Day-1
Wednesday (Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Dep.
18.30 hrs.)
New Delhi.
The journey of a lifetime begins at the
Delhi Cantonment station 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.
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.
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.
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.
One can almost sense a life of the wilderness,
as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai
Madhopur, a city named after its founder
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast
a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National
Park, wherein are located the ruins of a
10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary
is considered to be the country’s best for
observing and photographing the activities
of the tiger.
The park, covering an area of 392 sq.kms.
is home to more than 300 species of birds.
The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox
are among those constituting the carnivorous
population here. Sawai Madhopur is known
for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments
and costumes. Upon return to the Palace
on Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when
one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful
countryside passing by in the daylight
Day-5
Sunday (Arrival 16.00 hrs.)
Chittaurgarh
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh.
Images of love and valour; scars of battles
lost and won….thrice-beseiged, Chittaurgarh
Fort is all this and more. Moving legends
of honour and pride will echo in your mind
as you proceed to Udaipur.
Day-6
Monday Departure 20.00 hrs. from Chittaurgarh
Udaipur
The Luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur,
the Lake City, the next morning. It was
founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar,
after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away
by the Mughals, in 1559A.D. Perhaps the
two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are
the dream-like marble Palaces-the Jag Niwas
(Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which
appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake
Pichhola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel
a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.
The luxury coach then takes you back to
the Palace on Wheels at Chittaurgarh, thus
winding up a day full of delights
Early next morning, the Palace arrives in
Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj
Mal. After breakfast pay a visit to the
world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana
National Park, the nesting place of thousands
of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water
Fowl and other species of birds.
Agra
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri-the red sandstone
Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure
is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor
Akbar and dedicated to the Sheikh Salim
Chisti, a muslim Sufi Saint who blessed
him with a son. After lunch move on from
the Red Fort and arrive at the Taj Mahal,
one of the seven wonders of the world. A
pristine monument of undying love. It was
built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay
work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj,
leather goods and jewelry.
After dinner on board and a good night’s
sleep, arrive at Delhi Cantt. at 6.00 hrs
the next morning and let the pleasant memories
of the past week linger on your mind for
a long, long time.
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Of the Tour:
The
Train:
The Palace on Wheels comprises of 14 fully
air-conditioned deluxe saloons, equipped
with world class amenities to enhance the
pleasure of traveling.
The
Coaches ::
The 14 coaches are named after former Rajput
states matching the aesthetics and interiors
of the royal past. Each saloon has a mini
pantry and a lounge to ensure availability
of hot and cold beverage, and refreshments
and a place to relax and get together
Rooms
::
14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons,
each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers
with channel music, intercom, attached toilets,
running hot and cold water, shower, wall
to wall carpeting and other amenities. The
furniture with its inlaid motifs has been
specially created for the Palace on Wheels.
Restaurants
::
The train has two lavish restaurants "The
Maharaja" and "The Maharani"
with a Rajasthani ambience serving palate
tickling Continental, Chinese, India
and Rajasthani cuisines.
::Attendant at
Service::
:: Maharaja Restaurant
::
:: Maharani Restaurant
::
Bar
The Palace on Wheels boasts of a well stocked
bar offering the choicest of sprits of Indian
and international brands.
FACILITIES:
ACCOMMODATION
14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons,
each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers
with channel music, intercom, attached toilets,
running hot and cold water, wall to wall
carpeting and other amenities.
LUGGAGE COLLECTION
Your luggage is picked up and taken to your
respective saloons without your worrying
about it.
ARRIVAL KIT
Each guest is provided with an arrival kit
consisting of stationery items, brochures,
cards etc. Anything additional can be asked
for, from the attendant, always available
at your service.
ATTENDANT ‘KHIDMATGAR’
An attendant or ‘Khidmatgar’ is always at
your service, to take care of all your travel
needs.
MEALS
An exotic array of dishes to choose from
the Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani
cuisines is available on the Palace on Wheels.
MINERAL WATER
We make sure, the greatest gift of nature
bestowed on us i.e. Water is made available
to you in its purest form. Mineral water
is made available to you all through the
journey.
NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES
The leading dailies and newspapers greet
you every morning over a simmering hot cup
of tea or beverage of your choice. Also
available for you is a large collection
of magazines.
SECURITY
Adequate safety arrangements are made for
you as well as your personal belongings
in the train itself.
TOILETRIES
All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos,
moisturizers etc. are provided in the train.
WINE
A complimentary bottle of wine courtesy
Palace on Wheels to our royal guests.
Tariff:
Occupancy
Type
PRICE
IN
USD $
September
2005 and April 2006
October
2005 to March 2006
Per Person
Per Night
Total for 7 Nights
Per Person
Per Person
Per Night
Total for 7 Nights
Per Person
Single occupancy
$
395
2765
535
3745
Double occupancy
$
295
2065
385
2695
Triple occupancy
$
240
1680
315
2205
Tariff Includes:
Tariff is inclusive of cost
of travel, full catering (morning tea, breakfast,
lunch, evening tea, and dinner), conducted
sightseeing tours in deluxe coaches, entrance
fee for monuments, palaces cultural entertainment
at Jaipur and Jaisalmer and boat ride to
and fro Lake Palace Hotel at Udaipur, Elephant
ride at Jaipur, Camel ride at Jaisalmer
and Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur.
Tariff Does
Not Includes:
Tariff does not include liquor, laundry
and other items of personal nature and
video camera charges for entry into Parks
and monuments.
Half fare for children between 5 and
12 years
Itinerary and terms are subject to change
without notice
