Overview
Palace on Wheels, first luxury tourist train of India, which operatedby the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation. This beautiful luxury train was launched to promote the Tourism in Rajasthan and in 2010, it was voted as the forth luxurious train in the world.Itsglorious ethnic interior decor, indulgent hospitality and its well-crafted journey, gives you the incredible feeling of Royalty that is a lifetime experience. The duration of this amazing is 06 nights and 07, which covers some of the most popular destinations of the northern and north-western India.
You will explore the Land of Great Kingdoms, Rajathan. The essence of culture and tradition of Great Rajput kingdoms spread over the entire state, embellished with forts and palaces.The state offers the number of the glorious forts, Palaces and Havelies along with that its royal heritage of culture and traditions are popular worldwide. You will explore Ranthambhore National Park and Tiger Reserve is located at 11 kilometer from Sawai Madhopur. It is fascinating place for the people who keen to see the beautiful creation of nature, wildlife along with the history. 10th century ruins overgrown by roots, herons of lakes, a million myth about Raja Hamir and the glory days of Impregnable fort, you can essence the real romance spread over the forest.
During this royal journey you will also get an opportunity to explore for Keoladeo National Park, a significant wintering region for migratory birds.The national park currently attribute 5 species of amphibians, 7 species of turtles and 50 species of fishes, it is most famous for its avian fauna of 375 species of birds, including Pelicans, Cranes, Herons, Spoonbills and others. Apart from this explore renowned Taj Mahal which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taj Mahal is described as the most extortionate monument ever built for love.
Itinerary
Day 01: Wednesday, Delhi - Departure at 6.30 PM
Welcome with royal tradition by garlanding, tikka and welcome drinks. In the evening you will be boarding Palace on Wheels at Safdarjung New Delhi. Have your favorite drinks and dinner.
Overnight at Palace On Wheel
Day 02: Thursday, Jaipur - Arrival 3.45 AM Departure 11.30 PM
Have your breakfast and visit the sightseeing of Jaipur which includes - Hawa Mahal Palace of Wind, Jantar Mantar-Astronomical Observatory, and The City Palace which is now a museum. Here you can experience the beautiful handicrafts, handlooms, world famous gem stones, and other textiles. Take your lunch at Amber Fort. After reaching Amber, enjoy elephant ride up to the fort. Then to JaiMandir. Return back to the train and relax. After that take your dinner on the train.
Overnight at Palace On Wheel
Day 03: Friday, Sawai Madhopur - Arrival 5.30 AM Departure 10.30 AM Chittaurgarh - Arrival 4.00 PM Departure 2.00 AM
Have your breakfast and visit the Ranthambhore National Park which is about 14 Kms from SawaiMadhopur. There visit the great fort of Ranthambore at the top of the Aravalli hill. This National Park is reserved for Royal Tigers. Then you will taken for jungle safari inside the National Park. Be lucky to find out Tigers and other species. And also you can enjoy bird watching inside the forest. Take your lunch in the train. Then at 4:00 PM we will reach Chittorgarh and visit the Chittorgarh Fort, one of the largest fort of India. The architecture and styles are of Rajputan. Visit the palace and explore the beauty of the palace. Take your lunch in the afternoon. Then back to the train and dinner will be served in the Train.
Overnight at Palace On Wheel
Day 04: Saturday, Udaipur - Arrival 8.00 AM Departure 3.30 PM.
Have your breakfast and visit the beautiful palaces of Udaipur. Then take lunch in the train and then continue our tour to Crystal Palace, famous for crystal furniture and antiques pieces. Then we will go for Boat Riding on the Lake Pichola which is one of the most famous popular tourist attractions of Udaipur.
Overnight at Palace On Wheel
Day 05: Sunday, Jaisalmer Arrival 9.15 AM Departure 11.45 PM
Have your breakfast and proceed for Jaisalmer city sightseeing which includes - The Sonar Qila Fort, then we will visit most beautiful and old Havellis named, Patwon Ki Havelli and Nathmalgi Ke Haveli, Salim Singh Ji Ki Haveli which have are famous its architectures and designs. You can go for Shopping and then take your lunch. Enjoy the Sand Dunes with camel safari or jeep safari in the Thar Desert. In the evening, enjoy cultural dance and performance around the campfire with dinner.
Overnight at Palace On Wheel
Day 06: Monday, Jodhpur Arrival 7.00 AM Departure 3.30 PM
Have your breakfast and proceed for sightseeing of Jodhpur where you can visit The Mehrangarh Fort which was built by Rao Jodha in 1459. This fort is witness the lavish and royal history of Rathore. Also visit visit the Pearl Palace and the Umaid Vilas which are well known for Rajput miniature paintings, where musical instruments and royal traditional wears are also displayed. Then you can go for local handicrafts shopping in Jodhpur. Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight at Palace On Wheel
Day 07: Tuesday, Bharatpur - Arrival 5.00 AM Departure 8.45 AM Agra - Arrival 10.30 AM Departure 11.00 PM
Have your breakfast and reach Bharatpur where the Keoladeo Ghana National Park one of the finest bird sanctuary in the world was developed. You can find over three hundred species of bird migranting here which comes from distant countries like Siberia and China. Take your breakfast on the train, and then we will leave for Agra where the most beautiful and one of the Seven Wonders of the World is sited. It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After the visit to the most popular monument of India we will depart to Delhi.