Palace on Wheels Train Tour is much more then a luxury train tour.
Filled with rich Indian heritage, journey through one of the most exotic regions in the world, Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan. Relax in comfort of luxurious cabins, along with a well-stocked bar and two dining cabins, while witnessing the exotic India passing by. Stop for only the best experiences, exploring forts and palaces, tasting Indian cuisine, sailing up Lake Pichola to observe the raw beauty of the natural wildlife, bird watching and also a camel safari along the forever shifting sand dunes. A very personalised heaven for the duration of your journey.
Join the tour group for a day of New Delhi. Tour includes visits to the India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and more. After lunch at a city restaurant, you will be transferred to the Safdarjung Railway Station New Delhi, 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.
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Day 02 Delhi - Jaipur
Arrive at Jaipur in the morning. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city. A pink splendour with semi-octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, 8km away, where we will ride on majestic elephants adding to an unforgettable experience.
After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City Palace, home of the royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II. The luxury coaches will take you back to the Palace on Wheels, then enjoy dinner on board.
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Day 3 Jaipur - Sawi Madhopur - Chittorgarh
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. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
After breakfast, a visit is arranged to the Ranthambore National Park, where the located ruins of a 10th century fort lie. This wilderness 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.km is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal, and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here.
Upon return to the Palace on Wheels, you leave for Chittorgarh, when one gets the opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight.
After lunch on board you are in Chittorgarh. Images of love valour, scars of battles lost and won... thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more.
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Day 4 Chittorgarh - Udaipur
Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals in 1559 AD.
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 a visit to City Palace is Exhilarating. In the evening visit the Crystal Gallery. Later proceed to Jaisalmer on board the Palace on Wheels.
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Day 5 Udaipur - Jaisalmer
In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 AD. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Discover the painstakingly latticed mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Pattwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver's skill.
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 programs at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.
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Day 6 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
The next morning the Palace on Wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This is the second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD, and 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 lays Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
After lunch at a royal Palace Hotel, return to the Palace on Wheels.
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Day 7 Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Skri - Agra
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 nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
Afterwards we arrive at Fatehpur Skri, the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to the Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi Saint who blessed him with a son.
After lunch arrive at Agra, known for its splendid inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery. We visit the Agra Fort. Later visit 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 Muhal.
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Day 8 Agra- Delhi
Early in the morning, arrive at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time.
Our tour concludes: We thank you for your patronage and look forward to travelling with you again in the future.
