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PALACE ON
WHEELS
07 Nights / 08 Days
Inclusions :
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07 nights accommodation on board of Train
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Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Conducted sightseeing tours
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Joy rides on Elephant & Camel, boat ride, cycle rikshaw
ride
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Entrance fee for monuments
Day 1
New Delhi : The journey of a lifetime begins at the
Delhi Cantonment station where the guests are accorded a
warm, traditional welcome before the Palace-On-Wheels
pulls out into the night& for a week-long luxury cruise
through fascinating Rajasthan.
Day 2
Jaipur : You will be greeted by caparisoned elephants
and strains of the Shehnai & Welcome to the Pink city of
Jaipur.Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal,
Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh fort, Amber fort& silent
sentinels of a glorious era. Visit to Amber Fort, where
rides on caparisoned elephants add to the ambience. Shop
for Jaipur's famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue
pottery and textiles.
Day 3
Jaisalmer : In the heart of the Thar Desert lies
Jaisalmer, Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing
sight, towering magnificently over the city. Discover the
painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions with their
grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli
and Salim Singhkihaveli are fine examples of the stone
carver's skill. After lunch on board, go for an exciting
camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a
refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural
programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for
Jodhpur at night.
Day 4
Jodhpur : A city ringed by a high stone wall with
seven gates and several bastions.City known for its
rock-solid 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 Jaswant Thada. After lunch at a
Palace hotel, return to the Palace- On-Wheels.
Day 5
Sawai Madhopur : After breakfast a visit is
arranged to the Ranthambor National Park, wherein are
located the ruins of a 10th century fort. Sawai Madhopur
is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and
costumes. Upon return to the Palace-On-Wheels, you leave
for Chittaurgarh.
Chittaurgarh : After lunch on board you are in
Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour, scars of battles
lost and won & thrice-besieged. Chittaurgarh Fort is all
this and more.
Day 6
Udaipur : Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of
Udaipur are the dream like marble palaces - the jag Niwas
(Lake Palace) and the Jag mandir, which appear to rise
from the blue waters of Lake Pichola. After lunch at Lake
Palace Hotel, a visit to the City Palace is exhilarating.
The luxury coach then takes you back to the
Palace-On-Wheels at Chittaurgarh, thus winding up a day
full of delights.
Day 7
Bharatpur : After breakfast pay a visit to the world
famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the
nestling place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes,
migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds. Agra :
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri- the red sandstone Mughal
palatial complex. After lunch move on from the Red Fort
and arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of
the World. After dinner on board and a good night's sleep,
arrive at Delhi Cantt, the next morning and let the
pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for
a long, long time.
Day 8
Delhi : Arrive back at Delhi Cantt station and proceed
for onward journey or to take a flight back home.
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7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Ex. Delhi for
2008 - 09 |
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May' 2008 to August' 2008 |
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE , No Service |
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September' 2008 |
03, 10, 17, 24 |
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October' 2008 |
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
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November' 2008 |
05, 12, 19, 26 |
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December' 2008 |
03, 10, 17, 24*, 31* |
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January ' 2009 |
07, 14, 21, 28 |
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February ' 2009 |
04, 11, 18, 25 |
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March ' 2009 |
04, 11, 18, 25 |
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April ' 2009 |
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
Tariff Revised Rates for 2008/09
Season Per Person for full 07 Nights / 08 Days
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OCCUPANCY TYPE |
FROM OCT to MARCH*
(Season) |
FOR SEPT & APRIL
(Low Season) |
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On Triple Sharing |
Rs. 97,300 |
Rs. 74,900 |
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On Twin sharing |
Rs. 1,20,400 |
Rs. 92,400 |
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On Single Occupancy |
Rs. 1,61,000 |
Rs. 1,19,000 |
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+3.09% Govt service tax extra
* 10% Holiday Surcharge for 24 Dec & 31 Dec,2008
departs extra
* Children below 5 yrs complimentary without bed
* Children below 12 yrs will be charged 50% of adult
rate
* Rate subject to change,as per Indian Railways
policy |
**COST INCLUDES:-
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Stay for in private A/C
cabin with attached toilets
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Daily 3 Meals
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Excursion costs &
sightseeing with English Speaking Guides
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Bottled drinking water
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Entrance fee at monuments
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Elephant ride in Jaipur
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Camel ride in Jaisalmer
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Canter-Trailer ride in
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
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Boat ride in Udaipur
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Cycle Rickshaw ride in
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
EXTRA COSTS (Not
included):-
Note:-
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Children below 5 years
complimentary without bed
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Children below 12 years
charged 50% of adult rate
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Lower rates in months of
Sepember & April,due to warm weather conditions in
Rajasthan
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Indian Nationals/NRI's can
pay in Equivalent Rupees
Terms &
Conditions:-
Palace On Wheels Train
Tour Booking Procedure (amended for 2008/09 season)
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We require Names &
nationality of all the passengers with minimum 50% advance
deposit to hold booking on definite basis
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Balance payment with
passport details must reach us at-least 65 days before
departure date (the ticket value in foreign exchange will
be calculated & informed at time of making final payment)
Mode of Payment
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After you have been informed
that booking is available on your travel date of
preference; Payment can be forwarded within TIME LIMIT
Period intimated by
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Money Transfer to bank under
intimation. OR
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Any other payment method
mutually suitable.
Palace On Wheels Train
Tour Cancellation Rules
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Any amendment in tour dates
is treated as cancellation request.
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The Palace On Wheels Train
tour bookings are Non-endorsable.
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Action on cancellation of
booking will only be proceeded on receipt of written
request.
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MINIMUM 5%(five) of ticket
value will be charged as cancellation charges, if written
intimation of cancellation request is received more than
60 days of tour departure date.
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MINIMUM 20% (twenty) of
ticket value will be charged as cancellation charges, if
written intimation is received more than 30 days in
advance.
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NO REFUND if written
intimation of cancellation request is received less than
30 days in advance.
NOTE :
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The Onboard Management of
Palace on Wheels Train Tour reserves the right to
curtail/amend local tours & excursions, at short notice
for logistical reasons, without liability.
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Disputes (if any) are
subject to jurisdiction of Courts of New Delhi (India)
only.
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