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Welcome aboard The Palace-On-Wheels on its enchanting royal journey through the bygone era of erstwhile Maharajas. The Palace on Wheels has been rated as one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. The beautiful interiors of the 14 saloons are traditional and ethnic, matched only by the splendor of the exteriors. The Palace on Wheels features en suite facilities, excellent service and fine cuisine, both national and international. Traveling by train allows you to cover the length and breadth of Rajasthan in style and comfort, enjoying the scenery and the luxury of not having to pack and unpack. The train travels mainly by night, presenting you a fresh new destination, ready for a new day's exploration. Each car has four air-conditioned twin bedded chambers with private facilities and two personal attendants to assist you throughout your journey. Exotic arrays of dishes are offered in 2 lavish restaurants and there is also a lounge with a bar, ideal for relaxing, playing board games and meeting your fellow passengers.
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Day 1
YOUR TOUR BEGINS
The vast and exotic sub-continent of India beckons as we depart West Coast or East Coast for Delhi, India.
Day 2 ARRIVE DELHI
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. It's history |
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Day 3 DELHI (B)
New Delhi tour this morning, visiting the impressive Qutab Minar, a 234-ft sandstone tower and Humayun's tomb. See the Government buildings and presidential palace along the broad and majestic Rajpath. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi to see the Red Fort, a symbol of Mughal power. On return, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to the great Mahatma Gandhi. |
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Day 4
DELHI-PALACE-ON-WHEELS (BD)
Today we embark the 'Palace-On-Wheels' as we depart for pink-city capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
Day 5 PALACE-ON-WHEELS - JAIPUR (BLD)
Explore the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. See the famed Palace of Winds in its pink splendor displaying a unique façade. Later visit the Amber Fort followed by lunch at a palace hotel.
Day 6 PALACE-ON-WHEELS - JAISALMER (BLD)
In the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer Fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis and mansions with their grand facades. After lunch on board, enjoy a camel ride on the sand dunes. Dinner and a cultural program follows before the train departs for Jodhpur. |
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Day 7
PALACE-ON-WHEELS - JODHPUR (BLD)
A city surrounded by a high stone wall with seven gates, several bastions and known for its Meherangarh Fort. Explore Jodhpur before onward journey to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Day 9 PALACE-ON-WHEELS- RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK (BLD)
Nature drives in the park, for your chance to see the 'elusive' Tiger. Later depart for Chittorgarh and its famous fort displaying ornate images of love, valor and scars of battle.
Day 10
PALACE-ON-WHEELS - UDAIPUR (BLD)
From Chittorgarh a short drive to the beautiful city of Udaipur with its marble palaces which appear to rise from the blue waters of the Lake Pichola. After lunch at the Lake Palace Hotel, enjoy a visit to the City Palace before returning to the Palace-On-Wheels.
Day 11 PALACE-ON-WHEELS - BHARATPUR - AGRA (BLD)
Spend the morning at India's largest bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur before continuing to Fatehpur Sikri, the fabled Moghul capital.
After lunch depart for Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in 1648 AD, in memory of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal. After dinner onboard depart for Delhi. |
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Day 12
DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
Early morning arrive in Delhi and disembark.
Day room at an airport hotel is available before your flights home.
Transfer to International airport for homebound flights.
Day 13 ARRIVE
West Coast or East Coast.
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