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Palace on Wheels

Private  |  11 Days / 9 Nights
from £3475
The Palace on Wheels offers an opportunity to explore north-west India’s most spectacular sights in the style of the maharajas and maharanis. With 16 period carriages, the train features lounges, two restaurant carriages and double and twin-bed cabins with en suite facilities, all furnished in classic Rajput style.
  • 7-night train journey (excursions taken in groups)
  • Explore Rajasthan’s finest sights
  • Visit the romantic and iconic Taj Mahal
  • Itinerary
  • Extensions
  • Flights
  • Hotels
  • Dates & Prices

Day 1 – To Delhi: Fly from London to Delhi with Virgin Atlantic. (N)

Day 2 – Delhi: Transfer to the Oberoi New Delhi for 1 night. Afternoon tour of New Delhi. (N)

Day 3 – Delhi: Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the station and board the Palace on Wheels for a 7-night journey. Dinner and evening departure for Jaipur. (B, D)

Day 4 – Jaipur: Morning tour of Jaipur. Afternoon visit to the ancient capital of the Amber Fort. Return to the train for an evening departure to Sawai Madhopur. (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Ranthambore & Chittorgarh: Morning arrival in Sawai Madhopur, then drive to Ranthambore for wildlife viewing. Late morning departure for the hilltop fortress at Chittorgarh. Return to the train for dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 6 – Udaipur: Morning travel to Udaipur. Afternoon tour of the City Palace and return to the train for an overnight journey to Jaisalmer. (B, L, D)

Day 7 – Jaisalmer: Morning tour of Jaisalmer Fort. After lunch aboard the train, visit the Sam sand dunes for a short camel ride and afternoon tea. There will be dinner in Jaisalmer before returning to the train. (B, L, D)

Day 8 – Jodhpur: Morning arrival in Jodhpur. Visit Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. In the afternoon, there will be some time at leisure before returning to the train and departing for Bharatpur. (B, L, D)

Day 9 – Bharatpur & Agra: Early morning visit to Bharatpur, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. Continue to Agra to explore the majestic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Return to the train for the overnight journey to Delhi. (B, L, D)

Day 10 – Delhi: Morning arrival in Delhi, where you will disembark for a tour of Old Delhi. Stay overnight at the Oberoi New Delhi. (B)

Day 11 – To London: Fly to London with Virgin Atlantic. (B)

† Upgrade: Oberoi’s luxury Oberoi Wildflower Hall may be booked, subject to availability, for a supplement from £90 pppn (twin) or from £170 pppn (single).

Excursions: This tour operates on a Private Journey basis, although all excursions from the train are taken as a group. Departures from London on Virgin Atlantic are on Monday evenings. The train departs Delhi on Wednesdays, between September and April.

Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals

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