Palace on Wheels

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  1. Palace on Wheels
  2. Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
  3. The Maharajas’ Express
  4. The Golden Chariot
  5. Deccan Odyssey

10 Nights / 11 Days

Places visited:  Delhi – Jaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Sawai Mahopur – Chiitorgarh – Udaipur – Bharatpur – Agra – Delhi

(PALACE ON WHEELS TRAIN STARTS FROM WEDNESDAY TO WEDNESDAY)

Day 1 – Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 2 – Delhi

DSC_1819This morning we visit Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by Shah Jehan the Magnificent (who also built the Taj Mahal). First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets, and then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort.

Afternoon we’ll visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a Spectacular structure that’s just 60 years old, and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental building to Qutab Minar, the 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, the Bahai Temple with its nine pools on an elevated platform. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 3

Morning free for independent activities. Afternoon you are transferred from Delhi Cantt Railway Station (Palace on wheels Start from this station). Departure for Jaipur. Departure time 1830 hrs. Dinner on Board.(B D )

Day 4 – Jaipur

Arrive Jaipur 0000 hrs – 0730 hrs: Be greeted by caparisoned elephants Welcome to the Pink City of Jaipur. Discover Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Local Villages. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Visit Jantar Mantar, the age-old observatory & City Palace, home of the erstwhile rulers. Departure for Jaisalmer 1730 hrs Overnight on Palace on Wheels.

Day 5 – Jaisalmer

DSC_8306Arrive Jaisalmer 0615 hrs Arrive at the 12th century city of Jaisalmer dominated by its sandstone fort of 99 bastions. Visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows, balconies, cupolas and facades. , Lunch o board, visit to Sand dunes and camel ride, Dinner with cultural programme at Jaisalmer. depart for Jodhpur 2300 hrs. Overnight on Palace on Wheels.

Day 6 – Jodhpur

Arrive Jodhpur 0800 hrs After Breakfast sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. The Mehrangarh fort looms large over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent fort and Jaswant Thada, the royal Cenotaph. Lunch at Palace Hotel. Depart for Sawai Madhopur 1530 hrs Dinner on board Overnight on Palace on Wheels.

Day 7 – Sawai Mahopur – Chiitorgarh

Arrive Sawai Madhopur at 0400 hrs. Welcome to the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambore. Surrounded by the Ranthambore National Park, a Project Tiger reserve, the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above … still echoing a takes of glorious past Departure for Chittorgarh 1100 hrs. Arrive Chittorgarh at 1530 hrs. Images of love and valour’s scars of battles lost and won three besieged. Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur. Overnight on Palace on Wheels.

Day 8 – Udaipur

The city of lakes, palaces and gardens, temples and forts …. Udaipur. Lunch at a Lake Palace Hotel, the former summer residence of the princes of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Pichola… Visit the City Palace, the residence of the Maharajas of Udaipur in all its ancient glory. Departure for Bharatpur 2000 hrs. Dinner on board Overnight on Palace on Wheels.

Day 9 – Bharatpur – Agra

DSC_8551Arrive Bharatpur 0600 hrs visit to the renowned Keoladeo Ghana National Park a wonderlands of birds, at Bharatpur once the preserve of the maharaja of Bharatpur and now a world heritage site. It is home to 300 species of birds, some flying in from as far as Siberia and China. Agra – Visit the red sandstone fort of Fatehpur Sikri. Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra and proceed to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived, the Taj Mahal. Depart for Delhi 2300 hrs Overnight on Palace on Wheels.

Day 10 – Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Breakfast on board and return to Delhi Cantt. Railway Station Arrive 0600 hrs. You are met and transferred from railway Station to your pre booked Hotel Rest of the day free for independent activities Overnight at Hotel.

 

Day 11 – Leave Delhi

You are transferred from Hotel to International Airport to board Flight for onward Journey