Palace On Wheels Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Tour Begins : 09.30 hrs.

  New Delhi Welcoming the guests
  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.

  • Hotspots : Qutab Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple

• Day 2 : Jaipur

  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.
  
  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 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.
  
  Hawa Mahal (The Palace of winds)
  
  City Palace & Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
  
  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.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace

• Day 3 : Sawai MadhopurThe Tiger & Chittaurgarh

  Arrival 05.30 hrs. (Sawai Madhopur) and 16.00 hrs (Chittorgarh)
  
  Sawai MadhopurThe Tiger & Chittaurgarh
  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 Spotted Deer10th 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.
  
  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 : Arrival 08.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs

  Udaipur Lake Palace
  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 The City Palacemarble 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 Jaisalmer on board Palace on Wheels

  • Hotspots : Lake Palace

• Day 5 : Arrival 09.15 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs

  Arrival 09.15 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs
  
  Jaisalmer The Fort
  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.
  
  Mandir PalaceShop 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.

  • Hotspots : Mandir Palace

• Day 6 : Arrival 07.00 hrs.

  Jodhpur
  Next morning the Palace on wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gatesUmaid Bhawan Palace 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.
  Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant ThadaAfter 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.

  • Hotspots : Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada

• Day 7 : Arrival 05.00hrs. Departure 08.45 hrs

  Bharatpur Birds at Bharatpur
  Early next morning, the Palace arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. After breakfastBharatpur 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 8 : Arrival 10.30 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 whoThe Taj Mahal 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.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri

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