Provides
a unique & memorable experience of the most Luxurious Train Journey in
the world. The special tourist train derives its name from the Royal
background of the coaches, which once belonged to the Maharajas of India.
This 6 days & 7 night journey takes you to the palaces, forts, deserts &
lakes of Rajasthan. The visit includes Jaipur the pink city, Chittorgarh the
Citadal of the Rajputs, Udaipur the city of Lakes, Ranthambor Tiger Reserve
Jodhpur the Blue city of the Rathore clan, Jaislmer the desert fort city,
Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri & the Taj Mahal at Agra.
Wed:
Report 1630 hrs at Delhi Cantt Railway Station to traditional welcome,
check-in & wait to be escorted to your Saloon. Depart Delhi 1745 Hrs for
Jaipur. Dinner on board.
Thurs:
Royal welcome in Jaipur-The Pink City. Morning Discover the marvel of 16th
century mix of Hindu & Mughal architecture on Elephant Back at Amber
Fort Palace. Lunch at former Royal Residence of Maharaja of Jaipur- Rambagh
Palace Hotel. Afternoon visit 19th century built City Palace & Royal
Museum & adjoining Jantar Mantar-observatory built in 18th century;
followed by shopping for precious stones & semi-precious gems. Depart
Jaipur 1700 Hrs for Jaisalmer. Dinner on Board.
Fri:
Travel by palaceonwheels to the Desert Town of Jaisalmer, founded in 12th
century & renowned for it's "Golden Fort", where people still
continue to live & trade in mansions constructed in 16th to 18th
centuries.
Sat :
The heritage train of Rjasthan takes you to the town of Imposing Mehrangarh
Fort, built a top hillock in 16th century & never captured. Lunch at
present Royal Residence of Maharaja of Jodhpur-Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel.
Depart Jodhpur 1600 Hrs for Sawai Madhopur. Dinner on Board.
Sun:
Early morning visit to Ranthambhor Forests for glimpse of the Royal Tiger,
in the former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Depart Sawai
Madhopur 1100 hrs for Chittorgarh Lunch on Board. Afternoon visit to ruins
of Chittor Fort, originally built in 8th century atop sprawling hill &
abandoned in 16th century. Dinner on Board. Night, palace on wheels
stationary at Chittorgarh Station.
Mon:
Full day excursion to City of Lakes-Udaipur. Founded in 16th century by
former rulers of Chittorgarh, it is said to be the most romantic city East
of Suez. Lunch at former Royal Summer Palace located on an island- Lake
Palace Hotel. Depart 2000 Hrs for Chittorgarh by the Luxury train of India.
Dinner on Board.
Tue:
Early
morning heritage train of Rajasthan takes you to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary,
former hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur. Later visit the
Magnificent & well preserved Ghost Town of Fatehpur-Sikri, capital of
the Mughal empire for short while in 16th Century. Lunch in Agra Hotel.
Afternoon free to enjoy the sheer beauty of The Taj Mahal- poetry of love in
marble. Evening visit to Marble factories & showrooms. Dinner on board
on the Palace on wheels. Depart by the Palaceonwheels at 2100 Hrs for Delhi.
Wed:
Early morning arrival at Delhi Cantt by Palaceonwheels. Have sumptuous
breakfast & bid farewell to the Luxury Train Tour by 0800 Hrs.
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