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PALACE ON WHEELS TRAIN TOUR

Itinerary

Sheduled Departure dates :
Sep`19 : 4,11,18,25
Oct`19 : 2,9,16,23,30
Nov`19 : 6,13,20,27
Dec`19 : 4,11,18,25
Jan`20 : 1,8,15,22,29
Feb`20 : 5,12,19,26
Mar`20 : 4,11,18,25
April`20 : 1,8,15,22,29

Cost for 7 nights train package (Tax extra) : USD 9100/-for Deluxe Cabin twin sharing & USD 6055/- Deluxe cabin single occopance

Note :

Taxes Extra as applicable on date of journey
Add 10% Holiday Surcharge Extra for 18 Dec & 25 Dec 2019 departs
The Palace on Wheels on-board management reserves the right to alter timings of the tour in order to suit local logistics.
The hotels or restaurants mentioned for off-board meals are subject to change.

Day 1 (Wednesday): New Delhi Depart
Report by 1630 Hrs. at Safdarjung Railway Station for traditional welcome including garlanding, tikka and turban & check-in formalities for the ‘Week in Wonderland’ train tour. Time free for photo-shoot with traditionally attired Palace On Wheels staff. Be escorted to your saloon cabins by personal attendant for briefing on cabin facilities. At leisure, proceed to Bar Lounge for complimentary welcome drink. The train departs at 1830 Hrs. & dinner served onboard.

Day 2 (Thursday): Jaipur, The Pink City
Breakfast is on-board, followed by royal elephant welcome at Jaipur Railway Station. Then proceed to visit St. Albert Museum, Pink City Palace & UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (sun observatory).

After brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace Of winds), the sightseeing tour reaches the excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort Palace of Amber in the afternoon. Enjoy an elephant ride up the steep ramparts of the fort. Lunch is held in the 1135 AD Boutique Restaurant, located in Fort premises.

Later discover the beauty of 16th century well preserved Fort Palace, with huge courtyard’s and built in rare fusion of combined Rajput and Mughal architecture.

At around 5pm, visit the vibrant local market for shopping. Return to Palace on Wheels train around 6:00PM & depart for the next destination. Dinner is served on-board.

Day 3 (Friday Early Morning): Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
After an early morning at 0630 Hrs. in a forest lodge, proceed to jungle safari in 15-seater canters inside Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. One of the most popular reserves in India with a rich history; the jungle is home to Tigers, Panthers, Sloth bears, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles, hundreds of deers and numerous birds. Truly a delight for wildlife lovers. Return back to Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and depart on train by 1000 hrs. Lunch is prepared onboard.

Day 3 (Friday Afternoon): Chittorgarh Hill Fort
At 1600 hrs. the Palace on Wheels train reaches Chittorgarh Railway Station. Begin excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort of Chittorgarh, spread over a huge plateau - with history dating back to 11th century. It is considered to be the largest fort of India.
In the Evening, enjoy Sound & Light program in fort complex & later return to train for dinner. The train departs post midnight.

Day 4 (Saturday): Udaipur, the City of Lakes
Train arrives by 0800 hrs. After onboard breakfast proceed to visit 17th Century built - City Palace complex with eleven constituent Mahals, balconies, towers and cupolas. Also visit Crystal Gallery - housing personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur. Later enjoy boat ride around the world famous "Lake Palace Hotel" atop a small island in the middle of Lake Pichola. Lunch is held at the majestic Fatehprakash Palace Hotel.
Later, you get time free for shopping followed by a visit to the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari. return to train by 1500 Hrs. & depart. Dinner onboard.

Day 5 (Sunday): Jaisalmer, Oasis in the Desert
After onboard Breakfast proceed by 0930 hrs. to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort, which seems straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the 15th century built living Fort complex, standing at a height of hundred meters over Jaisalmer town & glows golden in the afternoon sun. The fort is entered through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard. Then visit Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansion houses .-which is five storey high & extensively carved. Nearby is located a group of 15th century built Jain Temples, which are beautifully carved & have a library hosting some of the oldest manuscripts of India. Proceed for Lunch to 5-Star Hotel & later return to train for brief rest and tea. At 1630 hrs. proceed for excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for Camel joy ride during sunset. Later enjoy Cultural Program & Dinner at 5-Star Hotel. Return to train by 2200 hrs. & depart.

Day 6 (Monday): Jodhpur, Heart of Marwar
Train arrives at 0800 hrs. in Jodhpur and after on-board breakfast proceed for sightseeing of 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill which soars 125 Mts. above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex it is approached by a series of gateways set at an angle so that enemy armies could not charge, with any success. Once past the Fort gates, you have access to breath taking Palatial Apartments (Mahal), overlooking wide courtyards. Inside the fort complex is a museum having wide & impressive collection of Royal dresses & Medieval weapons. Nearby the Fort complex is located, late 19th century built Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. Later visit museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace, displaying personal artifacts of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. Lunch is served at Hanwant Mahal Boutique Restaurant. Return to Palace on Wheels train and depart by 1530 Hrs. Dinner is served on-board.

Day 7 (Tuesday Early Morning): Bhatarpur Bird Sanctuary
At 0630 hrs. proceed to UNESCO world Heritage Site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary& enjoy cycle rickshaw ride to view many of 375 species of both local & migratory birds (from places like Sri-Lanka, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet). Return to train for breakfast & depart by 0845 hrs.

Day 7 (Tueday Noon): Agra, City of the Taj Mahal
Train drops you at Railway station on outskirts of Agra at 1030 hrs. The sightseeing tour starts with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, the seat of power of the once mighty Mughal Empire. Lunch at ITC Mughal Hotel is followed by a visit to the majestic Taj Mahal, one of seven wonders of modern world & a flawless architectural wonder built in white marble. Afterwards, guests have some time free for shopping.
Then return to train for onboard dinner & depart.

Day 8 (Wednesday): New Delhi Return
The Palace on Wheels train returns to Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station by 0530 hrs. Check-out by 0715 hrs after early breakfast.

***TOUR ENDS***

Inclusions
Overnight travel & stay in luxury train with AC Sleeping chambers having private attached bathroom Pre-paid group excursions & sightseeing trips in AC buses with services of English speaking Guide & monument entrance fees. Bed Tea; Daily 3 meals (viz. breakfast, lunch & dinner)& bottled drinking water. Entrance & Camera fee at Monuments & Wild Life Reserves Jungle Excursion in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve by 15 seater open to air Canters. Elephant joy ride in Jaipur;Sound & Light Show at Chittor Fort; Boat joy ride in Udaipur; Camel joy ride at Sam sand dunes ;Cultural Program with dinner in Jaisalmer; Cycle Rickshaw ride in Bharatapur Bird sanctuary Complimentary use of sharing dongle for wi-fi connectivity Visit to Taj Mahal in Agra

Exclusions
Consumption of alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages Video camera fees at monuments & wild-life reserves Laundry; Use of Spa facilities; tips & gratuity; porter fees; tour insurance & all other expenses of personal nature. Visa arrangements for India; hotel arrangements & local tour in New Delhi.

Departure
Important : Cabins Can only be booked either on Single Or Double Occupancy & there is no provision of Extra Bed/Mattress for 3rd Person Guests are alloted exclusive Air Conditioned Sleeper Cabins(like hotel room) each having attached private bathrooms Size of Deluxe cabins is 95 square feet with twin bed and additional space of bathroom. Size of Super Deluxe cabins is 140 square feet with single large bed and additional space of bathroom. Sightseeing for Guests Booked is Siuper Deluxe Cabins is arranged in private Ac Car with Guide(except in Ranthambhore Jungle by sharing Canter) Overseas guests are requests to pre-purchase Tour Insurance from country of origin of travel From 3rd week of December to 2nd week of January-North India experiences heavy fog conditions & it is suggested to passengers to arrive at least one day earlier in New Delhi during that period. Maximum liability of Luxury Indian trains is limited to that of booking agent only. Liability of Principal train Tour Operator is limited to as defined in Indian Railways Act. Disputes (if any) are subject to jurisdiction of courts of New Delhi(India) only. Palace On Wheels Booking Procedure : The Palace On Wheels is operated & managed by RTDC( Tourism Dept. of Rajasthan Govt.) Advice depart dates with number of persons & cabins required We require Name/sex/nationality of all the passengers to process booking. In case of children< 12 years we also require date of bith. Booking will be confirmed on receipt of MINIMUM 50% of ticket value as advance deposit. Balance payment must reach us before 61 days before tour depart Booking request made< 61 days prior to tour depart,will be confirmed on receipt of ONE Time full payment For foriegn passport holder, we require Passport copies of all passengers to issue travel documents. Indian Nationals can forward copy of ANYONE of Indian residence proof (viz Passport; Driving license; Adhaar Card) Saloon/cabin will be allocated on date of depart with boarding cards. Advice arrival/depart details in New Delhi & interest to book Hotels through us. Payment Options : Swift Bank Wire Transfer from Outside India OR NEFT/RTGS Bank Transfer within India

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Cancellation
Tourism Dept of Rajasthan State Govt. (RTDC) is train tour operator & liability of Trail Blazers Holidays is limited to that of booking agent only. Cancellation requests must be made in writing & acknowledged by us. There will be MINIMUM levy of 15% cancellation fee on gross train ticket value -if informed more than 100 days before train tour depart. There will be MINIMUM levy of 25% cancellation fee on gross train ticket value -if informed between 100 days to 45 days prior to train tour depart. There will be Full 100% cancellation fee levied on gross train ticket value -if informed less than 45 days prior to train tour depart. Request for change in travel date & passenger names is governed by cancellation rules Cancellation rules will apply -In case payment OR documents requested are not received as per booking terms & conditions. In special case-where travel date of same passengers needs to be postponed to future specific dates, Minimum US$ 175 per person will be charged & subject to approval by RTDC Authorities Request for refund of advance/full payment, due to death Or serious illness of passenger will be at sole discretion of RTDC Authorities. In case of scheduled train tour depart, being cancelled by Train tour operator (RTDC) due to technical reasons or lack of minimum 17 passenger booking, guest will be inform atleast one week before train depart. Full advance received by Trail Blazers Holidays will be refunded (without any cancelation fee), BUT Luxury Trains is not liable to compensate any finacial loss and indian visa or mental trauma caused. All foreign passport holders require valid indian Visa before boarding flight to India. Request for refund due to refusal of Indian Visa will not be entertain Or Overseas passenger landing in India without proper travel documents-will be governed by cancellation rules. All foreign passport holders require Prior Visa to enter India and made with no further liability towards loss suffered by Passenger towards cancellation of Domestic/International air tickets; Hotel Booking & Indian visa. No refund will be made in case of no-show Or self-curtailment of journey Un-willingness to follow train tour as per schedule,will be non-refundable At times, due to local logistics if Train tour Manager is forced to cancel certain scheduled sightseeing tours Or activities, at short notice - No refund will be made to passenger to compensate for this. Request for train tour cancellation due to increase of taxes/tariff by RTDC authorities will be governed by cancellation rules. Where passenger makes request for refund due to self cancellation, it will be governed as per foreign exchange rules of RBI Bank and the process may take 4 to 6 weeks after documentention as per RBI guidlines is received. Trail Blazers Holidays reserves the right to charge MINIMUM US$ 175 per person as service charge & refund will be made as per INR Rupees amount received.

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