Luxury train
Palace on Wheels is a royal experience, a journey that is much
more than a luxury train ride. Palace on Wheel tour epitomizes the rich Indian heritage
and journeys through one of the most exotic regions in the world - Dazzling Delhi,
Royal Rajasthan and Amazing Agra. Where else can you relax in comfort and witness
exotic India passing by. Welcome aboard the royal journey called Palace on Wheels.
Day1: Wednesday - Tour Begins: 09.30 hrs.
Join the tour group for a day tour of New Delhi. Tour includes visit to the India
Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb and more. After lunch at a local
restaurant, you will be transferred to the Safdarjung Railway station, New Delhi
where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the Palace on Wheels
pulls out into the night ... for a week-long luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan.
Day2: Thursday - Jaipur - Arrival 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities
of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the
Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II, in1727 A.D.
To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed building along the main street of
the old city in pink splendor with semi-octagonal and delicate honey, combed sandstone
windows. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, eight kms. Away, where rides
on caparisoned elephants add to the ambiance. Shop for Jaipur’s famous jewellery,
handicrafts, carpets blue pottery and textiles. Near Ajmeri Gate is located Rajasthali
- the only Rajasthan Govt. Emporium selling genuine handicrafts at fixed prices.
After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City Palace, home of the erstwhile
royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the
largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II. The Luxury coaches will take
you back to Palace on Wheels around 6.30 pm. Dinner on Board.
Day3: Friday - Jaisalmer - Arrival 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs.
In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D.
Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over
the city. Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions with their grand
facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are
fine examples of the stone carver’s skill.Shop at Rajasthali-the only Rajasthan
Govt. emporium, for fine pattu shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles, wooden
boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. After lunch on board, go for an exciting
camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea.Enjoy
the dinner and the cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer.The train leaves
for Jodhpur at night.
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Day4: Saturday - Jodhpur - Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure15.30 hrs
Next morning the Palace on wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall
with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded
by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. The grand
palaces within- Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana
are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies
Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
After lunch at a royal Palace hotel, return to the Palace on Wheels.
While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles including the famous
breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye
fabrics.
Day 5: Sunday - Sawai Madhopur - Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the Palace on Wheels arrives in
Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After
breakfast a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located
the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the
country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The
park, covering an area of 392 sq.kms. is home to more than 300 species of birds.
The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous
population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments
and costumes. Upon return to the Palace on Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when
one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight.
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour; scars of
battles lost and won….thrice-beseiged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more.
Day6 : Monday - Chittaurgarh / Udaipur - Departure 05:30 hrs
Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City at 7:30 AM. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh
of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals, in 1559A.D.
Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the dream-like marble Palaces-the
Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters
of Lake Pichhola. After lunch a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.
In the evening visit the crystal gallery. Later proceed to Bharatpur on board Palace
on Wheels
Day7 : Tuesday - Bharatpur - Arrival 06.30hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
Early next morning, the Palace arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj
Mal. After breakfast pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana
National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory
Water Fowl and other species of birds later - Agra - Arrival 14.30 hrs Departure
23.00 hrs Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri-the red sandstone Mughal palatial
complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and
dedicated to the Sheikh Salim Chisti, a muslim Sufi Saint who blessed him with a
son. After lunch move on from the Red Fort and arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the
seven wonders of the world. A pristine monument of undying love. It was built by
Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Agra is known for
its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods
and jewelry.After dinner on board and a good night’s sleep,
Day 08: Wednesday: Delhi
Upon arrival at arrival at Safdarjung railway n Station, New Delhi at 6.00 hrs the
next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind
for a long, long time.
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