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Palace on Wheels Travel Package
DESTINATION COVERED :
DELHI - JAIPUR - JAISALMER - JODHPUR - SAWAI MADHOPUR (
RANTHAMBORE ) - CHITTORGARH - UDAIPUR - AGRA - BHARATPUR - DELHI.
DURATION
: 8 Days - 7 Nights
This Tour explores various travel
attractions of Jaipur - Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittaurgarh-
Udaipur- Agra & Bharatpur. This tour starts from Delhi & terminates
in Delhi after seven days.
DAY
01 : DELHI
Welcome aboard to the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs
in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
DAY 02 : JAIPUR

Jaipur
is the capital city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states, Rajasthan.
It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed
by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose
pink color lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical at sunset.
Places of Interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five
storeyed building in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
and various other monuments from medieval times. This town is also famous for
its semi- precious stones, gems & jewelery, & woolen carpets
DAY 03 : JAISALMERFounded by Rawal Jaisal in
the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and
brilliance of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist
destinations. Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and
forbidding terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. The
yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically over the
city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.
DAY
04 : JODHPURFamous for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid
15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second
largest city of Rajasthan. Part of the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old
Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long wall with eight gates serving as
entrances and the new city is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur
houses grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal.
In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the genius of its
sculptors comes to life and stand as a testimony to the imperial grandeur of
the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to be the biggest private
residence of single individual.
DAY 05 : MORNING ( SAWAI
MADHOPUR OR RANTHAMBORE ) Sawai Madhopur plays host to the
Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best
place to see these majestic predators in their normal pursuits. The park is
also home to 300 species of birds and hyena, ratel, jackal and fox among
other species. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a
majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is
located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view of the Padam
Talao, painted white with water lilies.
DAY
05 : EVENING ( CHITTORGARH )
Chittaurgarh owes its name to the
women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or immolated themselves to escape
the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of valor and chivalry surround
the majestic Chittaurgarh fort.
DAY 06 : UDAIPURUdaipur
is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most romantic places in
India, it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which
whisper the mood of a bygone era. The two most famous lakes are Pichola and
Udai Sagar. The city also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake
Palace), and the Jag Mandir, which appears to rise as if from the blue
waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur is also famous for its miniature
paintings.
DAY 07 : MORNING ( AGRA )Meaning paradise
in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a moment that has
come to epitomes love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz
Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed sights in the world.
Also famous for its marble showrooms.
DAY
07 : AFTERNOON ( BHARATPUR )Bharatpur is famous for its bird
sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes,
migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.
DAY 08 :
DELHI After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end.
Feel like the royalty on board the Palace on Wheels - a completely
self-train. Fully air-conditioned, the train comprises of 14 deluxe saloons,
equipped with class amenities to enhance the pleasure of travelling. Each
saloon is a combination of 4 twin-bedded chambers with channel music,
intercom, attached toilets, running hot & cold water, shower and wall to
wall carpeting. The lounge car recaptures the royal style, pomp &
pageantry, the quality of the era gone by. The two dining cars-the Maharaja
and the Maharani have a traditional Rajasthani ambience serving continental,
Indian and Rajasthani cuisine. The coaches are named after the erstwhile
princely states: Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dhaulpur, Dungarpur,
Jaipur, Kishangarh, Kota, Sirohi and Udaipur. What's more, each saloon has
personal attendants or 'Khidmatgars', who are at your call whenever you need
anything.
OTHER
FACILITIES : Doctor on call at the next station. Money exchange
facility/ credit cards. Adequate safety and security arrangements.
Complimentary mineral water on board/ in the coach during sightseeing/ and
at hotels. Assistance for travel arrangements on completion of the tour.
Voltage available on the train 110/230 V.
CLOTHING
RECOMMENDED : Light woolens and tropical clothing.
CLIMATE
: Varies from 8 C to 25 C between September to March & in
April around 30 C.
MEALS
: The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and the Maharani, serve a
range of Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine. Menus are changed
seasonally.
REPORTING
TIME : Reporting time is 7 PM at Delhi Cantt. Railway Station.
NOTE :
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas / New year.
BOOKING : a)
20% of the ticket value at the time of booking
b) 80% of the ticket
value30 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION
: 5% of the ticket value 60 days prior to departure. 20% of
ticket value 30-59 days prior to departure. 50% of ticket value 15-29 days
prior to departure. 100% of ticket value 14 days prior to departure.