Overview & Highlights

Royal Cabins & Interiors – Inspired by the opulence of Rajasthan’s palaces, each cabin is adorned with regal décor and state-of-the-art amenities.
Exquisite Fine Dining – Savor gourmet meals crafted by top chefs, offering authentic Indian and international delicacies in two lavish restaurants.
Majestic Destinations – Explore Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Agra, and more, witnessing the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, and royal palaces.
Unparalleled Hospitality – Enjoy 24/7 butler service, warm Rajasthani welcomes, and personalized services that redefine luxury train travel.
Exclusive Onboard Experiences – Indulge in a spa, cultural performances, themed evenings, and curated sightseeing tours at every stop.
Award-Winning Luxury – Ranked among the world’s top luxury trains, offering an experience fit for royalty.

Itinerary

Day 1 New Delhi Depart

Report to Safdarjung Railway Station by 4:30 pm for a traditional greeting, including garlanding, tikka, and turban, as well as check-in for the 'Week in Wonderland' train journey. Time is set aside for a picture session with the Palace On Wheels employees in traditional garb. Personal attendants will accompany you to your saloon cabins for a briefing on cabin amenities. Proceed to the Bar Lounge at your leisure for a complimentary welcome drink. Dinner is served onboard the train, which departs at 6:30 pm.

Day 2 Jaipur, The Pink City

Breakfast is served on board, and you will be greeted by a royal elephant at Jaipur Railway Station. Then explore the St. Albert Museum, the Pink City Palace, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (sun observatory). After a quick picture break at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the sightseeing trip continues to the afternoon excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort Palace of Amber. Enjoy an elephant ride up the fort's rugged ramparts. Lunch is served in the 1135 AD Boutique Restaurant, which is located on the Fort grounds. Later, experience the splendor of the 16th century Fort Palace, with its massive courtyards and uncommon combination of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Visit the lively local market for some shopping about 5 pm. Return board the Palace on Wheels train at 6:00 pm and continue on to your next destination. Dinner is provided aboard the ship.

Day 3 Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve / Chittorgarh Hill Fort

Early Morning: After breakfast at a forest lodge at 6:30 am, go on a jungle safari in 15-seater canters inside Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The forest is home to Tigers, Panthers, Sloth bears, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles, hundreds of deers, and various birds and is one of India's most popular reserves with a long history. A true joy for nature enthusiasts. Return to the Sawai Madhopur Railway Station and board the train at 10:00 am Onboard, lunch is prepared.
Afternoon: Chittorgarh Hill Fort
The Palace on Wheels train arrives at Chittorgarh Railway Station around 4:00 pm. Begin your tour with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Chittorgarh Hill Fort, which is stretched across a vast plateau and has a history reaching back to the 11th century. It is regarded to be India's biggest fort. In the evening, enjoy the Sound and Light presentation in the fort complex before returning to the train for dinner. The train leaves after midnight.

Day 4 Udaipur, the City of Lakes

The train arrives at 8:00 am. After breakfast on board, go to the 17th century City Palace complex, which has eleven component Mahals, balconies, turrets, and cupolas. Visit the Crystal Gallery, which houses the personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur. Later, take a boat trip around the world-famous "Lake Palace Hotel," which is perched on a tiny island in the midst of Lake Pichola. Lunch will be served at the magnificent Fatehprakash Palace Hotel. You will then have time to shop before visiting the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari. Return to the train at 3 pm and depart. Dinner will be served on board.

Day 5 Jaisalmer, Oasis in the Desert

After breakfast onboard, depart at 09:30 am for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort, which appears to be right out of an Arabian Nights story. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the 15th century-built living Fort complex, which stands hundreds of meters above Jaisalmer town and shines golden in the afternoon light. The fort is accessed by a foreboding sequence of enormous gates that lead to a vast courtyard. Then go to Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most exquisite mansion residences, with five storeys and intricate carvings. A set of magnificently carved 15th century Jain temples are nearby, as is a library housing some of India's oldest manuscripts. Proceed to a 5-Star Hotel for lunch, and then return to the train for a quick break and tea. At 4:30 pm, go for an excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for a camel pleasure ride at sunset. After that, enjoy a Cultural Program and Dinner at a 5-Star Hotel. Return to the train by 10:00 pm and depart.

Day 6 Jodhpur, Heart of Marwar

After arriving at Jodhpur at 08:00 am, travel for tour of the 16th century Mehrangarh Fort, which is built atop a rocky hill 125 meters above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex is accessed by a series of gates positioned at an angle so that hostile forces cannot rush successfully. After passing through the Fort gates, you will have access to breathtaking Palatial Apartments (Mahal) with views of broad courtyards. Within the fort complex is a museum with a large and magnificent collection of royal gowns and medieval weaponry. The late-nineteenth-century Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble, is located near the Fort complex. Later, visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace museum, which houses personal treasures of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. Hanwant Mahal Boutique Restaurant serves lunch. Return to the Palace on Wheels train and board at 3:30 pm. Dinner is provided aboard the ship.

Day 7 Bhatarpur Bird Sanctuary

Early Morning: At 06:30 am 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 08:45 am.
Afternoon: Agra, Taj Mahal City
At 10:30 am, the train arrives at a railway station on the outskirts of Agra. The sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Agra Fort, the once-mighty Mughal Empire's center of power. Lunch at the ITC Mughal Hotel is followed by a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the contemporary world's seven wonders and a faultless architectural marvel made in white marble. Following that, visitors are free to go shopping. Then return to the train for an onboard meal before departing.

Day 8 New Delhi Return

The Palace on Wheels train returns to Delhi’s Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30 am. Check-out by 07:15 am after early breakfast.