Day 1:
Delhi
Welcome aboard to the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on
Wheels. The Tour Departs in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day 2: 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 3:
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 4: 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 5: 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.
Evening at
Chittaurgarh. 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 6:
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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Delhi
After
early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes to an end.
