Duration: 8 Days
This Tour explores various
travel attractions of
Jaipur - Jaisalmer-
Jodhpur- Sawai Madhopur-
Chittaurgarh- Udaipur-
Agra & Bharatpur.
This tour starts from
Delhi & terminates
in Delhi after seven days.
Day 01: Delhi
Welcome
aboard to the Luxury Train
Tour of Palace on Wheels.
The Tour Departs in the
evening from Delhi for
Jaipur.
Day 02: 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 03: 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 04: 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 05: Morning: Sawai
Madhopur (Ranthambhor):
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
and 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.
Day 05: Evening: Chittorgarh:
Chittaurgarh 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 06: 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 07: Morning: Agra:
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.
Day 07: Afternoon:
Bharatpur:
Bharatpur is famous for
its bird sanctuary, the
nesting place for thousands
of Egrets, Siberian cranes,
migratory water Fowl and
other species of birds.
Day
08: Delhi:
After early breakfast,
a week in wonderland comes
to an end.
Feel like the royalty
on board the Palace on
Wheels - a completely
self-train. Fully air-conditioned,
the train comprises of
14 deluxe saloons, equipped
with class amenities to
enhance the pleasure of
travelling. Each saloon
is a combination of 4
twin-bedded chambers with
channel music, intercom,
attached toilets, running
hot & cold water,
shower and wall to wall
carpeting. The lounge
car recaptures the royal
style, pomp & pageantry,
the quality of the era
gone by. The two dining
cars-the Maharaja and
the Maharani have a traditional
Rajasthani ambience serving
continental, Indian and
Rajasthani cuisine. The
coaches are named after
the erstwhile princely
states: Alwar, Bharatpur,
Bikaner, Bundi, Dhaulpur,
Dungarpur, Jaipur, Kishangarh,
Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur.
What's more, each saloon
has personal attendants
or 'Khidmatgars', who
are at your call whenever
you need anything.
OTHER FACILITIES:
Doctor on call at the
next station. Money exchange
facility/ credit cards.
Adequate safety and security
arrangements. Complimentary
mineral water on board/
in the coach during sightseeing/
and at hotels. Assistance
for travel arrangements
on completion of the tour.
Voltage available on the
train 110/230 V.
CLOTHING RECOMMENDED:
Light woolens and tropical
clothing.
CLIMATE: Varies
from 8 C to 25 C between
September to March &
in April around 30 C.
MEALS The two restaurant
cars, the Maharaja and
the Maharani, serve a
range of Indian, Continental
and Chinese cuisine. Menus
are changed seasonally.
REPORTING TIME: Reporting
time is 7 PM at Delhi
Cantt. Railway Station.
Schedule:
Palace on Wheels
Schedule for the
year 2003 - 2004
|
Month
|
Departure
Dates |
|
January 2006 |
04th. 11th. 18th.
25th |
|
February 2006 |
01st. 08th. 15th.
22nd |
|
March 2006 |
01st. 08th. 15th.
22nd. 29th |
|
April 2006 |
05th. 12th. 19th.
26th |
|
September 2006 |
06th. 13th. 20th.
27th |
|
October 2006 |
04th.
11th. 18th. 25th |
|
November 2006 |
01st.
08th. 15th. 22nd.
29th |
|
December 2006 |
06th.
13th. 20th. 27th |
