The original royal train of Rajasthan
Palace on Wheels
A week-long circuit of Rajasthan's forts, desert cities and lake palaces, with a final stop at the Taj Mahal.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Season
- September to April
- Region
- Rajasthan
- Fare
- Price on request
Operated by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC)
Palace on Wheels
First introduced in 1982, the Palace on Wheels was India's first luxury tourist train. Its saloons are named after the former princely states of Rajputana and decorated with their crests, paintings and handcrafted furniture.
The weekly journey leaves Delhi and visits Jaipur, Ranthambore, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bharatpur before ending with the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Journeys
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Sawai Madhopur
- Chittorgarh
- Udaipur
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- Bharatpur
- Agra
- Delhi
Day by day
Day 1
Delhi
Traditional welcome at the station and departure in the evening.
Day 2
Jaipur
Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and the City Palace of the Pink City.
Day 3
Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh
Safari in Ranthambore, then the great hill fort of Chittorgarh.
Day 4
Udaipur
City Palace and a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Day 5
Jaisalmer
The living fort, Patwon ki Haveli and sunset at the Sam sand dunes.
Day 6
Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort and the old blue city.
Day 7
Bharatpur & Agra
Keoladeo National Park, then the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Day 8
Delhi
Arrival in Delhi after breakfast.
Cabins & suites
Deluxe Cabin
Twin or double beds, wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom.
Super Deluxe Cabin
A larger cabin with a double bed and a sitting area.
What's included
- Accommodation in your chosen cabin
- All meals on board and during excursions
- Guided sightseeing with entrance fees
- Cultural programmes and porterage
