Includes
Journey by Exclusive Air-conditioned Train as per the Itinerary.
Road transport by AC coaches as per the itinerary.
Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
Accommodation as per the itinerary.
Meals as per the itinerary.
English / Hindi speaking Tour Escort.
Entrance fees of monuments/sightseeing trips as per the itinerary.
Travel Insurance.

 

Excludes
India and Nepal visa fees
Items of personal nature, e.g. Laundry, Medicine, Alcoholic drinks etc.
Road Transfers to and from Delhi-Safdarjung Railway Station.
Hotel stay in Delhi before & after the trip, air ticket, visa charges etc.
Any other services not mentioned in Package Price.
Fees for Still/ Flash Video camera at the monuments and other places.

Minimum 3 Nights / 4 Days travel may be permitted on pro rata basis in Buddhist Circuit Special Train.

1. The accommodation booked under this ticket is not transferable.

2. The voucher is to be carried by the passenger during the journey along with the above photo identity card in original and is valid only when presented with this photo identity card. If the relevant photo identity card is not accompanied with this voucher, it will be considered as ticket-less travel and treated accordingly.

3. The exact train timings are subject to minor modifications. All the travelling passengers must reconfirm the timings with IRCTC, corporate office before the start of their journey.

4. This voucher is to be carried by the passenger during the journey along with the above photo identity card in original and is valid only when presented with this photo identity card.If the relevant photo identity card is not accompanied with this voucher, it will be considered as ticket-less travel and treated accordingly.

5. On demand from ticket checking staff the passenger should produce this voucher along with the above mentioned photo identity card.

6. Visa Clauses :-
a. It may be noted that due to recent change in visa rules, travelers having multiple entry Indian visa on their passport may not be allowed to re-enter India (within Two months) after their Lumbini visit (as per this program).Travelers having double entry Indian visa will only be allowed to re-enter India after their Lumbini visit.

b. Travelers are requested to recheck with Indian visa issuing authorities in their respective countries to have the appropriate visa enabling them travel to Lumbini and return to India. Travelers must present their travel itinerary to the visa issuing authorities at the time of visa application.

c. All Foreign Tourists other than Indian Passport Holders must obtain a valid Indian visa allowing them to visit Nepal (as per the tour itinerary) during the tour and come back to India to complete the tour. All foreign tourists must recheck with visa section at the Indian Embassy / Indian Consulate / Visa Processing authority in their respective countries for the appropriate visa (Double Entry or Multiple Entry) as per their travel program.
d. All Foreign Tourists other than Indian Passport Holders must have valid Nepal visa. In case foreign tourists are unable to process their Nepal visa before joining the tour, IRCTC will facilitate visa processing at the entry post. Such passengers should carry 2 passport size photographs with them.The visa fees if any will be paid by the passengers directly.

e. Indian Nationals must carry a government issued photo identity card (passport, driving license, PAN card etc.) for Nepal visit.

7. IRCTC reserves the right to refuse booking or travel of any passenger without assigning any reason.

8. No refund or adjustment will be made in the event of interruption / non-use of full or any part of the tour or tour service by a tourist on his own after the commencement of the tour or closure of a sightseeing place or monument due any unknown reasons or closure on account of the decision /order of the local municipal administration /any other government authority / unforeseen events, circumstances, situations etc.
9. In case any sightseeing being missed on account of the delay in local transportation buses / train due to the reasons beyond our control, no refund shall be made.

10. Being a group tour, passengers would be required to share the bus / buses and train accommodation with other passengers. In case any passenger / passengers wish to travel in separate bus/buses, he/she should inform IRCTC at least one month in advance. IRCTC would try to make appropriate arrangement for which passenger / passengers would be required to make additional payment. For the smooth operation of the tour, passengers would need to adhere to the instructions given by the Tour Manager from time to time.
11. As per the tour program, this tour involves few long road journeys also. Due to inadequate infrastructure (toilets etc.) en-route, passengers may get little uncomfortable. However, efforts will be made to give breaks at the appropriate places and as & when required by the tourists.

12. Train / Road journey time may exceed the expected travel time due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic jams, break down of buses etc. This may result in late meal service, shortened / late/or no sightseeing etc.

13. Meals in hotels and on train are of pre-fixed menus and are generally decided keeping the palate of the overall tourists. Menus according to the specific preferences would not be possible.

14. As per the tour itinerary, hotel rooms at certain places are only provided for wash & change purpose. Passengers should not expect rooms to given to them for longer duration. Check-in at hotel rooms at certain places may be delayed to the due delay from hotel in providing the rooms.

15. AC First class – has cabins with 4 berths (two lower & two upper). The cabins can be locked from inside as it has a sliding door.

AC First class Coupe – has cabins with 2 berths (one lower & one upper). The cabins can be locked from inside as it has a sliding door

AC Two Tier -has open cabins with 4 seats on one side of the pathway. Four seats cabin has two lower & two upper berths. The cabin does not have door and instead has a curtain.

There is a limited storage place inside the train. The luggage can be placed under the seats / berths while on train. Hence, passengers are advised to travel with minimum luggage.

16. Passengers are required to take care of their luggage / belongings themselves. IRCTC will not be responsible for any loss or damage of any of the luggage / belongings at the Railway Stations / Train / Bus / Hotels etc.

17. It is the responsibility of the tourist to carefully read and fully understand all the terms and conditions / services to be offered / type of services to be offered etc. of this tour before making booking. In case of any doubts / clarifications, the same should be cleared with IRCTC before making the booking.

18. The journeys are well planned in advance. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme if necessary at any point of time. Should the minimum number of passengers not be met or due to certain operational reasons & conditions, we reserve the right to cancel the departure or amend the same. Most of the changes made by us would be minor, but on certain occasions there could be possibility of making significant change. A change is defined as significant if it involves change of date or destination. In such an eventuality, we would inform the passengers on the contact details given by them in their booking forms. In such cases, we would inform you as soon as possible and provide you following solutions :
(a) Accepting the changed arrangements or transferring your tour to another available tour date.
(b) Cancelling or accepting the cancellation where you will receive a refund of payment without interest remitted to us. However, there will be no refund of any service such as pre /post tour accommodation, airline tickets, visa charges etc. that have been booked by you and /or your travel agent.

19. OCI card holder will be treated as Foreign National, Expect for Promo Offer for Indian National ( NRI, PIO, OCI).

 

 

AC – 2 TIER
USD 135 PER NIGHT PER PERSON
USD 945 PER PERSON FOR FULL TOUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC – FIRST CLASS
USD 165 PER NIGHT PER PERSON
USD 1155 PER PERSON FOR FULL TOUR

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC – FIRST COUPE
USD 165 PER NIGHT PER PERSON
USD 1305 PER PERSON FOR FULL TOUR

No. of days before commencement of Trip*	Total Deductions
45 Days and above(excluding departure date)	10% of the Package cost.
Within a period of 44 to 15 Days (excluding departure date)	25% of the package cost
Within a period of 14 to 7 Days (excluding of Departure Date)	50% of the package cost
Within the period of 7 Days or before the scheduled date of departure	100% of the package cost
*Excluding the day of start of journey.

Royal Accommodation
The train Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, offers you two types of accommodation:

Bravura Suite
This princely saloon is especially designed for spacious living with the comfort of royal suite. Some basic features of this suite include silk and velvet bedsheets, perfectly carved wooden furniture, ottoman, sofa-chairs, writing table and colour-coordinated draperies. It is named after the Emerald and Diamond, the two precious stones.

Deluxe Saloon ? The Extraordinary Suite
This serves as your personal imperial chamber, especially meant for the contemporary style living. Besides the silk furnishings, the room is beautifully adorned with co-ordinated colour schemes and world class furniture. Equipped with all the modern and luxurious amenities, the rooms follow three different themes in hues of precious jewels such as Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl. They are named as Hawa Mahal, Surya Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Moti Mahal, Jal Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Phool Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Lalgarh Palace and Umaid Palace.

Attendants
There are many attendants or ‘Khidmatgars’ to take care of your need and comfort.

Restaurant
A wide variety of mouth-watering delicacies are available in the two restaurants of the train, Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal. Indian, Continental, Rajasthani and Chinese cuisines are served here with warm hospitality.

Sheesh Mahal is a fine family dining place adorned with marvelous floor lamps, wooden furniture crystal pelmets and crystal showpieces. The other restaurant, Swarn Mahal is designed based on a theme of gold and brass.

Bar
Both the restaurants, Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal have a bar corner. These well-stocked bars serve you the selected brands of Aperitif, Whiskey, Malt, Scotch, Vodka, Rum, Cognac, Wines and Champagne.

Souvenirs
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels offers numerous products and apparels, which are designed to suit your choice and interest. You can select from a wide range of Beer Mug, Leather Photo Frame, Emboss Leather Jewellery Box, T-shirt, Caps, Cruet Set and Old Paper Notebook with Train Painting.

Hospitality
At Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, the gracious hospitality is bound to leave you speechless. Your experience at the regal train will be doubled by the warm welcome and the diligent service. The meticulously trained attendants, your Khidmatgars will serve

Splendid Saloons
The 13 deluxe coaches have been rightly named after the famous palaces of Rajasthan. Namely, Hawa Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Surya Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Jal Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Phool Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Umaid Palace.

Transport
For a comfortable sightseeing experience, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels will provide AC buses for the passengers in deluxe saloons and cars for passengers in super-deluxe saloon.

Other Facilities
Nationals and Magazines are available on board
Laundry service is available on board to serve you better.
A separate safe is provided in your cabin to store your valuables.
Electric sockets are available inside the train
Mail box is provided aboard
Largest windows than any train running on Indian tracks
Wi-fi connectivity is available
Temperature control facility in Super Deluxe Saloons
Business Center, Board Room and Fitness Centers are available
Spa and recreation facilities are available
AC buses and cars for sightseeing experience
Channel music system and public address system
Get engrossed with a range of board-games and a variety of books on the train
Foreign exchange counters at hotel counters
110/120 V electric sockets in Train.
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is a no smoking train.
Channel music system and public address system.

When you are travelling with the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, you can be sure of a memorable experience throughout the journey. It offers you an opportunity to catch the glimpses of rich culture of Rajasthan. To begin with, the travellers are accorded a welcome fit for kings.

As soon as, the train arrives at Jaipur, the passengers are treated to melodious recitals of Shehnai.

You can enjoy dance and song performances on board. Some popular names of cultural programmes include Ghoomar Dance (A community dance), Chari Dance (Dancing with a pot on one’s head), Kachhi Godhi (Men dancing with dummy horses), Fire Dance (dancing with the fire), Terah Thali (dancing with Chau-tara instrument) and Kalbelia Dance (A vigorous and graceful dance movements).

Note: With effect from September 2017 the old carriages of Palace on Wheels train are going to be replaced by present carriages of Royal Rajasthan On Wheels Train Viz the 7 Nights circuit of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels covering Khajuraho & Varanasi besides Rajasthan. Rajasthan on Wheels will stop operating & same train will now be operating on Palace On Wheels Circuit covering Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal.

For Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Luxury Train, Please request a quote for Palace on Wheels Train.

Note: With effect from September 2017 the old carriages of Palace on Wheels train are going to be replaced by present carriages of Royal Rajasthan On Wheels Train Viz the 7 Nights circuit of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels covering Khajuraho & Varanasi besides Rajasthan. Rajasthan on Wheels will stop operating & same train will now be operating on Palace On Wheels Circuit covering Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal.

For Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Luxury Train, Please request a quote for Palace on Wheels Train.

Royal Accommodation
For a majestic experience, the train offers 14 fully air conditioned deluxe saloons named after the princely states of Rajasthan. Each saloon has 4 cabins fitted with bath and shower, intercom, channel music, satellite phones, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities. Adorned like a palace, the saloons offer a truly royal experience.

Attendant
To take care of your every need, an attendant or ‘Khidmatgar’ is available at your service round the clock.

Restaurants
Done to perfection, the two restaurants namely “The Maharaja” and “The Maharani” serve lip-smacking Rajasthani, Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine.

Bar
Well stocked with Indian and international brands of alcohol, the bar remains open round the clock.

Lounge
Each coach has an attached well maintained lounge for passengers to enjoy their leisure. Each lounge provides amenities like colour TV, CD player, news papers, magazines and other books.

The Bazaar
The train also offers “The Bazaar” (a shop) where you can shop for a variety of handicrafts.

To make your stay comfortable, the other facilities and services provided on board are laundry services, barbershop, beauty parlours, indoor games, medical aid, mailbox, luggage collection, arrival kit, mineral water etc.
The train also offers special assistance for disabled persons. Wheel chairs, creches and a special attendant are provided for assistance.

Although Palace on Wheel is a great attraction in itself but to add more entertainment to your journey, it has something more in store for you. It offers cultural programmes on board and on arriving at destinations such as regional dance performances and puppet shows. These especially designed cultural programs provide a refreshing effect to the passengers. At every halt, your get an excellent opportunity to see the finest performances performed by talented artists.

Enjoy overwhelming dance performances like:

Ghoomar Dance
It is a community dance performed by women in groups on auspicious occasions. In this simple dance, ladies move gracefully in circles.

Chari Dance
Chari means ‘a pot’. The dance includes dancing with a pot, on one’s head where an illuminated lamp is placed.

Fire Dance
This dance involves a huge fire in which men of Jasnathi community jump in the fire. The dance is performed with the sound of drumbeats.

Terah Thali
In this dance, men play a Chau-tara, a four-stringed instrument and women hold a sword between their teeth. It also involves placing of pots with illuminated lamps on their heads.

Kalbelia Dance
This dance is performed by Kalbelia women who dance gracefully and as the accompanying music rises in tempo, it makes the dance more vigorous.

The luxurious Palace on Wheels starts its journey on every Wednesday of the week from Delhi Cant Railway Station. The train is in operation only during September to April every year. To maintain its high standards, the train requires a lot of maintenance and renovation. So during rest of the months it does not operate.

Season 2019 – 2020 & 2021

MONTHS	DEPARTURE DATES
March 2020	04, 11, 18, 25
April 2020	01, 08, 15
May 2020 to August 2020	No Operations
Sept 2020	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Oct 2020	07, 14, 21, 28
Nov 2020	04, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2020	02, 09, 16, 23, 30
Jan 2021	06, 13, 20, 27
Feb 2021	3, 10, 17, 24
March 2021	3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 2021	7, 14, 21, 28

Valid from Season 2019 & 2020

Prices in US$

Prices in INR for Indian National

# 10% extra surcharge during Christmas and New Year departures.
# 5% GST will be extra as applicable.
# 50% of the prevailing tariff will be charged for the children between 05-12 years of age
# 10% of the prevailing tariff will be charged for the children below 05 years.
# 5% TDS on commission will be charged
# The tariff structure for the guests having Indian Identity proof (Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar/ will be applicable.

# The tariff is inclusive of cost of travel, accommodation, all meals, sightseeing tours, entrance fee (excluding video camera fee) for monuments & palaces and entertainment.
# Tariff does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
Service Tax are subject to change as per the government of India directives.

Reservation / Cancellation – Terms & Conditions

Booking Policy:

• 20% of ticket value plus applicable taxes at the time of confirming the booking.
• 20% balance of advance of the ticket value 95 days prior to the departure date.
• Remaining 60% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure date.

Cancellation Policy:

• 10% of ticket value 90 days or more prior to departure date.
• 20% of ticket value between 89 to 30 days prior to departure date.
• 100% of ticket value 29 days prior to departure date.
• For USD bookings: The payable amount in INR should be credited in our account as per the rate of exchange (ROE) of the previous day of the date (www.rbi.org.in) of transferring the amount by the agent.

No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
# No Show – In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
# En route termination of tour – In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
# Amendment – Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem’s (this needs to be supported by doctor’s certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis. No amendment will be permissible in case of booking of groups or complete train.