Departures
Sep 20262,9,16,23,30Oct 20267,14,21,28Nov 20264,11,18,25
Dec 20262,9,16,23,30Jan 20276,13,20,27Feb 20273,10,17,24
Mar 20273,10,17,24,31Apr 20277,14,21,28Sep 20271,8,15,22,29
Oct 20276,13,20,27Nov 20273,10,17,24Dec 20271,8,15,22,29
Jan 20285,12,19,26Feb 20282,9,16,23Mar 20281,8,15,22,29
Apr 20285,12,19,26Sep 20286,13,20,27Oct 20284,11,18,25
Nov 20281,8,15,22,29Dec 20286,13,20,27Jan 20293,10,17,24,31
Feb 20297,14,21,28Mar 20297,14,21,28Apr 20294,11,18,25
All Rates in US$ per person including ALL taxes and surcharges
ClassDatesSingle RateDouble RateTriple Rate
Deluxe Cabin
For departures September 2,2026 through September 30,2026 US$ 9,296 *8,552 with coupon US$ 6,048 *5,564 with coupon N/A
For departures October 7,2026 through December 16,2026 US$ 10,507 *9,666 with coupon US$ 6,832 *6,285 with coupon N/A
For departures December 23,2026 through December 30,2026 US$ 11,558 *10,633 with coupon US$ 7,516 *6,915 with coupon N/A
For departures January 6,2027 through March 31,2027 US$ 10,507 *9,666 with coupon US$ 6,832 *6,285 with coupon N/A
For departures April 7,2027 through April 28,2027 US$ 9,296 *8,552 with coupon US$ 6,048 *5,564 with coupon N/A
For departures September 1,2027 through September 29,2027 US$ 10,507 *9,666 with coupon US$ 6,832 *6,285 with coupon N/A
For departures October 6,2027 through December 15,2027 US$ 11,200 *10,304 with coupon US$ 7,175 *6,601 with coupon N/A
For departures December 22,2027 through December 29,2027 US$ 12,320 US$ 7,893 N/A
For departures January 5,2028 through March 29,2028 US$ 11,200 US$ 7,175 N/A
For departures April 5,2028 through September 27,2028 US$ 10,507 US$ 6,832 N/A
For departures October 4,2028 through December 13,2028 US$ 11,200 US$ 7,175 N/A
For departures December 20,2028 through December 27,2028 US$ 12,320 US$ 7,893 N/A
For departures January 3,2029 through March 28,2029 US$ 11,200 US$ 7,175 N/A
For departures April 4,2029 through April 25,2029 US$ 10,507 US$ 6,832 N/A
Presidential Suite
For departures September 2,2026 through September 30,2026 US$ 22,561 *20,756 with coupon US$ 11,281 *10,379 with coupon N/A
For departures October 7,2026 through December 16,2026 US$ 24,570 *22,604 with coupon US$ 12,285 *11,302 with coupon N/A
For departures December 23,2026 through December 30,2026 US$ 27,027 *24,865 with coupon US$ 13,514 *12,433 with coupon N/A
For departures January 6,2027 through March 31,2027 US$ 24,570 *22,604 with coupon US$ 12,285 *11,302 with coupon N/A
For departures April 7,2027 through April 28,2027 US$ 22,561 *20,756 with coupon US$ 11,281 *10,379 with coupon N/A
For departures September 1,2027 through September 29,2027 US$ 24,570 *22,604 with coupon US$ 12,285 *11,302 with coupon N/A
For departures October 6,2027 through December 15,2027 US$ 25,900 *23,828 with coupon US$ 12,950 *11,914 with coupon N/A
For departures December 22,2027 through December 29,2027 US$ 28,490 US$ 14,245 N/A
For departures January 5,2028 through March 29,2028 US$ 25,900 US$ 12,950 N/A
For departures April 5,2028 through September 27,2028 US$ 24,570 US$ 12,285 N/A
For departures October 4,2028 through December 13,2028 US$ 25,900 US$ 12,950 N/A
For departures December 20,2028 through December 27,2028 US$ 28,490 US$ 14,245 N/A
For departures January 3,2029 through March 28,2029 US$ 25,900 US$ 12,950 N/A
For departures April 4,2029 through April 25,2029 US$ 24,570 US$ 12,285 N/A
Suite Cabin
For departures September 2,2026 through September 30,2026 US$ 18,403 *16,931 with coupon US$ 9,202 *8,466 with coupon N/A
For departures October 7,2026 through December 16,2026 US$ 19,236 *17,697 with coupon US$ 9,618 *8,849 with coupon N/A
For departures December 23,2026 through December 30,2026 US$ 21,160 *19,467 with coupon US$ 10,580 *9,734 with coupon N/A
For departures January 6,2027 through March 31,2027 US$ 19,236 *17,697 with coupon US$ 9,618 *8,849 with coupon N/A
For departures April 7,2027 through April 28,2027 US$ 18,403 *16,931 with coupon US$ 9,202 *8,466 with coupon N/A
For departures September 1,2027 through September 29,2027 US$ 19,236 *17,697 with coupon US$ 9,618 *8,849 with coupon N/A
For departures October 6,2027 through December 15,2027 US$ 20,300 *18,676 with coupon US$ 10,150 *9,338 with coupon N/A
For departures December 22,2027 through December 29,2027 US$ 22,330 US$ 11,165 N/A
For departures January 5,2028 through March 29,2028 US$ 20,300 US$ 10,150 N/A
For departures April 5,2028 through September 27,2028 US$ 19,236 US$ 9,618 N/A
For departures October 4,2028 through December 13,2028 US$ 20,300 US$ 10,150 N/A
For departures December 20,2028 through December 27,2028 US$ 22,330 US$ 11,165 N/A
For departures January 3,2029 through March 28,2029 US$ 20,300 US$ 10,150 N/A
For departures April 4,2029 through April 25,2029 US$ 19,236 US$ 9,618 N/A
Super Deluxe Cabin
For departures September 2,2026 through September 30,2026 US$ 16,450 *15,134 with coupon US$ 8,225 *7,567 with coupon N/A
For departures October 7,2026 through December 16,2026 US$ 17,500 *16,100 with coupon US$ 8,750 *8,050 with coupon N/A
For departures December 23,2026 through December 30,2026 US$ 19,250 *17,710 with coupon US$ 9,625 *8,855 with coupon N/A
For departures January 6,2027 through March 31,2027 US$ 17,500 *16,100 with coupon US$ 8,750 *8,050 with coupon N/A
For departures April 7,2027 through April 28,2027 US$ 16,450 *15,134 with coupon US$ 8,225 *7,567 with coupon N/A
For departures September 1,2027 through September 29,2027 US$ 17,500 *16,100 with coupon US$ 8,750 *8,050 with coupon N/A
For departures October 6,2027 through December 15,2027 US$ 18,550 *17,066 with coupon US$ 9,275 *8,533 with coupon N/A
For departures December 22,2027 through December 29,2027 US$ 20,405 US$ 10,203 N/A
For departures January 5,2028 through March 29,2028 US$ 18,550 US$ 9,275 N/A
For departures April 5,2028 through September 27,2028 US$ 17,500 US$ 8,750 N/A
For departures October 4,2028 through December 13,2028 US$ 18,550 US$ 9,275 N/A
For departures December 20,2028 through December 27,2028 US$ 20,405 US$ 10,203 N/A
For departures January 3,2029 through March 28,2029 US$ 18,550 US$ 9,275 N/A
For departures April 4,2029 through April 25,2029 US$ 17,500 US$ 8,750 N/A

The Palace on Wheels is a fixed 7-night journey and the full seven nights must be purchased. No refund is given for unused portions of the tour.

Cabin categories

Fares differ by cabin, and so do some of the inclusions:

  • Deluxe Cabin (approx. 131 sq ft, twin beds) – priced per person, with separate single and double occupancy rates. Sightseeing is with the group in deluxe coaches.
  • Super Deluxe Cabin (approx. 131 sq ft, queen bed) – sold per cabin. Includes a private car (Innova or similar) with a dedicated private guide for excursions, plus a complimentary 30-minute spa session.
  • Suite Cabin (approx. 180 sq ft, queen bed, panoramic window) – sold per cabin. Includes a private car (Innova or similar) with a dedicated private guide for excursions, plus a complimentary 30-minute spa session.
  • Presidential Suite (approx. 240 sq ft, king bed, private lounge, en-suite tub) – sold per cabin. Includes a luxury private car (Fortuner or similar) with a dedicated private guide, a dedicated 24-hour butler and a complimentary 30-minute spa session.

The three categories sold per cabin are charged the same whether one or two guests occupy them; there is no reduced single-occupancy rate in those categories.

Children

  • Children under 5 years travel complimentary when sharing their parents' cabin.
  • Children aged 5 to under 12 travel at a reduced rate. Where a child occupies a berth in their own right (one adult and one child sharing a cabin), the child is charged at 75% of the applicable rate. Where a child shares the parents' cabin on an additional mattress, a 50% rate applies – this is subject to the operator's approval and must be arranged with us directly rather than booked online.
  • Age is taken as at the date of departure. Each cabin accommodates two adults.

The tariff is inclusive of:

  • Delhi sightseeing tour on Day 01 with the group and drop-off at the train station
  • Palace on Wheels 7-night journey, including cost of travel and accommodation per the itinerary
  • Full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner)
  • Tea, coffee and bottled water
  • Conducted sightseeing at every destination – in deluxe coaches for Deluxe Cabin guests, or by private car with a dedicated private guide for Super Deluxe Cabin, Suite Cabin and Presidential Suite guests
  • Service of an English-speaking guide for all sightseeing
  • Entrance fees for monuments and palaces as specified in the itinerary
  • Camel ride at Jaisalmer, boat ride at Udaipur and rickshaw ride at Bharatpur, included as standard and operated at the discretion and schedule of RTDC
  • Cultural entertainment

The tariff does NOT include:

  • GST – currently 5% of total tour value, calculated and payable together with your balance payment. The rate is set by the Government of India and is subject to change; the rate applicable to your journey will be confirmed to you before departure.
  • Domestic or international airfare
  • Travel insurance or visa fees
  • Liquor, soft drinks, juices, wine or beer
  • Camera fees at monuments
  • Laundry services, additional toiletries, gratuities, souvenirs or any items of a personal nature
  • Any services in Delhi not specified as included, such as sightseeing, transfers or hotel accommodation
  • Monument entrance fees during the Delhi sightseeing tour
  • Any item not specifically mentioned as included

Festive departures: departures whose seven nights cover 25 December or 1 January carry a 10% supplement. This is already reflected in the rate shown for those dates, so nothing further is added later.

Indian nationals: a separate fixed tariff in Indian rupees applies to guests holding a valid Indian passport or an OCI card, with valid proof submitted at the time of booking. Please contact us for the current rupee tariff.

PAYMENT TERMS:
25% of total tour cost due at the time of booking
75% or balance no later than 65 days prior to tour departure date
1.5 % of ticket price will be charged if the balance payment is not made within 65 days prior to the departure 
 
TAXES (GST): All fares shown are exclusive of GST. GST is currently 5% of total tour value and is calculated and payable together with your balance payment, not at the time of booking. Taxes are levied by the Government of India and are subject to change. The rate applicable to your journey will be confirmed to you before departure.

CANCELLATION FEES:

  • Minimum 20% gross value of the train ticket will be levied as Cancellation Fee if the tickets cancelled before 90 days or more left for Tour Departure.
  • Minimum 25% gross value of the train ticket will be levied as Cancellation Fee if the tickets cancelled before 75 Days or more left but not more than 89 days for Tour Departure.
  • 100% gross value of the train ticket will be levied as Cancellation Fee if the tickets cancelled before 74 days or less left for Tour Departure.

No-Shows/ En-Route Termination:

  • In case of No-Show / Non-arrival of the guest, refund or adjustment for future travel will not be applicable. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
  • In case of En-route termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons refund or adjustment will not be applicable. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.

Tour Amendments:

  • All Amendments are subject to Approvals from authorised team of Palace on Wheels.
  • Amendments only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problems (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to approval.
  • 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.

General Rules:

  • Cancellation rules to be applicable in case travel documents or pending payments are not received as per booking terms & conditions.
  • In special case-where travel date of same passengers needs to be postponed to future specific dates, minimum US$ 100 per person will be charged & the same will be subject to availability and approvals.
  • Request for refund of advance/full payment, due to death or serious illness of passenger will be at sole discretion of management of Palace on Wheels.
  • In case a scheduled train tour departure is cancelled for any reason by the train tour operator (RTDC), the guest will be informed at least one week prior to the departure. In such cases, the full amount received will be refunded to the guest without any cancellation fee.
  • Palace on Wheels or its associated entities can not be held liable to compensate for any additional Financial Loss caused viz Fee towards Cancellation of Air Tickets, Hotel Booking etc or if any Mental Trauma caused. No Interest or compensation will be payable in case of Tour Cancellation by tour operator.
  • Requests for refunds due to refusal of an Indian visa will not be entertained. Similarly, overseas passengers arriving in India without proper travel documents will be governed by the cancellation rules.
  • No refund will be made in case of no-show or self-curtailment of journey..
  • Unwillingness to undertake the train tour as per the schedule will render the booking non-refundable.

IMPORTANT ADVISORY

  • We strongly suggest all guests to pre-purchase Tour Insurance from country of origin of travel.
  • From the 3rd week of December to the 3rd week of January, North India typically experiences heavy fog conditions, and passengers are advised to arrive in New Delhi at least one day prior during this period.
  • Liability of Principal train Tour Operator is limited to as defined in Indian Railways Act.
  • Please add 3 days to the above schedule for cancellation in order to accommodate any changes and communication between USA and India
  • Disputes (if any) are subject to jurisdiction of courts at Jaipur (Rajasthan) only.
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover any losses incurred in case of cancellation. For information on available plans or to purchase travel insurance, please visit www.palacetours.com/insurance.
In case of a refund, 15% administrative fee of the tour cost will be applicable before refund calculations


The Palace on Wheels is a fixed 7-night journey and the full seven nights must be purchased. No refund is given for unused portions of the tour.

Cabin categories

Fares differ by cabin, and so do some of the inclusions:

  • Deluxe Cabin (approx. 131 sq ft, twin beds) – priced per person, with separate single and double occupancy rates. Sightseeing is with the group in deluxe coaches.
  • Super Deluxe Cabin (approx. 131 sq ft, queen bed) – sold per cabin. Includes a private car (Innova or similar) with a dedicated private guide for excursions, plus a complimentary 30-minute spa session.
  • Suite Cabin (approx. 180 sq ft, queen bed, panoramic window) – sold per cabin. Includes a private car (Innova or similar) with a dedicated private guide for excursions, plus a complimentary 30-minute spa session.
  • Presidential Suite (approx. 240 sq ft, king bed, private lounge, en-suite tub) – sold per cabin. Includes a luxury private car (Fortuner or similar) with a dedicated private guide, a dedicated 24-hour butler and a complimentary 30-minute spa session.

The three categories sold per cabin are charged the same whether one or two guests occupy them; there is no reduced single-occupancy rate in those categories.

Children

  • Children under 5 years travel complimentary when sharing their parents' cabin.
  • Children aged 5 to under 12 travel at a reduced rate. Where a child occupies a berth in their own right (one adult and one child sharing a cabin), the child is charged at 75% of the applicable rate. Where a child shares the parents' cabin on an additional mattress, a 50% rate applies – this is subject to the operator's approval and must be arranged with us directly rather than booked online.
  • Age is taken as at the date of departure. Each cabin accommodates two adults.

The tariff is inclusive of:

  • Delhi sightseeing tour on Day 01 with the group and drop-off at the train station
  • Palace on Wheels 7-night journey, including cost of travel and accommodation per the itinerary
  • Full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner)
  • Tea, coffee and bottled water
  • Conducted sightseeing at every destination – in deluxe coaches for Deluxe Cabin guests, or by private car with a dedicated private guide for Super Deluxe Cabin, Suite Cabin and Presidential Suite guests
  • Service of an English-speaking guide for all sightseeing
  • Entrance fees for monuments and palaces as specified in the itinerary
  • Camel ride at Jaisalmer, boat ride at Udaipur and rickshaw ride at Bharatpur, included as standard and operated at the discretion and schedule of RTDC
  • Cultural entertainment

The tariff does NOT include:

  • GST – currently 5% of total tour value, calculated and payable together with your balance payment. The rate is set by the Government of India and is subject to change; the rate applicable to your journey will be confirmed to you before departure.
  • Domestic or international airfare
  • Travel insurance or visa fees
  • Liquor, soft drinks, juices, wine or beer
  • Camera fees at monuments
  • Laundry services, additional toiletries, gratuities, souvenirs or any items of a personal nature
  • Any services in Delhi not specified as included, such as sightseeing, transfers or hotel accommodation
  • Monument entrance fees during the Delhi sightseeing tour
  • Any item not specifically mentioned as included

Festive departures: departures whose seven nights cover 25 December or 1 January carry a 10% supplement. This is already reflected in the rate shown for those dates, so nothing further is added later.

Indian nationals: a separate fixed tariff in Indian rupees applies to guests holding a valid Indian passport or an OCI card, with valid proof submitted at the time of booking. Please contact us for the current rupee tariff.