Euclid mentioned to King Ptolemy I.

"that there was no royal road to geometry", but what palace on wheels 
has in store for you is a royal track to happiness. Come aboard for the 
Royal Retreat, the pride of India, the wonderful, unparallel, 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. 
Explore India aboard Palace on Wheels and feel the difference.

Exceptional Charm:
The astonishing train is for sure exceptional and so are the people who 
experience, the pulsating Palace-on-Wheels. Take the royal odyssey 
that chugs from the dashing Delhi to amazing Agra, through the rustic Rajasthan. 
The Palace-on-Wheels chugs every Wednesday night from the Delhi 
Cantt for a royal retreat and returns early morning for next Wednesday. 
This journey can be enjoyed only during the months of September to April. 
From May to August every year, no services are provided on the 
Palace-on-Wheels, as its Annual maintenance is taken care of. 
The beauty of the, travel experience, on Palace-on-Wheels lies in the fact that it 
has been planned to be moving during the nights and be 
at the holiday destinations during the daytime. 

About the journey:
The journey though starts and ends at the capital city of Delhi moves through the 
Royal Rajasthan and the unique Uttar Pradesh. During week long fairy 
tale trip each halt will open up a treasure chest and enwrap you in its magic. 
The mystical charm of the magnificent cities en-route will not fail to capture you. 
The palaces, forts, havelis, sand dunes, the camel will pass by you. 
Each one of the magnificent and opulent evidence of the heritage 
of the past is brimming with legends of romance and chivalry. 
The tale of the glorious past will be silently conveyed to you. 

Comfort in the Palace on Wheels 
» every saloon coach is equipped with a saloon, mini-bar and kitchenette. 
» each cabin has its own toilet with shower and hot and cold running water. 
» Indian or European food is served in separate dining cars. 
» a panorama saloon coach with bar is waiting to be visited. 
» in each saloon coach a chief steward and his assistant look after your needs. 
» a public address system provides background music and is used for important announcements. 

a library is available. 
there is a first-aid room on the train; medical assistance is available at every stopping place. 
a bureau de change which also accepts travelers cheques is also on board the train. 

Schedule of departure:
Palace on Wheels is a weekly departure from September 
through April each year. It departs from Delhi on every Wednesday.

Tariff 
Occupancy Type
  October 2004 
to March 2005
(per person)
 Total for 7 nights
(per person)

Single occupancy US $ 485.00
 3395.00 
Double occupancy US $ 350.00 2450.00 
Triple occupancy US $ 285.00 1995.00 

Occupancy Type
  September 2004 and April 2005
(per person)
 Total for 7 nights
(per person)

Single occupancy US $ 395.00
 2765.00 
Double occupancy US $ 295.00 2065.00 
Triple occupancy US $ 240.00 1680.00 
Occupancy Type
  October 2005 
to March 2006
(per person)
 Total for 7 nights
(per person)

Single occupancy US $ 533.50
 3734.5 
Double occupancy US $ 385.00 2695.00 
Triple occupancy US $ 313.5 2194.5 

Occupancy Type
  September 2005 and April 2006
(per person)
 Total for 7 nights
(per person)

Single occupancy US $ 395.00
 2765.00 
Double occupancy US $ 295.00 2065.00 
Triple occupancy US $ 240.00 1680.00 

Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, 
lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe 
coaches, entrance fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at 
Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, 
Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur. 

Note: Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal 
nature and video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.

Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years

Itinerary and terms are subject to change without notice

 » Child below 5 years of age free of charge (without additional bed).
» Half price for child between 5 and 12 years old. 
» Kindly fill up the Reservation Form so as we can cater your specific requirement.
» Palace on wheel tour can be taken in part also for a minimum of four days.
» The itinerary is subject to change without any notice.
» Special Rates for September 2004 & April 2005.