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Day 1: New Delhi
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The journey of a
lifetime begins at the Delhi Cant. Railway station,
New Delhi 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 Land of Maharajas (Rajasthan).
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Day 2: Jaipur
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 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 3 :
Jaisalmer
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 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 4 : Jodhpur
 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 5: Sawai Madhopur
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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 Ranthambhor 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.
Day 5: Chittaurgarh
After lunch on board you are in
Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and
won….thrice-beseiged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. |
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Day 6: Udaipur
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Arrive in
Udaipur, the Lake City at 7:30 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 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 7 : Bharatpur.
 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.
Day 7: Agra
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. |
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Day 8: New Delhi
After dinner on board and a good night’s sleep, arrive at Delhi
Cant. Railway Station, New Delhi
at 6.00 hrs the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the
past week linger on your mind for a long, long time
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