Day 01 : DelhiWelcome
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 Welcome aboard to the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The
Tour Departs in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day
03 : JaisalmerFounded 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 :
JodhpurFamous 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. Evening at Chittaurgarh. 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 08 : 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 09 : DelhiAfter early breakfast, a week in
wonderland comes to an end.