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Palace On Wheels
Palace On Wheels
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Duration
06 Nights / 07 Days |
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| Destinations Covered:
New Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur
- Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi. |
| Day-1
Wednesday |
Tour Begins
: 09.30 hrs. |
New Delhi
 Join
the tour group for a day tour of New Delhi. Tour includes
visit to the India Gate, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Humayun's
Tomb and more. After lunch at a local 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. |
| Day-2
Thursday |
Arrival
02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs |
Jaipur
The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one
of the most well planned cities of the world of its time.
This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the
Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II,
in1727 A.D.
 To
explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable
five storeyed building along the main street of the old
city in pink splendor with semi-octagonal and delicate
honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a
visit to Amber Fort, eight kms. away, where rides
on caparisoned elephants add to the ambiance. Shop for
Jaipur’s famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets blue
pottery and textiles. Near Ajmeri Gate is located Rajasthali
- the only Rajasthan Govt. Emporium selling genuine
handicrafts at fixed prices.
After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City
Palace, home of the erstwhile 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
Palace on Wheels around 6.30 pm. Dinner on Board. |
| Day-3
Friday |
Arrival
08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs. |
Jaisalmer
 In
the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by
Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D. Here the yellow sandstone fort
is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the
city. Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions
with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli,
Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli
are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill.
Shop at Rajasthali-the only Rajasthan Govt. emporium,
for fine pattu shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles,
wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. 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 programmes at a hotel
in Jaisalmer.
The train leaves for Jodhpur at night. |
| Day-4
Saturday |
Arrival
07.00 hrs. Departure15.30 hrs |
Jodhpur
 Next
morning the Palace on wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed
by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions.
This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao
Jodha in 1459 A.D. 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
lies 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.
While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles
including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal
curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics. |
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