It is on India's most prestigious train, in the style of Rajasthan's former Maharajas, that you will traverse Rajasthan on one of the ten most beautiful railway journeys in the World. The experience is unique; each night is spent on board in your comfortable luxuriously arranged train, whilst during the day you visit the most beautiful sites of the Rajasthan.
Duration
: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Day 1 : Wednesday - Delhi / Jaipur
Meeting with our representative at the railway station to board the Palace on Wheels. Traditional welcome and departure for Jaipur at 1745 hrs, Dinner and overnight on board the train.
Day 02 : Thursday - Arrive Jaipur - 0700 hrs
Arrive Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. Visit the Hawa Mahal and the magnificent and imposing Amber Fort like a Maharaja, on elephant back - Have lunch at Rambagh Palace. Thereafter, visit the City Palace- the residence of the royalty, and Jantar Mantar, the 18th Century Observatory. Thereafter visit Jaipur's colourful bazaars.
1730 hrs Depart for Jaisalmer - Dinner and overnight on train.
Day 03 : Friday - Arrive Jaisalmer - 0615 hrs
Arrival at Jaisalmer- the 12th Century city dominated by its yellow sandstone Fort and exquisitely carved Havelis with delicate lattice work. Visit the famous Havelis of Nathmalji, Patwon and of Salim Singh. In the afternoon take a camel safari in the Sand Dunes followed by a typical dinner with Rajasthani music/dance.
2300 hrs Depart for Jodhpur. Overnight on train.
Day 4 : Saturday - Arrive Jodhpur - 0800 hrs
Arrival at Jodhpur, the 15th Century city and the 2nd largest of Rajasthan. Visit the imposing and magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and its beautiful Palaces. Thereafter visit Jaswant Thada (a group of royal cenotaphs). Lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, the residence of the Maharaja.
1530 hrs depart for Sawai Madhopur. Overnight on train.
Day 5 : Sunday - Arrive Sawai Madhopur - 0630hrs
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur. Visit The Ranthambhore National Park, a tiger reserve, considered to be the country's best with a good tiger population.
1100 hrs depart for Chittorgarh. Lunch on board.
1530 hrs Arrive Chittorgarh to see the famed Fort perched atop the hill epitomising the Rajput Chivalry and heroism. Also visit the Victory Tower(Vijay Stambh).
Depart for Udaipur 2000 hrs. Dinner and overnight on train.
Day
6 : Monday - Arrive Udaipur - 0730 hrs
Arrival at Udaipur - the city of lakes, palaces, gardens and forts, Enjoy a Boat cruise on Lake Pichola followed by lunch at Hotel Lake Palace. Visit the City Palace, Maharajas residence and Sahelion-ki-Bari (garden of Maids).
2000 hrs depart for Bharatpur-Dinner and overnight on train.
Day 7 : Tuesday - Arrive Bharatpur - 0700 hrs
Arrival at Bharatpur, renowned for The Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting places for thousands of egrets, Siberian cranes, and other migratory birds. Thereafter depart for a visit of the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri- built a by Emperor Akbar.
At 1300 hrs depart for Agra - Synonymous with Taj.
Lunch on board. Arrival at Agra and proceed to see this magnificent monument of love-the Taj Mahal,-7th wonder of the world and also visit the imposing Agra Fort- a World heritage site.
Dinner and Depart for Delhi at 2300 hrs. Overnight on train.
Day 8 : Tuesday - Arrive Delhi Cantt - 0800 hrs
Arrival at Delhi where this royal odyssey comes to an end. Meet our representative and transfer to hotel/airport to follow the next programme.
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