Luxury Train Tours

Magic on Wheels The luxury trains of India offer unique experiences. Enjoy the lifestyles of the Maharajas of yore on board the Palace on Wheels, while exploring the Land of Kings. The Royal Orient takes its guest to historic Gujarat and romantic Rajsthan. Enjoy a ride in the Fairy Queen, the oldest running steam locomotive in the world.

DELHI/JAIPUR/UDAIPUR/JAISELMER/JODHPUR/BHARTAPUR/AGRA/DELHI
8 Days /7 Nights

Travel like the Indian Maharajas used to ON THE PALACE ON WHEELS. A unique experience in holiday travel. The vintage carriages, belonging to the old princely families (one dating back to 1989) have been restored to give you this tour into the past. The Palace on Wheels tour in India operates only during the winter months presently and is shortly to be air-conditioned.

Welcome aboard the new board gauge The Palace on Wheels and get carried away into the opulent world of maharajas, magnificent palaces and imposing forts. The elegant interiors of this luxury train along with delectable cuisine and personalised service all offer an exclusive experience. This Palace on Wheels tour in India offer an unique experience. Every saloon has its own personal attendant or khidmatgar at tired in ethnic Rajasthani costume who ensures your journey is comfortable and enjoyable. Fully air conditioned the 14 deluxe saloons are equipped with amenities like channel music and an in tercom to further ease and enhance the pleasure of travelling. Each saloon is a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with attached toilets running cold and hot water and shower facilities. Colorfully attired men and women garland guests and accord a ceremonial welcome at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station from where the journey starts. For the next seven days, guest live in regal splendor as the train winds its way through the Pink City of Jaipur , historical Chittaurgarh and the Lake City Udaipur , fascinating Sawai Madhopur, the magical desert cities of Jaisalmer and Jodhour , Bhartpur and Agra , The city of the Taj Mahal . This journey of a lifetime begins as soon the Palace on Wheels pulls gently out of Delhi on to the fascinating world of Rajesthan.

September 2003 to April 2004

September * - 03, 10, 17, 24 October - 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 November - 05, 12, 19, 26 December - 3, 10, 17, 24**, 31** January - 07, 14, 21, 28 February - 04, 11, 18, 25 March - 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 April * - 07, 14, 21, 28 * Discounted Rates ** Holiday Surcharge Applicable

TARIFF :

Rupees Tariff for Indian Tourists
Cost Per Person Per Night In US $
	From Oct to March	For April & Sept*
On Single Occupancy	Rs. 20,000/-	Rs. 15,000/-
On Twin Sharing	Rs. 15,000/-	Rs. 12,000/-
On Triple Occupancy	Rs. 10,000/-	Rs. 9000/-

Dollar Tariff for Foreign Tourists
Cost Per Person Per Night In US $
	From Oct to March	For April & Sept*
On Single Occupancy	US$ 485	US$ 395
On Twin Sharing	US$ 350	US$ 295
On Triple Occupancy	US$ 285	US$ 240

» Half fare for the children between 5 & 12 years of age.
» The children below 5 years are free of charge
» 10% Surcharge for Christmas & New Year Departures. (24 Dec./'03 & 31 Dec./'03)

**10% Holiday Surcharge Extra for Xmas/New Year Tours
CHILD: 50% Discount on Adult rate for Children between 5-12 years.
Note: Booking can be made for Minimum 4 Nights Tour
COST INCLUDES: Stay, Travel, Meals & Conducted Sightseeing Tours

Note:-
«» Indian national can pay in equivalent rupee amount.
«» Tour cost includes : travel, all meals, escorted site seeing tours with entrance fee.
«» Extra tariff for liqour, laundry, video camera entrance fee (where applicable), gratuity & all other items of personal nature.
«» Children between 5 to 12 years are to be charged 50% of the adult fare.
«» Children below 5 years are complimentry without bed.
«» The tour can also be booked for minimum of 4 days.

TERMS & CONDITIONS :

All disputes are subject to jurisdiction of New Delhi courts only.

Booking Procedure
Booking will be confirmed on receipt of advance deposit only.
(1) We require 20% advance deposit to hold the booking.
(2) Balance 80% must reach us 30 days prior to tour departure date.

Cancellation Rules & Charges
Bookings will be cancelled only on receipt of written requests.

Cancellation Charges will be
(1) 5% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 60 days prior to departure.
(2) 20% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 30 days prior to departure.
(3) 50% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 15 days before departure.
(4) 100% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled less than 15 days before departure.

Amendments
Charges be levied at half the rate of cancellation charges.

Climate
Varies from 8°C. to 25°C. between September to March and April around 35°C.

Clothing Recommended
Light tropical / light woollens

IMPORTANT : All the above given information is subjected to change with/without notice due to reasons beyond our control

The Royal Orient is the second ‘palace on wheels’ in India. Offering a mesmerising seven day journey through the states if Gujarat and Rahasthan the train is fitted with ultra deluxe comforts.

The train leaves every Wednesday from Delhi. On the first day if the tour you visit the historic Chittaurgarh Fort in Rajasthan of the tour your visit the City of Lake Udaipur where excursions are organised to the City Palace , Saheliyon ki Bari (royal gardens), the handicrafts village of Shilpgra and boat rides in Lake Pichola. The next four days are spent travelling through Gujarat.
The palace traversed are as vibrant and colorful as the famous Gujarati embroidery. At Junagadh you will be moved by the rock edict of Ashok, the king who took to Buddhism and non violence after a bloody battle. You will feel the spiritual in the ancient Jain temple city if Palitana. You will soak your feet in the warm waters of the Arabian Sea and laze on the beach at Ahmedpur Mandvi. You will safari into the fabled jungle of Sasangir to see the only lions outside Africa. You can shop for exquisite handicrafts as old as history, in shop blaring the latest Western hits in India’s textile capital of Ahmedabad the centre of Gandhi’s fight against the British Raj.
The train then again retraces its route to Jaipur and from there it heads for Delhi.

1855 was the year the majestic Fairy Queen roiled out for East Indian Railway. The engine is the oldest working engine in the world . Now, the Fairy Queen steams again on an unforgettable weekend trips to Alwar. From there, a short drive will take them to tiger country and overnight stay at a legendary palace.

The itinerary includes:

Delhi
India’s capital is a mix of the old world charm and a pulsatng megapolis. Delhi is famous for its Mughal and British monuments like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Connaught Place offers shoppers a haven to buy small curios as well as priceless crafted articles.

Sariska
Famous for its Tiger Reserve where magnificent tigers, leopards, sambhars, nilgai and chinkara cab be spotted in there natural habit. Sariska also has ruins of 9th and 10 century temples and us anb ideal leisure spot for those interested in wildlife and ancient architecture.

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