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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Day 5: Evening: Chittorgarh
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 7: 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 08: Delhi
After early breakfast, a week in wonderland
comes to an end.
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