» Palace on Wheels Tour
Places Covered : New Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
- Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 06
Nights / 07 Days
Day-1 Wednesday ( Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Dep.
18.30 hrs. )
New Delhi The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi
Cantonment station 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 Rajasthan.
Day-2 Thursday Arrival 02.00 hrs.
Departure 19.30 hrs
Jaipur 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.
Day-3 Friday Arrival 08.15
hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs.
Jaisalmer 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.
Day-4 Saturday Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure15.30
hrs
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.
Day-5 Sunday Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30
hrs
Sawai Madhopur 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 Sunday Arrival
16.00 hrs.
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.
Day-6 Monday Departure 05:30
hrs. from Chittaurgarh for Udaipur
Udaipur 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 at Lake Palace Hotel a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.
In the evening visit the crystal gallery. Later proceed to Bharatpur on board
Palace on Wheels
Day-7 Tuesday Arrival 06.30hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
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 Tuesday Arrival 14.30 hrs Departure 23.00 hrs
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.
After dinner on board and a good night’s sleep, arrive at Delhi Cantt. 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.
| Tariff |
Occupancy
Type
| | September
2006 and April 2007
(per person per night)
| Total
for 7 nights
(per person)
|
| Single
occupancy | US $ | 395.00 | 2765.00 |
| Double
occupancy | US $ | 295.00 | 2065.00 |
| Triple
occupancy | US $ | 240.00 | 1680.00 |
| Occupancy
Type | | October
2006
to March 2007
(per person per night)
| Total
for 7 nights
(per person)
|
| Single
occupancy | US $ | 535.00
| 3745.00 |
| Double
occupancy | US $ | 385.00 | 2695.00 |
| Triple
occupancy | US $ | 315.00 | 2205.00 |
Tariff
is inclusive of cost of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast, lunch,
evening tea, and dinner), conducted sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance
fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and
boat ride to and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant ride at Jaipur, Camel
ride at Jaisalmer and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.
Note: Tariff
does not include liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature and video
camera charges for entry into Parks and monuments.
Half fare for children
between 5 and 12 years
Itinerary and terms are subject to change without
notice 
