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Royal Rajasthan On Wheels - Tour Itinerary |
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Tour Duration : 07 Nights / 08
Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur
- Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Bharatpur
- Chittaurgarh - Agra - Delhi
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1 - Sunday - New Delhi |
 The
journey of a lifetime begins
at the Delhi Safdarjung
Railway station where the
guests are accorded a warm,
traditional welcome before
the Palace-on-Wheels pulls
out into the night for a
week-long luxury cruise
through fascinating Rajasthan
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2 - Monday - Jaipur |
 The
first stop of the Palace-on-Wheels
is Jaipur, one of the
most well planned cities
of the world of its time.
This capital city of Rajasthan,
popularly known as the
Pink City,was founded
by Maharaja Sawai Jai
Singh II, in 1727 A.D.
To explore the city, an
air-conditioned coach
takes you to Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of Winds,
which is a remarkable
five storied building
a one the main street
of the old city in pink
splendor with semi-octagonal
and delicate honey combed
sandstone windows. This
is followed by a visit
to Amber Fort where elephant
ride is available to climb
up the hill. Lunch at
a Five Star Hotel followed
by visit to City Palace
Museum and Observatory
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3 - Tuesday - Jaisalmer |
 In
the heart of the Thar
desert lies Jaisalmer,
founded by Rawal Jaisal,
in 1 1 56 A.D. Here the
yellow sandstone fort
is an imposing sight,
towering magnificently
over the city.
Discover the painstakingly
latticed havelis or mansions
with their grand facades.
The Nathmalji-ki-haveli,
Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim
Singh-ki-haveli are fine
examples of the stone
carver's skill. Shop for
fine pattu shawls, mirror
work and embroidered articles,
wooden boxes, trinkets,
silver jewellery and curios.
After lunch on board,
go for an exciting camel
ride on the sand dunes
of Sam, before sipping
a refreshing cup of tea.
Enjoy the dinner and the
cultural porgramme at
a Five Star hotel. |
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4 - Wednesday - Jodhpur |
 Next
morning the Royal Palace-on-Wheels
is in Jodhpur, a city
ringed by a high stone
wall with seven gates
and several bastions.
This second largest city
of Rajasthan, founded
by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D.
is known for its rock-solid
Mehrangarh Fort. The grand
palaces within -Moti Mahal,
Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal,
Sileh Khana and Daulat
Khana are impressive examples
of architectural excellence.
Near the fort complex
lies Jaswant Thada, and
a group of royal cenotaphs
made of white marble.
After lunch at a Palace
hotel, return to the Royal
Palace-on-Wheels. While
in Jodhpur shop for exquisite
handicraft articles including
the famous breeches, embroidered
shoes, metal curios, silverware,
paintings and tie and
dye fabrics.
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5 - Thursday - Sawai Modhopur |
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almost sense a life of the
wilderness, as the Palace-on-Wheels
arrives in Sawai Madhopur,
a city named after its founder
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh
I. After breakfast a visit
is arranged to the Ranthambhor
National Park, wherein are
located the ruins of a 10th
century fort. This wildlife
sanctuary is considered
to be the country's best
for observing and photographing
the activities of the tiger.
The park, covering an area
of 392 sq. kms. is home
to more than 300 species
of birds. The tiger, hyena,
rate, jackal and fox are
among those constituting
the carnivorous population
here. Sawai Madhopur is
known for its excusive toys,
ethnic ornaments and costumes.
Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels,
you leave for Chittaurgarh,
when one gets an opportunity
to watch the colourful countryside
passing by in the daylight. |
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5 - Thursday - Chittaurgarh |
 After
lunch on board you are in
Chittaurgarh. Images of
love and velour; scars of
battles lost and won...thrice-besieged,
Chittaurgarh Fort is all
this and more. Moving legends
of honor and pride will
echo in your mind as you
proceed to Udaipur. |
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6 - Friday - Udaipur |
 Udaipur,
the Lake City, was founded
by Maharana Udai Singh
of Mewar, after the Sisodia
dynasty was driven way
by the Mughals, in 1559A.D.
Perhaps the two most beautiful
sites of Udaipur are the
dream-like marble palaces-
the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace)
and the Jag Mandir, which
appear to rise from the
blue waters of Lake Pichhola.
After lunch at a Five
Star Hotel, a visit to
the City Palace
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7 - Saturday - Bharatpur
/ Agra |
 Bharatpur
In the morning, the Palace
on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur,
the capital of Maharaja
Suraj Mal . After breakfast
pay a visit to the world
famous bird sanctuary,
Keoladeo Ghana National
Park, the nesting place
for thousands of Egrets,
Siberian Cranes, migratory
Water Fowl and other species
of birds.
Agra
Upon arrival visit the
Agra Fort and after lunch
arrive at the Taj Mahal,
one of the seven wonders
of the world. A pristine
monument of undying love.
It was built by Emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of
his beloved queen Mumtaz
Mahal. Agra is known for
its splendid marble inlay
work like the Pietra Dura
work on the Taj, leather
goods and jewellery |
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8 - Sunday - Delhi |
| Arrive at
Delhi Safdarjung Railway
station. Breakfast on board
and let the pleasant memories
of the past week linger
on your mind for a long,
long time. |
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