Royal Rajasthan On Wheels (RROW) is one of the more luxurious trains in India and is created by the makers of the famous Palace On Wheels. It operates from October to March. It begins its weekly journeys from Delhi and stops at the must see tourist spots, such as, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Ranthambhore Tiger Preserve, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Agra before returning to Delhi a week later.
The RROW’s has 39 air-conditioned luxuriously furnished two bedded or single bed cabins with modern amenities, wall to wall carpeting, writing table and chairs, closet for baggage, attached bathrooms, hot and cold running water and assigned server to attend to your travel needs 24 hours.
RROW is a non-smoking train, accommodates about 80 passengers, has internet and satellite TVs, spa and wellness center, extra large windows, the super deluxe saloons have individual climate control, fully stocked wet bar, library, books, daily newspapers, laundry service, room service, safe deposit boxes in the cabins, sockets for 110 / 120 voltage electricity, mailbox, foreign exchange facilities, business center and board room for meetings.
Two dining cars serve exotic blend of Continental, Indian and Chinese cuisines prepared by expert chefs. Some meals are served in Rambagh Palace, Lake Palace and other palace and heritage hotels with cultural shows and folk dances. The comprehensive sightseeing tours in each city are conducted by professional guides in luxury air conditioned coaches
Exotic Journeys, the Chicago based tour operator is offering a special 9 day/ 8 night package that includes one night in New Delhi at a luxury hotel, private and escorted airport transfers, comprehensive guided city tours of old and New Delhi and transfers to and from railway station.
The all inclusive land price is $ 4,850 per person double and $ 6,885 for single. The cost includes one night accommodation in a luxury hotel with full breakfast, seven nights on board the Royal Rajasthan On Wheels with daily bed tea, breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, entrance fee to monuments, escorted sightseeing and excursions in Delhi, Jodhpur with camel rides, Udaipur with boat ride on Lake Pichola, Chittorgarh, tiger viewing & bird watching at Ranthambhore Tiger Preserve, Jaipur with elephant rides, Khajuraho and Chandela temples, Varanasi with boat ride on River Ganges and Agra & Taj Mahal. Taxes and tips are extra.
Exotic Journeys is offering a special rate of $4,450 per person double and $ 6485 for single on March 22 and 29, 2014.
Exotic Journeys, www.exoticjourneys.com