| Palace On Wheels is
jointly run by the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways and is
the most promoted product by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. |
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has been rated one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. |
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are looking for a holiday of a lifetime in the minimum amount of time and money, the
Palace On Wheels is for you. It travel to almost all the famous tourist cities like
Jaipur (Pink City), Agra (Taj Mahal), Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur with the facilities
like accommodation, meals, travel and sightseeing. Where you can feel the
royal experience of the Maharajas of Rajastan. |
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Luxuries
of the Train : |
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The exquisite & exclusive
Palace on Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall-to-wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two
dining cars, and a very personalised service.infact everything that could comprise of
heaven on earth for a whole week. |
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The
Maharaja and Maharani restaurants offer seating arranged in groups of twos and fours near
the windows. Chefs in the attached pantry prepare Continental and Indian specialities,
with an emphasis on the cuisine of Rajasthan. |
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The bar-lounge is embellished in period furniture, created especially for
this coach. The bar has ample space and choice of soft and alcoholic beverages on offer.
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coach has four coupés designed royally. Two of the Coupes feature double beds while the
other two have train beds. |
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A third bed, for an additional person, or an accompanying
child, is in the form of a fold-away bed on a higher tier. Each compartment has an
attached bath with running hot/cold water and showers, built-in wardrobes, overhead and
night lights, piped music, reading lights etc. |
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At the
end of each coach is a separate lounge where passengers can relax when they wish to move
out of their bedrooms. Here they can unwind with a book or magazine, engage in
conversation, or simply watch the panoramic vista of the great Indian country side. |
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| Why
Palace On Wheels : |
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This is a
Government run train, you can be assured of a trouble free journey without any unfavorable
instances arising out of intentional / un-intentional problems with tour operators in
India due to so claimed miscommunication / misunderstanding. This is one product that no
tour company can "mess around" with. |
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Palace On Wheels
offering the package tour covering 7 night / 8 days. If one chooses to travel by
other means it would take at least 10 nights / 11 days because of the long distances,
inter-city connectivity by Rail / Road / Air. |
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The other means would
cost you for 11 day (MINIMUM) First Class tour to at least US$6000 + for a couple.
except the contingencies like Airline delays, missed flights etc., which is quite
frequent. |
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The Palace On Wheels
is ONLY US$4900 for two passengers INCLUDING all taxes / monument fees etc.with all other
facilities. |
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of the package : 7 night / 8 day package tour covering almost
all attractions in the region. |
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Day 1
Journey starts from Delhi |
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Day 2
Arrival at Jaipur |
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Day 3
Arrival at Jaisalmer |
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Day 4
Arrival at Jodhpur |
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Day 5
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur |
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Day 6
Arrival at Chittaurgarh |
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Day 7
Arrival at Bharathpur |
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Day 8
Arrival at Delhi Cantt.. |
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| Cost
of Package : |
| ONLY US$4900 for two
passengers including all taxes / monument fees etc. |
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| TARIFF
AND INFORMATION |
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| Published Rates By Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation |
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TARIFF
Per Person per night |
October
2000
to March 2001 |
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Single occupancy |
US$ 485 |
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Double occupancy |
US$ 350 |
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Triple occupancy |
US$ 285 |
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Special Off Season Discounts !!! |
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TARIFF
Per Person per night |
September
2000
& April 2001 |
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Single occupancy |
US$ 395 |
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Double occupancy |
US$ 295 |
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Half fare for
children between 5 and 12 years of age) |
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| Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee amount, at
the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment. |
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Tariff is all
inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sightseeing/entrance fee at
monuments/parks/palaces/cultural programme/camel ride/boat ride/rickshaw ride and for
still cameras, except for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal
nature. |
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Note : 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Chrismas/New Year. |
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| Terms And Conditions |
The reservation/cancellation of passengers on the Palace on
Wheels may be done as per the following terms & conditions : |
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BOOKING
(i) 30% at the time of booking.
(ii) 70%- 30 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
(i) 30% more than 60 days prior to departure.
(ii) 75% 45-60 days before departure
(iv) 100% 0-45 days before departure |
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SCHEDULE |
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Every Wednesday from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station (Sep 2000 to
Apr 2001) |
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Sep 2000 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
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Oct 2000 |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
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Nov 2000 |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
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Dec 2000 |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
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Jan 2001 |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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Feb 2001 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
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Mar 2001 |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
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Apr 2001 |
4, 11, 18, 25 |
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| Note
: 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Chrismas/New Year. |
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| For bookings, please email us at jaipur@palaceonwheels.net |
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Date Of
Departure |
Seats Available
(Max. 104) |
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September 6, 2000 |
20 |
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September 13, 2000 |
38 |
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September 20, 2000 |
18 |
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September 27, 2000 |
50 |
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October 04, 2000 |
10 |
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October 11, 2000 |
28 |
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October 18, 2000 |
36 |
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October 25, 2000 |
36 |
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November 1, 2000 |
40 |
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November 8, 2000 |
32 |
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November 15, 2000 |
50 |
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November 22, 2000 |
36 |
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November 29, 2000 |
26 |
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December 6, 2000 |
FULL |
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December 13, 2000 |
FULL |
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December 20, 2000 |
0 (FULL) |
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December 27, 2000 |
0 (CHARTER
- FULL) |
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January 3, 2001 |
FULL |
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January 10, 2001 |
17 |
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January 17, 2001 |
24 |
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January 24, 2001 |
42 |
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January 31, 2001 |
84 |
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February 7, 2001 |
86 |
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February 14, 2001 |
74 |
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February 21, 2001 |
88 |
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February 28, 2001 |
82 |
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March 7, 2001 |
70 |
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March 14, 2001 |
72 |
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March 21, 2001 |
64 |
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March 28, 2001 |
94 |
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April 4, 2001 |
104 |
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April 11, 2001 |
104 |
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April 18, 2001 |
104 |
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April 25, 2001 |
104 |
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| Contact for Information: |
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Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
Hotel Swagatam Campus, Near Railway Station,
Jaipur 302 006 (India)
E-mail:- jaipur@palaceonwheels.net Sr. Manager, Palace on Wheels
Rajasthan Tourism Reception Centre
Bikaner House, New Delhi - 110011 (India) |
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further details contact: http://www.Palaceonwheels.com |
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For
Bookings contact : pow@travbuzz.com |
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