RESTAURANTS & LOUNGE
The iconic train the Palace on Wheels is old world charm personified. Keeping alive the regal heritage, it ensures that you too relive a royal life as it encapsulates the royal lifestyle of erstwhile Maharajas. What is more is that in this seven day sojourn you get to greet a tiger, you see one of the Seven Wonders of the World- the symbol of Love-Taj Mahal, and great culture and colours of Rajasthan. So get ready to live myriad aspects of travel that include, historical monuments, wildlife, shopping, culture, desert safari and much more fun in just a week.
Note: Booking of all luxury trains can be made through their official web sites. We will ensure to facilitate the guests by our expert team.
- palaceonwheels.rtdc@rajasthan.gov.in
TRAIN LAYOUT
POW has 14 residential cabins. 13 saloons having 03 twin bedded rooms in each saloon (deluxe cabins). The cabins have been created in three different themes in hues of exquisite jewels, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl. Each and every saloon of the luxury train has been named after the erstwhile princely states. The names are Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungerpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur. 01 saloon is having 02 Super Deluxe Cabins (Suites).
CABIN SPECIFICATIONS
| Cabin | Size | Bed Size | Toilet |
| Super Deluxe | 18 x 7.7 feet | 6.6 x 6 feet | 7.7 x 4.6 feet |
| Deluxe | 12.6 x 7.7 feet | 6.6 x 3 feet | 7.7 x 4.7 feet |
| Super Deluxe Lounge | 8.6x 7.7 feet | ||
| Corridor | 2 feet | ||
| Wardrobe | 2.4 × 2.3 feet |
ONBOARD FACILITIES
- Medical Aid – First aid is available on the train whereas a doctor can be arranged on call at every Destination. Doctor is available for 1 hrs. for free consultancy in Bar/ Lounge car.
- Drinking Water – Mineral water is made available to all the passengers through out the journey
- News Papers & Magazines – Various national dailies and magazines are available on board.
- Security – Adequate safety arrangements are made for you as well as your personal belongings in the train itself.
- Voltage – Voltage available on the train: 110/220V
- Toiletries – All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom.
- Royal Spa – The well-equipped spa offers various massages and therapies and revitalizing solutions amidst royal ambience.
- Laundry – Laundry service is available on board in Jaipur and Udaipur to serve you better.
- Locker (Safe) – A separate safe is provided in your cabin to store your valuables.
- Business Centre – Business Centre facility is provided on board, for posting your mail.
RESTAURANTS & LOUNGE
- Restaurants – Maharaja & Maharani, the two Restro-Bars on the Royal Train with seating capacity of 40paxeach.
02 Specialty Restro-Bars Serves Chinese, Continental, Rajasthani & Indian cuisine - Bar– A well-stocked bar with T.V. facility, serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and international make
- Indoor Games – Indoor games are available on demand like Chess, Playing Cards. Chinese checkers, Carom Board, and Crossword Puzzles etc. are available on the train.
- Lounge – A lounge for relaxing, interacting, making friends, getting together and play games.
- Smoking – The Palace On Wheels is a no smoking train. However, if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Professional services by the smiling staff having experience of 29 years on board.
- Camel ride at Sand Dunes, dinner with Rajasthani dances at Jaisalmer.
- Special lounge to relax in each saloon.
- Seprate pantry to prepare breakfast in each saloon.
- Paintings of cote of arms & royal insignia of each saloon.
Destinations Covered & Duration
Delhi- Jaipur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittorgarh- Udaipur- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Bharatpur- Agra- Delhi <br>
07 Nights / 08 Days
DAY 01 (Wednesday): DELHI – JAIPUR
1630 hrs: You have to report at Palace on Wheels station to complete the check-in formalities. Boarding formalities are undertaken by our representative at the station, we are afforded a warm and traditional welcome before boarding the Palace on Wheels. You will be escorted to your cabin and given a brief
familiarization tour by the Khidmatgars with a welcome drink, as we start our week-long journey through Rajasthan.
1830 hrs: Departure time for Palace on Wheels train, dinner will be served on board.
Meal Summary:
Dinner is included and will be served in the restaurant car
DAY 02 (Thursday): JAIPUR
0700 hrs: Breakfast is served in the comfort of your sleeper cabin
0815 hrs: The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Albert Hall and the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II.
1330 hrs: Ride on caparisoned elephants add to the ambiance at the Amber fort followed by the lunch. Then you will be off to visit Amber Fort.
Shop for Jaipur’s famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets blue pottery and textiles.
1800 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, Dinner will be served on board.
Meal Summary:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Palace on Wheels package
DAY 03 (Friday): SAWAI MADHOPUR & CHITTORGARH
0545 hrs: One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. A visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located the ruins of a 10th century fort.
This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392sq kms is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for itsexclusive toys, ethnicornaments and costumes.
0915 hrs: After the game, a safari canter will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board.
1300 hrs: Lunch will be served on board as we head for Chittorgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight.
1830 hrs: Sightseeing in Chittorgarh, where we view the Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won…. thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more, the Victory Tower and the Tower of Fame. You will also have an opportunity to witness the sound and light show at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort.
1900 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, dinner will be served on board. The Palace on Wheels stays in Chittorgarh station until the early morning before departing for Udaipur.
Meal Summary:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Palace on Wheels package.
DAY 04 (Saturday): UDAIPUR
0700 hrs: Arrive Udaipur & your breakfast will be served on board.
0800 hrs: The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals. After visits to the Garden of Fountains and the Durbar Museum, lunch will be taken at the Fateh Prakash Hotel, which contains an impressive crystal gallery.
1330 hrs: After lunch at a Palace Hotel, we see one of the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, as we cross Lake Pichola by boat, past the majestic Lake Palace Hotel idyllically situated in the middle of the lake, and our visit to the City Palace takes in the largest palace complex in Rajasthan.
1530 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, dinner will be served on board.
Meal Summary:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Palace on Wheels package
DAY 05 (Sunday): JAISALMER
0730 hrs: Breakfast is served in your sleeper cabin.
0930 hrs: In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D.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 Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill.
1300 hrs: Lunch at a Palace Hotel
1600 hrs: After lunch, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea.
1730 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for wash & change.
1945 hrs: Later enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at Palace Hotel. After dinner The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
Meal Summary:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Palace on Wheels package
DAY 06 (Monday): JODHPUR
0900 hrs: Next morning the Palace on wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions.
This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within- Mo Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
1315 hrs: Lunch will be served at the city hotel.
1530 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, Dinner will be served on board.
Meal Summary:
Dinner is included and will be served in the restaurant car
DAY 07 (Tuesday): BHARATPUR & AGRA
0600 hrs: Early next morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. Pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana Na onal Park, the nes ng place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
0830 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board and you will depart for Agra
1100 hrs: Arrive Agra and visit Red Fort followed by lunch at the palace hotel.
1500 hrs: Move on to pay a visit to Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. A pris ne monument of undying love; It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Agra is also known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.
2000 hrs: Dinner will be taken at the hotel, later on the Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Bid farewell to the train & perhaps a final drink in lounge bar.
Meal Summary:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Palace on Wheels package
DAY 08 (Wednesday): DEPART DELHI- BY: INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
0700 hrs: Breakfast is served in your sleeper cabin
0730 hrs: Your final morning in India & de-board the train at the Safdarjung Railway sta on.
Please note venue of meals & mings of sightseeing’s would be subject to change as per Indian railways norms.
Annexure - Tariff / Fare for season 2025-26 (ending in April 2026)
| Category | Sept. 2025 & April 2026 (Per Night) | Oct. 2025 to March 2026 (Per Night) |
| Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) | USD 3223 | USD 3510 |
| Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) | USD 2629 | USD 2748 |
| Single Occupancy (Per Pax) | USD 1328 | USD 1501 |
| Double Occupancy (Per Pax) | USD 864 | USD 976 |
| Category | Sept. 2025 & April 2026 (Per Night) | Oct. 2025 to March 2026 (Per Night) |
| Presidential Suite (Per Cabin) | INR 2,64,300 | INR 2,87,800 |
| Super Deluxe (Per Cabin) | INR 2,15,600 | INR 2,25,300 |
| Single Occupancy (Per Pax) | INR 1,08,900 | INR 1,23,100 |
| Double Occupancy (Per Pax) | INR 70,800 | INR 80,000 |
Inclusion
- All meals, including Tea, coffee and mineral water
- Deluxe cabin with attached bath Sound and Light show during the journey
- Ranthambore jungle safari
- Elephant ride at Amber fort of Jaipur
- Camel ride on Thar desert of Jaisalmer
- Cultural and folk dance followed by dinner during the journey
- Volvo deluxe coaches for sightseeing during the journey
- Enterance fee to monuments and museums
- English speaking guide
- Travel documents. Local taxes and fees as applicable
Terms & Conditions
- 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during Christmas and New Year
- Half fare for the children of 5 to 12 years.
- 10% of the prevailing tariff for children below 5 years.
- The above tariff and itinerary is subject to revise without prior notice.
- Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering, bottled mineral water (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment.
- Tariff does not include liquor, laundry, video cameras and other items of personal nature
Booking Policy
| 35% of the tariff | at the time of the confirmation of the booking |
| Remaining | to be paid 60 days prior to departure |
Cancellation Policy
| 20% of the ticket Value | 90 Days or more prior to departure date |
| 20% of the ticket Value | 89-75 Days prior to departure date |
| 20% of the ticket Value | 74-60 Days prior to departure date |
| No Refund | 60 Days before the departure date |
No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.
- • The Itinerary and tariff of Palace on Wheels is subject to change without a prior notification.
