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Booking the Palace on Wheels: A First-Timer's Guide
When it runs
The Palace on Wheels operates a single season — September to April — departing New Delhi every Wednesday for a seven-night round trip. That schedule avoids India's hot summer and monsoon, so every departure falls in the pleasant half of the year.
Choosing a departure
Cooler, clearer months (November–February) are most popular; September, October and April can be warmer and often better value. Our best-time-to-visit guide breaks it down month by month.
Why book direct
This site is operated by Palace Tours, an official authorized booking partner, so you reserve at the official tariff with personal support — no marked-up middlemen. The Book Now button opens the secure reservation system, or our team can help by phone or email.
Before you travel
- Check visa requirements for India well ahead of time
- Pack light, with layers for winter mornings — see our packing guide
- Note that fares are all-inclusive of meals, excursions and sightseeing
Ready when you are: view live fares and departures or contact us.