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Palace on Wheels- Travel Dates and Tariff
History and Significance | Coaches and Saloons | Facilities on Board | Destinations Covered | Palace on Wheels Tour
TRAIN DEPARTURE DATES ( 2010 – 2011)( EVERY WEDNESDAY )
CHECK IN: Reporting time is 4pm at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station
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| 2010 |
| January - 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| February - 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| March - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| April - 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| September - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| October - 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| November - 3, 10, 17, 24 |
| December - 1, 8, 15, 22 |
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| 2011 |
| January - 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| February - 2, 9, 16, 23 |
| March - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| April - 6, 13, 20, 27 |
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| Palace On Wheels Tariff (Per Person, Per Night) |
| Occupancy Type |
(Lean Season)
August 2010 |
September 2010 to April 11 |
| Single occupancy |
US $ 500.00 |
US $ 670.00 |
| Double occupancy |
US $ 375.00 |
US $ 500.00 |
| Triple occupancy |
US $ 340.00 |
US $ 450.00 |
| Tariff Valid till April 2011 |
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TARIFF & TAXES : -
- Half fare for children between 5 years and 12 years of age.
- Service Tax @ 3.09% and Commercial tax US $15.00 per person extra as Applicable.
- There will be a 10% surcharge levied on the tariff for the trips falling during christmas and New Year
- Tariff is inclusive of cost of travel and accommodation, catering (Morning tea,breakfast,lunch,evening tea and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee at monuments and palaces and cultural entertainment. tariff does not include liquor,laundry,video cameras and other items of personal nature.
- The above tariff and itinerary is subject to revise to without prior notice
Total amount has to be paid in Indian rupee only and the conversion rates has been taken with standard conversion rates followed
by Luxury train Department @ 47 INR = 1 USD.
PALACE ON WHEELS TICKET - PAYMENT OPTION
# 50% of ticket value at the time of booking
# 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
Palace on Wheels Ticket Cancellation
(a) In Case of FITS
- 15% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
- 30% of ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure
- 100% of ticket value less then 30 days prior to departure
(b) In Case of Group and charter
- 20% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure
- 100% of ticket value between 0 to 59 days prior to departure
The Palace on Wheels Tour Cost Includes:
Tariff is inclusive of travel/ catering/ conducted sightseeing/ entrance fee at monuments/ parks/ palaces/ cultural programs/ camel ride at Jaisalmer/ boat ride at Udaipur/ rickshaw ride at Bharatpur and for still cameras. Guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
Exclusive Charter:
Companies can organise a "Business-cum-Pleasure" trip by chartering the truly luxurious Palace on Wheels for their conferences. Special deals are available for groups and charters.
For Indian Travelers :
Indian passengers can pay in equivalent Rupee (INR) amount, at the exchange rate prevalent at the time of payment.
Reservation:
- 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
- Remaining 50% of ticket value 60 days prior to departure.
CHECK-IN TIME :
Reporting time is 4 PM at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
Relevant Information
MEALS
The two restaurant cars, The Maharaja and The Maharani, serve a range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus are changed seasonally.
CLIMATE
Varies from 8°C to 25°C between October to March.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED
Light tropical / light woolens.
OTHER FACILITIES
Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange facility/All credit card.
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