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Palace on Wheels Tour
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06 Nights / 07 Days |
Destination:
New Delhi - Jaipur
- Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh
- Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi.
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Journey through the man-made beauty of the world
Rajasthan is one of the most piece de resistance tourist spot
of the world. Thousands and thousands of people visit Rajasthan
every year; season or off season this beautiful picturesque
landscape can easily slay anyone's heart. As far as journey
to Rajasthan is concerned, the most picture-postcard transport
system is the Palace on Wheels.
It's an absolute pleasure to travel in this elegant posh train.
You want to enjoy your visit to Rajasthan? Need not to worry;
Palace on Wheels will make your dreams come true. The pleasurable
infrastructure of this luxurious train is pliable enough to
make you go all satisfied.
Day-1 Wednesday Tour Begins : 09.30 hrs.
New Delhi
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.
Day-2 Thursday 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.
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.
Day-3 Friday Arrival 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs.
Jaisalmer
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.
Shop 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.
Day-4 Saturday Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure15.30 hrs
Jodhpur
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 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.
Day-5 Sunday Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
Sawai Madhopur
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, 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.
Day-5 Sunday Arrival 16.00 hrs.
Chittaurgarh
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-6 Monday Departure 05:30 hrs. from Chittaurgarh for Udaipur
Udaipur
Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City at 7:30 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 marble 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 Bharatpur
on board Palace on Wheels
Day-7 Tuesday Arrival 06.30hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
Bharatpur
Early next morning, the Palace 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 of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory
Water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day-7 Tuesday Arrival 14.30 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 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 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.
Your tour ends here
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