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Spend your
vacation in sheer luxury, while experiencing the
lifestyles of the "maharajas" of yore. The fourteen ornate
coaches of the Palace on Wheels speak of the history and
social customs of erstwhile princess and kings. You will
be taken on a journey through the romantic state of
Rajasthan and will visit the exquisite palaces, forts,
gardens and lakes.
 PALACE
ON WHEELS - 9 Days
A train journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Agra and Taj
Mahal. It operates weekly from September through April.
All meals are included while aboard the train.
DAY 1 - TUE - DELHI
Arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, meeting and transfer
to hotel. Accommodation will be available for occupancy by
12 noon. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to
recuperate from the journey.
DAY 2 - WED - JAIPUR
Tour of the city. Visit Presidential Palace, Red Fort,
Jama Masjid, and Chandini Chowk. In the evening transfer
to Jaipur by car / coach. Overnight stay at a hotel.
DAY 3 - THU - JAIPUR
Tour of the city. Visit City Palace, Palace of Winds,
Observatory, Rambagh Palace and Amber Fort. See the Amber
Fort on elephant back. Board the Palace On Wheels, which
will and depart from Jaipur at 5.30 PM for Jaiselmer.
Dinner will be served on board the train.
DAY 4 - FRI - JAISELMER
Arrive in Jaiselmer at 6:15 AM. Sightseeing tour of
Jaiselmer Fort and the exquisitely carved Havelis and
palaces. In the afternoon, take a camel safari to see the
sand dunes. Attend a cultural program with dinner in the
evening. Depart for Jodhpur at 11.00 PM. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner will be served on board.
DAY 5 - SAT - JODHPUR
Arrive in Jodhpur at 8:00 AM Sightseeing tour of city
including visits to Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada and
Mehrangarh Fort. Depart at 3:30 PM for Sawai Madhopur.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on the train.
DAY 6 - SUN - RANTHAMBHORE / CHITTAURGARH
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur at 4:00 AM. After breakfast
visit the Ranthambore Tiger Project Wildlife Reserve.
Depart at 11:00 AM for Chittaurgarh. Arrive at
Chittaurgarh at 3:30 PM. Tou the city and visit the
Chittaurgarh Fort. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
the train.
DAY 7 - MON - UDAIPUR
Sightseeing tour of Udaipur, including the City Palace.
Enjoy a boat cruise in Lake Pichola and visit the Lake
Palace hotel. At 8:00 PM depart for Bharatpur. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be served on board.
DAY 8 - TUE - BHARATPUR, AGRA & TAJ MAHAL
Arrive in Bharatpur at 6:00 AM. Visit the World Heritage
Ghana National Bird Sanctuary and Fatehpur Sikri. Transfer
to Agra. Check-in at the hotel. Sightseeing tour of Agra,
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch
and dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 9 - WED - DELHI
 Spend
the morning engaged in independent activities, leisure and
a visit to the Taj Mahal on your own. Check-out from the
hotel by 12:00 noon. Transfer to Delhi airport by car /
coach. It is a 4-hours drive. Depart for your onward
journey.
Schedule
The 7 Night Tour Operates Weekly from September to April
every year ex Delhi.
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September 2003 To
April 2004 - Schedule |
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Month |
Departure Dates |
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September 2001 * |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
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October 2001 |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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November 2001 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
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December 2001 |
5, 12, 19,** 26** |
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January 2002 |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
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February 2002 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
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March 2002 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
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April 2002 * |
3, 10, 17, 24 |
Discounted Rates
** Holiday Surcharge Applicable
Seats are not available on .. 19 December 2001, 26
December 2001 & 2 January 2002.
Note:-
=Indian national can pay in equivalent rupee
amount.
=Tour cost includes : travel, all meals,
escorted site seeing tours with
entrance fee.
=Extra tariff for liqour, laundry, video camera
entrance fee (where
applicable), gratuity & all other items of
personal nature.
=Children between 5 to 12 years are to be
charged 50% of the adult
fare.
=Children below 5 years are complimentry without
bed.
=The tour can also be booked for minimum of 4
days.
Terms & Conditions
All disputes are subject to jurisdiction of New Delhi
courts only.
Booking Procedure
Booking will be confirmed on receipt of advance deposit
only.
(1) We require 20% advance deposit to hold the booking.
(2) Balance 80% must reach us 30 days prior to tour
departure date.
Mode of Payment
Payments can be made by America Express credit Card or
through Swift money transfer.
Cancellation Rules & Charges
Bookings will be cancelled only on receipt of written
requests.
Cancellation Charges will be
(1) 5% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 60
days prior to departure.
(2) 20% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 30
days prior to departure.
(3) 50% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled 15
days before departure.
(4) 100% of ticket value charge, if booking cancelled
less than 15 days before departure.
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