Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

This luxury version of Palace On Wheels covers similar circuit of Rajasthan, besides Kama Sutra Temples of Khajuraho & Ancient Hindu Pilgrimage town of Varanasi. The train does not visit Desert Fort town of Jaisalmer & UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bharatpur bird sanctuary. The cabins are more spacious & you have option to book Deluxe & Super deluxe Cabins. The Operators of both Palace On Wheels & Royal Rajasthan on Wheels are the same-Tourism Department of Rajasthan Government.

7 Nights Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Tour Program

DAY 01 Afternoon : SUN : DELHI Depart
Self Report at Safderjung Railway Station (Near Motibagh Flyover) by 4 p.m. After Check-in formalities, & traditional welcome, be escorted respective saloons & train departs by 5 p.m. Dinner on board

DAY 02 : MON : JODHPUR : Heart of Rajputana
Morning 0915 a.m. train arrives at Jodhpur Railway Station After breakfast board AC Buses for drive up a meandering hill road to reach 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort Palace, pride of Rathore Rajputs, with huge gateways & museum housing unique collection of medieval arms & elephant back palanquins. Nearby are located Royal Cenotaphs, built in white marble in last part of 19th Century. Also visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the largest private residences In the world, part of which is now operating as a luxury spa resort. After lunch in a 5 star Hotel, return to the station by 330 p.m. to board the train & depart. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner on board.

Day 03: TUE Morning : UDAIPUR: City of Lakes
Train arrives at Udaipur Railway station by 7 a.m. Post early breakfast, board AC Buses by 830 a.m. to visit City Palace, built in flamboyant style by Sisodia Rajput clan over 16th & 17th century Enjoy boat ride in Lake Pichola, famous for the ultra luxury Lake Palace Hotel, built atop a small island in the lake After lunch in a 5 star Hotel return to the train by 2.15 p.m. & depart from Udaipur

Day 03: TUE Evening : CHITAURGARH Hill fort
On arrival at Chittaurgarh Railway station by 1630 hrs; Board AC Buses for ride through narrow road to reach the Hill Fort of Chittor, spread over a massive Plateau. Inhabited from 8th Century to early 16th century, the ruins of this fort still bear testimony to the long & hard fought battles In the evening enjoy Sound & light show in the Fort premises to relive its romantic history. Return to the train by 8 p.m. & depart. Dinner on board

Day 04: WED Morning : RANTHAMBHORE Jungles
Early morning 6 a.m. board 15 seater Canter Trailers from Sawai Madhopur Railway station for 2.5 hrs safari to jungles of Ranthambhore. Once the private hunting preserve of Jaipur Royalty, these forests are now protected under Project Tiger & now home to number of Tigers, sloth bears, wild boar, different types of deer, pythons, owls, crocodiles besides other mammals, reptiles & birds Return to train by 915 a.m. & depart. Breakfast on board

Day 04: WED Afternoon : JAIPUR: City of Maharajas
Train arrives at Jaipur Station by 1130 a.m. Board AC Buses for excursion to late 16th century built Amber Fort Palace, former capital of Jaipur royalty & popular with tourists for its Elephant Joy ride & Mirror Palace (Sheesh Mahal) After lunch in a boutique restaurant in the fort palace premise, drive back to 18th century built Pink City Palace complex with its amazing Sun Dial Observatory Return to train for brief rest & change. Proceed by 730 p.m. for cultural program followed by dinner at a 5 Star Hotel Again return to the train by 930 p.m. & depart

Day 05: THURS : KHAJURAHO : Kama sutra temples
Train reaches Khajuraho railway station by 10 a.m. The temples of Khajuraho were built over period of 200 years since mid 10th century & later lost to civilization for over 800 years, perhaps the only reason This display of erotica in stone sculpture survived the conservative Muslim rulers & invading hordes during medieval era. Morning visit the western group of temples & afternoon visit southern group of temples. Lunch in 5 Star Hotel Return to train by 5 p.m. & depart

DAY 06 : FRI : VARANASI & SARNATH
Early morning 6 a.m. board AC Buses from Varanasi railway station to reach river banks to experience boat ride in Holy Ganges & view traditional bathing Rituals of the Hindus. Return to the train by 9 a.m. for breakfast. By 10 a.m., again board AC Buses for excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon more than 2500 years ago. Drive back to Varanasi 5 star Hotel for lunch & return to the train by 230 p.m. After brief rest, proceed to visit local market in this ancient pilgrimage town, and again visit the Ghats of Holy Ganges to view evening lamp immersion ceremony Return to the Train station by 8 p.m. & train departs. Dinner on board

DAY 07 : SAT : AGRA : City of Taj Mahal
On arrival of Train at Agra Cant Railway Station by 10 a.m., board AC Buses for day long tour of Agra town First visit the UNESCO World Heritage of Agra fort, built of Red sandstone & seat of powerful Mughal dynasty for over 150 years After lunch in 5 Star Hotel, visit one of seven wonders of modern world-the Taj Mahal, often referred as poetry in white marble. Time free for shopping. Evening enjoy sound & light show in the premises of 16th century built Agra Fort Return train by 8 p.m. for dinner & depart.

DAY 08 : SUN Morning : DELHI Return
Train arrives early morning 4 a.m. at Safderjung Railway Station. Check-out starts after early breakfast by 7 a.m. Bid farewell to your Saloon staff & Train Tour Manager. Tour ends

NOTE :
# Train Tour Manager, reserves the right to amend day to day tour program, to suit local logistics at short notice.

Facilities
The plush interiors of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, reflect the past Glory of Indian Maharajas. You have option to travel in Deluxe cabins with twin beds & Super deluxe cabins with Queen Size beds. Each Passenger Saloon, offers three deluxe cabins, each painted in different rich hues of Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire.

The Super Deluxe cabins are bigger & one Passenger Saloon can only accommodate two such cabins. Besides you have two dining Saloons cum Bar Lounge, each with Seating capacity of 40 persons & that offer extensive display of crystal work. Recently an Aryuvedic Spa Saloon has been added to the train. Internet is available on request.

Schedule:7 Nights Royal Rajasthan Train

7 Nights Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train Tour Depart Ex Delhi
Oct,2014	05,12,19,26
Nov,2014	02,09,16,23,30
Dec,2014	07,14,21*,28*
Jan,2015	04,11,18,25
Feb 2015	01,08,15,22
March,2015	01,08,15,22,29

Tariff: 7 Nights Royal Rajasthan On Wheels Train Tour

Valid till March 2015*
Cabin Category	Cost Per Cabin (taxes Extra)
Deluxe cabin – on Single Occupancy	US$ 6125 for 1 person + Taxes extra
Deluxe cabin – on Double Occupancy	US$ 8750 for 2 persons + Taxes extra
Super Deluxe Cabin - On Single or Double Occupancy	US$ 11,900 + Taxes extra

NOTE :
• Add 3.09 % Govt. Service Tax Extra Add US$ 15 per person commercial tax extra.
• Maximum 2 persons allowed in one cabin & no provision of bunker bed.
• Add 10% Holiday Surcharge Extra for 21 & 28 Dec 2014 departs.
• Child of 05 years & below charged 10% of adult rate, without bed.
• Child of 12 years & below charged 50% as per occupancy.
• Option to book Minimum 5 Nights New Delhi/Varanasi part journey & pay accordingly.
• Train Tour will operate subject to minimum 25 paid passengers.
• Indian nationals pay same US$ tariff in equivalent INR rupees as per RBI rate of exchange.

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train Tour Cost Includes :
Onboard stay with all meals; bottled drinking water; Group Excursions & Sightseeing Tours in Air Conditioned Coaches with services of English Speaking Guide; Monument Entrance Fees; Boat Ride in Udaipur; Canter Ride in Ranthambhore; Elephant ride in Jaipur; Boat ride in Varanasi

EXTRA COSTS (Not Included in train tour) :
Video Camera fees at Monuments And National Parks; Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic beverages; Use of Spa facilities; Laundry; Tour Insurance; Tips to Staff; Porter fee; and all other expenses of personal nature. Contact us for booking
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Terms & Conditions : Royal Rajasthan On Wheels

Booking Procedure :
• We require Names/Nationality/Date of birth of all passengers to process the booking
• Booking will be confirmed on receipt of minimum 25% advance deposit of total ticket value.
• Balance payment must reach us at least 45 days before tour date with copy of passports of all passemngers
• Any booking request received < 45 days before depart will be confirmed on receipt of full payment of tour ticket value.

Payment Options :
1. By Visa/Master Card Authorization
OR
2. Swift Wire Transfer through your bank
OR
3. Indians can pay by cheque payable at Par in new delhi/RTGS Transfer to our Bank

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Cancellation Rules :
• Cancellation request must be forwarded in writing
• Minimum fee of 20% of total value of tour cost will be charged if cancellation received before 65 days of tour depart
• Minimum cancellation levy of 50% of total tour cost value, if cancellation made between 64-35 prior to tour depart.
• Full 100% of total ticket value will be charged as cancellation fee, if request received < 34 days prior to tour depart.
• Tour Booking is non endorsable /non transferable & governed by cancellation rules.
• No Show/Self Curtailment of journey for any reason whatsoever is non refundable.
• The Principal train tour operator is RTDC & Liability of Bhandari Travelz Pvt Ltd is limited to that of booking agent only.
• Non receipt of dues, as per payment policy, will be governed by cancellation rules.
• Any Request made to cancel the tour due to change in pricing, tax structure, payment policy or routing schedule will be governed by Cancellation Rules.
• Disputes (if any) are subject only to jurisdiction of courts of New Delhi, India
• It is sole responsibility of the esteemed clients to hold a Valid Visa at time of boarding flight to India
• In ABSENCE of issue of any tour Insurance within India, all guests are advised to self obtain the same in country of their origin.

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