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Itinerary of
Palace on Wheels includes 7 Nights / 8 Days of a royal journey
on this luxurious train. In this period you visit many
beautiful cities, historical monuments, wildlife sanctuaries
and experience an enjoyment of the lifetime. The train leaves
Delhi on every Wednesday from Delhi cant. Railway station.
Day 01 -
Wednesday - Delhi
Your lifetime
journey on the Palace on Wheels starts from the Delhi Cant.
Railway Station at 17.45 hrs, where the guests are accorded
with a warm, traditional welcome. Dinner is served onboard at
20.00 hrs and you are on the way to Jaipur.
Day 02 -
Thursday - Jaipur
Arrival:
02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
Elephants and a Shehnai recitation greet you at your arrival
at the pink city of Jaipur. You have your lunch at famous
Rambagh Palace Hotel. In Jaipur you visit Hawa Mahal, the
Jantar Mantar (the largest observatory built by Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh), Nahargarh fort, Amber fort and many more places.
You return back to Palace on Wheels around 18.30hrs where the
dinner awaits you onboard.
Day 03 -
Friday - Jaisalmer
Arrival:
08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs
Jaisalmer is one of the popular tourist destinations of
Rajasthan. The city is famous for its golden fort made of
yellow sandstones. The Patwon ki haveli and Nathmalji ki
haveli are the finest examples of the sculptor's skills. The
sand dunes outside Jaisalmer provide you an excellent place
for a camel ride. After lunch on board you can enjoy a camel
safari in the sand dunes. Dinner on the sand dunes under the
moonlit sky is another highlight of your visit. You can enjoy
the cultural programs at a hotel in Jaisalmer and then return
to the Palace on Wheels and the train then leaves for Jodhpur
at night.
Day 04 -
Saturday - Jodhpur
Arrival:
07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs
Next morning the Palace on Wheels reaches Jodhpur, the second
largest city of Rajasthan fortified by a high stonewall with
seven gates and several fortresses. The famous tourist spots
here include Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool
Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. You have your lunch at
the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace and return to the Palace on
Wheels.
Day 05 -
Sunday - Sawai Madhopur
Arrival:
04.00 hrs. Departure: 10.30 Hrs
Sawai Madhopur is famous for Ranthambore National Park, one of
the most famous national parks of India. Here you can enjoy a
safari ride to explore a variety of wildlife including tigers,
chital, deer, monkeys and many more like them. Another not to
be missed tourist attraction here is Ranthambore Fort. After
that you return to the Palace on Wheels and leave for
Chittorgarh.
Arrival
Chittorgarh: 15.30 Hrs
Chittorgarh is known as the city of bravery and romance. The
7th century Chittorgarh Fort, has witnessed many wars fought
over to protect the dignity and respect of the beautiful
queen, Padmini. Other attractions here include Vijay Stambh
(Tower of Victory) and the Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame). After
visiting Chittorgarh, you start your journey for Udaipur.
Day 06 -
Monday - Udaipur
Arrival:
15.30 hrs
You reach Udaipur, the city of lakes next day and take a tour
to the palaces, forts and temples of Udaipur. You also visit
the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, the Jag Niwas (Lake
Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue
waters of Lake Pichola. After that you have lunch at the Lake
Palace Hotel.
Day 07 -
Tuesday - Bharatpur-Agra
Arrival:
06.30 hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
The Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur in the early hours
of the day. After breakfast, you are set to visit the world
famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also famous as Keoladeo Ghana
National Park. You can see here many varieties of birds
including the rare migratory birds like Siberian cranes.
Day 07 - Tuesday - Agra
Arrival -
14.30 Hrs
The same day you arrive at Fatehpur Sikri here you can visit a
mosque built by the Mughal emperor Akbar, dedicated to Sheikh
Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi saint. After that you have lunch
at a hotel in Agra and visit the wonderful Taj Mahal,
constructed by Shah Jahan, as a symbol of love for his beloved
wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Day 08 -
Wednesday - Delhi
Arrival -
06.00 hrs
You have your dinner on board get set to return to Delhi. The
luxury train arrives at Delhi Cantt Railway station the next
morning. You have your breakfast on board the train. And here
your unforgettable journey comes to its conclusion.
Your lifetime
tour on the Palace On Wheels doesn't cost a lot in comparisons
to services it offers to you. There are two types of tariff
applicable for the train depending on the time of your visit.
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High Season tariff
Applicable: October to March
Lean Season Discounted tariff Applicable: April &
September |
This Tariff is inclusive of all the cost of travel, catering
which includes morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea, and
dinner, sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance fee for
monuments and palaces, boat riding in Lake Palace Hotel at
Udaipur, Camel safari at Jaisalmer and many more entertainment
programs.
Note:
Tariff does not include laundry, liquor and other items of
personal nature.
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