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Departure Schedule

Palace on Wheels Dates 2026-27 & 2027-28

Weekly departures every Wednesday, September through April — check availability for your travel dates.

Departures run every Wednesday from September through April; no departures run May–August (off-season). Scheduled weekly departures — contact us to confirm availability for your preferred date.

2026-27 & 2027-28 Seasons

Weekly Wednesday Departures

The Palace on Wheels departs every Wednesday from Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi, returning to Delhi the following Wednesday after 7 nights and 8 days.

Departure Station

Safdarjung, New Delhi

Departure Day

Every Wednesday

Journey Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Season

Sept — Apr

2026-27 Season

Lean Season — September 2026

Lean
Departure DateDayNotesAction
2 September 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
9 September 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
16 September 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
23 September 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
30 September 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date

Peak Season — October 2026 to March 2027

Peak
Departure DateDayNotesAction
7 October 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
14 October 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
21 October 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
28 October 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
4 November 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
11 November 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
18 November 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
25 November 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
2 December 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
9 December 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
16 December 2026Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
23 December 2026WednesdayChristmas/New Year SurchargeEnquire for This Date
30 December 2026WednesdayChristmas/New Year SurchargeEnquire for This Date
6 January 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
13 January 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
20 January 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
27 January 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
3 February 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
10 February 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
17 February 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
24 February 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
3 March 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
10 March 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
17 March 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
24 March 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
31 March 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date

Lean Season — April 2027

Lean
Departure DateDayNotesAction
7 April 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
14 April 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
21 April 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
28 April 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date

2027-28 Season

Lean Season — September 2027

Lean
Departure DateDayNotesAction
1 September 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
8 September 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
15 September 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
22 September 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
29 September 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date

Peak Season — October 2027 to March 2028

Peak
Departure DateDayNotesAction
6 October 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
13 October 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
20 October 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
27 October 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
3 November 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
10 November 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
17 November 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
24 November 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
1 December 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
8 December 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
15 December 2027Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
22 December 2027WednesdayChristmas/New Year SurchargeEnquire for This Date
29 December 2027WednesdayChristmas/New Year SurchargeEnquire for This Date
5 January 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
12 January 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
19 January 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
26 January 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
2 February 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
9 February 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
16 February 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
23 February 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
1 March 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
8 March 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
15 March 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
22 March 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
29 March 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date

Lean Season — April 2028

Lean
Departure DateDayNotesAction
5 April 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
12 April 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
19 April 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date
26 April 2028Wednesday—Enquire for This Date

About This Schedule

These are scheduled weekly departures based on the Palace on Wheels' published operating pattern (every Wednesday, September through April). Please contact us to confirm availability and current status for your preferred date before finalizing travel plans.

Book Early — Demand Is High

Palace on Wheels departures fill up 6–9 months before departure, particularly for peak season (December, January, February) and the flagged Christmas/New Year dates above. International travelers from the UK, USA, and Australia are advised to enquire for their preferred date as soon as possible. We can hold a cabin for you while you confirm travel arrangements.

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Scheduling FAQ

Common Questions About Dates

Lean season runs in September, with peak season from October through March — the busiest and most popular months to travel. Fares differ between the two; see exact rates on our Price & Tariff page.

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2026 and 2027 departures are available. Demand from international travelers peaks 6 to 9 months before each departure. Secure your cabin now.

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