Palace on Wheels Train Travel

Departure Dates

Palace on Wheels is a weekly departure from September through April each year. It departs from Delhi on every Wednesday.

7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2007
January 2007	03, 10, 17, 24, 31
February 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
March 2007	07, 14, 21, 28
April 2007	04, 11, 18, 25
May 2007	02
May to August No Service/annual Maintenance
September 2007	5, 12, 19, 26
October 2007	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
November 2007	7, 14, 21, 28
December 2007	5, 12, 19*, 26*
7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Departures-Ex. Delhi FOR 2008
January 2008	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
February 2008	06, 13, 20, 27
March 2008	05, 12, 19, 26
April 2008	02, 09, 16, 23, 30

TIMINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
RED MEANS DATE UNAVAILABLE

FACILITIES:
Feel like the royalty on board the Palace on Wheels - a completely self-train. Fully air-conditioned, the train comprises of 14 deluxe saloons, equipped with class amenities to enhance the pleasure of travelling. Each saloon is a combination of 4 twin-bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot & cold water, shower and wall to wall carpeting. The lounge car recaptures the royal style, pomp & pageantry, the quality of the era gone by. The two dining cars-the Maharaja and the Maharani have a traditional Rajasthani ambience serving continental, Indian and Rajasthani cuisine. The coaches are named after the erstwhile princely states: Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dhaulpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur. What's more, each saloon has personal attendants or 'Khidmatgars', who are at your call whenever you need anything.

OTHER FACILITIES:
Doctor on call facility is available at the next station. Money exchange facility is onboard and credit cards are available. Adequate safety and security arrangements are there. Complimentary mineral water on board/ in the coach during sightseeing/ and at hotels. Voltage to be available on the train is 110/230 V.

CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light woolens and tropical clothing.

CLIMATE:
It varies from 8 C to 25 C between September to March & in April around 30 C.

MEALS:
The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the Maharani, serve a range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus are changed seasonally.

REPORTING TIME:
Reporting time is 6 PM at Delhi Cant. Railway Station.

NOTE: 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas / New Year.

BOOKING: 20% of the ticket value to be paid at the time of booking:
80% of the ticket value to be paid 30 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATION: 5% of the ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
20% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure.
50% of ticket value 15-29 days prior to departure.
100% of ticket value 14 days prior to departure.

INFORMATION & TARIFF:

COST INCLUDES: Travel,stay on Maharaja Train with Daily 3 fixed meals,conducted sightseeing tours,entrance fees to monuments,joy rides on Elephant & Camel,boat ride,cycle rikshaw ride.

EXTRA COSTS: Video camera fees,liquor & soft drinks,laundry,gratuity,porterage & all other expenses of personal nature.