| Palace On Wheels |
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It's a journey worthy of kings. No wonder the experience is labelled the Palace on Wheels. The 14 coaches of the Palace On Wheels are named after former Rajput states. The names are romantic, mesmerizing... Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur. It has been rated one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. Offered on board are a series of restuarants, a library, a bar, lounges, individually designed saloons with en-suite bathrooms, personal attendants and a lot more. |
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| Day1 - Wednesday - Delhi Cantt. |
Your 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Reporting Delhi Cantt. Railway Station | 16.00 hrs. | | Departure for Jaipur | 17.45 hrs. | | Dinner and Overnight on board Palace on Wheels | 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Arrive at Jaipur | 00:00 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 | 17:00 hrs. | | Dinner served | 12:00 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Arrive at Jaisalmer | 06:15 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 | 19:30 hrs. | | Depart for Jodhpur | 23:00 hrs. |
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| Day4 - Saturday - Jodhpur |
Palace on Wheels - A city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. Jodhpur The second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Breakfast served | 07:30 hrs. | | Arrive at Jodhpur | 08:00 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 |
Palace on Wheels - 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Arrive at Sawai Madhopur | 04:00 hrs. | | Breakast Served | 06:30 hrs. | | Visit the Ranthambore National Park | 07:00 hrs. | | Depart for Chittaurgarh | 11:00 hrs. | | Lunch served | 12:30 hrs. | | Arrive at Chittaurgarh | 15:30 hrs. | | Depart for local sightseeing | 16:00 hrs. | | Depart for Udaipur & Dinner served | 20:00 hrs. |
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| Day6 - Monday - Udaipur |
Palace on Wheels - 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Arrive at Udaipur Breakfast served | 06.45 hrs. | | Depart for local sightseeing | 07.30 hrs. | | Depart for Bharatpur | 20:00 hrs. | | Dinner served | 20:30 hrs. |
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| Day7 - Tuesday - Bharatpur / Agra |
Palace on Wheels - Arrive Bharatpur and pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj Mahal, leather goods and jewellery. |
| Itinerary Time | | Visit to National Bird Sanctuary | 07:30 - 09:00 hrs. | | Visit Fatehpur Sikri | 10:30 - 11:30 hrs. | | Lunch in Agra | 13:00 hrs. | | Afternoon sight-seeing tour of Agra city | 15:00 - 17:00 hrs. | Dinner & Return to Palace on Wheels
Departure for Delhi Cantt. | 20:00 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. |
| Itinerary Time | | Arrival at Delhi | 06:00 hrs. | | Breakfast on Board | 08:00 hrs. | | Tour Ends | 09:00 hrs. |
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