Luxury
Train Tours
Palace on Wheels
Places Covered : New Delhi
- Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur
- Agra - Delhi
Duration :06 Nights - 07 Days
Day-1 Wednesday
( Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Dep. 18.30 hrs. )
New Delhi The journey
of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Cantonment station 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.
Day-2
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 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.
Day-3 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 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.
Day-4
Saturday Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure15.30 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-5
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 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.
Day-5 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-6 Monday Departure 05:30 hrs. from Chittaurgarh for Udaipur
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 at Lake Palace
Hotel a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.
In the evening visit the
crystal gallery. Later proceed to Bharatpur on board Palace on Wheels
Day-7 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-7 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 night’s sleep, arrive at Delhi Cantt. 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.
Itinerary and terms are subject to change without notice
