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No. of days : 8 days/7 nights

Destinations included : Delhi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore),  Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Agra, Delhi

Tour highlights: You get a royal stay in a luxury train unlike the hotels, saving time you would spend traveling in day time after the night stays. Thus you cover so many destinations in such less time.

Day 1: Delhi

Wednesday                             Tour begins: 0930 hrs

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 : Jaipur

Thursday           Arrival 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs

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,  followed by a visit to Amber Fort, 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 & nearby   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 : Sawai Madhopur  & Chittorgarh

Friday         Arrival 05.30 hrs. (Sawai Madhopur) and 16.00 hrs (Chittorgarh)

Sawai Madhopur is 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.

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 4 : Udaipur

Saturday           Arrival 08.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs

Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City at 8:00 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 Pichola. After lunch a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.

In the evening visit the crystal gallery. Later proceed to Jaisalmer on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 5 : Jaisalmer 

Sunday            Arrival 09.15 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs

In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Discover latticed havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli & Patwon-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 etc. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the Sam sand dunes. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.

Day 6 : Jodhpur

Monday                                         Arrival 07.00 hrs. 

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. 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. You can shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles including the embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.

Day 7 : Bharatpur 

Tuesday           Arrival 05.00hrs.  Departure 08.45 hrs

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 : Agra

Tuesday          Arrival 10.30 hrs Departure 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 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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