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ROUTE: Delhi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur – Ranthambore, Chittaurgarh, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Agra, Delhi
DURATION: 8 Days
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit to historical sites/monuments
- Palace On Wheels – Luxury Train
- Explore the city of Jaipur with visits to Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), Amber Fort and City Palace Museum
- Visit to the Ranthambhor National Park
- Visit to the City Palace Udaipur
- Sightseeing Jaisalmer and exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam
- Stop in Jodhpur to shop for exquisite handicraft articles
- Visit to bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park
- Visit the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal
AIRFARE: | International Airfare Upon Request | |
ACCOMMODATIONS: | Hotels used (or similar) | |
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Included:
Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
Local guides where applicable
Meals per itinerary
Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
Applicable transportation
Not Included:
Airfare and air taxes
Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
Visa and visa fees
Optional sightseeing and activities
Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
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Day 1 Arrive New Delhi
Upon arrival you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in.
Activities:
- Reporting Time: 16:00. Departure:18:30.
- The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway 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.
Overnight: Train – (D)
Day 2 Jaipur
Activities:
- The first stop of the 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 Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 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 storied building a one 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 where elephant ride is available to climb up the hill.
- Lunch at a Five Star Hotel followed by visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory.
- Arrival: 03:00. Departure:23:30.
Overnight: Train – (B, L, D)
Day 3 Sawai Madhopur
Activities:
- 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, rate, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here.
- Sawai Madhopur is known for its excusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
- Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave for Chittorgarh, when one gets an opportunity
to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight. - Arrival: 05:30. Departure:10:30.
- Chittorgarh – After lunch on board you are in Chittorgarh. Images of love and velour; 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.
- Arrival 16:00. Departure:02:00 (next day i.e. on Saturday).
Overnight: Train – (B, L, D)
Day 4 Udaipur
Activities:
- Udaipur, the Lake City, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven way 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 a Five Star Hotel, a visit to the City Palace.
- Arrival:08:00. Departure:15:30.
Overnight: Train – (B, L, D)
Day 5 Jaisalmer
Activities:
- In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal,in 1 1 56 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 Singhki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill.
- Shop 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 programme at a Five Star hotel.
- Arrival: 09:15. Departure: 23:45.
Overnight: Train – (B, L, D)
Day 6 Jodhpur
Activities:
- 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 Palace hotel, return to the Palace-on-Wheels.
- While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handicraft articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.
- Arrival: 07:00. Departure: 15:30.
Overnight: Train – (B, L, D)
Day 7 Bharatpur - Agra
Activities:
- Bharatpur In the 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 nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
- Arrival: 05:00. Departure: 08:45.
- Agra, upon arrival visit the Agra Fort and after lunch 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.
- Arrival: 10:30. Departure: 23:00.
Overnight: Train – (B, L, D)
Day 8 Depart Delhi
Departure: Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station. Breakfast on board and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time. Arrival: 04:00. – (B)
Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)