Day 01 : Delhi
The
"Palace on Wheels" leaves Safdarjung Railway Station every
Wednesday at 1800 hrs Come aboard and expe-rience a fascinating eight days
journey through the desert state Rajasthan.
Day 02 : Jaipur
Jaipur is Rajasthan's capital. It was founded by Maharajah Jai Singh || in
1727 and counts among India's most beautiful cities.Morning: You visit the
Amber Fort, you ascend Ihe fort on elephant back (subject to availabilily).
Visit Ihe world famous Fort Palace with its unique mirror
galleries.Afternoon: Visit the City Palace with its "Sowai Singh Museum".
It holds an impressive collection of furniture, jewellery and arms from the
Raiput period. The next stop is Jai Singh II's observatory, the Jantar
Mantar The absolute highlight, however, is Jaipur's landmark; The "Palace
of the Winds". This is a magnificent five storeyed building with a "honeycomb"
facade, made from red and pink sandstone.Lunch at Le Meridian Hotel ond
Dinner on Board.
Day 03 : Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer-the golden town - is situated in the middle of Ihe Thar desert.
The medieval fort made from yellow sand-stone is a well-known landmark. The
houses were built between the 12th and 15th century and are decorated with
the finest carvings They are amazingly well preserved, and so visiting
Jaisalmer feels like strolling Ihrough a huge museum.After a short break in
the early after-noon, we head for the Jaisalmer dunes. Camels take your
through part of the endless Thar DesertLunch on Board and Dinner at Hotel
Gorbandh Palace.
Day 04 : Jodhpur
Jodphur
used to be the capital of the Mcrwar empire. Situated in the eastern part of
the Thar desert, it resemble a green oasis with its trees, plants
andartificial lakes. An extensive city tour is followed by a splendid lunch
in the Umaid Bhavan Palace Hotel In the afternoon, the journey continues to
Sawai Madhopur.Lunch at Umaid Bhavan Palace and Dinner on Board.
Day 05 : Sawai Madhopur and Chittaurgarh
The historic city of Sawai Madhopur is one of the most visited places in
Rajasthan. It is olso the gateway to the wov Id-famous Ranthcmbore National
Park, a game preserve with innumerable animal and plant species. Experience
gazelles, deers, hyenas, crocodiles and even tigers living in their natural
habitat Later in the morning, the "Palace on Wheels" rides on to
Chittaurgarh.The Chittor dates back to the eighth century and is Raiasthan's
oldest fort. Situated on a hill at 180 m, you can still feel a whiff of the
Raiput pride and heroism here. In 1 303, Aladdin Khilji copiured the fort.
He took revenge on the Rajputs because he had not been able to win the heart
of Chittor's legen-dary beouty, Padmmi. The ruins of ¦those magnificent
buildings keep telling their stories until today.Lunch ond Dinner on Board.
Day 06 : Udaipur
Udaipur lies on the shores of the shim-mering lake Pichola. Being the
economic ond cultural centre o1 the Mewar region, it is also one of the
mostromantic towns in Ra|as!honr The city was founded in 1568- Experience
its harmonic mixture of snow-white houses, pompous palaces, blossoming
gardens, temples and havelis.Lunch at Faleh Prakosh Hotel ond Dinner on
Board.
Day 07 : Bharatpur,Agra
In
the morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of
Maharaja Suraj Mal . After breakfast pay a visit 1o the world famous bird
sanctuary, Keoladea Ghana National Park, the nesting plate for thousands of
Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
Deport for Agra.
Upon arrival visit the Agro Fort and after lunch arrive at the Ta| Mahal,
one of 'he seven wonders of the world A pristine monument of undying love.
It was built by Emperor Shah jahpn in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz
Mahal. Agra is known for i1s splendid marble inlay work like the Pietro Dura
work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.
Day 08 : Delhi
All good things come to on end, ond even your fobulous trip with the "Palace
on Wheels" has to terminate somewhere: en[oy Delhi's multi-cultural
atmosphere for a last time. And Let the pleQsanl memories o'f the past week
linger on your mind for a long, longtime-
