Monday Day 06: Jodhpur
Monday Day 06: Jodhpur
The Palace on Wheels journeys into the Blue City of Jodhpur and breakfast is served at. Upon reaching, the guests explore the architectural and magnificent marvel of Mehrangarh Fort and the surrounding cenotaph of Jaswant thada. Celebrate a glimpse of the history at the Umaid Bhavan Museum and cap it all off by shopping in the nearby local markets. A grand lunch is served. The train sets off for Bharatpur soon after.
Jodhpur, the land of majestic and mystic glory, welcomes you warmly. Currently, the second largest city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur was established in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput king. The magic of imperial living is still alive in the various forts and palaces that abound in the city.
In this royal paradise, also known as the blue city for its indigo hue, even the most ordinary houses have exquisite stonework, traceries and carved latticed windows.
0700 Hours - Arrival at Mandor, Jodhpur. Welcome with Mehrangarh Band
0730 Hours - Breakfast onboard Palace on Wheels
0900 Hours - Departure for Sight Seeing
0930 Hours - See the wonderful Jaswant Thada
1200 Hours - See the intricate patchwork and authentic designer textile pieces
1330 Hours - Lunch at a 5-star hotel
1430 Hours - Visit the historic Umaid Bhawan museum
1530 Hours - Return to Palace on board
1630 Hours - High-tea onboard Palace on Wheels and departure for Bharatpur
2000 Hours - Dinner onboard Palace on Wheels
(Actual Time / Itinerary may change anytime, as per the operator policy