Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore) - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Agra - Bharatpur - Delhi.
Tour Highlights : Introduction to the Palace On Wheels in words will be a disrespect to the luxury Palace on Wheels is an ideal example of true Indian royalty and way of hospitality. Live Life Kingsize - is what you feel aboard the Palace on Wheels train when you leave Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and disembark your palace eventhough you won't wish to. This is one of the finest luxury train tour available to mankind. The Palace on Wheels India Luxury train tour.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi international and met & assisted by Travel representative for transfer to the hotel with immediate checkin for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast, guided tour of the historic city of old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the "Father of the Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun's Tomb, Birla Mandir (laxmi Narayan Temple), Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, President's House and drive through Connaught Place and transferring to Delhi Cantonment railway station for a warm welcome aboard the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day 03 : Arrive Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states - Rajasthan. It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink color lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical at sunset. Places of Interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments from medieval times. This town is also famous for its semi- precious stones, gems & jewelery, & woolen carpets.
Day 04 : Arrive Jaisalmer
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations. Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.
Day 05 : Arrive Jodhpur
Famous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur houses grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal. In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the genius of its sculptors comes to life and stand as a testimony to the imperial grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to be the biggest private residence of single individual.
Day 06 : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Arrive Delhi international and met & assisted by Travel representative for transfer to the hotel with immediate checkin for overnight stay.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast, guided tour of the historic city of old Delhi to include magnificent Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial to Mahatma Gandhi - the "Father of the Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun's Tomb, Birla Mandir (laxmi Narayan Temple), Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, President's House and drive through Connaught Place and transferring to Delhi Cantonment railway station for a warm welcome aboard the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day 03 : Arrive Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states - Rajasthan. It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink color lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical at sunset. Places of Interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments from medieval times. This town is also famous for its semi- precious stones, gems & jewelery, & woolen carpets.
Day 04 : Arrive Jaisalmer
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations. Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.
Day 05 : Arrive Jodhpur
Famous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur houses grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal. In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the genius of its sculptors comes to life and stand as a testimony to the imperial grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to be the biggest private residence of single individual.
Day 06 : Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these majestic predators in their normal pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of birds and hyena, Ratel, Jackal an Fox among other species. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies. Proceed further towards Chittaurgarh, which owes its name to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or immolated themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic Chittaurgarh fort.
Day 07 : Arrive Udaipur
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. The two most famous lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature paintings.
Day 08 : Arrive Agra - Bharatpur
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed sights in the world. Also famous for its marble showrooms. Later proceed for Bharatpur, which is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day 09 : Arrive Delhi - onward destination
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end at the Delhi Cantonment railway station. Met & assisted and transfer to hotel for checkin. Evening option of seeing Son-et-Lumiere (Sound and Light Show) at the Red Fort. A magnifient show about the history of India from Mughals to the Britishers - how India evolved. Late evening transferred to international airport for flight to onward destination.
Day 07 : Arrive Udaipur
Udaipur is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the mood of a bygone era. The two most famous lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature paintings.
Day 08 : Arrive Agra - Bharatpur
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a moment that has come to epitomes love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed sights in the world. Also famous for its marble showrooms. Later proceed for Bharatpur, which is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day 09 : Arrive Delhi - onward destination
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end at the Delhi Cantonment railway station. Met & assisted and transfer to hotel for checkin. Evening option of seeing Son-et-Lumiere (Sound and Light Show) at the Red Fort. A magnifient show about the history of India from Mughals to the Britishers - how India evolved. Late evening transferred to international airport for flight to onward destination.
