Description
DAY 1 New Delhi The capital of India
Tour starts in the evening with a ceremonial welcome aboard the Palace on Wheels at Safdarjung, New Delhi. You will be treated like a Maharaja and Maharani (king and queen). The capital city of modern India, Delhi is known for its rich and exotic history.
Feel free to explore your new palace, and acquaint yourself with its various facilities. Relax with a drink at the bar. Dinner will be served on board.
TIME
DETAILS
4:00 PM
Welcome on arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station.
Red Carpet, Garlands, Shehnai, Soft Drink & Welcome drink in Bar.
5.00 PM
Guests are issued boarding pass and escorted to their rooms.
6:30 PM
Departure for Jaipur
8:00 PM
Onwards
Dinner onboard Palace on Wheels
DAY 2 – THURSDAY JAIPUR
The PinK CitY
Your first stop will be at the magnificent Pink City, Jaipur. The city displays graceful architecture in a unique pink shade. Established in 1727 by the then Maharaja, Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur is known as one of the most well-planned cities of its time.
The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is predominantly known for its musicians, artisans and craftsmen. Today, it is visited for its fine jewellery, varied textiles and sumptuous cuisine.
TIME
DETAILS
4:30 AM
Arrival at Gandhinagar, Jaipur on platform number 2
7:00 AM
Breakfast on board
8:00 AM
Welcome with Rangoli, Shenai, Elephants, KachiGodi Dance, etc.
8:15 AM
Departure for sight-seeing. Train leaves for workshop.
9:00 AM
Visit Albert Hall Museum
10:00 AM
Visit to Hawa Mahal (from outside)
10:30 AM
Visit Jantar Mantar
11:30 AM
Visit City Palace
12:30 PM
Explore the amazing handicraft of Jaipur
1:30 PM
Elephant ride and lunch at Amer Fort
3:00 PM
Visit Amer Fort
6:00 PM
See some more intricate handmade art pieces from local Jaipur artisans
7:15 PM
Arrival on Palace on Wheels at Durgapura
8:00 PM
Dinner onboard. Palace on Wheels departs for Sawai Madhopur
DAY 3 – FRIDAY SAWAI MADHOPUR/CHITTORGARH
The Pride of Mewar
After the exquisite architectural landmarks, the perfect place to experience the other side of the royal charm is Sawai Madhopur. Named after its king, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, this place is in close proximity to the famous Ranthambore National Park.
This wildlife park is home to various species of animals but the one that capture most attention is the mighty tigers. The forest also houses the ruins of the ancient fort from the 10th century. Chittorgarh, the land of glory and valour, is bound to leave you enchanted. This captivating place has an intriguing and spellbinding history. The land of devotion and determination, Chittorgarh remains replete with historic associations and holds a very special place in the hearts of Rajputs, as it was the bastion of the clan at a time when every other stronghold had succumbed to invasion.
TIME
DETAILS
6:50 AM
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur
7:00 AM
Set out for Ranthambhore National Park (Sanctuary visit) by open canters
8:45 AM
Breakfast on board
11:30 AM
Departure for Chittorgarh
1:00 PM
Lunch onboard Palace on Wheels
4:35PM
Departure for sight-seeing. High tea at Fort
7:15 PM
Return to Palace on Wheels
8:00 PM
Dinner on Palace on Wheels
1:40 AM
Enroute Udaipur.
DAY 4 – SATURDAY UDAIPUR
Romance on Water
The land of marvelous beauty, Udaipur is named after Rana Udai Singh, the dynamic ruler of this princely state. This City of Lakes has a long, glorious history and is also considered as the romantic city of Rajasthan, thanks to the endless love sagas of its rulers.
Revel in its history and architectural splendours and return with an array of exquisite souvenirs.
TIME
DETAILS
8:00 AM
Arrival at Udaipur
8:15 AM
Breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels
9:00 AM
Sight-seeing by coach
9:30 AM
Visit to Saheliyoon Ki Bari
10:00 AM
Explore some beautiful paintings from the city of lakes
11:00 AM
Visit City Palace
1:00 PM
Lunch at a 5-Star Hotel
3:00 PM
Arrival at Palace on Wheels
4:25 PM
High Tea onboard Palace on Wheels
8:00 PM
Dinner onboard Palace on Wheels. Enroute Jaisalmer
DAY 5 – SUNDAY JAISALMER
The Golden City
The day unfolds in the heart of the desert at Jaisalmer, the Golden City of India. Jaisalmer is christened after its founder Rawal Jaisal and means ‘the hill fort of Jaisal’, which was established in the year 1156.
The bustling city is full of rustic beauty, and the yellowish hue of the sand justifies the name rendered to the monochromatic landscape. The once-affluent havelis, intricately carved balconies, cornices and façades decorate the city and have made it an architectural delight.
TIME
DETAILS
7:30 AM
Breakfast on Palace on Wheels
9:30 AM
Arrival at Jaisalmer with a grand welcome
9:45 AM
Departure for sight-seeing. Visit to Gadsisar Lake, Fort, Havelies & City
1:30 PM
Lunch onboard Palace on Wheels
3:30 PM
Departure for Sam sand dunes. Camel ride and high-tea
7:00 PM
Return to Palace on Wheels
7.45 PM
Set out for Dinner & Cultural Programme at 5-Star Hotel
11:00 PM
Return onboard Palace on Wheels
11:30 PM
Enroute Jodhpur
DAY 6 – MONDAY JODHPUR
The Blue CitY
Jodhpur, the land of majestic and mystic glory, welcomes you warmly. Currently, the second largest city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur was established in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput king.
The magic of imperial living is still alive in the various forts and palaces that abound in the city.
In this royal paradise, also known as the blue city for its indigo hue, even the most ordinary houses have exquisite stonework, traceries and carved latticed windows.
TIME
DETAILS
7:00 AM
Arrival at Mandor, Jodhpur. Welcome with Mehrangarh Band
7:30 AM
Breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels
9:00 AM
Departure for Sight Seeing
9:30 AM
See the wonderful Jaswant Thada
10:00 AM
Visit the majestic Mehrangarh fort
12:00 PM
See the intricate patchwork and authentic designer textile pieces
1:30 PM
Lunch at a 5-star hotel
2:30 PM
Visit the historic Umaid Bhawan museum
3:30 PM
Return to Palace on board
4:30 PM
High-tea onboard Palace on Wheels and departure for Bharatpur
8:00 PM
Dinner onboard Palace on Wheels
DAY 7 – TUESDAY BHARATPUR
Avian Bird Sanctuary
Agra Taj Mahal
Established in the 17th century by Maharaja Suraj Mal, Bharatpur was once an invincible and well-fortified city. Aptly called the iron fort, its stern military construction helped fight off many a foreign siege.Bharatpur is close to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a world heritage site as declared by UNESCO. This region attracts a large variety of birds such as the Siberian crane, storks, herons, kingfishers, partridges, and bee-eaters, some of which migrate from different parts of the world.
Agra is located on the banks of the river Yamuna and was established in 1504 by the then ruler of Delhi, Sultan Sikandar Lodi. The city is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. It is one of the most visited sites in India.
TIME
DETAILS
5:00 AM
Arrival at Bharatpur
6:00 AM
Set out for Ghana Bird Sanctuary by coach
6:30 AM
Arrival at the sanctuary
6:45 AM
Meet the exquisite and exotic birds by cycle rikshaw
8:15 AM
Breakfast on board
9:20 AM
Enroute Agra
11:45 AM
Arrive at Agra Cantt
12:15 PM
Visit the Agra Fort
1:30 PM
Lunch at 5-Star Hotel
3:00 PM
Experience the breath-taking Taj Mahal!
5:30 PM
Visit some local marble artifacts from Agra
8:00 PM
Dinner onboard Palace on Wheels
8:45 PM
Departure from Agra Cantt
DAY 8– WEDNESDAY NEW DELHI
The Capital of India
TIME
DETAILS
2:15 AM
Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station
7:00 AM
Breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels
8:30 AM
Farewell from Palace on Wheels
