurian crafts,
and what have you. |
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Destinations covered by the Royal
Palace on Wheels: |
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Royal
Palace on Wheels begins every Sunday from New
Delhi and traverse through the capital of modern
India, Jaipur (City Palace), Jaisalmer
(Heritage Havelis & Sand Dunes), Jodhpur
(Mehrangarh Fort), Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore
National Park), Chittaurgarh (Chittaurgarh
Fort, Udaipur (Lakes, Palaces, Gardens),
Bharatpur (Bird Sanctuary), Agra
(Taj Mahal) in 7 Nights / 8 Days tour. |
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Facilities |
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The train will comprise of one super
deluxe saloon, thirteen deluxe saloons, two restaurant
cum lounge cars, one spa cum board room car, one kitchen
car, two staff cars and two power cars.
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Super Deluxe Coach |
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The super deluxe coach will have two
Suites with a capacity of 4 persons. Each Suit (Mother
of Pearl and Silver Suites) will have double beds,
with spacious sitting area with dressing table, luggage
rack, a spacious bath room with shower and bath tub.
The coach also has a common lounge
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Deluxe Coach |
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Deluxe coach will have 3 double bedded
cabins with a capacity of 6 pax. Each cabin will have
double beds, seating area, dressing table, luggage
rack with spacious bathroom.
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Restaurant Lounge |
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The concept of the restaurant lounge is
to eliminate waiting time. The two restaurant lounge cars,
combined would have a capacity of 120 pax. |
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Spa cum Board Room |
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International Gym and spa facilities would
be available. Corporate and guests can arrange meetings
in the board room which will have modern facilities. |
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Total Capacity : 82 Pax |
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Total No. of Coaches |
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1 Super Deluxe Saloon |
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3 Deluxe Saloons |
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2 Restro Lounges |
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1 SPA car |
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1 Kitchen car |
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2 Staff cars |
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2 Power cars |
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Tariff |
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Royal Palace on Wheels Tariff Effective December
2008 till April 2009 see the table mention below: |
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Tour : 07 Nights / 08 Days |
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| Occupancy Type |
Accommodation |
Amount in US Dollar PER NIGHT |
TOTAL PACKAGE COST |
| Super Deluxe |
Per Suite |
2,000 |
US$ 14000 |
| Deluxe |
Single |
1,000 |
US$ 8400 |
| Deluxe |
Twin Sharing Per Person |
800 |
US$ 5600 |
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Note : - |
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10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures
during Christmas / New Year. |
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Service Tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the
prevalent tariff as per Govt. of India norms. |
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Above Tariff is Subject to change without
notice.
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The Tariff Includes |
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Tariff is inclusive
of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot/ travel/all
meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours/ Entrance fees
at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes. |
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The Tariff Does Not Includes |
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Drinks, tips, laundry,
telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business
Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature. |
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Reservation Policy |
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50% of ticket value at
the time of confirming the booking. |
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Remaining 50% of ticket value 30 days
prior to departure. |
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Cancellation Policy |
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10% of the ticket value if cancellation
is made until 60 days prior to departure. |
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25% of the ticket value if cancellation
is made between 30-59 days prior to departure. |
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75% of the ticket value if cancellation
is made between 15-29 days prior to departure. |
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100% of the ticket value
if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure. |
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No show / En route termination of
tour/amendment |
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No Show - In case
of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund
or adjustment in future travel will be possible.
The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited. |
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En route termination of tour -
In case of termination of tour by the guest, for
any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future
travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion
of the tour shall be treated as forfeited. |
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Amendment - Is only possible
under the circumstances like Natural Disaster /
Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this
needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and
is subject to availability. No refunds are possible
and every case will be decided on merits on a case
to case basis. |
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ROYAL RAJASTHAN ON WHEELS |
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 Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colours. Experience the land of regal splendour with Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the contemporary royal living. The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the regal delight where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever. The makers of the Palace on Wheels have rekindled the charm of luxury with utmost consideration of your comfort and modern amenities at the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. This tour is extensively planned to take you through the whispering sands of desert, the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces, and the adventurous escapades to the wilds; while you witness the luxuries on the train in a truly royal fashion. This train is newly built and designed in a contemporary royal style. You will be delighted with the magnificent interiors, sumptuous meals, expensive wines, and personalised service by the Khidmatgars, the likes of which you would rarely experience. |
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Palace On Wheel |
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The Palace on
Wheels is a dream train that resonates with luxury from
its every pore. A royal luxury train operating between
Delhi and Rajasthan, a Palace of Wheels Tour is something
that no person will ever forget in a hurry. We offers
you the golden opportunity to explore northern India
aboard the Palace on Wheels that is one of the most
incomparable ways of traveling.
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Pamper yourself
with royalty unlimited as you explore royal Rajasthan
in a manner befitting a king with a Palace on Wheels
Tour.
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Destinations covered by the
Palace on Wheels:
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Jaipur, Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh,
Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur,
Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. |
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The History of the Palace on Wheels |
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Before the formation
of the state of Rajasthan each of the rulers of the
large princely states in Rajputana had a personal coach
or train. After independence when the state of Rajasthan
was formed these trains were no longer used. The idea
of Palace on Wheels royal luxury train was taken from
these abandoned luxury coaches of the rulers of Rajasthan,
Gujarat and Hyderabad. |
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The current train is
a brand new train, which runs on a meter gauge line.
It has 13 saloon cars, a kitchen car with 2 restaurants
and 4 service cars. Guests on the Palace on Wheels are
looked after by trained personal attendants, dressed
in traditional Rajasthani clothing. |
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The Royal Train |
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The Palace on Wheels
has 14 deluxe salon coaches, which are fully air-conditioned.
The interior of each coach is furnished with the finest
taste to enhance the royal ambience of this luxury train.
Accommodation on the Palace on Wheels consists of cabins
with 2 beds. Each cabin has an attached toilet with
running hot and cold water and a shower. Each cabin
also has channel music and an intercom service. Each
coach is named after a different royal state of Rajasthan
and is furnished to match its specific name. Each saloon
coach has a small pantry and a lounge where hot and
cold drinks and snacks are served and the occupants
of the saloon can gather and enjoy their ride on this
royal luxury train. Color television sets and CD players
are also part of the equipment of each lounge, for the
entertainment of its guests. There is also a collection
of books in each coach if guests prefer to curl up with
a good book on their luxury tour. |
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The two restaurants
on the Palace on Wheels offer luxury cuisine to the
guests. Titled "The Maharaja" and "Maharani" the restaurants
offer a range of cuisine from Continental, Indian and
Chinese, to traditional Rajasthani cuisine. Drinks from
around the world are served in both the restaurants
on the Palace on Wheels. |
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The décor and amenities
on the Palace on Wheels are regularly modernized to
cater to its international clientele, while retaining
its traditional royal ambience. The Palace on Wheels
has been rated among the 10 best luxury train journeys
in the world. A ride on the Palace on Wheels royal luxury
train in India, is a journey you're sure to remember
for a lifetime. Travel to Rajasthan on the Palace on
Wheels and enjoy the royal experience. |
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Tariff |
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Lean Season - September
2008 & April 2009 |
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Tour : 07 Nights / 08 Days |
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| Occupancy Type |
September 2008 & April 2009
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
INR 17000 |
INR 119000 |
| Double occupancy |
INR 13200 |
INR 92400 |
| Triple occupancy |
INR 10700 |
INR 74900 |
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Peak Season - October
2008 to March 2009 |
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Tour : 07 Nights / 08 Days |
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| Occupancy Type |
September 2008 & April 2009
(per person per night) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person) |
| Single occupancy |
INR 23000 |
INR 161000 |
| Double occupancy |
INR 17200 |
INR 120400 |
| Triple occupancy |
INR 13900 |
INR 97300 |
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Half fare for children between 5
and 12 years of age |
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(Age proof of children is to be furnished,
which is required at the time of issuance of tickets) |
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Note : - |
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10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure
during Christmas/New Year. |
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@ 3.09% Service Tax shall be levied
on the tariff of Palace on Wheels. |
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No charter can be booked during X-Mas
& New Year period. |
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Tariff Subject to change
without notice. |
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The Tariff Includes |
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Tariff is inclusive
of travel/ catering/ conducted sightseeing/ entrance
fee at monuments/ parks/ palaces/ cultural programs/
camel ride at Jaisalmer/ boat ride at Udaipur/ rickshaw
ride at Bharatpur. |
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Booking Policy |
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In case of FITs: |
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50% of ticket value at
the time of confirming the booking. |
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Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days
prior to departure. |
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In case of Group |
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50% of ticket value at
the time of confirming the booking. |
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Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days
prior to departure. |
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Cancellation Policy |
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Cancellation must be
advised by Fax/E-mail/Letter to The Luxury Trains. On
cancellation, refund will be made. Certain amount of
the ticket value will be deducted as follows. |
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In case of FITs |
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5% of ticket value 60 days prior to
departure. |
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20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure. |
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100% of ticket value between less than 30 days
prior to departure. |
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In case of Group |
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10% of ticket value 60 days prior
to departure. |
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100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior
to departure. |
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