Explore this beautiful and diverse land and its tourist attractions in a royal style just like a king! And the most interesting way to explore this land of raja-maharajas is on “Palace of Wheels”, one of the most luxurious trains in the world. It reflects the royalty and majesty of the bygone era when the kings and queens lived large. Palace on Wheels will transport you a different world altogether with its palace like ambiance and world class services. This heritage train not only give you an exciting experience of a train journey but also take you to some of the most famous tourist attractions of Rajasthan and the world famous Taj Mahal and then we fly to the Kerala – God’s Own Country to Cochin where we stay for 2 nights and then for an overnight stay on the traditional thatched Kerala houseboat and exploring the backwaters is a quintessential Kerala experience and then enjoy 3 nights relaxing on the sandy beach of Kovalam overlooking Arabian Sea.
Day 1 - Arrive Delhi - Monday
Today you are met at the Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal 3 by our company executive with your name placard who would assist you to the Car and then transfer you to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Delhi
Day 02 - Delhi - Tuesday
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later our executive will introduce you to your Guide who would then take you for a full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar – which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate – a war memorial which was built to salute the brave Indian soldiers of the British Army who lost their lives in World War 1, Rastrapati Bhawan or the President’s House and the Parliament Street where you can see various government buildings, Raj Ghat the cremation place of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and the Chandni Chowk.
After the city tour you return back to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Delhi
Day 3 - Delhi Board the Palace on Wheels - Wednesday
Breakfast at the Hotel and Checkout
Later Visit the Akshardham Temple.
Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It sits near the banks of the Yamuna in eastern New Delhi. For the first time ever in the world witness the heritage of India in all its facets, insights and beauty at the Swaminarayan Akshardham through its mandir, exhibitions, verdant gardens and other attractions.
After the visit you are taken to the Hotel Coffee Shop to have Evening Tea/Coffee on direct payment and later you are transferred to the Safdarjung station to Board Train Palace on Wheels
Report at 1600 Hrs at Delhi Safdarjung railway station to complete check-in and registration formalities for your Luxury Train Journey on Board The Palace on Wheels.
Once you have settled in your cabin our executive will bid good bye and the train leaves Delhi at around 1830 hours and proceeds towards its first destination Jaipur. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels.
Day 4 - Jaipur - Thursday
| 0345 hrs | Train will reaches Jaipur early in the morning. |
| 0700 hrs | Breakfast will be served at 0700 hrs. |
| 0800 hrs | Departure by coach for sightseeing tour of Jaipur. The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendour with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Albert Hall and the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II. |
| 1330 hrs | After reaching at Amber you can enjoy the festively decorated elephant for a ride up to the fort. After lunch visit of Amber fort the best example of splendid fusion of Rajput and Mugal style of Architecture. The hall of victory Jai Mandir has a stunning ceiling adorned with mirror work an inlaid panel. Return back to train by bus for fresh n up after rest awhile enjoy sumptuous dinner on board. |
| 1800 hrs | The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, Dinner will be served on board |
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
Day 5 - Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh - Friday
| 0530 hrs | Arrival at Sawai Madhopur. One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. A visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located theruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392sq kms is hometo more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. |
| 0600 hrs | Departure for Ranthambore National Parl (Sanctury visit) |
| 0900 hrs | After the game, a safari canter will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board. |
| 1030 hrs | Departure for Chittiogarh |
| 1630 hrs | Sightseeing in Chittorgarh, where we view the Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won… thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more, the Victory Tower and the Tower of Fame. You will also have an opportunity to witness the sound and light show at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort. |
| 1900 hrs | The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, dinner will be served on board. The Palace on Wheels stays in Chittorgarh station until the early morning before departing for Udaipur. |
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
Day 6 - Udaipur - Saturday
| 0800 hrs | Arrival in Udaipur. The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals. |
| 0900 hrs | Departure for Sight Seeing by coach and visit Sahalio Ki Bari, shopping and City Palace & Crystal Gallery. |
| 1330 hrs | After lunch at a Palace Hotel, we see one of the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, as we cross Lake Pichola by boat, past the majestic Lake Palace Hotel idyllically situated in the middle of the lake. |
| 1500 hrs | The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. |
| 1530 hrs | departure for Jaisalmer, dinner will be served on board. |
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
Day 7 - Jaisalmer - Sunday
| 0730 hrs | Breakfast on board. |
| 0915 hrs | Arrival at Jaisalmer. In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. |
| 0930 hrs | Discover the painstakingly latticed Havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon- ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill. |
| 1330 hrs | Enjoy lunch at palace hotel. |
| 1530 hrs | After lunch, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea enjoying the sunset. |
| 1900 hrs | Arrival on the train. |
| 1945 hrs | Later enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at Palace Hotel. |
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels.
Day 8 - Jodhpur - Monday
| 0700 hrs | Arrival at Jodhpur a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. |
| 0730 hrs | Breakfast on board. |
| 0900 hrs | Proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within- Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. |
| 1315 hrs | Lunch will be served at a city hotel. |
| 1445 hrs | The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. |
| 1500 hrs | Departure for Bharatpur. Dinner will be served on board. |
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
Day 9 - Bharatpur - Tuesday
| 0500 hrs | Arrival at Bharatpur, Early next morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. |
| 0600 hrs | Visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds. |
| 0830 hrs | The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board and you will depart for Agra |
| 1030 hrs | Arrival at Agra Railway Station. |
| 1100 hrs: | Proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Red Fort |
| 1330 hrs | Lunch at the 5 Star hotel. |
| 1500 hrs | Move on to pay a visit to Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A pristine monument of undying love; It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. |
| 1730 hrs | Shopping Tour – Agra is also known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery. |
| 2000 hrs | Dinner will be taken at the hotel, later on the Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Bid farewell to the train & perhaps a final drink in lounge bar. |
Overnight on Luxury Train Palace on Wheels
Day 10 - Arrive Delhi Disembark The Palace on Wheels & Delhi – Cochin By Flight - Wednesday
| 0400 hrs | Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station |
| 0700 hrs | Breakfast on Board. |
| 0730 – 0800 hrs | Bid farewell to the Palace On Wheels. You will be met by our executive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and he will transfer you to Delhi Airport to board Flight for Cochin. Upon arrival in Cochin Airport you are met by our executive and transferred to your pre booked Hotel |
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Cochin
Day 11 - Cochin - Thrusday
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later proceed for city tour of Cochin visiting Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture. Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.
St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route from Europe to India died in Kochi. His body was buried in this church.
In the Evening witness the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by professional artists in an A/C Auditorium
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Cochin
Day 12 - Cochin – Alleppey By Car and Board the House Boat at Alleppey - Friday
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later you are transferred to Alleppey Jetty to board Houseboat. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, size or type of people. Cruise through the back waters of Kerala along the palm fringed waterways and you would be able to breeze past the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.
You can also witness the traditional Keralite village lifestyle unchanged for many years. You hear the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people wait at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralite meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market.
(Houseboat starts at 12 Noon) (Meals Included Lunch and Dinner)
Overnight stay at Premium AC Houseboat
Day 13 - Alleppey Disembark House boat and transfer to Kovalam by Car - Saturday
Breakfast in the Houseboat
Later Houseboat disembarks at Alleppey at 10:00 Hrs and proceed for Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach resort in Kerala as there are many beautiful beaches. Upon arrival in Kovalam check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kovalam
Day 14 - Kovalam - Sunday
Breakfast in the Hotel
Day at leisure for your personal activities (No Transportation Available)
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kovalam
Day 15 - Kovalam - Monday
Breakfast in the Hotel
Day at leisure for your personal activities (No Transportation Available)
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kovalam
Day 16 - Kovalam – Trivandrum by Car & Trivandrum – Mumbai By Flight - Tuesday
Breakfast in the Hotel and Checkout
Our executive will assist and transfer you to Trivandrum Airport to board Flight for Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai Airport you are met by our executive and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai
Day 17 - Leave Mumbai - Wednesday
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check out from Hotel and our Executive will assist you and transfer you to Mumbai International Airport to board Flight for Onward Journey
| Month | Days |
|---|---|
| September, 2023 | 04, 11, 18, 25 |
| October, 2023 | 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
| November, 2023 | 06, 13, 20, 27 |
| December, 2023 | 04, 11, 18, 25 |
| January, 2024 | 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
| February, 2024 | 05, 12, 19, 26 |
| March, 2024 | 04, 11, 18, 25 |
| April, 2024 | 01, 08, 15, 22 |
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Palace on Wheels , Rajasthan
Palace on Wheels has 14 residential cabins. Each and every saloon of the luxury train has been named after the erstwhile princely states. The names are Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungerpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur. Each saloon has 04 twin bedded rooms along with one small seating area. Cabin size is 8 x 9. Serves chinese, continental, rajasthani & indian cuisine A well-stocked bar with T.V. facility, serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and international make Indoor games like Chess, Playing Cards. Chinese checkers, Carom Board, and Crossword Puzzles etc. are available on the train. A lounge for relaxing, interacting, making friends, getting together and play games. First aid is available on the train whereas a doctor can be arranged on call. At every Destination. Doctor is available for 1 hrs. for free consultancy in Bar/ Lounge car Mineral water is made available to all the passengers throughout the journey Leading newspapers & magazines of India are available on the train. Voltage available on the train: 110/230V The Palace On Wheels is a no smoking train. However , if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance. All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom. The well-equipped spa offers various massages and therapies and revitalizing solutions amidst royal ambience. Mailing facility is provided on board, for posting your mail.
Cabins
Cabin Highlights
39 Deluxe Cabins and 2 Super Deluxe Cabins
Restaurants Cars and Lounge Bar
1 Spa Car
Complimentary WIFI
Butler ServicesTWO Super Deluxe cabins on the Palace on Wheels – Diamond and Emerald, each with double queen-size beds. Guests staying in the opulent suites will have the most luxurious experience on the Palace on Wheels. The royal treatment starts from the platform as you are being welcomed by a personal attendant or Khidmatgar who will guide you to your suite.
Palace on Wheels Cabin Area
Super Deluxe Cabin Area : 18 x 7.7 Feet
Double Bed Dimensions : 6 x 6 feet
Bathroom Area : 7 x 4.6 Feet
Super Deluxe Lounge : 6 x 7.7 Feet
39 DELUXE CABINS
There are 13 carriages in Palace on Wheels and each one has three deluxe cabins . In total, there are 39 deluxe cabins in Palace on Wheels. Each cabin can accommodate two people with or without an infant. Each cabin is named after a precious stone and is decorated in the theme of the stone’s colour. A deluxe cabin has a large bed, writing desk, siting area, chairs and access to a butler. The bed can be combined as double bed or as twin beds, on request.
The Leela Palace New Delhi
The Leela Palace New Delhi is a blend of Lutyen’s architecture and the royal Indian culture. A pampering spa, 4 dining options and free parking are available. Elegantly decorated, air-conditioned rooms feature a high-definition flat-screen TV with a DVD player, floor-to-ceiling windows and wooden furnishings. A 2nd flat-screen TV in the bathroom is a mirror when turned off. The Leela Palace New Delhi is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the India Gate. Indira Gandhi International Airport is 15 km while the Domestic airport is 13 km. The exclusive spa by ESPA offers an Ayurveda inspired day spa menu created for both women and men while rooftop temperature-controlled swimming pool offers the panoramic views of the city’s skyline. Guests can also approach the 24-hour front desk to rent a computer or a car. Housed in a modern glass structure, The Qube offers an international and Indian buffet with open kitchens. Other dining options include Le Cirque and MEGU from New York, the award winning restaurants. Indian food is served at Jamavar . Drinks can be enjoyed at the hotel’s 2 bars. Hotel offers 254 Rooms.
Taj Palace New Delhi
The luxurious Taj Palace, New Delhi, is spread out over six acres of lush gardens in the heart of India’s capital city. It is an oasis of calm while still being right in the middle of the city’s action. Not surprisingly, then that our 403 luxury rooms and suites have played gracious host to princes, heads of state, corporate czars and high-powered conferences and the grandest of weddings for close to four decades. Located in close proximity to the protected greens of Delhi offering a breath-taking view, Taj Palace holds a prominent place in the city’s prestigious Palace. The hotel is a legendary food and wine connoisseur’s heaven. It is home to a several multi-award-winning fine dining restaurants in New Delhi specialising in Vietnamese, Continental-European and Indian cuisines. Alongside, we have a tea and coffee lounge serving the world’s finest brews; a multi-cuisine coffee shop. Taj Palace is also New Delhi’s premier event and meeting location. The décor is inspired by Mughal architecture and is seamlessly infused with state-of-the-art and modern conferencing facilities. The facility offers two elegant ballrooms that can accommodate 500-1000 people. For close knit gathering and events, halls like Mumtaz, Jehangir, Roshanara, Sheesh Mahal & Jahanara will dazzle you with their intimate interiors. If you are looking to unwind, signature therapies drawn from ancient Indian traditions are available at the soothing Jiva Spa. Other facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, yoga classes, and even a nine-hole chip & putt golf green. While the hotel effortlessly blends the grace of Old Delhi with the pace of New Delhi, what sets the hotel apart is the desire to ensure that you get nothing but the best.
The Leela Kovalam
The Leela sits on a cliff, offering panoramic views of the Kovalam shoreline and the Arabian Sea. The Leela Kovalam offers Rooms and Suites starting from 474 sq ft (44 sq mt). It has 125 Garden and Beach View rooms, 49 Club rooms: includes dedicated Butler and exclusive Club Spa and Gymnasium, 9 Suites: includes dedicated Butler and exclusive Club Spa and Gymnasium. Rooms at The Leela Kovalam Beach combine wooden décor with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room provides views of the garden or the sea. Dining Options Include The Terrace (all day dining); The Tides (Beach side Sea food restaurant); The Cafe (at The Club); The Bar and The Sky Bar. The Leela Kovalam Beach is 14 km away from Trivandrum City and the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Trivandrum International Airport is a 40-minute drive away.
Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa Kovalam
The 16 acre Taj Green Cove has a kilometer of coastline, Balinese style villas nestled on a hillock overlooking the Ocean with a lagoon in between. Ayurveda and Jiva spa lead by a Naturopathy Doctor. Wellness Spa therapies as well as A holistic Wellness Routine is crafted on request by our Wellness Doctor. The Seaview villas, suites, exclusive Pool Villas as well as Tropical Garden view rooms are all architected in a Balinese Style with exquisite wooden furnishing, 24 hour in-room dining. All Villas havebeen particularly designed to blend into the tropical gardens around, the bathrooms embodying a unique stone sculpture garden. Sprawling lawns and wooden walkways along the coastline, jogging trails allow guests to run along different terrains, down the hillock from their rooms, along the lagoon and seaside. Sunsets are photographed along with high tea and typical Kerala snacks hosted by the Taj Green Cove every evening. Children and adults enjoy a tranquil evening country boat ride along the lagoon. If tranquility is what you are looking for, the beach beds along the coastline will have you asking for more. The Infinity Pool and Fitness center overlook the lagoon & the ocean, the Ayurveda Spa room has a private plunge pool and dining nook. All Jiva Spa treatment rooms have a private stone sculpture garden view. The kid’s activity room has carom and other board games, books, toys along with a full-time care- taker and baby-sitting services on request. The Seaside Specialty Restaurant “Bait” is uniquely located with the tranquil backwaters to one side and the roaring Arabian Sea with sandy dining as its facade. The world-renowned “Bait” is also frequented for its exhaustive variety of vegetarian platters and wood-fired marinades give plenty of options for every palate. An all-day Diner “Jasmine Bay” offers poolside dining with Asian and Continental menus. The Taj Green Cove is a 20 minute drive from the Trivandrum International airport.
