DAY 02 - THURSDAY
Arrival: 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
Jaipur -:The gateway to Rajasthan, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur was founded by famous astronomer king Maharaja Jai Singh II in the first half of the 17th century.
In Jaipur you will be greeted by ornamented elephants to the strains of the Shehnai. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Explore Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh fort, Amber fort & silent sentinels of a glorious era.
For the sightseeing of the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is an outstanding five-storied building. It was built to enable the royal household ladies to watch the daily proceedings. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, where rides on caparisoned elephants add more excitment.
17.00 hours: Depart for Jaisalmer.
20.00 hours: Dinner on board.
DAY 03 - FRIDAY
Arrival: 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs
Jaisalmer -: In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156 A.D. Jaisalmer also called golden city, the yellow sandstone fort towering magnificently over the city is a wonderful sight.
Visit the extraordinarily designed havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Salim Singh-ki-haveli, Nathmalji-ki-haveli and Patwon-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver's.
08.30 hours: Depart for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
13.00 hours: Lunch onboard and rest.
After lunch onboard, visit the sand dunes and enjoy camel safari. Have dinner and relish the cultural programs at a hotel in Jaisalmer.
23.00 hours: Depart for Jodhpur.
DAY 04 - SATURDAY
Arrival: 07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs
Jodhpur -: - Now the Palace-On-Wheels is in Jodhpur. The city of Jodhpur is second largest city of Rajasthan and is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces.
Founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459, Jodhpur was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Marwar state and having Mehrangarh Fort standing majestically overlooking the city. The splendid palaces within the fort are Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Sileh Khana, Phool Mahal and Daulat Khana.
07.30 hours: Breakfast served onboard.
08.00 hours: Arrive at Jodhpur.
08.30 hours: Depart for local sightseeing.
13.00 hours: Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
15.30 hours: Depart for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambore National Park).
20.00 hours: Dinner served onboard.
Depart for Ranthambore
DAY 05 - SUNDAY
Arrival: 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
Sawai Madhopur -: Sawai Madhopur is the gateway to the world famous Ranthambore National Park, which is noted for its lush environs, clear lakes, rivers and wild life consist of Tigers and other species with more chances of sighting them. Next is Chttorgarh, where India's most impressive fort lingering with its history and unending passion of sage, chivalry and romance.
04.00 hours: Arrive at Sawai Madhopur.
06.30 hours: Breakfast onboard.
07.00 hours: Visit the Ranthambore National Park
11.00 hours: Depart for Chittorgarh.
13.00 hours: Lunch served onboard.
15.30 hours: Arrive at Chittorgarh.
16.00 hours: Depart for local sightseeing.20.00 hours: Depart for Udaipur and dinner onboard.
DAY 06 - MONDAY
Arrival: 20.00 hrs. from Chittorgarh
Udaipur -:Romantic & the 'City of Lakes', Udaipur, was founded in the 1559 A.D by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar.
Situated by the Lake Pichola, Udaipur has been an inspiration for poets, painters and writers and is famous for its palaces, lakes, museums, temples and gardens. The Lake Palace (converted hotel and run by Taj group of hotels) is the major attraction of the city.
06.45 hours: Arrive at Udaipur. Breakfast served onboard.
07.30 hours: Depart for sightseeing of the one of the most romantic cities in the world.
12.30 hours: Lunch at the mystical Lake Palace Hotel.
20.00 hours: Depart for Bharatpur. Dinner served onboard.
08.30 hours:. Depart for Bharatpur and Agra.
DAY 07 - TUESDAY
Arrival: 06.30 hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
Bharatpur -: Bharatpur is having world famous bird sanctuary - Keoladeo Ghana National Park, also know as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. An ornithologist's paradise due to 300 and more species of birds with lot of variety on flora & fauna.
06.00 hours: Arrive at Bharatpur and visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
08.30 hours: Breakfast at the Bharatpur Forest Lodge.After visiting the Bharatpur bird sanctuary, an air-conditioned coach will take you to Fatehpur Sikri (22 kms/14 miles), the abandoned city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
The final sightseeing of Agra, situated on the banks of the River Yamuna, having incredible Taj Mahal - monument of Love etched in white marble and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Agra also has Agra Red Fort - marvel of Mughal architectue.
10.30 hours: You will be driven to Fatehpur Sikri
13.00 hours: Lunch at the Mughal Sheraton Hotel / onboard the train v
15.00 hours: Sightseeing tour of Agra
20.00 hours: Depart for Delhi and dinner onboard.
Depart for Delhi.
DAY 08 - WEDNESDAY
Arrive: 06.00 hours
Farewell breakfast onboard. Arrive back at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and proceed for onward journey or to take a flight back home.
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