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| Delhi - Jaipur
- Jaislamer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur(Ranthambore) - Chittorgarh
- Udaipur - Agra - Bharatpur – Delhi |
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Welcome
aboard The Palace On Wheels on its splendid and enchanting
royal journey through the bygone era of the erstwhile Maharajas.
Though times have changed and the winds have shifted, the
Palace On Wheels cruises along in royal style, the kind only
the Maharajas of yesteryears could have perpetuated and enjoyed. |
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| Trip
Plan |
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Day
01 Wednesday New Delhi Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Dep.
18.30 hrs. |
| The journey of
a lifetime begins at the Delhi Safdarjung station 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.
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| Day 02 Thursday
Jaipur Arrival 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs |
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. |
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| Day 03 Friday
Jaisalmer Arrival 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs. |
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. |
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| Day 04 Saturday
Jodhpur Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure15.30 hrs |
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. |
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| Day 05 Sunday
Sawai Madhopur Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
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| 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 Ranthambore
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. |
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| Day 05 Sunday
Chittaurgarh Arrival 16.00 hrs. |
| After lunch on
board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour;
scars of battles lost and won….thrice-besieged,
Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. |
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| Day 06 Monday
Udaipur Departure 0530 hrs. from Chittaurgarh for Udaipur |
| Arrive in Udaipur,
the Lake City at 730 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 at Lake
Palace Hotel a visit to City
Palace is exhilarating. In the evening visit the
crystal gallery. Later proceed to Bharatpur on board Palace
on Wheels |
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| Day 07 Tuesday
Bharatpur Arrival 06.30hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs |
| 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. |
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| Day 07 Tuesday
Agra Arrival 14.30 hrs Departure 23.00 hrs |
| 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 a good night’s sleep. |
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Day
08 Wednesday Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station at 6.00 hrs
in the morning and let the pleasant memories of the past
week linger on your mind for a long, long time. |
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