 The
itinerary of Palace on Wheels includes 7 Nights/8 Days of a
royal journey on this luxurious train. In this period you visit
many beautiful cities, historical monuments, wildlife sanctuaries
and experience an enjoyment of the lifetime. The train leaves
Delhi on every Wednesday from Delhi cant. Railway station.
Day 01 - Wednesday - Delhi
Your lifetime journey on the Palace on Wheels starts from the
Delhi Cant. Railway Station at 17.45 hrs, where the guests are
accorded with a warm, traditional welcome. Dinner is served
onboard at 20.00 hrs and you are on the way to Jaipur.
Day 02 - Thursday - Jaipur
Arrival: 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
Elephants and a Shehnai recitation greet you at your arrival
at the pink city of Jaipur. You have your lunch at famous Rambagh
Palace Hotel. In Jaipur you visit Hawa Mahal, the Jantar Mantar
(the largest observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh),
Nahargarh fort, Amber fort and many more places. You return
back to Palace on Wheels around 18.30hrs where the dinner awaits
you onboard.
 Day
03 - Friday - Jaisalmer
Arrival: 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs
Jaisalmer is one of the popular tourist destinations of
Rajasthan. The city is famous for its golden fort made of yellow
sandstones. The Patwon ki haveli and Nathmalji ki haveli are
the finest examples of the sculptor's skills. The sand dunes
outside Jaisalmer provide you an excellent place for a camel
ride. After lunch on board you can enjoy a camel safari in the
sand dunes. Dinner on the sand dunes under the moonlit sky is
another highlight of your visit. You can enjoy the cultural
programs at a hotel in Jaisalmer and then return to the Palace
on Wheels and the train then leaves for Jodhpur at night.
Day 04 - Saturday - Jodhpur
Arrival: 07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs
Next morning the Palace on Wheels reaches Jodhpur, the second
largest city of Rajasthan fortified by a high stonewall with
seven gates and several fortresses. The famous tourist spots
here include Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool
Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. You have your lunch at
the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace and return to the Palace on
Wheels.
Day 05 - Sunday - Sawai Madhopur
Arrival: 04.00 hrs. Departure: 10.30 Hrs
 Sawai
Madhopur is famous for Ranthambore National Park, one of the
most famous national parks of India. Here you can enjoy a safari
ride to explore a variety of wildlife including tigers, chital,
deer, monkeys and many more like them. Another not to be missed
tourist attraction here is Ranthambore Fort. After that you
return to the Palace on Wheels and leave for Chittorgarh.
Arrival Chittorgarh: 15.30 Hrs
Chittorgarh is known as the city of bravery and romance. The
7th century Chittorgarh Fort, has witnessed many wars fought
over to protect the dignity and respect of the beautiful queen,
Padmini. Other attractions here include Vijay Stambh (Tower
of Victory) and the Kirti Stambh (Tower of Fame). After visiting
Chittorgarh, you start your journey for Udaipur.
Day 06 -Monday - Udaipur
Arrival: 15.30 hrs
You reach Udaipur, the city of lakes next day and take a tour
to the palaces, forts and temples of Udaipur. You also visit
the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace)
and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters
of Lake Pichola. After that you have lunch at the Lake Palace
Hotel.
Day 07 - Tuesday - Bharatpur-Agra
Arrival: 06.30 hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
The Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur in the early hours
of the day. After breakfast, you are set to visit the world
famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also famous as Keoladeo Ghana
National Park. You can see here many varieties of birds including
the rare migratory birds like Siberian cranes.
Day 07 - Tuesday - Agra
Arrival - 14.30 Hrs
The same day you arrive at Fatehpur Sikri here you can visit
a mosque built by the Mughal emperor Akbar, dedicated to Sheikh
Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi saint. After that you have lunch
at a hotel in Agra and visit the wonderful Taj Mahal, constructed
by Shah Jahan, as a symbol of love for his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal.
Day 08 - Wednesday - Delhi
Arrival - 06.00 hrs
You have your dinner on board get set to return to Delhi.
The luxury train arrives at Delhi Cantt Railway station the
next morning. You have your breakfast on board the train.
And here your unforgettable journey comes to its conclusion.
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