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Day 1 - Delhi
1600 hours: Self arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station for check in and
board Palace On Wheels maharaja train tour.
1745 hours: Departure for the adventure of a lifetime.
2000 hours: Dinner on board.
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Day 2 - Jaipur
0000 hours: Arrival in Jaipur.
0730 hours: Breakfast on board.
 0830
hours: Sightseeing.
1300 hours: Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.
Famous as "The Pink City", Jaipur, is the capital of Rajasthan.
Jaipur has witnessed the splendor of the Rajput and Mughal royalty and its
monuments are the living testimonies of the magnificence of that era. Visit
the Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds - with a profusion of windows and stone
screens. The Jantar Mantar is the 18th century stone observatory. Behold the
stunning architecture of the City Palace and the Amber Fort.
1700 hours: Departure for Jaisalmer.
2000 hours: Dinner on board.
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Day
3 - Jaisalmer
0615 hours: Arrival in Jaisalmer.
0730 hours: Breakfast on board.
0830 hours: Sightseeing.
Jaisalmer is the land of ancient sandstone "Havelis" (mansions). The
attractions of this 12th century city comprise of monuments that have retained
their age-old style and character. A fourth of the city's residents still
reside within the walls of the Jaisalmer Fort. Famous for its latticed windows
and balconies, the Patwon ki Haveli is the most magnificent mansion. Visit the
three-hundred-year-old Salim Singh ki Haveli. The Gadsisar Sagar Tank is a
scenic lake enveloped by lovely shrines and archways.
1300 hours: Lunch on board and rest.
1700 hours: Visit the sand dunes and experience the thrill of a camel safari.
1930 hours: Dinner while enjoying a cultural programme.
2300 hours: Departure for Jodhpur.
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Day
4 - Jodhpur
 0730
hours: Breakfast on board.
0800 hours: Arrival in Jodhpur.
0830 hours: Sightseeing.
1300 hours: Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
The old Jodhpur city, founded by Rao Jodhaji in 1459 AD, is encircled by a ten
kilometer long wall having eight gates that serve as entrances. The new city
is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur is a fine blend of modern and
traditional buildings.
Housed within the Mehrangarh Fort are the famous palaces, Moti Mahal and Phool
Mahal. Jaswant Thada is the 19th century royal cenotaph, which is constructed
out of thin sheets of white marble that allow the sun to filter through. A
portion of the Umaid Bhawan Palace has been converted into a museum. The
architectural splendors of these remnants will enthrall you.
1530 hours: Departure for Sawai Madhopur.
2000 hours: Dinner on board.
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Day 5
- Sawai Madhopur and Chittaurgarh
0400 hours: Arrive
at 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 Ranthabor 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.
1030 hours: Depart
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh.
Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won& thrice-besieged.
Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride
will echo in mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
1600 hours: Arrive in Chittaurgarh
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Day 6
- Udaipur
The Luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur, the Lake City, the next morning. It
was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was
driven away by the Mughals, in 1559 A.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 Pichola.
After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a visit to the City Palace is exhilarating.
The luxury coach then takes you back to the Palace-On-Wheels at Chittaurgarh,
thus winding up a day full of delights.
2000 hours: Departure for Bharatpur
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Day 7 -
Bharatpur and Agra
0630 hours: Arrival in
Bharatpur
Early next 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 nestling place for thousands of
Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
1145 hours: Departure for Agra.
1430 hours: Arrival in 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 Sheikh Salim Chishti, 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 jewellery.After
dinner on board and a good night's sleep, arrive at Delhi Cantt at 06.00 hrs
the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your
mind for a long, long time.
2300 hours: Departure
for New Delhi
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Day 8
- Delhi Cantt.
0600 hours: Arrive in Delhi
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