Wake somewhere new
Open the curtains to a fort town, desert landscape or wildlife reserve.
White Pigeon Holidays · India by Rail
Palace on
Wheels.
Seven nights across Rajasthan, unpacking once while forts, palaces and a tiger reserve come to you.
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Personally planned by White Pigeon Holidays
The Palace on Wheels experience
Unpack once. Wake up somewhere new.
Every morning brings another side of Rajasthan, without another hotel check-in or a suitcase to repack.
Breakfast arrives as desert and farmland pass the window. Guided stops bring forts, palaces and wildlife into the day. By evening, you return to the same private cabin, dine on board and settle into the familiar rhythm of the train.
Explore with everything arranged
Step off for guided sightseeing while the route, transfers and daily logistics are already handled.
Return to your own cabin
Come back for dinner, conversation in the lounge and another night moving through Rajasthan.
This is not the fastest way to see Rajasthan. It is the way that lets you enjoy the journey without managing a different hotel, driver and guide at every stop.
Journey at a glance
The Rajasthan circuit, handled from start to finish.
Palace on Wheels brings the major Rajasthan moments into one seven-night journey, with your cabin, meals, sightseeing and transfers moving together as one plan.
7 nights, 8 days
A complete week on board, designed around a fixed luxury train rhythm.
Rajasthan by rail
Fort towns, desert landscapes, royal cities and a wildlife reserve in one circuit.
From $864
Per person, twin share, based on the supplied Palace on Wheels pricing direction.
First India trip
Ideal for travelers who want Rajasthan done properly without managing six separate stops.
Low to moderate
Mostly flat touring, with some steps at forts and optional excursions at each stop.
Signature moments include Jaisalmer, Ranthambore and time back on board.
Expect golden sandstone at Jaisalmer, a tiger safari drive through Ranthambore National Park, dining on board and quiet time in your own cabin between stops.
Why this journey
Rajasthan feels different when the planning disappears.
A slower way to cross Rajasthan, with the week arranged around comfort, timing and continuity.
The alternative is juggling hotels, drivers and guides across five or six Rajasthan cities on your own.
On Palace on Wheels, that coordination is already built into the journey. You arrive, settle into one cabin and let the route carry you from forts to desert cities to a wildlife reserve without starting over every morning.
One moving base
You unpack once and keep returning to the same cabin instead of shifting hotels through the week.
Daily logistics handled
Sightseeing, transfers, guides and route timing work together, so the trip feels coordinated rather than improvised.
The train is part of the destination
Dining, lounge conversations and the slow shift of Rajasthan outside your window become part of the reason to go.
Best fit: first-time India visitors, milestone travelers and anyone who wants Rajasthan done properly without managing every moving part.
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Route highlights
Forts, desert cities and a safari, without rebuilding the trip each day.
Palace on Wheels gives Rajasthan a clear rhythm: a guided stop, a return to the train, dinner on board, then another morning somewhere new.
Jaisalmer fort city
Ranthambore safari
Royal Rajasthan
Back on board each evening
Onboard experience
The train is part of the destination, not just how you get there.
Days settle into their own rhythm: breakfast as the landscape rolls past, guided sightseeing at each stop, and evenings back on board for dining, lounge conversation and your own cabin.
Private twin-share cabin
Dining on board
Lounge car conversation
Charging points and USB ports
What is included
One journey, with the essential details already arranged.
Instead of booking hotels, guides, transfers and entrance tickets city by city, the core journey is brought together in one reservation.
Included in your journey
- Onboard accommodation, twin share
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
- Scheduled sightseeing and excursions
- Entry fees to monuments and attractions
- English-speaking guides
- Private transfers between the train and each site
For clarity before you book: we will confirm the exact inclusions for your selected Palace on Wheels departure date.
Who this journey is for
For travellers who want Rajasthan handled well, without losing its sense of discovery.
Palace on Wheels suits people who value the journey as much as each destination, and who would rather spend their time experiencing India than coordinating it.
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First-time visitors to India
A considered way to experience forts, desert cities and a wildlife reserve while accommodation, guides and transfers stay connected.
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Milestone and celebration travellers
For birthdays, anniversaries and retirement journeys that deserve more character than a conventional hotel-to-hotel itinerary.
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Experienced couples and solo travellers
For independent guests who appreciate their own cabin, a shared onboard rhythm and easy conversation over dinner.
Best fit: culturally curious travellers who prefer comfort, continuity and a manageable pace.
Practical comfort
The details that make seven nights feel straightforward.
A private cabin, a manageable sightseeing pace and advance coordination help remove the small uncertainties that can otherwise complicate a multi-city journey through India.
Your cabin
Twin-share accommodation with a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Connectivity
Charging points and USB ports are available; Wi-Fi and mobile signal can vary along the route.
Dietary needs
Vegetarian, low-spice and gluten-free requirements can be discussed and confirmed before travel.
Mobility and pace
Most terrain is manageable, forts may involve steps, and excursions remain optional at every stop.
When to travel
Choose the season first. Then protect the departure date you actually want.
The main Palace on Wheels season runs from October through March, when Rajasthan is generally cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing.
October to March
Cooler conditions make daytime excursions, forts and outdoor visits easier to enjoy.
Start 12 months out
Early planning gives you more choice across departure dates, cabins and the wider India itinerary.
Confirm the exact departure
We will verify current availability, pricing, inclusions and cancellation terms before any deposit is paid.
Frequently asked questions
The practical questions worth answering before you book.
Dates, policies and facilities can vary by departure. We will confirm the current details for your journey before you make a commitment.
What is included in the Palace on Wheels fare?
The standard package includes onboard accommodation, meals, non-alcoholic beverages, scheduled sightseeing, monument entry fees, English-speaking guides and transfers between the train and each included site. Your exact departure inclusions will be confirmed before booking.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Vegetarian and low-spice requests can be coordinated in advance. Gluten-free requirements should be shared when you enquire so the kitchen arrangements can be confirmed before travel.
How much walking is involved?
Most terrain is manageable, although some forts involve steps. Excursions are optional, so you can remain on board or skip a particular visit when needed.
Is Wi-Fi available throughout the journey?
Coverage can vary as the train moves through the route, so a continuous connection is not guaranteed. Cabins have charging points and USB ports, and an Indian SIM card can provide a useful alternative at stops.
How far ahead should we book?
Starting around 12 months ahead gives you more choice across departure dates and helps coordinate the rest of your India itinerary. Current availability should always be checked before making travel arrangements.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Cancellation terms depend on your selected departure and how far in advance you cancel. Ask for the applicable written policy before paying a deposit so the conditions are clear from the start.
Plan your Palace on Wheels journey
Tell us what you have in mind. We will help you shape the right journey.
Share your preferred dates, group size and any questions. A travel specialist will review the details and respond with current availability and the information you need to decide.
No pressure. No generic response.
