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| Best Season it operates weekly from September till April |
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Spend your vacation in sheer luxury, while experiencing the lifestyles of the “Maharajas” of yore. The fourteen ornate coaches of the Palace of the Wheels speak of the history and social customs of erstwhile princes and kings. You will be taken on a journey through the romantic state of Rajasthan and will visit the exquisite palaces, forts, gardens and lakes.
A train journey through Delhi, Rajasthan, Agra and Taj Mahal. All meals are included while aboard the train. |
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TUE – DELHI
Arrival in New Delhi. Upon arrival, meeting and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hotel. |
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WED – DELHI
Combined sightseeing of Old and New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Transfer to railway station in the afternoon for an exotic one week journey by a luxury train - Palace on Wheels. The train departs for Jaipur at 1830 hrs. Overnight in Train. |
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THU – JAIPUR
Arrive in Jaipur at 0200 hrs. Sightseeing of Jaipur by coach where we visit City Palace, Palace of Winds, Observatory, Rambagh Palace and Amber Fort. We visit the Amber Fort on elephant back. Board the Palace On Wheels which departs at 1930 hrs for Jaisalmer. Dinner will be served on board the train. Overnight in train. |
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FRI – JAISALMER
Arrive in Jaisalmer at 0815 hrs which lies in the heart of the Thar Desert. Sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer Fort and the exquisitely carved Havelis and palaces. In the afternoon, take a Camel Safari to see the sand dunes. Attend a cultural program with dinner in the evening. At 2300 hrs depart for Jodhpur which is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served on board. Overnight in train. |
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SAT – JODHPUR
Arrive in Jodhpur at 0700 hrs. Sightseeing tour of city including visits to Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort. After lunch at a Palace hotel we board the Palace on Wheels in the afternoon which departs for Sawai Madhopur at 1530 hrs. Breakfast and dinner will be served on board. Overnight in Train. |
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SUN – RANTHAMBHORE / CHITTAURGARH
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur at 0400 hrs. After breakfast visit the Ranthambore National Park. Besides Tiger other wildlife animals that are found here are hyena, ratel, jackel and different species of birds. Depart at 1100 hrs for Chittaurgarh which images love & valour and scares of battles. Arrive at Chittaurgarh at 1600 hrs and visit the 7th century Chittaurgarh Fort . Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the train. Thereafter train leaves for Udaipur at 0530 hrs in the morning. Overnight in Train. |
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MON – UDAIPUR
Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City at 0703 hrs. We do city sightseeing visiting Jag Niwas, City Palace and Lake Pichhola. Lunch at Lake Palace Hotel. Visit City Palace after lunch and then proceed for the Palace on Wheels train which leaves for Bharatpur. Breakfast, and dinner will be served on board. Overnight in Train. |
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TUE –BHARATPUR/ AGRA
Arrive in Bharatpur in the early morning and 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. Thereafter train leaves for Fatehpur Sikri – the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Visit the Fatehpur Sikri Fort which also houses the tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, a saint who blessed Mughal Emperor Akbar with a son. After lunch Palace on Wheels proceeds to Agra . Arrive in Agra at 1430 hrs and thenvist one of the seven wonders of the world Taj Mahal, a prestine monument of undying love built by Shah Jehan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. Breakfast and dinner on board. The train departs for Delhi at 2300 hrs. Overnight in Train. |
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WED – DELHI
Arrive in Delhi at 0600 hrs and transfer to the hotel by coach. Rest of the time free for independent activities. Transfer to international airport for onward departure. |
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