Palace On Wheels

Palace On Wheels Train journey starts from Delhi and covers most of the tourist places of Rajasthan. To make a relaxing trip book a cabin at luxury train has chambers, lavish food, local sightseeing during the day. Welcome in royal style at all Railway station with local music band and traditional style of welcome. Never seen a grand welcome like the Palace on Wheels Package does it to the travelers. Elephants and camels with local people wait for customers welcome at Railway Stations.

Palace on Wheels Train 

The Palace on Wheels train is a luxury train and it has worth to book it. This beautifully designed India’s luxury train takes you to the beautiful and important places of Rajasthan and Agra. The Palace on Wheels train proudly received various international magazine awards and the 4th best luxury train in the world. The Palace on Wheels train is famous for its customer services in Royal style. Once you board on the train you will feel yourself as “King” or “Queen“. The great quality hospitality you received on board in the train like a treat of a King or Queen at their palace. There are many reason to make you feels like a King or Queen. A Palace on Wheels traveler gets a badge that allow to get entry at monuments without going in a queue for the tickets.

  Logistic arrangements in the POW Train  

Palace on Wheels train provides a VIP services to the travelers during the trip. If someone books Super Deluxe cabin he gets separate car and guide for sightseeing. This facility is available at all places except in Ranthambore National Park where sharing basis jeep or canter. Due to limited entry pass for vehicle to save wildlife and Eco tourism all travelers go to jungle by sharing jeep. Deluxe cabin travelers do sightseeing in luxury coach with an English speaking tour  guide. A manager is appointed in the train who coordinates with the travelers and service providers. All these facilities make you happy and feel you a luxury hospitality.

Palace on Wheels Package Itinerary or Routes

The Palace on wheels Train runs on a set itinerary of 07 Nights /08 Days. Itinerary is applicable for both seasons – Summer or Winter. The Palace on Wheels train itinerary is well designed to see comfort level of travelers. By this itinerary of Palace On Wheels Train visit the most important places of Rajasthan and Taj Mahal. There are many memorable moments in the trip where you need to keep your camera on to capture the pictures. For day to day basis itinerary, please check the outlined below itinerary.In some special cases POW train operates for 5 nights itinerary but we suggest to choose 7 nights package for the best experience.

Day 01: Wednesday

New Delhi (Safdarjung Railway Station) Departure 

Arrival & traditional welcome starts at 4.30 pm at Safdarjung Railway Station. Palace on Wheels Train Departs at 6.30 pm from Safdarjung Railway Station. On the first day of your Palace on Wheels package enjoy a grand dinner on board and overnight relaxing journey in the train.

Day 02: Thursday

Next morning arrival at Jaipur.

The next day the Palace on Wheels train arrives at Jaipur the beautiful city of India. The city has declared as UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.  Jaipur built in the early 18th-century & once the center of Rajputs Royal families. It is also popularly known as Pink City. You will find everywhere the walls of the city are painted in Pink color that is why it is Pink City. This is an important place of your Palace on Wheels package. A professional tour guide will assist you with Jaipur sightseeing. Here you can visit some historical Forts and Palaces.

The Amber Fort was built by Raja Maan Singh I in the 16th century. Amber Fort is located in Amer 11 kilometers from Jaipur. The main attraction of Amber Fort is Elephant Ride for the travelers to go Fort.   Evening travelers enjoy dinner in the Jai Mahal Palace Hotel. Travelers get free time for shopping or marketing during Jaipur sightseeing. Late evening back to the Palace on wheels train for an overnight journey.

Day 03: Friday

Next morning guest will arrive at Sawai Madhopur

The next day early morning Palace on wheels train arrives at Sawai Madhopur Railway station. Here you will find Jeep or canter safari for excursion to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. National Park is very famous for its tiger population. You will have a chance to see other major wild animals at the Ranthambore National Park. It is habitat of the tigers, leopards, nilgais, sambar, dhole, wild boar, hyena, sloth bear, and chital. The place has wide variety of trees, plants, birds, and reptiles. Ranthambore is also famous for one of the largest banyan trees in India. Wildlife destination is part of your Palace on Wheels package so I hope you will enjoy it much here.

Around 10:30 AM Palace on Wheels train proceed to Chittorgarh. One of the old and heritage city of Rajasthan. A lavish lunch will be served on board on the train. You will visit Chittorgarh Fort- atop a wide plateau & having a number of water bodies. In the old age, it was home to the Mewar Dynasty-said to be one of the longest royal lineage. Evening travelers enjoy Sound & Light Show in Chittorgarh. A grand dinner and cultural show will be organized at Panna hotel. Evening board on the Palace on Wheels train for an overnight journey.

Day 4: Saturday

Next day early morning arrival at Udaipur

The next morning Palace on Wheels train arrives at Udaipur. Udaipur is widely known as the City Of Lakes. The Mewar Dynasty Clan shifted and built this city in the 16th Century. A guided tour of Udaipur –City Palace complex, originally built in the 16th-century & renovated in the 18th Century. Enjoy Boat Ride in Lake Pichola  followed by grand lunch in a Palace hotel. The package is incomplete without visiting Udaipur so enjoy the trip. Evening board on the Palace on wheels train, enjoy a grand dinner and overnight journey.

Day 5: Sunday

Next morning arrival at Jaisalmer.

The next morning Palace on Wheels train arrives at Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer lies in the heart of Thar desert, & surrounding sands have Golden Yellowish tinge. Later visit of Jaisalmer Golden Fort, originally built in the 12th century and renovated in the 18th Century. Afternoon travelers proceed for the excursion to Sam Sand Dunes. Where enjoy camel ride followed by Cultural program and bonfire dinner under the open sky, in the desert. Jaisalmer is another important part of the tour package.

Evening back to the Palace on Wheels train to the on board overnight journey.

Day 6: Monday

Next morning arrival at Jodhpur

The next morning train arrives at Jodhpur, it was the capital of the state of Marwar. Now a famous tourist destination, consist of many palaces, forts, and temples.

The first thing to visit Mehrangarh Fort Palace located on 400 feet hill & beautiful constructions. The foundation of the Fort was laid in the 15th century and completed in the 17th Century. There is a Museum collection in the Palace. Other things to visit Jaswant Thada, an architectural 19th-century landmark in white marble and built as a memorial to local Royalty of Rajput’s. Lunch will be served at the Palace Hotel. Feel royal hospitality of Palace on Wheels package.

Evening back to the Luxury train for lavish dinner and on board overnight journey.

Day 7: Tuesday

In the morning the train arrives at Bharatpur.

Early Morning train arrives at Bharatpur where  must enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through narrow pathways. Bharatpur Bird sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are more than 230 species of birds to watch. A beautiful lake lies in Keoladevi Ghana National Park.

09:00 AM Palace on Wheels train move towards Agra. Later train arrives to Agra where visit of Agra Fort, It was a palace of The Mughal emperors. Later visit Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & more popularly renowned as One of the Seven Wonders of World. Taj Mahal is the most important part of the Palace on Wheels package. Many travelers visit local markets of Agra for shopping. Enjoy dinner at a luxury hotel in Agra.

Evening back to the luxury train of India and on board overnight journey.

Day 8: Wednesday

Arrival at Safdarjung railway station ( Delhi) by 4 a.m

The train arrives at Safdarjung Railway Station in the early morning. You will be served breakfast on board in the train. The time comes when Palace on Wheels package get completed. Around 07:00 AM farewell and check out process will be completed. Our representative will pick you from the Safdarjung Railway station and transfer to the Delhi airport.

                                                         Tour end with sweet memories

Palace On Wheels Train scheduled departure dates for year 2022-23

During covid 19 pandemic The train didn’t operate for more than year. India’s luxury train Palace On Wheels cancelled all departure dates of September 2022. We all are expecting to run Luxury Train on it’s schedule from October onward departure dates. We will update very soon with departure dates of Palace on Wheels India.

Palace On Wheels Train Tariff :

Palace on Wheels Tariff for the lean season ( April 2022, September 2022 & April 2023)

As we all know that weather condition increase or decrease taste of the trip. the same thing is applicable in the luxury train also, in summer time there is discounted tariff. Indian Rupees fare is applicable on Indian National and USD rates are applicable for foreign travelers. Please check for Palace on wheels tickets price

Palace on Wheels Tariff for the peak season ( October 2022 to March 2023)

Important Notes for Palace on Wheels Train booking:

• Children below the age of 5 years will be charged 10% of the prevailing tariff
• Children between 5 to 12 years of age will be charged 50% of the prevailing tariff
• Indian nationals pay in equivalent Indian Rupees as per the prevailing rate of exchange on r.b.i. website
• Christmas and New Year departures 10% extra surcharge applicable
• Goods & Service Tax (GST) will be charged extra as per rules of Govt of India

Non Inclusion in the Palace on Wheels package:

• Liquor Items- pay directly
• Personal nature items and Laundry charges
• Tipping to the guides, porter and attendant

Reviews about Palace on Wheels Train India 

There are many travelers of Palace on Wheels train and they are fully satisfied with the services. Since it is joint venture of Indian Railway and Rajasthan Government so all trained staffs are appointed. Quality control team and hospitality trained staff make the trip memorable. We have many guests who traveled recently and enjoyed the trip. Anybody who travel once surely will recommend must enjoy the Luxury Train in your life.Due to Covid 19 pandemic many overseas tourists couldn’t visit India recently. India is open doors to all tourists come and visit our country India. Our pride and beautiful Luxury Train will continue to serve to all customers.