Seven Nights Tour Program-Palace on Wheels
The
train tour departs from New Delhi on Wednesday evening & covers Forts &
Palaces of Rajasthan; Taj Mahal ; Tiger reserves & sand dunes, before
returning to Delhi, next Wednesday morning.
Day 1: WEDNESDAY : NEW DELHI Depart
Report by 4.15 p.m. at Safderjung Railway station for traditional welcome &
check-in. Be escorted to your personal cabins. Train departs by 6.00 p.m.
Day 2: THURSDAY: JAIPUR Pink City
Morning visit Albert Museum, housing artifacts dating 200 years old After
Photo stop at Hawa Mahal, proceed for excursion to 16th century built Amber
Palace, located in hills on city outskirts.
Enjoy elephant ride, up its steep ramparts.
After lunch in exotic fort restaurant, proceed to visit the 18th Century
built City Palace Complex, painted pink, in honor of visiting British
Royalty. Afternoon return to train & depart .
Day 3 Morning :FRIDAY: RANTHAMBHORE Tiger reserve
Early morning excursion to Tiger reserve of Ranthambhore, home to more than
30 wild tigers & numerous other mammals.
Return to train for breakfast & depart
Day 3 Afternoon: FRIDAY: CHITTAUGARH FORT
Spread over a large plateau, this fort was occupied from 9th to 16th
century, before its rulers shifted to Udaipur.
After sound & light show program, return to train & depart
Day 4 :SATURDAY : UDAIPUR-City Of Lakes
Welcome to the city of seven lakes, often referred to as Venice of the
east.
Morning visit one the biggest Palace Complex in India, the City
Palace-built over 300 years in 7 different levels.
Enjoy boating in lake Pichola, famous for its Lake Palace hotel, located on
a small island in the middle of the lake.
After lunch in 5 star Hotel, return to train & depart
Day 5: SUNDAY: JAISALMER_ -Golden fort
Morning walk through the bazaars of 17th century built Jaisalmer Fort,
whose yellow stones reflect sunlight.
After lunch & brief rest, proceed for excursion Sam sand dunes &
enjoy camel joy ride. Evening enjoy cultural program with dinner at 5 star
hotel Late night return to train & depart
Day 6: MONDAY: JODHPUR The Fort Town
Morning visit the sprawling Mehrangarh Fort Palace complex ,with huge entry
gates, museum with large collection of Medieval arms & massive
courtyards, built in 16th century by Rajput Rulers.
Nearby is located late 19th century built marble royal cenotaphs of Jaswant
Thada. A visit to the royal museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel is a
mesmerizing experience. After lunch in 5 star Hotel, drive to Railway
station & depart.
Day 7 Morning: TUESDAY : BHARATPUR Sanctuary
Early morning enjoy cycle rickshaw ride through wetlands of Bharatpur, home
to thousands of migratory birds
Day 7 Afternoon :TUESDAY : AGRA-City Of Taj
After lunch in 5 star Hotels
Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of 16th century built Agra Fort & one
of seven wonders of modern world-The Taj Mahal
Day 8 Morning : SUNDAY: DELHI Return
The train returns to Safderjung railway station by 5.00 a.m.
Check-out after breakfast, by 7.00 a.m.
Tour ends
TOUR SCHEDULE :
7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour Depart Ex Delhi
For 2012-13 Season
| Month |
Dates |
| Sept 2012 |
05,12,19,26 |
| Oct 2012 |
03,10,17,24,31 |
| Nov 2012 |
07,14,21,28 |
| Dec 2012 |
05,12,19*,26* |
| Jan 2013 |
02,09,16,23,30 |
| Feb 2013 |
06,13,20,27 |
| March 2013 |
06,13,20,27 |
| April 2013 |
03,10,17,24 |
Tariff- 7 Nights Palace On Wheels Train Tour
LOW SEASON
| Months of April 2013 & Sept 2012 |
| Occupancy Type |
Cost Per Person (Taxes Extra) |
Cost Per Cabin (Inclusive Taxes) |
| On Triple sharing |
US$ 2730 per person + US$ 100 Taxes Extra |
US$ 8488 for 3 |
| On Twin Sharing |
US$ 3010 per person + US$ 108 taxes extra |
US$ 6236 for 2 |
| On Single Occupancy |
US$ 4025 per person+ US$ 140 taxes extra |
US$ 4165 for 1 |
SEASON
From Oct 2012 till March 2013*
*10% Holiday surcharge extra for 19 & 26 Dec 2012 departs |
| Occupancy Type |
Cost Per Person (Taxes Extra) |
Cost Per Cabin (Inclusive Taxes ) |
| On Triple sharing |
US$ 3640 per person +US$ 128 Taxes Extra |
US$ 11,303 for 3 |
| On Twin Sharing |
US$ 4025 per person +US$ 140 taxes extra |
US$ 8329 for 2 |
| On Single Occupancy |
US$ 5390 per person +US$ 182 taxes extra |
US$ 5572 for 1 |
IMPORTANT:
Children < 12 years charged 50% of adult rate & provided bed.
Children< 5 years charged 10% of adult rate, without bed.
Discounted rate in summer months of April & September.
Train Tour Cost Includes:
Onboard Stay in A/C Sleeping Chambers with private washrooms & shower
cubicle; Daily 3 meals; Group excursions & sightseeing tours by
air-conditioned buses with English speaking Guide; Monument entrance fees,
Elephant joy ride at Amer Fort in Jaipur; Camel joy ride in sand dunes at
Jaisalmer; Boat ride in Lake Pichola at Udaipur; Jungle safari to
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in open canters,Cycle rickshaw ride in Bharatpur
Bird sanctuary
Extra Tain Tour Costs(Not Included):
Video Camera fees at monuments & game parks; alcoholic & non-
alcoholic beverages; laundry; room services; telephone calls; tips; porter
charges, tour insurance; airport transfers; hotel stay in delhi;Visa
arrangements for India & all other expenses of personal nature.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Booking Procedure
Forward Names /Sex/Nationality/Date of birth/Passport Number of all the
passengers, to process booking.
We require minimum 25% advance deposit of total tour amount to hold booking
on confirmed basis.
Full/balance payment must reach us at least 70 days before train tour
depart date.
Any booking request received < 65 days notice, will be confirmed against
receipt of one time full tour amount deposit.
E-travel document/vouchers will be issued on receipt of full train tour
payment & passport details of all the passengers viz
Name/Sex/Nationality/Date of Birth/ Passport Number with Place of Issue,
Date Of Issue & Date Of expiry
Saloon/cabin names will be allotted at time of check-in with boarding
cards.
Payment Options
(a) By Online Credit Card Authorization (only Visa & Master Card
accepted)
OR
(b) Swift Wire Transfer through Bank
Indian Nationals & NRI s
can deposit payment of Equivalent INR Rupees by Cheque/ Demand Draft/RTGS
e-transfer in in our Current Bank account
Cancellation Rules For Palace on Wheels Train Tour
1:- The Palace on Wheels train tour is a joint collaboration between
Ministry of Railways & State Govt. of Rajasthan (RTDC) &
cancellation rules have been accordingly framed by them, which may change at
short notice.
2:- Lawrence Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd is New Delhi based booking agent
of Palace On wheels train Tour & reserves the right to charge minimum
US$ 100 handling fee extra per person ,over & above the cancellation
charge Only written request for cancellation will be entertained
If cancellation request is received a more than 90 days before of tour
depart there will be levy of 20% cancellation fee of total tour
amount
If booking cancelled between 61 to 90 days before tour depart - Minimum 50%
cancellation fee of total tour amount
If booking cancelled <60 days before tour depart 100%
cancellation fee of total tour amount
Booking is non endorsable & any such requests will be governed by
cancellation rules
Request for Postponement of journey dates for medical reasons or emergency
will only be entertained on deposit of full tour amount & is at sole
discretion of RTDC top management
No show/ Self curtailment of journey Or short journey ,for whatsoever
reasons, is non refundable
Non receipt of payment will be governed by cancellation rules.
RTDC reserves the right to amend train tour schedule /program & tariff
from time to time, at short notice, & request for cancellation of tour
for above is governed by cancellation rules.
Disputes(if any) subject to jurisdiction of courts of New Delhi (India)
only
Lawrence Travels advices the overseas guest to arrive in Delhi at least One
day before tour depart & ensure their VISA Papers for India are valid &
in order .