PALACE ON THE WHEELS

Duration: 07 Nights 08 Days

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation along with the Indian Railways, introduced the first luxury train in India in 1982, called the Palace on Wheels. The train being inspired by the personal carriages of former Maharajas’, Nizams and Viceroys of India takes you to the past ages of Indian royalty. Avail the top-notch facilities inside the luxury cabins of the train. Experience the royal atmosphere and get pampered inside the train. A pleasant vacation is ensured in Rajasthan through this journey. This train is awarded as the World’s 4th Best Luxury Train in the year 2010 for it offers an outstanding and authentic tour.

Day 1 : Delhi

1600 hrs : Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station and check in.
1830 hrs : Leave for Jaipur.
1930 hrs : Dinner at Palace on Wheels.
Overnight at Train.

Day 2 : Jaipur

0345 hrs : Arrival in Jaipur.
0700 hrs : Breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels.
0800 hrs : Traditional welcome at Jaipur Railway Station.
0830 hrs : De-board and city tour.
1330 hrs : Lunch at Amber Fort.
1500 hrs : Amber Fort tour.
1630 hrs : Local market tour.
1800 hrs : Tea and leisure.
1900 hrs : Back to Jaipur.
2000 hrs : Dinner at Jai Mahal Palace.
2200 hrs : Onward journey to Sawai Madhopur.
Overnight at Train.

Day 3 : Sawai Madhopur / Chittorgarh

0600 hrs : Jungle safari to Ranthambore National Park.
0915 hrs : breakfast at forest lodge. 1000 hrs : Back to Palace on Wheels.
1030 hrs : Leave for Chittorgarh.
1300 hrs : Lunch.
1600 hrs : Arrival in Chittorgarh.
1630 hrs : Chittorgarh Fort sightseeing tour.
1800 hrs : Tea and refreshments at Chittorgarh Fort’s cafeteria, enjoy beautiful light and sound show.
2000 hrs : Onward journey to Udaipur
Overnight at Train.

Day 4 : Udaipur (City Of Lake)

0800 hrs : Arrival in Udaipur- “the Lake City”
0815 hrs : Breakfast in a deluxe hotel.
0900 hrs : Udaipur city tour.
1330 hrs : Lunch in a heritage hotel.
1430 hrs : Boat ride in Lake Pichola.
1500 hrs : Back to the railway station.
1530 hrs : Tea & refreshments onboard Palace on Wheels
1930 hrs : Dinner aboard Palace on Wheels & onward journey to Jaisalmer.

Day 5 : Jaisalmer (The Golden City)

0915 hrs : Jaisalmer city tour.
1330 hrs : Onboard lunch in Palace on Wheels or at deluxe Moomal Hotel.
1530 hrs : Tea and refreshments in Jaisalmer, a camel ride.
1930 hrs : Royal dinner and colorful cultural program.
2300 hrs : Embark the train and leave for Jodhpur.
Overnight at Train

Day 6 : Jodhpur (The Blue City)

0700 hrs : Reaching the Jodhpur Railway Station.
0730 hrs : An onboard breakfast in Palace on Wheels.
0900 hrs : A tour to the city attractions of Jodhpur.
1400 hrs : Lunch in a deluxe resort.
1530 hrs : Return back to the train for relaxing and a ride to Bharatpur.
1930 hrs : A dinner onboard royal Palace on Wheels.

Day 7 : Bharatpur/Agra

0600 hrs : Leave for Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
0730 hrs : Breakfast in a deluxe lodge (of the forest).
0830 hrs : Embark the train.
0845 hrs : Leave for Agra.
1030 hrs : Arrive in Agra.
1100 hrs : Agra city tour.
1330 hrs : Lunch in a deluxe hotel of Agra.
1500 hrs : A visit to Taj Mahal.
1730 hrs : City market tour.
1830 hrs : Enjoy light and sound show.
Overnight at Train.

Day 8 : Delhi

0600 hrs : Arrival at Delhi Cantt
The next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time.