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The
Fairy Queen :
It's a journey worthy of kings. No
wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels. With its
cream saloons, embellished with intricate designs, chug through
Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdoms of this
state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on in forbidding
fortresses and fairytale palaces, now converted into museums, hotels,
and restaurants where retainers serve truly royal repasts.
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| Day
– 1 Saturday |
1000
hrs. Train
leaves Delhi Cantonment Station
1030 hrs. Light snacks on Board
1300 hrs. Lunch on Board
1500 hrs. Light refreshments on Board
1600 hrs. Arrival Alwar railway station
1620 hrs. Departure Alwar by air-conditioned coach
1730 hrs. Arrival Hotel Tiger Den
1930 hrs. Theme dinner/Night stay at Hotel
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Day
– 2 Sunday |
0630 hrs. Jeep Safari for Tiger
Sanctuary
0930 hrs. Return from Sanctuary & Breakfast at Tiger Den
Hotel
1200 hrs. Departure Sariska by air-conditioned coach
1245 hrs. Arrival Alwar railway Station
1300 1300 hrs. Fairy Queen leaves Alwar
1330 hrs. Lunch on Board
1600 hrs. Light refreshments on Board
1601 1845 hrs. Fairy Queen arrives Delhi Cantonment Station |
Round
Trip Package
| January,
2004 to March 2004 and October 2004 to March 2005 |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 485 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 350 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 285 |
| Presidential Suite |
US$ 700 |
| April
2004 and April 2005 |
| Single occupancy |
US$ 395 |
| Double occupancy |
US$ 295 |
| Triple occupancy |
US$ 240 |
| Presidential Suite |
US$ 550 |
• (Half fare for children between
5 and 12 years)
Subject to change without notice.
• Any leg of minimum
of 3 nights subject to availability will be given at the above-mentioned
rates. Thus Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Mumbai sector will be sold as available
segments to clients.
• If however, the client
undertakes the day programme at Goa & Mumbai, an extra $ 100
USD per person will be charged.
• Indian passengers can
pay in equivalent Rupee amount against US $ at the exchange rate
prevalent at the time of payment. Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted
sight-seeing/ entrance fee at Monuments/Parks/Palaces/Cultural Programmes/
Boat Ride. The guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry
and other items of personal nature.
Note
: 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during
Christmas/New Year.
ADULTS
CHILDREN
(5-12Yrs. Of age) |
Rs.
7500/- 3750/- |
US
$ 165 83 |
• All inclusive except alcoholic
drinks
• Date of Departure SCHEDULE
Second and Fourth Saturdays
2004 March 13 October 23 November 13,27 December 11, 25
2005 January 8,22 February 12,26
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Palace
On Wheels:
It's a journey worthy
of kings. No wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels.
With its cream saloons, embellished with intricate designs, chug
through Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdoms
of this state. Once ruled by kings whose presence lingers on in
forbidding fortresses and fairytale palaces, now converted into
museums, hotels, and restaurants where retainers serve truly royal
repasts. |
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The 14 coaches
of the Palace On Wheels are named after former Rajput states. Each
evokes visions of those royal kingdoms. The names are romantic,
mesmerizing... Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner,
Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar
and Dholpur. It has been rated one of the ten best luxurious train
journeys in the world. |
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| Duration
: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi
- Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur -Ranthambore -Udaipur -Bharatpur-
Agra |
Day
1: Delhi |
| Delhi is a heady amalgam of
the quaint charisma of the bygone years and the exhilarating
ride on the wings of technology. The city has always been the
center of politics and hence has several edifices of great historical
significance. |
Day
2 : Jaipur |
Jaipur- the 'Pink City' was
founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the late 17th century. The
city offers an amicable blend of traditional lifestyles and
modern ways.
¤ Arrive at Jaipur.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Taste the delicacies in lunch at the Rambagh Palace
Hotel.
¤ Depart for Jaisalmer
¤ Dinner served. |
Day
3 : Jaisalmer |
Fascinating, enchanting and
amazing - that is the city of Jaisalmer! A visit to the Patwon
ki Haveli is a must on any traveler's itinerary.
¤ Arrive at Jaisalmer.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Have lunch and rest.
¤ Visit the sand dunes and go on a camel safari.
¤ Have dinner and relish the cultural programme.
¤ Depart for Jodhpur. |
| Day
4 : Jodhpur |
Jodhpur, founded by Rao Jodhaji in the mid-15th century, offers
fascinating tourist attractions like Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace),
Phool Mahal (Flower Palace) and Sukh Mahal (Pleasure Palace).
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Arrive at Jodhpur.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Have lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
¤ Depart for Sawai Madhopur.
¤ Dinner served. |
| Day
5 : Ranthambore |
Sawai Madhopur
is the town at the entrance of Ranthambhore National Park, which
is famous for its lush environs, clear lakes, meandering rivers
and various wild species.
¤ Arrive at Sawai Madhopur.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Visit the Ranthambhore National Park.
¤ Depart for Chittaurgarh.
¤ Lunch served.
¤ Arrive at Chittaurgarh.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Depart for Udaipur & dinner served |
| Day
6 : Udaipur |
The "City of Lakes",
Udaipur, was founded in the mid-16th century by Maharana Udai
Singh. Lake Palace is the major attraction of the city.
¤ Arrive at Udaipur. Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Depart for Bharatpur.
¤ Dinner served. |
| Day
7 : Bharatpur & Agra
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| The famous
bird sanctuary at Bharatpur is a haven to more than four hundred
varieties of exotic birds. The fascinating city of agar boasts
of Taj Mahal- the poetry in etched in marble.
¤ Arrive at Agra.Breakfast served.
¤ Local sightseeing in Agra, Depart from Agra.
¤ Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri. Go for local sightseeing.
¤ Local sightseeing at Bharatpur.
¤ Dinner served, Depart for Delhi |
| Day
8 : Delhi |
| The journey ends
in Delhi |
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Tariff
| Occupancy
Type |
October
2004 to March 2005
(per person)US $ |
Total
for 7 nights
(per person)US $ |
| Single occupancy |
485.00 |
3395.00 |
| Double occupancy |
350.00 |
2450.00 |
| Triple occupancy |
285.00 |
1995.00 |
Occupancy
Type
|
September
2004 and April 2005
(per person)US $ |
Total
for 7 nights
(per person)US $ |
Single occupancy
|
395.00 |
2765.00 |
| Double occupancy |
295.00 |
2065.00 |
| Triple occupancy |
240.00 |
1680.00 |
• Tariff is inclusive
of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening
tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance
fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer
and boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at
Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.
Note: Tariff
does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and
video camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.
• Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years.
• Itinerary and terms are subject to change without notice.
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