Palace on Wheels Tour
Duration : 07 nights / 08 daysDestinations : Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
The Palace On Wheels departs and arrives from/to Delhi – SAFDARJUNG railway station every Wednesday
16:00 Hours – Report at Safdarjung Railway Station and board Palace On Wheels Maharaja train tour.
18:30 Hours – Departure for a week in Wonderland Tour.
20:00 Hours – Dinner on board.
Day 02 : Jaipur
02:00 Hours – Arrival in Jaipur.
07:00 Hours – Breakfast on board.
08:00 Hours – Sightseeing.
13:30 Hours – Lunch at Amber Fort
Welcome to the Pink City of Jaipur-the biggest town of Rajasthan. It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink color lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical at sunset. Places of interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building facade in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments from medieval times. This town is also popular with tourist for its semi- precious stones, gems & jewellery & woollen carpet work.
19:00 Hours – Departure for Sawai Madhopur.
20:00 Hours – Dinner on board.
Day 03 : Sawai Madhopur / Chittorgarh
04:45 Hours – Arrival in Sawai Madhopur.
06:00 Hours – Breakfast on board.
06:30 Hours – Visit the Ranthambore National Park.
Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these majestic predators in their normal pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of birds and hyena, jackal and fox among other species. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park.
Afternoon: Chittorgarh Fort
10:20 Hours – Departure for Chittorgarh.
13:00 Hours – Lunch on board.
16:00 Hours – Arrival in Chittorgarh.
16:30 Hours – Sightseeing.
Chittorgarh owes its name to the women of the city who performed ‘jauhar’ or immolated themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic Chittorgarh Fort.
20:00 Hours – Dinner on board.
Day 04 : Udaipur
08:00 Hours – Arrival in Udaipur
08:15 Hours – Breakfast on board.
09:00 Hours – Depart for Sightseeing.
13:00 Hours – Lunch at Fateh Prakash Palace Hotel.
Welcome to the ‘city of lakes’. One of the most romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. The beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature paintings, with the tourists
15:00 Hours – Arrive at station.
16:00 Hours – Departure for Jaisalmer.
20:00 Hours – Dinner on board
Day 05 : Jaisalmer
07:30 Hours – Breakfast on board.
08:30 Hours – Arrival in Jaisalmer.
09:15 Hours – Sightseeing.
Welcome to heart of Thar Desert. Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan’s best-loved tourist destinations. Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.
13:00 Hours – Lunch on board and rest.
15:30 Hours – Visit the sand dunes and experience the thrill of a camel safari.
19:00 Hours – Arrival on train
19:00 Hours – Dine while enjoying a cultural programme at Gorbandh Palace Hotel.
23:55 Hours – Departure for Jodhpur.
Day 06 : Jodhpur
07:00 Hours – Arrival in Jodhpur.
07:30 Hours – Breakfast on board.
09:00 Hours – Sightseeing.
13:30 Hours – Lunch at Ajit Bhawan Palace.
Welcome to the blue city. Famous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city is settled around this walled area. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to be the biggest private residence of single individual.
14:45 Hours – Return to the train.
16:30 Hours – Departure for Bharatpur
20:00 Hours – Dinner on board.
Day 07 : Bharatpur / Agra (Taj Mahal)
05:00 Hours – Arrival at Bharatpur
06:00 Hours – Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Bharatpur is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.
08:30 Hours – Return to train
08:30 Hours – Breakfast on board
08:45 Hours – Departure for Agra
10:30 Hours – Arrival at Agra
11:00 Hours – Agra sightseeing
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a Poetry in white marble. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed sights in the world. Later visit marble showrooms
13:30 Hours – Lunch at Jaypee Palace Hotel
20:00 Hours –Dinner On Board
20:40 Hours – Depart for Delhi
Day 08 : Delhi
Welcome back to Delhi Cantonment Railway Station to step back from fantasy to reality.
02:30 Hours – Arrival at Delhi
07:00 Hours – Breakfast on Board
07:00 Hours – Disembark / Check-out
Rates per head on twin sharing | validity |
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INR 496800 | 01 Oct’22 to 31 Mar’23 |
INR 382500 | 01 Apr’23 to 30 Sep’23 |
INR 496800 | 01 Oct’23 to 31 Mar’24 |
Rates are subject to change without prior notice. | |
Rates are not valid during black out dates / conferences. | |
Equivalent rate of exchange will be applicable at the time of processing the payment. |
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