08 Nights 09 Days Palace on Wheels Train Tour
Palace on Wheels Train Tour Overview
Some Rajasthan trips mean packing a suitcase almost every morning. This one works differently. Once you step aboard the Palace on Wheels, your room travels with you.
This updated 08 Nights 09 Days Palace on Wheels Train Tour combines one comfortable pre-journey night in New Delhi with the current seven-night, eight-day Palace on Wheels rail circuit. That gives you time to arrive without stress before boarding one of India's best-known luxury tourist trains.
The train leaves New Delhi and moves through Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bharatpur before reaching Agra and returning to Delhi. In between, there are forts, lakes, wildlife, desert scenery and the Taj Mahal. The landscapes change every day, but you don't have to change hotels with them.
Inside the train, the mood is deliberately royal without forgetting modern comfort. Current cabin choices range from Deluxe and Super Deluxe accommodation to Suite and Presidential Suite categories. Dining, lounge spaces, personalised service and curated off-train excursions are a large part of the experience.
This isn't simply transportation between Rajasthan cities. The train itself is part of the holiday.
Updated Palace on Wheels Journey
The current scheduled Palace on Wheels journey itself runs for 07 nights and 08 days. Because this page is an 08 nights 09 days package, the first night is arranged in New Delhi before the scheduled luxury train departure.
- Day 1: Pre-tour hotel stay in New Delhi.
- Day 2: Transfer to Safdarjung Railway Station and board Palace on Wheels.
- Scheduled train journey: 07 nights / 08 days.
- Current route: New Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – New Delhi.
- Scheduled embarkation is currently around 4:30 PM at Safdarjung Railway Station.
- Scheduled return and disembarkation is around 7:30 AM in New Delhi.
Palace on Wheels Tour Highlights
- Enjoy one comfortable hotel night in Delhi before boarding the train.
- Receive the traditional welcome associated with the Palace on Wheels departure.
- Travel overnight while your luxury cabin moves with you.
- Explore Jaipur and see landmarks such as Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort.
- Experience the wildlife landscape of Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur.
- Visit the great hill fortress of Chittorgarh.
- Explore Udaipur and enjoy the Lake Pichola experience according to the scheduled programme.
- Discover Jaisalmer's golden sandstone fort and desert culture.
- Enjoy the Jaisalmer desert experience included in the scheduled excursion programme.
- Visit Jodhpur and explore the city's royal heritage.
- Experience Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur according to the current programme.
- Visit Agra and see the Taj Mahal.
- Return to New Delhi without repeatedly packing and changing hotels.
- Choose from Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Suite and Presidential Suite cabin categories.
- Enjoy personalised onboard hospitality, dining and lounge facilities.
Duration, Train Route and Package Details
Total package: 08 nights and 09 days
Palace on Wheels journey: 07 nights and 08 days
Extra package night: One hotel night in New Delhi before train departure
Train route: Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi
Embarkation: Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi
Tour type: Luxury rail, heritage, wildlife and cultural journey
Cabins: Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Suite and Presidential Suite categories
Best for: Luxury travellers, couples, international guests, heritage lovers and rail enthusiasts
Price: Palace on Wheels tariffs vary by travel month, cabin category and occupancy. Always confirm the current fare, applicable taxes, cancellation rules and inclusions before payment.
Palace on Wheels Cabin Categories
The current train offers several accommodation levels, so travellers don't all have to book the same style of cabin.
- Deluxe Cabin: The main accommodation category, designed with Rajasthani-inspired interiors and essential modern facilities.
- Super Deluxe Cabin: A more spacious category with refined interiors, en-suite facilities and upgraded personalised services.
- Suite Cabin: Larger accommodation intended for travellers wanting greater space and privacy.
- Presidential Suite: The highest accommodation category, designed around privacy, generous space and premium personalised services.
Current published inventory lists 36 Deluxe Cabins, 3 Super Deluxe Cabins, 2 Suite Cabins and 1 Presidential Suite. Cabin availability can change quickly for popular departures.
Latest Onboard Facilities
- Air-conditioned luxury cabins.
- En-suite bathroom facilities according to cabin category.
- Restaurant cars and lounge-bar facilities.
- Personalised butler service.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi listed among current onboard facilities.
- Daily housekeeping and cabin service.
- Concierge assistance.
- Dining with Indian, Rajasthani and other menu options according to the onboard programme.
- Premium cabin benefits vary according to the category booked.
Palace on Wheels 2026-27 Published Tariff Guide
The train operator publishes fares on a per-night basis. The figures below are a planning guide for the 2026-27 season and should be reconfirmed before booking.
| Cabin Category | September 2026 & April 2027 | October 2026 to March 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Cabin - Double Occupancy | ₹74,304 per person/night | ₹83,936 per person/night |
| Deluxe Cabin - Single Occupancy | ₹1,14,208 per person/night | ₹1,29,086 per person/night |
| Super Deluxe Cabin | ₹2,02,100 per cabin/night | ₹2,15,000 per cabin/night |
| Suite Cabin | ₹2,26,094 per cabin/night | ₹2,36,328 per cabin/night |
| Presidential Suite | ₹2,77,178 per cabin/night | ₹3,01,860 per cabin/night |
Taxes, terms, child policies, supplements and other charges may apply. Always request a fresh written quotation for your selected departure.
08 Nights 09 Days Palace on Wheels Train Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in New Delhi
Arrive in New Delhi and meet our representative at the airport or your confirmed pickup point. Transfer privately to the selected hotel and complete check-in.
This additional Delhi night is useful, especially for international travellers. Flight delays happen, jet lag is real, and boarding an expensive luxury train on the same afternoon as a long-haul arrival leaves very little room for error.
Take the evening slowly. Rest at the hotel, enjoy dinner or add a short Delhi experience if your flight arrives early enough.
Overnight stay in New Delhi.
Day 2 – New Delhi and Palace on Wheels Embarkation
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning at the hotel. Depending on your interests and reporting schedule, a short private Delhi sightseeing programme may be arranged before boarding.
Later, transfer to Safdarjung Railway Station. The current scheduled reporting and embarkation process begins in the late afternoon, with passengers welcomed before settling into their assigned cabins.
Meet the onboard team, get familiar with your cabin and explore the train. This is the point where the journey really begins. Your luggage can stay put for the next week while Rajasthan comes to you one destination at a time.
Dinner is served onboard as the train begins its journey towards Jaipur.
Overnight aboard Palace on Wheels.
Day 3 – Jaipur, The Pink City
Wake up in Rajasthan and begin the first major off-train sightseeing day in Jaipur.
The scheduled Jaipur programme introduces travellers to the Pink City's royal and architectural heritage. Hawa Mahal is one of the most recognisable sights, while Jaipur's historic observatory and palace precinct show another side of the former royal capital.
Amber Fort remains a major highlight. Built among the Aravalli hills, its gateways, courtyards and palace rooms reflect generations of Rajput history.
Excursion arrangements, lunch venue, activities and exact sightseeing order are controlled by the train operator and can change according to logistics.
Return to Palace on Wheels and continue the journey.
Overnight aboard the train.
Day 4 – Sawai Madhopur and Chittorgarh
This is one of the most varied days of the journey. The morning begins around Sawai Madhopur, gateway to Ranthambore National Park.
Join the scheduled wildlife experience according to current park rules and permit conditions. Ranthambore is known for its tiger population, but wildlife remains wild. A tiger may appear; it may not. Sightings can never be guaranteed.
Return to the train and continue towards Chittorgarh.
Later, explore Chittorgarh Fort, one of Rajasthan's great hill fort complexes. The site is enormous, with gates, towers, temples, palace remains and stories linked with generations of Mewar history.
Return to the train after the scheduled programme.
Overnight aboard Palace on Wheels.
Day 5 – Udaipur, City of Lakes
Arrive in Udaipur and step into a very different Rajasthan. After forts and forests, the city feels softer: white palaces, hills and water instead of desert plains.
The scheduled excursion includes important Udaipur heritage attractions. City Palace is the main architectural highlight, rising along the edge of Lake Pichola with courtyards, balconies and former royal apartments.
A Lake Pichola boating experience is among the current journey highlights, subject to operating conditions.
After sightseeing and the scheduled meal programme, return to the train and continue west towards Jaisalmer.
Overnight aboard Palace on Wheels.
Day 6 – Jaisalmer and Thar Desert
Today the train reaches the Golden City of Jaisalmer.
Explore Jaisalmer's historic core, where yellow sandstone gives the streets and buildings their distinctive colour. Jaisalmer Fort dominates the city and remains one of Rajasthan's most unusual fortress environments.
The day's programme also introduces travellers to the city's havelis, temples and historic architecture according to the scheduled excursion.
Later, head towards the desert for one of the journey's signature experiences. The current Palace on Wheels programme highlights a camel safari experience around Jaisalmer.
Desert activities depend on weather and operator arrangements. Return to the train after the evening programme.
Overnight aboard Palace on Wheels.
Day 7 – Jodhpur, Heart of Marwar
Wake up near Jodhpur, Rajasthan's Blue City.
The sightseeing programme explores the city's royal heritage. Mehrangarh Fort is the defining landmark, rising above Jodhpur on a massive rocky outcrop.
Inside, courtyards and former palace sections reveal the history of the Rathore rulers, while viewpoints overlook the blue-painted houses below.
Other scheduled attractions and meal arrangements follow the train operator's programme for the departure.
Return to Palace on Wheels and continue eastwards.
Overnight aboard the train.
Day 8 – Bharatpur and Agra
The final full sightseeing day combines nature and Mughal history.
Begin around Bharatpur, home to Keoladeo National Park. The wetland is known for resident and migratory birdlife, with the exact excursion experience arranged by the train operator.
Later, continue to Agra. The Taj Mahal is the day's biggest name, but seeing it in person still feels different from seeing it in photographs. Take time to look at the marble work, symmetry and changing light rather than simply rushing through for a picture.
Agra sightseeing may also include other scheduled Mughal heritage attractions according to the programme.
Return to Palace on Wheels for the final overnight journey towards Delhi.
Overnight aboard the train.
Day 9 – Return to New Delhi and Departure
Wake up as Palace on Wheels returns to New Delhi.
The current scheduled journey concludes at Safdarjung Railway Station in the morning. After breakfast and disembarkation, meet the transfer representative.
Continue to Delhi Airport, your hotel or another confirmed drop-off point.
Eight nights have taken you from Delhi to royal Rajasthan, through wildlife country, desert cities, lakes, forts and finally the Taj Mahal without the usual cycle of daily packing and hotel changes.
Your 08 Nights 09 Days Palace on Wheels Train Tour concludes here.
What Is Normally Included in the Palace on Wheels Journey?
- Accommodation in the confirmed Palace on Wheels cabin category.
- Meals according to the scheduled onboard and off-board programme.
- Scheduled guided sightseeing and excursions.
- Transportation used for scheduled off-train sightseeing.
- Applicable entrance arrangements specifically included by the train operator.
- Onboard hospitality and cabin service.
- Experiences such as the scheduled Ranthambore, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Bharatpur and Agra programmes subject to current operating conditions.
08 Nights 09 Days Package Inclusions
- One pre-train hotel night in New Delhi according to the confirmed hotel category.
- Delhi airport or agreed pickup transfer when included in your quotation.
- Transfer from Delhi hotel to Safdarjung Railway Station.
- Seven nights aboard Palace on Wheels in the selected cabin category.
- Scheduled Palace on Wheels meals, excursions and sightseeing according to the operator's final programme.
- Delhi arrival transfer after disembarkation when listed in the final package.
- Applicable package services and taxes specifically stated in the quotation.
Tour Package Exclusions
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included.
- Indian visa charges.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal shopping and expenses.
- Laundry and services not included in the booked cabin package.
- Alcoholic or premium beverages unless your cabin package specifically includes them.
- Optional activities outside the scheduled programme.
- Tips and gratuities unless specifically included.
- Medical treatment and medication.
- Additional hotel nights not mentioned in the confirmed package.
- Any service not listed in the final written inclusions.
What to Check Before Booking Palace on Wheels
- Confirm your exact departure date before booking international flights.
- Check cabin availability because premium categories have very limited inventory.
- Confirm whether the quoted fare is per person or per cabin.
- Check applicable taxes and supplements separately.
- Read cancellation and amendment rules carefully.
- Check passport and visa validity well before travel.
- Confirm luggage guidance for the train journey.
- Inform the operator about dietary requirements before departure.
- Share mobility requirements before booking off-train excursions.
- Remember that sightseeing timings can change due to railway and local logistics.
Best Time to Travel on Palace on Wheels
The regular Palace on Wheels season is designed around Rajasthan's cooler travel months, when long sightseeing days are generally more comfortable.
Autumn, winter and early spring departures are popular, especially around October through March. September and April can be warmer, while winter mornings around Ranthambore and Bharatpur may feel quite cold.
Departure dates are fixed rather than daily, so choose the train date first and then build international flights and additional Rajasthan travel around it.
Important Palace on Wheels Travel Notes
- The official train journey is currently 07 nights / 08 days; this package becomes 08 nights / 09 days by adding a Delhi pre-stay.
- Train timings and sightseeing programmes can change for operational reasons.
- Wildlife sightings in Ranthambore are never guaranteed.
- Boat rides and desert activities depend on local operating and weather conditions.
- Off-board restaurants and excursion arrangements can be changed by the operator.
- Exact inclusions vary according to cabin category and confirmed tariff.
- Cabin inventory is limited, particularly for Suite and Presidential Suite categories.
- Always use the final booking voucher and operator schedule as the controlling itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Palace on Wheels
Is Palace on Wheels an 8-day or 9-day tour?
The current scheduled Palace on Wheels train journey is 07 nights and 08 days. This Rajasthan Tour Trip package adds one night in Delhi before boarding, making the complete holiday 08 nights and 09 days.
Where does Palace on Wheels start?
The scheduled train journey starts from Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi.
What time should we report for Palace on Wheels?
The current official itinerary lists embarkation at around 4:30 PM. Your final voucher should always be checked for the exact reporting time.
Which places does Palace on Wheels visit?
The current route covers Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra before returning to New Delhi.
Does Palace on Wheels visit Ranthambore?
Yes. Sawai Madhopur and the Ranthambore National Park experience are part of the current route, subject to park regulations and operating conditions.
Is a tiger sighting guaranteed?
No. Ranthambore is a natural wildlife habitat and tiger sightings can never be guaranteed.
Does Palace on Wheels visit the Taj Mahal?
Yes. Agra and the Taj Mahal are among the major highlights towards the end of the scheduled journey.
Does the train visit Udaipur?
Yes. Udaipur is included, and a Lake Pichola boating experience is listed among the current journey highlights.
Is Jaisalmer desert safari included?
The current programme highlights a camel safari experience in Jaisalmer. Exact activities should be checked against the final departure itinerary.
What cabin categories are available?
Current published categories include Deluxe Cabin, Super Deluxe Cabin, Suite Cabin and Presidential Suite.
How many cabins are there?
The current published inventory lists 36 Deluxe Cabins, 3 Super Deluxe Cabins, 2 Suite Cabins and one Presidential Suite.
Does Palace on Wheels have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is currently listed among the train's cabin facilities, though connectivity can vary while the train is moving through different regions.
Is there butler service onboard?
Yes. Personalised butler service is listed among current Palace on Wheels facilities, with specific premium services depending on cabin category.
Are meals included?
Scheduled meals are generally part of the Palace on Wheels programme. Exact food, beverage and premium drink inclusions depend on your confirmed cabin and tariff conditions.
Can vegetarian meals be arranged?
Dietary preferences should be shared before departure so the train team can confirm suitable arrangements.
What is the Palace on Wheels price for 2026-27?
Current published 2026-27 tariffs vary considerably by month, cabin category and occupancy. Double-occupancy Deluxe Cabin fares are published from ₹74,304 per person per night for September 2026 and April 2027, rising for the October to March period. Taxes and other terms may apply.
Can we book only part of the Palace on Wheels route?
The standard product is sold as a scheduled luxury train journey. Any shorter-sector booking must be specifically confirmed by the operator before travel.
Is Palace on Wheels suitable for honeymoon couples?
Yes. Couples often choose the journey for its private cabins, luxury service and mix of palace, lake and desert experiences. Premium cabin categories can add more space and privacy.
Can we extend the trip after Palace on Wheels?
Yes. Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, Kerala or additional Rajasthan stays can be added before or after the train journey.
Can this 08 nights 09 days package be customised?
Yes. The Delhi hotel, airport transfers, cabin category and pre- or post-train extensions can be customised. The scheduled Palace on Wheels rail itinerary itself follows the operator's published route and timetable.
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