Route

Delhi - Agra - Rajasthan - Delhi.

The Royal Retreat

The Royal Retreat, the pride of India, the wonderful, unparalleled, unique and unforgettable Palace on Wheels. Palace on Wheels has been rated amongst the top ten luxury trains of the world. Palace on Wheels happens to be one of the finest ways to travel through the intoxicating, incomparable, incredible, impressive, inimitable, inspirational land of India. Exploring India aboard Palace on Wheels is completely different.



The Palace on Wheels, once the personal railway coaches of the erstwhile rulers of the princely states of Gujrat and Rajasthan, the viceroy of British India and the Nizam of Hyderabad is one of the most luxurious train of the world. See Rajasthan in all its splendour and the TajMahal at Agra.

Travelling on the famed Palace on Wheels is one of the most memorable ways to explore India's stately splendour. Unquestionably it's an unparalleled experience to ride the replica carriages refurbished to look like the original saloons of the Maharajas, the erstwhile rulers of India. The Palace on Wheels is one of India's most fascinating sojourns covering the pink state capital Jaipur, the golden citadel Jaisalmer, the blue city of Jodhpur, the National Park Ramthambhor, the symbol of chivalry Chittorgarh, romantic city of Lakes Udaipur, the bird sanctuary Bharatpur and the mughal capital Agra before returning to Delhi.

Destinations Covered
Splendid and enchanting royal journey through the bygone era of the erstwhile Maharajas is all that expect from The Palace On Wheels. The name of this royal retreat is enough in itself, to acquaint it to the tourists. One can feel the magic of royal Rajasthan and the amazing Agra, on board the Palace on Wheels.

The week long tour on Palace on Wheels is full of colour, action, fun and frolic flavoured with rich local culture and tradition. These destinations attract large number of tourists to Indian every year. The journey promises to be the most vibrant week of your life. The week long journey commences on Wednesday. Starting from Delhi , the eight days' and seven nights' magnificent journey in royal grandeur takes you across the tourist destinations in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

The Royal Coaches
Seeing Rajasthan by the Palace-On-Wheels is delightful. Travelling in regal splendour, its obvious to feel like erstwhile king. Thoughtfully decorated in ethnic Rajasthani décor, each coach named after the erstwhile princely state has 4 twin-bedded chambers, Channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower and wall-to-wall carpeting are some of the facilities to offer you a homely environment.

The Palace On Wheels Programme

Day 01 : Wednesday
Delhi, step on board to a royal welcome, dinner on board, depart from Delhi cantonment railway station for Jaipur at 1745 hrs.

Day 02 : Thursday
Jaipur arr. 0830 hrs be greeted by caparisoned elephants, welcome to the pink city of Jaipur. Discover Hawa Mahal, amber fort, Jantar Mantar and city palace, and silent sentinels of a glorious era. Lunch at Ram Bagh palace. Dine under stars at Jaimahal palace. Depart for Jaisalmer at 2000 hrs.

Day 03 : Friday
Jaisalmer arr. 0830 hrs, arrive at the 12th century city of Jaisalmer dominated by its sandstone fort of 99 bastions. Visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows, balconies, cupolas and facades. Experience the famed camel safaris and desert camps, and dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani music drifts into the night. Depart for Jodhpur at 2330 hrs.

Day 04 : Saturday
Jodhpur arr. 0900 hrs, the Meharangarh fort looks large over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent fort and Jaswant Thada, the royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhavan Palace, the royal residence, a part of which is now a hotel. Depart for Ranthambhor at 1545 hrs.

Day 05 : Sunday
Ranthambhor arr. 0630 hrs, welcome to the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambhor, surrounded by the Ranthambhor national park, a project tiger reserve, the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above … still echoing the ancient past. Depart for Chittaurgarh at 1100 hrs. Chittaurgarh arrival 1600 hrs, images of love and valor. Scars of battle lost and won, thrice besieged, Chittaurgarh fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honor and pride. Dinner on board, depart for Udaipur.
Day 06 : Monday
Udaipur arr. 0730 hrs, moving legends of honor and pride as you proceed to Udaipur, the city of lakes, palaces and gardens temples and forts. Lunch at the lake palace hotel, the former residence of the prince of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of lake Pichola; visit the city palace in all its ancient glory, the residence of Maharajas of Udaipur. Depart for Bharatpur and Agra at 2000 hrs. .

Day 07 : Tuesday
Bharatpur arr. 0715 hrs, a wonderland of birds, visit the renowned Keoladeo Ghana national park at Bharatpur, once the preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur and now a world heritage site. It is home to 300 species of birds, some flying from as far as China and Siberia. Visit the red fort stone of Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra and visit to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived, the Taj Mahal. Depart for Delhi at 2000 hrs.

Day 08 : Wednesday
Delhi arr. 0730 hrs, breakfast on board, return to Delhi Cantonment railway station with unforgettable memories.