Places to See
Delhi - Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Jaisalmer Jodhpur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
Wednesday Day 01: Delhi
The guests are given a traditional welcome at the Safdarjung Railway Station at 4 PM where they proceed with the check-in formalities. At 6.30 PM the vibrantly decorated Palace on Wheels begins its eight-day odyssey cutting across the scenic landscapes and rich heritage of India with its first stop at Jaipur. A sumptuous dinner is served on board.
Thursday Day 02: Jaipur
The guests enjoy a delectable breakfast aboard The Palace on Wheels as it royallymarches into the pink city.After a grand welcome by shenai and garlands, the guests depart by coach to experience the treasure trove of artefacts at the Albert Hall Museum followed by a host of architectural marvels - Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace etc. A pleasant lunch is served around 1.30 PM at Raj Palace followed by a visit to the Amber Fort - adorned with red sandstone and marbles standing testimony to its perennial charm. At 3PM the guests can shop in the buzzing atmosphere of the local markets that sell a huge array of items including handicrafts, sweets and savouries pertaining to the local culture. Around 8PM the travellers return back to the train for dinner on board.The odyssey continues to Sawai Madhopur from Durgapura Railway Station in Jaipur at 8PM.
Friday Day 03: Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
The guests disembark for a safari in the Ranthambore National Park located in the heart of the Aravalli and Vindhya Range. Amidst picturesque locales, the sanctuary offers a fine view of the animals, in particular the Bengal tigers which could be seen in their natural habitat. The entourage leaves for Chittorgarh at 10.20 AM with breakfast served on board. During the course of the journey, guests can have a leisure time at the bar, enjoy a few drinks and converse with fellow passengers over their inherent love for travel. The Palace on Wheels reaches Chittorgarh at 3 PM and on arrival the guests explore the forts and castles of a bygone era that echoes the heroism and pride of the Rajput clan. The guests go for a quick exploration of the city, revelling in the various sightings the city has to offer and return to the fort for Tea and a fun-filled light and sound programme. Dinner is served on board the train.
Saturday Day 04: Udaipur
The entourage leaves for Udaipur at 2AM in the morning and breakfast at 7.30AM. The guests are taken for a tour around the city's historical garden - Saheliyon Ki Bari regarded as the most popular tourist space replete with kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants followed by a visit to the city palace and the crystal gallery that provide a breath-taking view of its cultural significance. A sumptuous lunch awaits the guests at the Fateh Prakash Hotel after which they proceed to a boat ride to the resplendent Jagmandir Palace for tea. The Palace on Wheels set on its journey cutting across Rajasthan and moving towards its north western frontier of Jaisalmer at 4 PM.
Sunday Day 05: Jaisalmer
The last princely bastion of Rajasthan, tucked deep in the Thar Desert, The Palace on Wheels
reaches the quaint city of Jaisalmer around 9.00 AM. The guests embark on a sightseeing tour
to the serene spot of Gadsasir Sagar Lake, stunning forts and the innumerable havelis -
including the eponymous Patwon ki Haveli and the Nathmal ji ki Haveli - that project the
strong valour of its rulers and an aesthetic representation of its times. The guests get to enjoy
refreshing lunch on board and embark for camel rides and tea on the sam sand. At 11.45 PM
the prestigious Palace on Wheels leaves Jaisalmer and heads towards Jodhpur.
Monday Day 06: Jodhpur
The Palace on Wheels journeys into the Blue City of Jodhpur at 7 AM and breakfast is served at 07.30AM. 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 at the royal Ajit Bhawan Palace. The train sets off for Bharatpur soon after.
Tuesday Day 07: Bharatpur - Agra
The train arrives in the early hours of the morning for a recreational visit to the KeolaDeo National Park, the erstwhile duck hunting reserve of the Maharajas for bird-watching and photography. The guest are served breakfast on board the train and depart for the onward journey to Agra at 9AM. On arrival at Agra Railway Station around 11 AM, the guests visit the historic Agra fort. At 3 PM, the journey moves to the famed marvel of Mughals - Taj Mahal. A delightful lunch isserved at Hotel Trident at 1.30PM. This is followed by shopping and exploration of the local markets. The Palace on Wheels begins its journey towards Delhi at 8.45 PM.
Wednesday Day 08: Delhi
The incredibletravel aboard the Palace on Wheels reaches its finale on arrival at the Safdarjung Railway Station at 2.30 AM. The guests are served breakfast at 6.00 AM after which the staff bid a fond farewell to the travellers.
