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| The Palace on Wheels train operates between September and April every year. It departs on Wednesday from Delhi Cantt. Railway Station and returns the next Wednesday. |
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| Arrive at Delhi Cantt, Railway Station for the departure towards Jaipur at 1830 hrs. Dinner onboard. |
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| Arrive at Jaipur on 0200 hrs. Breakfast onboard. The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, land of Maharajas, Magnificent Palaces and impressive forts. One of the most well planned cities of the world. Caparisoned elephants and strains of the shehnai will welcome you to the Pink City of Jaipur. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, and Amber Fort…silent sentinels of glorious era. Dinner onboard. |
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| Arrive at Jaisalmer at 0815 hrs. In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently on the shimmering sands cape. The main shopping area of Jaisalmer is Sardar Bazar and prominent showrooms include Rajasthali the Rajasthan Govt. emporium, Gandhi Darshan, Khadi Bhandar and Seema Gram. Breakfast onboard and proceed for sightseeing. Lunch onboard. Then visit sand dunes. Dinner with cultural show. |
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| Morning arrive 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, is known for its rocksolid Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within Moti Mahal. Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples architectural excellence. Nearby the fort complex lies Jaswant Thada, a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. Breakfast onboard and proceed for sightseeing. Lunch at a Palace Hotel. Dinner onboard. |
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| Early Morning Arrive at Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh. The Ranthambhor National Park, located amidst the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered 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. Breakfast onboard and proceed to visit the park. Lunch onboard. Arrival at Chittaurgarh fort, lauded in legends valour and chivalry. Chittaur was ravaged and plundered thrice, and the womenfolk performed ‘jauhar’, in a sacred fire to protect their honour every time Shop for tie & dye sarees, leather & embroidered shoes, lacwork articles and bangles at Sajati Gate, Station Road, Mochi Bazar and Lakhera Bazar. Dinner onboard. |
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| Arrive at Udaipur in Morning. Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities in all of Rajasthan, Udaipur is better known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, the beautiful gardens and placid blue lakes enhance the beauty of this city. Breakfast onboard and proceeds for sightseeing in Udaipur. Lunch at a palace hotel. Dinner onboard. |
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| Arrive at Bharatpur in Morning. Bharatput,the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. 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. Visit bird sanctuary and breakfast at forest lodge. Then proceeds to Fatehpur Sikri for sightseeing. Lunch onboard and proceed to one of the most beautiful monuments ever conceived. The Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate eternal love for his queen, Mumtaz Mahal. Breathtaking in its proportions and craftsmanship. It is captivating. The timeless city of Agra offers you many more monuments and tombs, all exquisite in architectural skill and beauty. Dinner onboard. |
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| Breakfast onboard and return to Delhi cantt. Railway station. |
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