Palace On Wheel Holidays
In the course of its 7 nights and 8 days itinerary,
Palace on Wheels touches almost all the important tourist
attractions in Rajasthan and offers you stunning views
of Taj Mahal. There is no better introduction to Rajasthan
than a tour on Palace on Wheels.
Palace on wheel Train Tour
DESTINATION : DELHI – JAIPUR – CHITTAURGARH
– UDAIPUR – JAISALMER - JODHPUR – BHARATPUR
– AGRA – DELHI
DURATION : 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS
Day 01, Wed :- Delhi
/Jaipur ( 16.00 / 18.30 Hrs. )
Place: Delhi Cantt.
Railway Station.
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 02, Thu :-
Jaipur ( 02.00/ 19.30 Hrs. )
You will be greeted by caparisoned elephants and strains
of the Shehnai & Welcome to the Pink city of Jaipur.
Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh
fort, Amber fort& silent sentinels of a glorious
era.
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 splendour 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 ambience.
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 Sawai Jai
Singh II. The luxury coaches will take you back to
Palace-On-Wheels around 6.30 p.m. Dinner on board.
Day 03, Fri :- Jaisalmer
( 08.15 / 23.00 Hrs. )
In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded
by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156 A.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 and 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, Sat :- Jodhpur
( 07.00/ 15.30 Hrs. )
Next morning the Palace-On-Wheels is in Jodhpur, a
city ringed by a high stonewall 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 Palace hotel, return to the Palace-On-Wheels.
While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handcrafted articles
including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes,
metal curios, silverware, painting and tie and dye
fabrics.
Day 05, Sun :- Sawai
Madhopur ( 04.00/ 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
Ranthabor 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 05, Sun :- Chittaurgarh
( Arr. 16.00 Hrs )
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images
of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won&
thrice-besieged. Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more.
Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in mind
as you proceed to Udaipur.
Day 06, Mon :- Udaipur
( Arr. 20.00 Hrs. ( frm Chittaurgarh )
The Luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur, the Lake
City, the next morning. It was founded by Maharana Udai
Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven
away by the Mughals, in 1559 A.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 Pichola.
After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a visit to the City
Palace is exhilarating. The luxury coach then takes
you back to the Palace-On-Wheels at Chittaurgarh, thus
winding up a day full of delights.
Day 07, Tue :- Bharatpur
( 06.30/ 11.45 Hrs. )
Early next morning, the Palace-On-Wheels 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 nestling place for
thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water
Fowl and other species of birds.
Day 07, Tue :- Agra
( 14.30/ 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 Sheikh Salim Chishti,
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 jewellery.
After dinner on board and a good night's sleep, arrive
at Delhi Cantt at 06.00 hrs the next morning and let
the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your
mind for a long, long time.
Day 08, Wed :- Delhi
( Arr. 06.00 Hrs. )
Arrive back at Delhi Cantt. station and proceed for
onward journey or to take a flight back home.
