A Week in Wonderland
Seven nights from Delhi through royal Rajasthan, from Jaipur and Udaipur to the Jaisalmer dunes, finishing at the Taj Mahal.
- DelhiDay 1
- JaipurDay 2
- Sawai MadhopurDay 3
- RanthamboreDay 3
- ChittorgarhDay 3
- UdaipurDay 4
- JaisalmerDay 5
- Sam Sand DunesDay 5
- JodhpurDay 6
- BharatpurDay 7
- AgraDay 7
- DelhiDay 8
Overview
The Palace on Wheels' classic week leaves Delhi for a grand loop of Rajasthan. You explore Jaipur's palaces and Amer Fort, seek tigers in Ranthambore, see Chittorgarh Fort lit up at night, cruise Lake Pichola, ride camels on the Jaisalmer dunes, climb Mehrangarh Fort, and end with birdlife at Bharatpur and the Taj Mahal in Agra.
- Traditional welcome ceremony at Delhi's Safdarjung station
- City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amer Fort in Jaipur
- Ranthambore safari and Chittorgarh's sound and light show
- Lake Pichola boat ride, Jag Mandir and a painting class in Udaipur
- Camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes and dinner under the desert sky
- Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum
- Keoladeo National Park safari and breakfast at Mahal Khas
- The Taj Mahal in Agra
Day by day
Day 1DelhiOn board
Check in at Safdarjung station in the afternoon for a traditional welcome with shehnai music, garlands, a turban and a tilak. Meet the train's team, settle into your cabin and enjoy a first dinner on board.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2JaipurOn board
Discover the Pink City, visiting Albert Hall, the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory, with an elephant ride and a visit to the hilltop Amer Fort. Meals are served on the train.
Day 3Sawai Madhopur → ChittorgarhOn board
Head into Ranthambore National Park on safari, then continue to Chittorgarh to explore its vast hilltop fort. The day ends with the fort's sound and light show.
Day 4UdaipurOn board
Tour the City of Lakes and join a painting class led by a local artist. A boat carries you across Lake Pichola for lunch at a lakeside hotel and a visit to the island palace of Jag Mandir.
Meals: Lunch
Day 5JaisalmerOn board
Explore the Golden City, then ride out by camel across the Sam Sand Dunes. A cultural show is followed by dinner under the desert sky with the illuminated fort in the distance.
Meals: Dinner
Day 6JodhpurOn board
A royal brass band greets you in the Blue City. Visit the marble memorial of Jaswant Thada, the towering Mehrangarh Fort and the museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace.
Day 7Bharatpur → AgraOn board
Begin with a safari in Keoladeo National Park, a World Heritage-listed bird sanctuary, followed by breakfast at Mahal Khas, a historic royal residence. In Agra, tour the city and its local market before visiting the Taj Mahal.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8Delhi
The train arrives back at Safdarjung station early in the morning. Enjoy a final breakfast on board before checking out.
Meals: Breakfast
- Night 1On board
- Night 2On board
- Night 3On board
- Night 4On board
- Night 5On board
- Night 6On board
- Night 7On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Deluxe Cabin
- Twin beds
- En-suite shower room with premium toiletries
- Butler service in every saloon, around the clock
- Electronic safe, internet access and daily housekeeping
- Complimentary beverages
Super Deluxe Cabin
- Queen-size bed
- En-suite shower room
- Private car and dedicated guide on excursions
- Thirty-minute spa session for couples
- Complimentary beverages and 24-hour butler
Suite
- Queen-size bed and large panoramic window
- En-suite with modern shower and luxury toiletries
- Private car and dedicated guide on excursions
- Thirty-minute spa session for couples and in-room dining
- Complimentary beverages and 24-hour butler
Presidential Suite
- King-size bed and private lounge area
- En-suite with bathtub and separate shower
- Hand-crafted mirror-work ceiling and marble floors
- Private car and dedicated guide on excursions
- Personal butler, in-room dining and LED TV
Every cabin has a doctor on call during the journey.
- Seven nights on board in your chosen cabin
- Welcome ceremony at Delhi's Safdarjung station
- Sightseeing at each destination as described in the itinerary
- Ranthambore and Keoladeo National Park safaris
- Camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes and a cultural show
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola and painting class in Udaipur
- Complimentary in-cabin beverages
- Deposit
- 25% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 65 days before departure
Dates and prices
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Questions about this journey
Where does the journey start?
At Safdarjung railway station in Delhi, where you check in in the afternoon of day one. A traditional welcome with music, garlands and turbans greets every guest before dinner on board.
Does the itinerary include the Taj Mahal?
Yes. Day seven ends in Agra with a city tour, a local market visit and time at the Taj Mahal.
What wildlife experiences are included?
There is a safari in Ranthambore National Park on day three and a safari in Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur, a World Heritage-listed bird sanctuary, on day seven.
What happens in Jaisalmer?
After sightseeing in the Golden City you ride camels on the Sam Sand Dunes, watch a cultural show and have dinner under the desert sky with the lit fort in view.
Are any meals served off the train?
Yes. There is lunch at a lakeside hotel in Udaipur, dinner in the desert near Jaisalmer and breakfast at Mahal Khas in Bharatpur. Other meals are served on board.
How do I check dates and fares?
Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.



