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Dear Guest,
Welcome aboard the Palace-on-Wheels on its splendid and enchanting royal journey through the bygone era of the erstwhile Maharajas.
Though times have changed and the winds have shifted, the Palace-on-Wheels cruises along in royal style, the kind only the Maharajas of yesteryears could have perpetuated and enjoyed. The exquisite and exclusive Palace-on-Wheels has luxurious cabins, wall to wall carpeting, a well stocked bar, two dinning cars (the Maharaja and Maharani) and a very personalized service… in fact, almost everything that could comprise of heaven on earth for seven days !
Detailed Itinerary
New Delhi: Day - 01 Wednesday (Reporting time 1700 Hrs Dep 18.30 Hrs)
The journey of 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 Rajastan.
Jaipur: Day - 02 Thursday (Arrival 0700 Hrs. Dep 19.15 Hrs)
You will be greeted by caparisoned elephants & traditional Shehnai… Welcome to the pink city of Jaipur. Lunch at Rambagh Palace . Discover hawa Mahal, Amber Fort silent sentinels of a glorious era.
Jaisalmer: Day - 03 Friday (Arrival 0815 Hrs. Dep 23.00 Hrs)
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. 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 program at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.
Jodhpur: Day- 04 Saturday (Arrival 0700 Hrs Dep 1530 Hrs)
Next morning the Palace -on- Wheel 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 1456 AD is know for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within - Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal 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.
Sawai Madhopur: Day 05 Sunday (Arrival 0400 Hrs Dep 1030 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 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 consulting the carnivorous population here.
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Chittorgarh : Day - 5 Sunday (Arrival 16. 00 hrs.)
Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won…thrice - besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honor and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur |
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Udaipur: Day - 6 Monday (Dep. 18.30 hrs. from Chittorgarh)
A 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 AD Perhaps the 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. After evening tea, the luxury coach takes you to the Palace - on - Wheels at Chittaurgarh - thus winding up a day full of delights.
Agra: Day 7 Tuesday (Arrival 0500 Hrs Dep 1130 Hrs)
Early next morning, the palace arrives at Agra. 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 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 Jehan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work like the pietra dura work in the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.
Bharatpur - Day - 7 Tuesday (Arrival 1330 Hrs Dep 2300 Hrs)
Bharatpur, the capital of maharaja Suraj Mal. Pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana national Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water flow and other special of birds.
After dinner on board and good night's sleep, arrive at Delhi Cant. at 0800 Hrs the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on for a long, long time.
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