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Palace on Wheels

Luxury train through Rajasthan: Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Agra

Illustration of Palace on Wheels

Travelogy India operates the Palace on Wheels, a luxury sleeper train modeled on the private carriages of Indian maharajas, nizams, and viceroys. The 8-day journey departs from Delhi and loops through nine Rajasthani destinations, concluding in Delhi. Passengers spend all seven nights aboard the train, which travels overnight between cities while guests enjoy guided sightseeing during the day. The itinerary balances cultural monuments, such as Amber Fort and the Taj Mahal, with natural experiences including jungle safaris at Ranthambore and bird watching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park. A camel ride at the Sam sand dunes near Jaisalmer and a cultural program add local color. All meals, entrance fees, guided tours, transfers, and a personal butler throughout the trip are included. The Palace on Wheels was awarded the World's 4th Best Luxury Train in 2010 and suits travellers seeking all-inclusive luxury rail travel with expert-guided access to Rajasthan's palaces, forts, and royal heritage.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single occupancy costs USD 9,296 to USD 10,507 for 7 nights, significantly higher than the per-person double rate; confirm the final price for your chosen season and cabin tier with Travelogy India before booking.
  • The pack does not list specific departure dates; contact the operator to confirm availability for your preferred travel month.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Delhi - Journey of a Lifetime

    16:30 Hrs: Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station and check-in process. 18:30 Hrs: Leave for Jaipur and enjoy dinner onboard Palace on Wheels.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Jaipur (The Pink City)

    04:30 Arrival in Jaipur. 07:00 Breakfast onboard. 08:00 Traditional welcome with Shehnai & Garland at Jaipur Railway Station. 08:15 City sightseeing: Albert Hall Museum, Hawa Mahal (from outside), Jantar Mantar, City Palace, local handicrafts. 13:30 Lunch at 1135 AD Restaurant, Amber Fort. 15:00 Amber Fort tour. 19:30 Royal Dinner onboard. 20:00 Depart for Sawai Madhopur from Durgapura Railway Station.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Sawai Madhopur / Chittorgarh

    06:50 Arrival at Sawai Madhopur Railway Station. 07:00 Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park. 08:45 Breakfast onboard. 11:30 Leave for Chittorgarh. 13:00 Lunch onboard. 16:35 Sightseeing and evening tea at Chittorgarh Fort (India's largest fort). 20:00 Dinner onboard; train proceeds towards Udaipur overnight.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Udaipur (City of Lake)

    08:00 Train arrives in Udaipur. 08:15 Breakfast onboard. 09:00 Off-train excursions: Saheliyon Ki Bari, shopping, City Palace & Crystal Gallery. 13:00 Royal lunch at a 5 Star Hotel. 20:00 Dinner onboard, continuing the journey to Jaisalmer.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Jaisalmer (The Golden City)

    07:30 Breakfast onboard. 09:00 Arrival in Jaisalmer. 09:45 Sightseeing: Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ji ki Haveli, city walk. 13:30 Lunch onboard. 15:30 Tea and refreshments, depart for Sam sand dunes and a camel ride. 19:45 Cultural program at Hotel Gaurbandh Palace and dinner onboard. 23:45 Train proceeds to Jodhpur.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Jodhpur (The Blue City)

    07:00 Arrival at Mandore Railway Station, Jodhpur. 07:30 Breakfast onboard. 09:00 Sightseeing tour: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Museum, shopping. 13:30 Lunch onboard or at Ajit Bhawan Palace. 20:00 Dinner onboard; train departs towards Bharatpur.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Palace on Wheels (onboard)

    Bharatpur / Agra

    05:00 Arrival at Bharatpur. 06:00 Bird watching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park. 09:00 Breakfast onboard, continuing to Agra. 10:45 Arrive at Agra Cantt. Railway Station. 12:15 Agra city tour. 13:30 Lunch at a 5 Star Hotel. 15:00 Visit to the Taj Mahal. 18:00 Market shopping. 20:00 Dinner onboard.

  8. Day 8rail

    Delhi (Departure)

    02:30 Arrive at Safdarjung Railway Station. 07:00 Breakfast onboard. 08:30 Journey comes to an end.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: traditional welcome with shehnai music and garland at Jaipur Railway Station; tour of Amber Fort and the City Palace.
  • Day 3Day 3: jungle safari at Ranthambore National Park, followed by sightseeing at Chittorgarh Fort, India's largest fort.
  • Day 5Day 5: visit Jaisalmer Fort and its havelis, then camel ride at Sam sand dunes with a cultural program at Hotel Gaurbandh Palace.
  • Day 7Day 7: bird watching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur, then tour the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Included

  • Accommodation onboard
  • All meals
  • Guided tours
  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Transfers between train stations and attraction sites
  • Personal butler service

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Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. The Palace on Wheels is a luxury sleeper train; all accommodation aboard, meals, guided tours, entrance fees, transfers, and personal butler service are included in the price.
Which destinations does the Palace on Wheels visit?
The 8-day itinerary departs Delhi and visits Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore), Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, and Agra, returning to Delhi.
What cabin types are available?
Travelogy India offers Double Occupancy (USD 6,048 to USD 6,832 per person for 7 nights), Single Occupancy (USD 9,296 to USD 10,507 for the whole cabin), Super Deluxe (USD 18,403 to USD 19,236 per cabin), and Presidential Suite (USD 22,561 to USD 24,570 per cabin).
What is included in the package?
All accommodation onboard, all meals, guided tours, entrance fees to attractions, transfers between train stations and sites, and a personal butler for the duration of the journey.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
It is fully escorted. Every day includes guided tours of the cities and attractions, with entrance fees and transfers arranged by Travelogy India.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes city walking tours, a jungle safari, bird watching, a camel ride, and visits to forts and palaces; comfortable shoes are recommended for guided excursions.

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