Palace on Wheels Train Tour

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Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
Inclusions
Exclusions
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Tour Description

Overview

Palace on Wheels, first luxury tourist train of India, which is operated by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation was launched to promote the Tourism in Rajasthan and in 2010, it was voted as the forth luxurious train in the world. Its glorious ethnic interior decor, indulgent hospitality and its well-crafted journey, gives you the incredible feeling of Royalty that is a lifetime experience. The duration of this amazing is 06 nights and 07, which covers some of the most popular destinations of the northern and north-western India i.e. Delhi-Jaipur-Sawai Madhopur-Chittorgarh-Udaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi. You will explore the Land of Great Kingdoms, Rajasthan. The essence of culture and tradition of Great Rajput kingdoms spread over the entire state. Apart from this explore renowned Taj Mahal which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taj Mahal is described as the most extortionate monument ever built for love.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

Jantar Mantar
Jai Mandir
Crystal Palace
The Sonar Qila Fort
Nathmalgi Ke Haveli
Camel Safari
Pearl Palace
Keoladeo National Park

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday, Delhi - Departure at 6.30 PM

Welcome with royal tradition by garlanding, tikka and welcome drinks. In the evening you will be boarding Palace on Wheels at Safdarjung New Delhi. Have your favorite drinks and dinner.

Overnight at Palace on Wheel

Day 2 Thursday, Jaipur - Arrival 3.45 AM Departure 11.30 PM

Have your breakfast and visit the sightseeing of Jaipur which includes - Hawa Mahal Palace of Wind, Jantar Mantar-Astronomical Observatory, and The City Palace which is now a museum. Here you can experience the beautiful handicrafts, handlooms, world famous gem stones, and other textiles. Take your lunch at Amber Fort. After reaching Amber, enjoy elephant ride up to the fort. Then to Jai Mandir. Return back to the train and relax. After that take your dinner on the train.

Overnight at Palace on Wheel

Day 3 Friday, Sawai Madhopur - Arrival 5.30 AM Departure 10.30 AM Chittorgarh - Arrival 4.00 PM Departure 2.00 AM

Have your breakfast and visit the Ranthambhore National Park which is about 14 Kms from Sawai Madhopur. There visit the great fort of Ranthambore at the top of the Aravalli hill. This National Park is reserved for Royal Tigers. Then you will taken for jungle safari inside the National Park. Be lucky to find out Tigers and other species. And also, you can enjoy bird watching inside the forest. Take your lunch in the train. Then at 4:00 PM we will reach Chittorgarh and visit the Chittorgarh Fort, one of the largest fort of India. The architecture and styles are of Rajputana. Visit the palace and explore the beauty of the palace. Take your lunch in the afternoon. Then back to the train and dinner will be served in the Train.

Overnight at Palace on Wheel

Day 4 Saturday, Udaipur - Arrival 8.00 AM Departure 3.30 PM

Have your breakfast and visit the beautiful palaces of Udaipur. Then take lunch in the train and then continue our tour to Crystal Palace, famous for crystal furniture and antiques pieces. Then we will go for Boat Riding on the Lake Pichola which is one of the most famous popular tourist attractions of Udaipur.

Overnight at Palace on Wheel

Day 5 Sunday, Jaisalmer Arrival 9.15 AM Departure 11.45 PM

Have your breakfast and proceed for Jaisalmer city sightseeing which includes - The Sonar Qila Fort, then we will visit most beautiful and old Havellis named, Patwon Ki Havelli and Nathmalgi Ke Haveli, Salim Singh Ji Ki Haveli which have are famous its architectures and designs. You can go for Shopping and then take your lunch. Enjoy the Sand Dunes with camel safari or jeep safari in the Thar Desert. In the evening, enjoy cultural dance and performance around the campfire with dinner.

Overnight at Palace on Wheel

Day 6 Monday, Jodhpur Arrival 7.00 AM Departure 3.30 PM

Have your breakfast and proceed for sightseeing of Jodhpur where you can visit The Mehrangarh Fort which was built by Rao Jodha in 1459. This fort is witness the lavish and royal history of Rathore. Also visit the Pearl Palace and the Umaid Vilas which are well known for Rajput miniature paintings, where musical instruments and royal traditional wears are also displayed. Then you can go for local handicrafts shopping in Jodhpur. Dinner will be served on board.

Overnight at Palace on Wheel

Day 7 Tuesday, Bharatpur - Arrival 5.00 AM Departure 8.45 AM Agra - Arrival 10.30 AM Departure 11.00 PM

Have your breakfast and reach Bharatpur where the Keoladeo Ghana National Park one of the finest bird sanctuary in the world was developed. You can find over three hundred species of bird migrating here which comes from distant countries like Siberia and China. Take your breakfast on the train, and then we will leave for Agra where the most beautiful and one of the Seven Wonders of the World is sited. It was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. After the visit to the most popular monument of India we will depart to Delhi.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged :-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destination	Luxury	Deluxe	Premium
Delhi	Hotel Taj Princess / Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn Mayurvihar / Similar	Hotel The Lalit New Delhi / Similar
Jaipur	Red Fox Hotel Jaipur / Similar	Hotel Sarovar Premiere / Similar	Hotel The Lalit Jaipur / Similar
Chittorgarh	Bassi Fort Palace / Similar	Hotel Castle Bijaipur / Similar	jüSTa Lake Nahargarh Palace / Similar
Udaipur	Hotel Rajdarshan Udaipur / Similar	Hotel Golden Tulip / Similar	The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace / Similar
Jaisalmer	Hotel Lal Garh Fort And Palace / Similar	Sairafort Sarovar Portico / Similar	Suryagarh Jaisalmer / Similar
Jodhpur	Mapple Abhay / Similar	Lords Inn Jodhpur / Similar	Radisson Jodhpur / Similar
Bharatpur	Regenta Resort Bharatpur / Similar	Hotel Udai Vilas Palace / Similar	Laxmi Vilas Palace / Similar
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Also includes

Inclusions

1. Accommodation for 06 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast lunch and dinner

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary. 4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.

5. Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.