Luxury Palace on Wheels Train 9 nts / 10 days

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Experience the Royal Train Journey in the Luxury and Style Board the Palace on Wheels through the Fascinating Regal Rajasthan and Tiger Park ( Ranthambore )

Fixed Departure for Palace on Wheels (Arrival Date in Delhi should be as follows)

For 2018 : 05 September,12 September, 19 September, 26 September, 03 October, 10 October, 17 October, 24 October, 31 October, 07 November, 14, November, 21 November, 28 November, 05 December, 12 December, 19 December, 26 December

For 2019 : 02 January, 09 January, 16 January, 23 January, 30 January, 06 February, 20 February, 27 February, 06 March, 13 March, 20 March, 27 March, 03 April, 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 04 September, 11 September, 18 September, 25 September, 02 October, 09 October, 16 October, 23 October, 30 October, 06 November, 13 November, 20 November, 27 November, 04 December, 11 December, 18 December, 25 December

For 2020 : 01 January, 08 January, 15 January, 22 January, 29 January, 05 February, 12 February, 19 February, 26 February, 04 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 01 April, 08 April, 15 April, 22 April, 29 April

 

Day 01 (Tuesday) Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival in Delhi International Airport you are met by our company executive and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Delhi

Day 02 (Wednesday) Delhi – Board Palace on Wheels

Morning city tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar – which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate – a war memorial which was built to salute the brave Indian soldiers of the British Army who lost their lives in World War 1, Rastrapati Bhawan or the President’s House and the Parliament Street where you can see various government buildings.
Later around 1600 Hrs you are transferred to Delhi Safdarjung railway station to complete check-in and registration formalities. The train leaves Delhi at around 1830 hours and proceeds towards its first destination Jaipur. Dinner is served on board. Overnight stay on Palace On Wheels.

Day 03 (Thursday) Jaipur

0345 hrs : Train will reaches Jaipur early in the morning.
0700 hrs : Breakfast will be served at 0700 hrs.
0800 hrs : Departure by coach for sightseeing tour of 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 Sawai 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 storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendour with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows.
This is followed by a visit to Albert Hall and 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.
1330 hrs: After reaching at Amber you can enjoy the festively decorated elephant for a ride up to the fort. After lunch visit of Amber fort the best example of splendid fusion of Rajput and Mugal style of Architecture.
The hall of victory Jai Mandir has a stunning ceiling adorned with mirror work an inlaid panel. Return back to train by bus for fresh n up after rest awhile enjoy sumptuous dinner on board.
1800 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, Dinner will be served on board

Day 04 (Friday) Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh, Rajasthan

0530 hrs: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur. 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. 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 392sq kms is hometo 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.
0600 hrs: Departure for Ranthambore National Parl (Sanctury visit)
0900 hrs: After the game, a safari canter will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board.
1030 hrs: Departure for Chittiogarh
1630 hrs: Sightseeing in Chittorgarh, where we view the Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won… thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more, the Victory Tower and the Tower of Fame. You will also have an opportunity to witness the sound and light show at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort.
1900 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, dinner will be served on board. The Palace on Wheels stays in Chittorgarh station until the early morning before departing for Udaipur.

Day 05 (Saturday) Udaipur, Rajasthan

0800 hrs: Arrival in Udaipur. The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals.
0900 hrs: Departure for Sight Seeing by coach and visit Sahalio Ki Bari, shopping and City Palace & Crystal Gallery.
1330 hrs: After lunch at a Palace Hotel, we see one of the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, as we cross Lake Pichola by boat, past the majestic Lake Palace Hotel idyllically situated in the middle of the lake.
1500 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
1530 hrs: departure for Jaisalmer, dinner will be served on board.

Day 06 (Sunday) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

0730 hrs: Breakfast on board.
0915 hrs: Arrival at 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.
0930 hrs: 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.
1330 hrs: Enjoy lunch at palace hotel.
1530 hrs: After lunch, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea enjoying the sunset.
1900 hrs: Arrival on the train.
1945 hrs: Later enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at Palace Hotel.
After dinner The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.

Day 07 (Monday) Jodhpur, Rajasthan

0700 hrs: Arrival at 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.
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board.
0900 hrs: Proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting 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 the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
1315hrs: Lunch will be served at a city hotel.
1445 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
1500 hrs: Departure for Bharatpur. Dinner will be served on board.

Day 08 (Tuesday) Bharatpur, Rajasthan & Agra, Uttar Pradesh

0500 hrs: Arrival at Bharatpur, Early next morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal.
0600 hrs: 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.
0830 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board and you will depart for Agra
1030 hrs: Arrival at Agra Railway Station.
1100 hrs: Proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Red Fort
1330 hrs: Lunch at the 5 Star hotel.
1500hrs: Move on to pay a visit to 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.
1730 hrs: Shopping Tour – Agra is also known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.
2000 hrs: Dinner will be taken at the hotel, later on the Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Bid farewell to the train & perhaps a final drink in lounge bar.

Day 09 (Wednesday) Delhi (Train Disembark)

0400 hrs: Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station
0700 hrs: Breakfast on Board.
0730 – 0800 hrs: Bid farewell to the Palace On Wheels.
After breakfast you are picked from Safdarjung railway station and transferred to your pre booked
Afternoon City Tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat the cremation place of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk
Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi

Day 10 (Thursday) Leave Delhi

Today you are transferred to Delhi International Airport to board flight for onward Journey.

Fixed Departure for Palace on Wheels (Arrival Date in Delhi should be as follows)

For 2018 : 05 September,12 September, 19 September, 26 September, 03 October, 10 October, 17 October, 24 October, 31 October, 07 November, 14, November, 21 November, 28 November, 05 December, 12 December, 19 December, 26 December

For 2019 : 02 January, 09 January, 16 January, 23 January, 30 January, 06 February, 20 February, 27 February, 06 March, 13 March, 20 March, 27 March, 03 April, 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 04 September, 11 September, 18 September, 25 September, 02 October, 09 October, 16 October, 23 October, 30 October, 06 November, 13 November, 20 November, 27 November, 04 December, 11 December, 18 December, 25 December

For 2020 : 01 January, 08 January, 15 January, 22 January, 29 January, 05 February, 12 February, 19 February, 26 February, 04 March, 11 March, 18 March, 25 March, 01 April, 08 April, 15 April, 22 April, 29 April

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Palace on Wheels has 14 residential cabins. Each and every saloon of the luxury train has been named after the erstwhile princely states. The names are Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungerpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur. Each saloon has 04 twin bedded rooms along with one small seating area. Cabin size is 8 x 9. Serves chinese, continental, rajasthani & indian cuisine A well-stocked bar with T.V. facility, serves wine, liquor and spirits of Indian and international make Indoor games like Chess, Playing Cards. Chinese checkers, Carom Board, and Crossword Puzzles etc. are available on the train. A lounge for relaxing, interacting, making friends, getting together and play games. First aid is available on the train whereas a doctor can be arranged on call. At every Destination. Doctor is available for 1 hrs. for free consultancy in Bar/ Lounge car Mineral water is made available to all the passengers throughout the journey Leading newspapers & magazines of India are available on the train. Voltage available on the train: 110/230V The Palace On Wheels is a no smoking train. However , if you wish to smoke, please contact your captain for guidance. All essential toiletries like soaps, shampoos, moisturizers etc. are available in bathroom. The well-equipped spa offers various massages and therapies and revitalizing solutions amidst royal ambience. Mailing facility is provided on board, for posting your mail.


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