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Palace on Wheels Train |
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Rajasthan on Wheels Train |
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| Deccan
Odyssey Luxury Train |
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Luxury Train Destinations |
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| Palace On Wheels Train
Detailed Tour Package |
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Duration :06 Nights - 07 Days
Places Covered : New Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai
Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
| Day-1
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 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.
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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 Ranthambhore
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 a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.
In the evening visit the crystal gallery. Later proceed to Bharatpur
on board Palace on Wheels
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| 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 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.
Your Tour Ends Here |
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