Palace on wheels
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Day1/Wednesday
1745
DELHI –JAIPUR
Depart Delhi for Jaipur. Dinner & overnight on Board
Day2/Thursday
0000
0730-0815
0830-1230
1300-1430
1430-1645
1730
JAIPUR – SAWAI MADHOPUR
Arrival in Jaipur
Breakfast in the train.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort . Make your ascent to the fort decorated elephant . Tour of the chambers and corridors of the palace which are famous for the excellence of its design and decoration.
Lunch at a Palace hotel changed as a
Afternoon visit to Jaipur, known as "The Pink City of Rajasthan " Visit the unique Jantar Mantar observatory , built in 18th century , but so far seems futuristic or almost surrealistic , the City Palace and its museum, Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds.
Dinner at a hotel
Departure for Jaisalmer
Night on board
Day3 / Friday
0400
1100
1300
1530
SAWAI MADHOPUR - CHITTORGARH
Arrival in Sawai Madhopur
Safari in the sanctuary by jeeps / canter. Ranthambore Sanctuary covers an area of 392 square kilometers of dense forest . The place is rich in scenic beauty , which is necessary for both herbivorous and carnivorous shelter . The many valleys as picturesque surroundings of the historic Fort of the 13th century Ranthambore . Tiger and leopard are the main predators found in this reserve. Jackal and Hyena are scavengers , sloth bear and wild boar are the main carnivore . The main herbivores found in this park are deer , Sambhar Deer , Nilgai ( blue bull ) antelope, Chinkara ( Indian gazelle ) and the common langur .
Breakfast in a hotel
Back to train
Palace On Wheels leaves for Chittaurgarh
Lunch on board
Arrival at Chittaurgarh
Later, visit Chittaurgarh. There is no place in Rajasthan , with a romantic story Chittaurgarh. The center of the Rajput resistance against Mughal rule . Here Sisodia Rajput warriors often gave their lives preferring death to dishonor and delivery. This city was sacked at least three times before it was finally abandoned and the capital moved to Udaipur. The glory of Chittaurgarh is the Victoria Tower built by Rana Jaya stambha Khumbha to commemorate his victory over Mohammed Khilji of Malwa in 1440. Its nine stories are covered with sculptures of Hindu deities . Tea and light and sound program at Fort cultural program and dinner in a hotel
Back on the train
Night on board
Day4 / Saturday
0800
0815 - 0900
0900
1330-1430
1445
CHITTAURGARH – UDAIPUR – JAISALMER
Arrival in Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel
In the morning , visit of Udaipur , stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors , colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard . You can also visit the beautiful Garden Sahelion -ki- Bari, Jagdish Temple and the local folk museum
Lunch at a palace converted into a hotel
Boat Tour of Lake Pichola
Return to station
on board Tea
Departure for Jaisalmer
Dinner on board
Day5 /Sunday
0615
0730-0815
0830-1230
1300-1430
1700-1900
1930-2200
2300
JAISALMER - JODHPUR
Arrival in Jaisalmer
Breakfast in the train
Morning visit Jaisalmer. It is in the heart of the Great Indian Desert . Its temple , fort and palaces are built of yellow stone . The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings , facades and elaborate balconies . Visit Patwon -Ki -Haveli , Salim -Singh -Ki- Haveli and Gadhia Sagar Tank
Lunch on board or in a hotel
In the afternoon visit the sand dunes and a camel ride to view the sunset, the sky is like the fire and Rajasthani folk musicians play melodies unforgettable. It can be an unforgettable experience.
Enjoy dinner with the local culture program .
Palace on Wheels leaves for Jodhpur
Night on board
Day6 /Monday
0730-0815
0800
0830-1230
1300-1500
1530
JODHPUR – BHARATPUR
Breakfast in the train
Arrival in Jodhpur
In the morning visit of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond , home of the Rathores of Marwa. Visit the Fort , rising up a hilly scrap , based on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a sentinel . Inside the fort there are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. See also Mandor - the ancient capital of Marwar. The cenotaphs of former rulers are imposing and impressive architecture.
Lunch at a palace converted into a hotel
Exit Palace on Wheels to Bharatpur.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day7 / Tuesday
0600
0730-0800
0830-0930
0945
1130
1330
1500-1700
2000
BHARATPUR – AGRA – DELHI
Arrival at Bharatpur
Visit the National Bird Sanctuary . Bharatpur (Ghana ) above the former hunting preserve of the royal family of Bharatpur , the sanctuary is home to almost all the cranes and all kinds of birds imaginable. You'll see more than 250 different species nesting on the tops of the trees and along the road, also snakes , lizards , monkeys and exotic fish. Lucky visitors may see the rare Siberian Crane migrates to this shrine each year. You can also see chital, black buck , deer and other varieties of animals.
Breakfast at Forest Lodge.
Return to train and transfer to Agra
Arrival at Agra station
Lunch at a hotel
Afternoon visit the city of Agra , visiting the impressive Agra Fort , and of course the most perfect architectural monument to the world, the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, beloved wife of Shah Jahan , who died in 1630. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich hard stone , with details executed with great skill. The building, often says that " a dream of marble " was at least 22 years ( 1631-1653 ) to build .
Leaving for Delhi Palace on Wheels
Dinner and overnight on board
Day8 /Wednesday
0400
0700
0800
ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Arrival in Delhi.
Breakfast on board
Disembark from the Palace on Wheels
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