Palace on Wheels Tour
Duration : 07 Days / 06 Nights
Places Covered : New Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai
Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra
Day 01 : Wednesday : Tour Begins - 09.30 hrs. : New Delhi
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
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Day 02 : Thursday : Arrival - 02.00 hrs. : Departure - 19.30
hrs. : Jaipur

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 Jaipurs 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.
Day 03 : Friday : Arrival - 08.15 hrs. : Departure - 23.00
hrs. Jaisalmer
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 carvers
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.
Day 04 : Saturday : Arrival - 07.00 hrs. : Departure - 15.30
hrs. : Jodhpur
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 05 : Sunday : Arrival - 04.00 hrs. : Departure - 10.30
hrs. : Sawai Madhopur

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 countrys 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.
Day 05 : Sunday : Arrival - 16.00 hrs. : Chittaurgarh
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.
Day 06 : Monday : Departure - 05:30 hrs. from Chittaurgarh
for Udaipur
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
Day 07 : Tuesday : Arrival - 06.30hrs. : Departure - 11.45
hrs. : Bharatpur
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.
Day 07 : Tuesday : Arrival - 14.30 hrs. : Departure - 23.00
hrs. : Agra

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 nights sleep, arrive at Safdarjung
Train 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.