Tour
Duration: 7 Nights/8 Days
Destinations Covered: Rajasthan - Delhi - Agra
DAY 01 - Sunday - New Delhi
 Your
journey would begin at the Safdarjung Railway station in Delhi.
At the station you would be treated to a nice and conventional
Indian welcome. Your journey kicks off at night and would herald
a seven day long dream through the mysteries of Rajasthan. Your
journey starts at 16.00 hours and the train leaves at 18.30
hours.
DAY 02 - Monday – Jaipur - Arrival
03.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
The initial stop of your tour on the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
is Jaipur. It is among the most properly planned cities of the
world. It is Rajasthan’s capital and is also dubbed the Pink
City. This exotic city, was established in 1727 A.D by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II.
You would be exploring Jaipur in a coach that is equipped with
air-conditioning facilities. You would be visiting the Hawa
Mahal which is also known as the Palace of Winds. It is a splendid
building comprising of five floors. It is right there on the
main street. Its windows are built out of sandstone and look
like semi octagonal honey combs. Afterwards you would be going
to the Amber Fort. Here you would be taking a ride on elephants
for climbing the hill. You would take your lunch at a five star
hotel. After your lunch you would be going to the City Palace
Museum and Observatory.
DAY 03 - Tuesday – Jaisalmer Arrival
09.00 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs
 Jaisalmer
is in the midst of the Thar desert. It was set up in 1156 AD
by Rawal Jaisal. The most impressive tourist attraction at Jaisalmer
is the fort that has been built from yellow sandstone. It is
a huge structure that dwarfs the city. The architectural excellence
of this city is reflected in its mansions. Some of the major
mansions here are Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Salim Singh-ki-haveli
and the Patwon-ki-haveli . Here you can buy pattu shawls, mirror
work, trinkets, embroidered articles, silver jewelry, wooden
boxes and curios.
Your lunch would served on board. After your lunch you would
be going for a ride on camels in the sand dunes. Your dinner
would be at a five star hotel and would be accompanied with
a cultural performance.
DAY 04 - Wednesday – Jodhpur Arrival
07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs
On the 4th day you would be going to Jodhpur. It is surrounded
by a stone wall that is pretty high and has seven gates along
with a number of citadels. It is the second biggest city in
Rajasthan. It was set up in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha. The Mehrangarh
fort is the major attraction. Some other tourist attractions
are Moti Mahal, Sileh Khana, Sheesh Mahal, Daulat Khana, Phool
Mahal and Jaswant Thada. You would have your lunch at the Palace
hotel and then you need to come back to the train. At Jodhpur
you could buy breeches, paintings, embroidered shoes, ties,
metal curios, dyed fabrics and silverware.
Day 05 - Thursday - Sawai Modhopur
Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
 On
the fifth day you would be going to Sawai Modhopur. The city
has named after Maharaja Sawai Modho Singh. After your breakfast
you would be going to the Ranthambhor National Park. Here you
would see the remnants of a fort that had been built in the
10th century AD. This is the best place if you want to capture
the tigers and their ways of life on camera. The total area
of this park is 392 square kilometers. Here you would be find
some other animals like hyenas, jackals and foxes. At Sawai
Modhopur you would be able to buy exclusive toys, costumes and
ethnic jewelry.
Arrival Chittaurgarh 16.00 hrs
On the fifth day itself you would be coming to Chittaurgarh
on the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels after your lunch. This location
has a tremendous amount of historical importance. This place
breathes in history and you would be seeing that first hand
for yourself.
Day 06 - Friday - Udaipur Arrival 07:30
hrs. Departure 17.30 hrs
On the sixth day you would come to Udaipur. Maharana Udai Singh
of Mewar found the city of Udaipur at 1559 AD after the Mughals
threw out the Sisodia dynasty. The major tourist attractions
at Udaipur are the Jag Mandir and the Jag Niwas. You would have
your lunch at a five star hotel and then visit he City Palace.
Day 07 - Saturday - Bharatpur / Agra
Arrival 06.30 hrs. Departure 9.00 hrs
On the morning of the 7th day you would go to Bharatpur, which
is the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal . After you had your breakfast
you would go to Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is a major
bird sanctuary of the world. Here you would find a number of
birds like Egrets, Water Fowls and Siberian Cranes.
 Day
07 - Saturday – Agra Arrival 12.00 hrs. Departure 21.00 hrs
When you arrive at Agra you would going to the Agra Fort. Once
you finish your lunch you would be going to the Taj Mahal. It
was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan after his wife Mumtaj
Mahal passed away. It is a well known monument. The Pietra Dura
inlay work of the Taj Mahal is famous as are the jewelry and
leather products of Agra.
Day 08 - Sunday - Delhi Arrival 04.00
hrs
You would arrive at the Safdarjung Railway station in Delhi.
You would have your breakfast on the train itself. Your journey
would come to an end here and would leave you with pleasant
memories.
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Royal
Rajasthan on Wheels Itinerary (Tour)
