Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi
Board one of the world's most luxurious trains and experience the royal lifestyle of Maharajas with Rajasthan Palace on Wheels Luxury Train Tour by Travel People India. It is an 8-day, 7-night journey of golden old-world luxury and modern comfort while traversing the spirit of the royal heritage of Rajasthan. Every dawn, a new destination invites you to the horizon—historic forts, golden deserts, wildlife safaris, romantic palaces, and architectural wonders. From Jaipur's pink grandeur to Jaisalmer's golden sands and Agra's Mughal refinement, you'll journey in style and luxury in your own air-conditioned cabin with personal service, gourmet cuisine, and specially arranged tours. This luxury train tour is tastefully balanced between pomp, culture, and discovery, offering one of Rajasthan's most unforgettable means of experiencing.
In-train accommodation on heritage-focused Palace on Wheels luxury train
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Amber Fort
Jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park
Cultural dinner with folk music and show
Night camel safari in the Thar Desert
Guided city tour and visits to sites of interest
Spa, bar lounge, and multi-cuisine restaurants onboard
7-night stay aboard Palace on Wheels luxury train
All meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, and tea)
Guided monuments and entrance fees
Jeep safaris and cultural shows
Welcome ceremony at every stop
Local hosts and English-speaking guides
Onboard housekeeping, butler service, and facilities
All taxes and service charges
Airfare to/from Delh
Travel insurance and visa charges
Alcoholic beverages
Camera/video monument fees
Personal expenses, tips, and spa treatment
Pre or post-tour accommodation (optional at additional cost)
Your luxury train tour to Rajasthan commences from the heritage Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi. A welcoming garland, welcome tilak, and welcome drink greet you upon arrival at the Palace on Wheels. Enter your very own exclusive cabin, with the look of old-world royal coaches. Dinner is served aboard as the train journey to Jaipur proceeds. Overnight aboard the train.
Arrive in Jaipur, the Rajasthan capital, and start your sightseeing day with a visit to the magnificent Amber Fort. Travel by elephant or jeep to the fort and be awed by the exquisite mirror work and Rajput architecture. See the City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. Browse the lively local bazaars after lunch at a heritage hotel. Back to the train for dinner as it travels on to the next destination.
Deselect at Sawai Madhopur and experience an adventure jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park, India's premier tiger reserve. See tigers, leopards, and other bird species in their habitats. Board again for breakfast and proceed to Chittorgarh, which is renowned for its gigantic hill fort. Tour the fabled Chittorgarh Fort and hear tales of courage and martyrdom. Savor a light and sound show with dinner on board.
Arrive at Udaipur by morning, City of Lakes, romantic city. Have breakfast and proceed to the magnificent City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola. Explore the royal museum, the courtyards, and art gallery. Cruise on the peaceful lake in a boat ride, and lunch at an expensive hotel. Spend some leisure time in the evening either shopping or visiting the crystal gallery. Return to the train to dine and over-night.
Morning in Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Thar Desert. Visit the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, throbbing and vibrant and alive with heritage. Visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, the age-old examples of good carvings and mercantile heritage. Post-lunch at a local hotel, visit the Sam Sand Dunes to enjoy a sunset camel safari and cultural show with folk dance and music under the studded desert sky. Have dinner onboard.
Arrive Jodhpur, blue house and awesome Mehrangarh Fort city. Explore the awesome palaces, arms museum, and fort ramparts with views which give a bird's eye view of the city. Explore Jaswant Thada and lunch at a heritage hotel. Explore busy Clock Tower Market if you'd like to. Dinner in the Palace on Wheels again and then off to Bharatpur.
Morning drive to Bharatpur to see the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, a world heritage site and India's largest and most visited bird sanctuary renowned for its migratory birds. Rickshaw ride in the sanctuary. Breakfast and drive to Agra to see the legendary Taj Mahal—the biggest love monument of India. Visit to the Agra Fort before lunch at a 5-star hotel. Night train ride to Delhi.
Return to Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi, where your Palace on Wheels royal experience concludes aboard the luxury train. Farewell breakfast on departure from fellow travelers and Palace on Wheels crew. Carry away memories of a lifetime of palaces, desert landscapes, and India's rich cultural history of imperialism.
