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The Royal Palace on Wheels Tour
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Day 01:
Sunday - New Delhi |
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The journey of a lifetime
begins at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway 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.
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Day 02: Monday - Jaipur
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The first stop
of the 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, in 1727 A.D.
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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 a one 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 where elephant ride is available to climb up the
hill. Lunch at a Five Star Hotel followed by visit to
City Palace Museum and Observatory. |
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Day 03: Tuesday - Jaisalmer |
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In the heart of the Thar desert lies
Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1 1 56 A.D. Here
the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering
magnificently over the city. |
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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 for fine
pattu shawls, mirror work and embroidered articles,
wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios.
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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
porgramme at a Five Star hotel |
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Day 04: Wednesday - Jodhpur |
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Next morning the Royal 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 Palace hotel, return to the Royal Palace-on-Wheels.
While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handicraft articles
including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal
curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics. |
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Day 05: Thursday - Sawai Modhopur |
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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, rate,
jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous
population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its excusive
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. |
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Day 05: Thursday - Chittaurgarh |
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After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh.
Images of love and velour; scars of battles lost and won...thrice-besieged,
Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends
of honor and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed
to Udaipur. |
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Day 06: Friday - Udaipur |
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Udaipur, the
Lake City, was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar,
after the Sisodia dynasty was driven way 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. |
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After lunch at a Five Star Hotel, a visit
to the City Palace. |
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Day 7: Saturday - Bharatpur /
Agra |
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Bharatpur |
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In the morning,
the Palace on Wheels 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 for thousands of Egrets, Siberian
Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
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Agra |
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Upon arrival visit
the Agra Fort and after lunch 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 jewellery. |
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Day 08: Sunday
- Delhi |
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Arrive at Delhi
Safdarjung Railway station. Breakfast on board and let
the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your
mind for a long, long time. |
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The Palace on Wheels Tour Itinerary: |
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Day 01:
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Board from the Delhi
Cantonment Station where the guests are accorded a warm,
traditional welcome before the Palace-On-Wheels embarks
on a week-long luxury train travel. |
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Day 02: |
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Arrive at the
Jaipur station, where you are welcomed with strains
of shehnai. Lunch is served at the Rambagh Palace and
then an air-conditioned coach takes you on a sightseeing
tour of the Pink City of Jaipur. |
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Day 03: |
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Day Three of the Palace on wheels
tour takes you to Jaisalmer. |
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Day 04: |
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Explore the city of Jodhpur on the
fourth day of the Palace on wheels Tour. |
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Day 05: |
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Reach Sawai Madhopur,
from where an excursion is arranged to the Ranthambore
National Park After lunch the Palace-on-Wheels takes
you to Chittorgarh. |
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Day 06: |
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Alight at the Udaipur station form
where a whirlwind sees you in the Lake City of Udaipur. |
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Day 07: |
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The Palace-on-Wheels
takes you to Bharatpur, where after visiting the bird
sanctuary, the Palace-on-Wheels heads towards Agra. |
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Day 08: |
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The Palace-on-Wheels
brings you back to the Delhi Cantonment station, with
pleasant memories the grand tour behind you. |
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