Day Wise Itinerary of Palace on Wheels Duration
:- 07 Nights/ 08 Days
Places
to See:- Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh
- Udaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
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: Jaisalmer Founded 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: Jodhpur Famous 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 (Ranthambhor) 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: Udaipur Udaipur 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.
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