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Palace on Wheels Tour
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. We
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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.
n 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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, 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
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