Luxury Royal Palace On Wheels Tours
DURATION : 8 Days / 7
Nights
DESTINATIONS COVERED : New
Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh -
Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
During 7 nights and 8 days of
memorable sojourn, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Itinerary covers
enthralling tourist destinations of India that include Delhi, Jaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bharatpur, and Agra. Through the
super luxury train, you will not only get to know about and visit these
colorful cities of maharajas where they built their magnificent palaces and
forts, but also visit wildlife sanctuaries of Rajasthan, and one of the
seven wonders of the world, the Taj in Agra.
Day 1 - Sunday -
New Delhi
The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Safdarjung
Railway 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 - Monday - Jaipur
The first stop of the 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 Sawai Jai Singh II,
in 1727 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 storied
building a one 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 where elephant ride is available to climb up the
hill. Lunch at a Five Star Hotel followed by visit to City Palace Museum and
Observatory.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jaisalmer
In the
heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1 1 56
A.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 for fine pattu shawls, mirror work and 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 porgramme at a Five Star hotel.
Day 4 - Wednesday -
Jodhpur
Next morning the Royal 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
Palace hotel, return to the Royal Palace-on-Wheels. While in Jodhpur shop
for exquisite handicraft articles including the famous breeches, embroidered
shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.
Day 5 - Thursday - Sawai Modhopur
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, rate, jackal and fox are among those
constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for
its excusive 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 - Thursday - Chittaurgarh
After lunch on board you are
in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and velour; scars of battles lost and
won...thrice-besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving
legends of honor and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
Day 6 - Friday - Udaipur
Udaipur, the Lake City,
was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was
driven way 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 a Five Star Hotel, a visit to the City
Palace.
Day 7 - Saturday - Bharatpur / Agra
Bharatpur
In the morning, the Palace on Wheels 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 for thousands of
Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
Agra
Upon arrival visit the Agra Fort and after
lunch 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
jewellery.
Day 8 - Sunday - Delhi
Arrive at Delhi
Safdarjung Railway station. Breakfast on board and let the pleasant memories
of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time.
Facilities
: -
The train will comprise of one super deluxe saloon,
thirteen deluxe saloons, two restaurant cum lounge cars, one spa cum board
room car, one kitchen car, two staff cars and two power cars.
Super
Deluxe Coach : -
The super deluxe coach will have two Suites with a
capacity of 4 persons. Each Suit (Mother of Pearl and Silver Suites) will
have double beds, with spacious sitting area with dressing table, luggage
rack, a spacious bath room with shower and bath tub. The coach also has a
common lounge.
Deluxe Coach : -
Deluxe coach will have
3 double bedded cabins with a capacity of 6 pax. Each cabin will have double
beds, seating area, dressing table, luggage rack with spacious bathroom.
Restaurant
Lounge : -
The concept of the restaurant lounge is to eliminate
waiting time. The two restaurant lounge cars, combined would have a capacity
of 120 pax.
Spa cum Board Room : -
International Gym
and spa facilities would be available. Corporate and guests can arrange
meetings in the board room which will have modern facilities.
