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 A tour of the royal state of Rajasthan on the Palace On Wheels is an incomparable experience that captures the regality and nostalgia of the grand old days. As you proceed on your journey through the desert state you begin to realize the true nature and extent of the glory and splendor of the days gone by. The descriptions of grandeur and royalty that had only existed in textbooks so far are lived out before your eyes as one remarkable city after another is laid at your feet.
The Palace on Wheels takes you on a complete tour that covers all the major cities of the royal state of Rajasthan. Starting from the capital of India, Delhi, the Palace On Wheels weaves through Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Agra in complete regal style. You are received with pomp and show at every destination and given the red carpet treatment every step of the way. From bejeweled-camel rides to dining under the stars, or listening to the strains of Rajasthani folk music, the tour is a magical experience that is likely to linger on in your mind.
DAY 01 � WEDNESDAY Delhi >> Enboard Palace on Wheels
Enboard Palace on Wheels 1745 hrs. Dinner and overnight at train.
DAY 02 - THURSDAY Jaipur >> Arrive � 0000 HRS
You will be greeted by caparisoned elephants and strains of the Shehnai� Welcome to the Pink city of Jaipur.Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh fort, Amber fort�silent sentinels of a glorious era.
Departure 1730 hrs.
DAY 03 � FRIDAY Jaisalmer >> Arrive � 0615 HRS
Arrive at 12th century city of Jaisalmer dominated by its sandstone fort of 99 bastions. Visit the exquisitely carved havelis and palaces with their latticed windows, balconies, Cupolas and facades. Experience the famed camel safaris & desert camps� and dine under the stars as the rhythm of Rajasthani music drifts into the night�.Departure 2300 hrs.
DAY 04 – SATURDAY Jodhpur >> Arrive � 0800 HRS
The Mehrangarh fort looms over this 15th century city. Visit this magnificent Fort and Jaswant Thada: A royal cenotaph. Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Royal residence a part of which is now a hotel.Departure 1530 hrs.
DAY 05 –SUNDAY Sawai Madhopur >> Arrive � 0400 HRS
Welcome to the beautiful 10th century fort of Ranthambhor.Surrounded by the Ranthambhor National Park,a project Tiger reserve,the imposing ramparts of the fort soar high above.. still echoing a takes of glorious past.
Departure 1100 hrs.
DAY 05 –SUNDAY Chittaurgarh >> Arrive � 1530 HRS
Images of love scars of battles lost and won� Thrice besieged, Chittaurgarh is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
Departure 2230 hrs.
DAY 06 –MONDAY Udaipur >> Arrive � 1530 HRS
The city of lakes, palaces and gardens, temples and forts�Udaipur. Lunch at the lake Palace hotel, the former summer residence of the princes of Mewar. Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Pichola� visit the City Palace in all ancient glory, the residence of the Maharaja of Udaipur.
Departure 2000 hrs.
DAY 07 – TUESDAY Bharatpur >> Arrive � 0600 HRS
A wonderland for birds, visit the renowned Keoladeo Ghana National park at Bharatpur, once the preserve of the Maharaja of Bharatpur and now a world heritage site. It is home to 300 species of birds some flying in from as far as Siberia and China.
DAY 07 – TUESDAY Agra
Visit the red sandstone fort of Fatehpur Sikri.Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton in Agra and proceed to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived, the Taj Mahal.Departure 2300 hrs.
DAY 08 – WEDNESDAY Delhi >> Arrive � 0600 HRS
Breakfast on board. Arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station at 0600 hrs.
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