How much does it cost?

From $864 per person, the operator's advertised from-price as published when we first listed the trip. About $864 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is all train travel included?

Yes. The Palace on Wheels fare includes all rail travel, meals, and catering throughout the eight-day journey.

What cabin classes are available?

Four classes: Presidential Suite, Suite, Super Deluxe, and Deluxe Cabin. Pricing varies by cabin type and occupancy (single or double), with peak season (October to March) and lean season (September and April) rates.

Is the journey escorted or independent?

It is escorted. A khidmatgar, a dedicated attendant, is always at hand to care for guests' needs throughout the journey.

When does Palace on Wheels operate?

The train runs year-round, with peak season from October to March and lean season in September and April. Prices differ between the two seasons.

Orient Rail Journeys · Luxury train journey

Palace on Wheels

Eight-day luxury train journey through Rajasthan and central India.

Palace on Wheels, operated by Orient Rail Journeys, is a luxury train that carries guests through the heritage and wildlife regions of Rajasthan and central India over eight days and seven nights. The train itself is the accommodation, with cabins ranging from Deluxe to Presidential Suite, each attended by a khidmatgar who oversees all daily needs. The itinerary connects Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert, the tiger reserves of Ranthambore, the lake palaces of Udaipur, and the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur. All travel, meals, guided tours, entrance fees, and signature experiences are included: a camel ride in the desert, a wildlife safari by canter, a boat excursion on Lake Pichola, and a rickshaw tour through wetlands. The journey suits affluent travellers seeking a curated introduction to India's royal heritage and wildlife, couples desiring intimate shared accommodation, and repeat luxury rail passengers.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at US$864 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the route order and time spent at each destination before booking.
Peak season (October to March) pricing is significantly higher than lean season (September and April); single occupancy carries a high supplement relative to double rates.
Video camera fees are not included; tips, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, and GST are charged separately.

Included

Travel
Catering
Conducted sightseeing
Entrance fees at monuments/parks/palaces (excluding video camera fee)
Cultural programs
Camel ride at Jaisalmer
Canter at Ranthambore (on a sharing basis)
Boat ride at Udaipur
Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Not included

Tips
Laundry
Telephone calls
Video camera fees
Liquor and other items of personal nature
GST (charged extra as per Government Rule)

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $864 per person, the operator's advertised from-price as published when we first listed the trip. About $864 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is all train travel included?: Yes. The Palace on Wheels fare includes all rail travel, meals, and catering throughout the eight-day journey.
What cabin classes are available?: Four classes: Presidential Suite, Suite, Super Deluxe, and Deluxe Cabin. Pricing varies by cabin type and occupancy (single or double), with peak season (October to March) and lean season (September and April) rates.
Is the journey escorted or independent?: It is escorted. A khidmatgar, a dedicated attendant, is always at hand to care for guests' needs throughout the journey.
When does Palace on Wheels operate?: The train runs year-round, with peak season from October to March and lean season in September and April. Prices differ between the two seasons.