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Palace on wheels information and packages while you
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Palace on Wheels
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The Palace-on-Wheels
on its splendid and enchanting royal journey through
the bygone era of the erstwhile Maharajas. We wish
to make your trip a comfortable and memorable one.
This detailed brochure on the Palace-on-Wheels, is a
step towards those efforts |
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The eight
days’ and seven nights’ magnificent journey in
royal splendor takes you to :
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Though
times have changed and the winds have shifted, the
Palace-on-Wheels cruises along in royal style, the
kind only the Maharajas of yesteryears could have
perpetuated and enjoyed. The exquisite and exclusive
Palace-on-Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall to wall
carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dining cars (the
Maharaja and Maharani) and a very personalized
service in fact, almost everything that could
comprise of heaven on earth for seven days !
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the
Pink City of Jaipur |
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Jaisalmer
veritably the jewel of the desert |
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Sawai
Madhopur for the wilderness of Ranthambor
National Park |
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the
divinely beautiful Chittaurgarh |
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Udaipur
with its picturesque lakes and palaces |
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Bharatpur
with its remarkable and lively Keoladeo Ghana bird
sanctuary |
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the
red stone city of Fatehpur Sikri and,
of course |
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the
mandatory trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra one
of the seven wonders of the world and a symbol of
undying love |
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Information - Tariff
& Departure Dates for Palace on Wheels, India
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Tariff
per Person per Night*
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October 2006 to March 2007 |
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Cost Per Person, Per Night |
Total For 7 Nights (per Person) |
| Single
occupancy |
US
$ |
535.00 |
3745.00 |
| Double
occupancy |
US
$ |
385.00 |
2695.00 |
| Triple
occupancy |
US
$ |
315.00 |
2205.00 |
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Only for
April 2007 |
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Cost Per Person, Per Night |
Total For 7 Nights (per Person) |
| Single
occupancy |
US
$ |
395.00 |
2765.00 |
| Double
occupancy |
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$ |
295.00 |
2065.00 |
| Triple
occupancy |
US
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240.00 |
1680.00 |
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Tariff is subject to revision for both the years |
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Indian
passengers can pay in equivalent Rupees amount, at
the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted
sightseeing/entrance fee at
monuments/parks/palaces/cultural program / camel
ride/boat ride/rickshaw ride and for still cameras,
Guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry
and other items of personal nature
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Note:
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during
Christmas/New Year
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EXCLUSIVE CHARTERS
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The reservation/cancellation of the
passenger on the Palace-on-Wheels may be done as per
the following terms & conditions:
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Companies
can organize a Business-cum-Pleasure trip by
chartering the truly luxurious Palace-on-Wheels for
their conferences.
CLIMATE
Varies from 8C to 25C between September to March
& in April around 30C.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical/light woolens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station.
Adequate safety and security arrangements.
Complimentary mineral water on board/in the coach
during sightseeing/and at hotels.
Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of
the tour.
Voltage available on the train 110/230 V.
Booking can be made directly through your
agent/e-mail/Internet.
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BOOKING
(i) 20% of ticket value at the time of booking.
(ii) 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
(i) 5% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
(ii) 20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to
departure.
(iii) 50% of ticket value 15-29 days prior to
departure.
(iv) 100% of ticket value 14 days prior to
departure.
CHECK IN
Reporting time is 4 PM at Delhi Cantt. Railway
Station.
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the
Maharani, serve a range of Rajasthani, Indian,
Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus are changed
seasonally.
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Departure Schedule: |
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Every Wednesday from Delhi
Cantonment Railway Station September to April
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September 2006 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
September 2007 |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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October 2006 |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
October 2007 |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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November 2006 |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
November 2007 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
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December 2006 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
December 2007 |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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January 2007 |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
January 2008 |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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February 2007 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
February 2008 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
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March 2007 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
March 2008 |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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April 2007 |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
April 2008 |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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Heritage on Wheels
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Luxury Tourist train itinerary:
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Duration: 4 days
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| Day 1 --
Tuesday/Friday (Jaipur)
Check in at Jaipur Railway
Station on Platform No. 6
| Reception |
18:30 hrs. |
| Departure
for Bikaner |
19:30 hrs. |
| Dinner on
Board |
20:00 hrs. |
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Day 2 --
Wednesday/Saturday (Bikaner)
| Arrival at
Bikaner |
06:00 hrs. |
| Breakfast
on Board |
07:30 hrs. |
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Departure for sight seeing
of Jain Temple,
Tonga ride & Havelies |
09:00 hrs. |
| Departure
for Fort & Shopping |
10:40 hrs. |
| Lunch on
Board |
13:50 hrs. |
| Departure
for Camel Research farm |
15:30 hrs. |
| High Tea at
Palace Hotel |
16:50 hrs. |
| Departure
for Dinner at Gajner |
17:20 hrs. |
| Departure
from Gajner |
22:00 hrs. |
| Departure
for Padihara |
23:30 hrs. |
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Day 3 -- Thursday/Sunday
(Tal Chhapar & Shekhawati)
| Arrival at
Padihara Railway Station |
04:00 hrs. |
| Departure
for Tal Chhapar Sanctuary |
07:15 hrs. |
| Arrival at
Tal Chhapar and visit Sanctuary |
07:30 hrs. |
| Breakfast
on Board |
08:45 hrs. |
| Departure
for Ramgarh |
09:10 hrs. |
| Arrival at
Ramgarh |
12:00 hrs. |
| Departure
for sight seeing of Mehnsar |
12:00 hrs. |
| Lunch at
Mandawa Castle |
14:30 hrs. |
| Sight
seeing of Mandawa Havalis and Cenotaphs |
15:35 hrs. |
| Departure
for Nawalgarh |
16:10 hrs. |
| Arrival at
Nawalgarh and sight seeing |
17:00 hrs. |
| High Tea at
Nawalgarh |
18:00 hrs. |
| Arrival on
Board |
19:30 hrs. |
| Dinner on
Board / Palace Hotel |
20:00 hrs. |
| Departure
for Jaipur |
23:00 hrs. |
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Day 4 -- Friday/Monday
(Jaipur)
| Arrival |
06:00 hrs. |
| Breakfast
on Board |
07:00 hrs. |
| Kindly
check out latest by |
08:00 hrs. |
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| Tour ends. |
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Information - Tariff
for Palace on Wheels, India
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Tariff
per Person per Night*
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Cost Per Person, Per Night |
| Single
occupancy |
US
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300.00 |
| Double
occupancy |
US
$ |
200.00 |
| Triple
occupancy |
US
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150.00 |
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(Half fare for
children between 5 and 12 years of age) |
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Tariff is
inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation,
catering, (morning tea, brealfast, lunch, , evening
tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe
coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces and
cultural entertainment. Tariff does not exclude
liquor, laundry, video cameras, and other items of
personal nature. |
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Tariff is subject to revision.
10% surcharge shall be levied on departure during
Christmas/ New year. |
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