| | | INDIA...Mysterious, Beautiful, Compelling...
There is no better way to experience the cultural heartland of INDIA-Rajasthan than by the Palace on Wheels. Relish the lifestyles of the kings of yore on board the Palace on Wheels, while listening to the silent tales of glory and valor told by the majestic forts and splendid palaces of Rajasthan... |
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 | Tour Itineraries : | |
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| Day1 - Wednesday Delhi Cantt. | |
| | You dream journey starts from Delhi, the city of ruined forts and rising towers. From Delhi Cantonment, the Palace-On-Wheels is outward bound every Wednesday night for Rajasthan - the land of maharajas.. |
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| | Itinerary Time |
| | | Reporting Delhi Cantt. Railway Station | 15.30 hrs. | | Departure for Jaipur | 18.30 hrs. | | Dinner on Board | 20:00 hrs. |
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| Day2 - Thursday Jaipur | |
| | Palace on Wheels - The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, the land of Maharajas, magnificent Palaces and impressive forts.
One of the most well planned cities of the world. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727. |
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| Itinerary Time |
| | | Arrive at Jaipur | 02:00 hrs. | | Breakfast served | 07:30 hrs. | | Depart for local sightseeing | 08:30 hrs. | | Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel | 13:00 hrs. | | Depart for Jaisalmer | 19:30 hrs. | | Dinner served | 20:00 hrs. |
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| Day3 - Friday Jaisalmer | |
| | Palace on Wheels - In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently on the shimmering sandscape.
The main shopping area of Jaisalmer is Sadar Bazar
and prominent showrooms include Rajasthali - the only Rajasthan Government emporium. |
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| | Itinerary Time |
| | | Arrive at Jaisalmer | 08:15 hrs. | | Breakfast served | 07:30 hrs. | | Depart for local sightseeing | 08:30 hrs. | | Have lunch and rest | 13:00 hrs. | | Visit the sand dunes and go on a camel safari | 17:00 hrs. | | Have dinner and relish the cultural program. | 20:00 hrs. | | Depart for Jodhpur | 23:00 hrs. |
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| Day4 - Saturday Jodhpur | |
| | Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station.
Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by AC bus for Back Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad.
Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Free time & lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Noon board the bus for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.
Visit to Ratnadurg Fort, Lokmanya Tilak Smarak and free time in Ratnagiri Bazar. Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station.... |
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| Itinerary Time |
| | | Arrive at Jodhpur | 07:00 hrs. | | Breakfast served | 07:30 hrs. | | Depart for local sightseeing | 08:30 hrs. | | Have lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace | 13:00 hrs. | | Depart for Sawai Madhopur | 15:30 hrs. | | Dinner served | 20:00 hrs. |
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| Day5 - Sunday Sawai Madhopur / Chittaurgarh | |
| | Sawai Madhopur was named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast we go to the Ranthambhor National Park.
We depart for Chittaurgarh after lunch on-board. In the afternoon we visit the Chittaurgarh fort, lauded
in legends valour and chivalry. Shop for tie & dye sarees, leather, embroidered shoes, lac- work articles and bangles. |
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| Itinerary Time |
| | | Arrive at Sawai Madhopur | 04:00 hrs. | | Visit the Ranthambore National Park | 06:30 hrs. | | Depart for Chittaurgarh | 10:30 hrs. | | Lunch served | 13:00 hrs. | | Arrive at Chittaurgarh | 16:00 hrs. | | Depart for local sightseeing | 16:15 hrs. | | Depart for Udaipur & Dinner served | 20:00 hrs. |
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| Day6 - Monday Chittaurgarh / Udaipur | |
| | Udaipur was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. With enchanting lakes and lush greenery, this place oozes with beauty and is a symbol of romance, the most appealing place for poets, painters, travelers and writers. This fascinating capital of Mewar is surrounded by hills
and is situated on the edge of three lakes. |
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| Itinerary Time |
| | | Breakfast on Board | 07.00 hrs. | | Departure for Udaipur by Coach | 08.00 hrs. | | Sightseeing of Udaipur | 10:30 hrs. | | Lunch at Lake Palace Hotel | 13:00 hrs. | | Departure for Palace on Wheels | 17:00 hrs. | | Arrival at Chittorgarh | 19:30 hrs. | | Departure for Bharatpur/Agra | 20:00 hrs. | | Dinner on Board | 20:00 hrs. |
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| Day7 - Tuesday Bharatpur / Agra / Delhi | |
| | | Arrival at Bharatpur | 06.30 hrs. | | Visit to Bird Sanctuary (After breakfast) | 08.00 hrs. | | Departure for Fatehpur Sikri (by Coach) | 09:15 hrs. | | Return to Palace on Wheels | 11:30 hrs. | | Departure for Agra | 11:45 hrs. | | Lunch on Board | 13:00 hrs. | | Arrival at Agra | 14:30 hrs. | | Departure for Taj Mahal/ Fort | 15:00 hrs. |
| Return to Palace on Wheels 19.00 hrs.
(Evening Tea & Rest)
| 19:00 hrs. |
| Departure for Dinner | 20:15 hrs. |
| Dinner & Return to Palace on Wheels | |
| Departure for Delhi Cantt. | 23:00 hrs. |
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| Day8 - Wednesday Delhi Cantt. | |
| | Palace on Wheels dream journey ends in Delhi, the heart of India. Delhi is the capital of India and her third largest city. It is a truly cosmopolitan city - a home to people from different sates, speaking different languages and celebrating different festivals. Enjoy the multi-colored atmoshphere filled with tremendous "josh" and enthusiasm.Arrive Delhi Cantt. Railway Station |
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| Itinerary Time |
| | | Arrival at Delhi | 06:00 hrs. | | Breakfast on Board | 08:30 hrs | | Tour Ends | 09:00 hrs |
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