Candace Claiborne after an 18 day Ayurveda + Cultural tour with IdiscoverIndia
Candace Clairborne visited us from Baghdad, where she was currently posted and took a Cultural + Ayurveda tour of 18 days.

Tour Brief

This is a group tour with fix date and departure.

Duration: 09 Nights/ 10 Days
Price: price on request per person
Destination : Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Agra, Delhi
Region: North India, West India, Central India
Validity: Till March, 2012

The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is designed and embroidered in a contemporary royal style to experience the existing regal luxury, taste a slice of royalty and enjoy a royal feast onboard, where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever. The magic of the splendid journey to the land of kings, majestic forts, incredible palaces, temple towns, diverse cultures and varied landscapes starts from Delhi. Discover the adventurous escapades to the wilds of Ranthambore, visit to the magical destination of Udaipur, perceive the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces of Jaipur, glimpse the art and sculpture of the temple of Khajuraho, on to the spiritual experiences at Varanasi and see the wonder of the world at Agra.

About Royal Palace on Wheels Train

The Royal Palace on Wheels is an upgraded version of world famous Palace on Wheels. After the grand success of Palace on Wheels that is operational from last 25 years, this new train was launched in January 2009. The train as compared to Palace on Wheels is much luxurious and the cabins are more spacious.

Description of the Train:

Saloons : The Train has 14 passenger coaches. The 13 coaches have three Deluxe Saloons on each coach and 14th coach has 2 Super Deluxe Saloons. Each deluxe saloon has different color theme of exquisite jewels like Ruby, Pearl and Sapphire.

Super Deluxe Suites offers a spacious living with complete comfort of royal suites. The exquisite silk and velvet bedspreads and draperies take you to an era of royal liviwels like Ruby, Pearl and Sapphire.

Super Deluxe Suites offers a spacious living with complete comfort of royal suites. The exquisite silk and velvet bedspreads and draperies take you to an era of royal living. The finely carved wooden furniture adds to your experience. These spacious suites are named after jewels “Emerald” and ‘Diamond’.  

These saloons offer luxuries with bedding, upholstery, study table and chair to make your stay comfortable 

Each coach is named after the famous places of Rajasthan namely Hawa Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Surya Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Jal Mahal Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Lalgarh Palace.  

The Super Deluxe Coach is called Taj Mahal. 

Restaurants :  The train has two restaurants namely ‘Swaran Mahal’ amd ‘Sheesh Mahal’. These restaurants offer you mouth watering delicacies ranging from ethnic Rajasthani, Indian, Continental and Chinese Cuisines. The entire restaurant is made of wood and crystal. Amidst aesthetic splendor, feast on your delicious meal with customized hand made cutlery and specially designed crockery.

Bar : Finest wines and international brands of liquor are available on the two restro-lounges.

Spa : After the full day of sight seeing one can have the finest spa services on board. The spa will provide relaxation and wellness solutions on board with personal care products. The spa can offer you various massages and therapies on board.

 

Itinerary

All our itineraries below are bare-bone versions. While our Budget tours are meant to be assisted and not guided tours, however, if you wish for a guided tour, you can opt to have a guide in any city for an additional cost of USD 20 per day. As all our trips are flexible, additionally you can add or subtract activities within a city as per your interest or in consultation with us or your guide or as per available time. Our itineraries are made to deliver optimal travel routes and experience.

Day 01 : : Arrive New Delhi 
Arrival Delhi, as per your flight schedule pickup from New Delhi airport and transfer to hotel, day at your rest,  Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : : New Delhi – Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Morning after breakfast, half day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Afternoon transfer to the Railway station to begin the seven night luxurious train journey. Dinner on Board.

Day 03 : : Jodhpur
Morning arrival in Jodhpur, the ‘Blue City’ at the entrance of the Thar Desert. Tour of the city visiting the magnificent Meharangarh fort with palaces and temples, housing a rich collection of palanquins, jewels and armory. Jaswant Thada, a 19th century royal cenotaph, an example architectural brilliance. Return to the train for your onward journey to Udaipur.

Day 04 : : Udaipur / Chittorgarh
Arrive in the morning. After breakfast on board proceed for the city tour of Udaipur, the city interspersed with shimmering lakes, marble palaces and beautiful laid gardens. Visit the City Palace complex, a marvel of marble and granite with ornate windows and craftsmanship in glass. Lunch is followed by a visit to the crystal gallery. Return to the train and depart for Chittorgarh. Visit the Fort that still reverberates with stories of courage, chivalry, valor and sacrifices.

Day 05 : : Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor National Park) / Jaipur
Early morning arrival in Sawai Madhopur. Morning wildlife safari at the Ranthambor National Park, a Project Tiger Reserve. The reserve is noted for daylight Tiger sightings. The other fauna includes Panther, Nilgai, Hyena fox, sloth bear, wild boar, marsh crocodile and variety of resident and migratory birds. Continue on to Jaipur, popularly known as the ‘Pink City’. Visit the Amber Fort with huge ramparts and watch towers. Sightseeing of the city visiting Hawa Mahal (The Palace of the Winds), City Palace complex housing centuries-old artifacts and Observatory. In the evening depart for Khajuraho.

Day 06 : : Khajuraho
Arrive in the morning and visit the magnificent rock-cut Chandela temples, the evidences of an architectural geniuses, built between 950 -1050 AD and frequently depicting erotic themes. These temples were discovered by Captain T S Burt in 1838, though only 20 of them have survived. In the evening depart for Varanasi.

Day 07 : : Varanasi
Morning arrival in Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities of the world situated on the banks of the holy Ganges. Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy & mysticism for thousands of years & has produced great saints. Varanasi is the most popular pilgrimage for Hindus & center of music & learning. Sightseeing includes visit to temples, Ghats and a visit to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Witness the Maha Aarti and in the evening depart for Agra.

Day 08 : : Agra
Morning arrival in Agra. Breakfast on board. Proceed for the city seeing of Agra. Visit the immortal Taj Mahal, a poem in marble, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and Fort with several Palaces and Mosques including the largest pure marble mosque built by Mughal Kings. Agra is famous for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on marvel, leather work, footwear, brass-wear, carpets, Jewelry, Zari & embroidery work. Late in the evening depart for Delhi.

Day 09 : : Delhi
Morning arrival in Delhi. Breakfast on board. Transfer to hotel for an overnight stay. Rest of the day at leisure perhaps by the pool of your hotel or for any independent exploration.

Day 10 : : Delhi Departure
Morning at your leisure, later as per your flight schedule transfer to New Delhi airport
to take your flight for your onward journey.

* Note:  The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels train departs on every Sunday from Delhi.

Price

All pricing is based on twin/double -sharing for two-guest traveling together

  single occupancy USD 825   |   double occupancy USD 590
  single occupancy USD 1600 (Per Cabin )  

The given cost is based on per person per day on twin sharing basis, only for the Luxury train tour, the additional day before and after the tour as mention in the Itinerary will be on request as per your travel dates.

Additional Service Tax of 2.58 % for all the train tours.
Plus Commercial tax of USD 15 per person for POW & Royal Rajasthan on wheels.

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Inclusion/ Exclusion

Package Cost Includes:
1) Accommodation in a Luxurious Cabin with attached toilets on Single/Twin sharing basis.
2) All 3 meals including Tea, Coffee, & Mineral water bottles, during your stay on Train..
3) City sightseeing in a Deluxe Coach.
4) All entrance fee to the Palaces and Museums during your tour.
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Package Cost Does Not Include:
1) Items of personal Nature like Porterage, Tips, Laundry, Liquor..
2) All other items and services not mentioned above.

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