Day 03: Jaisalmer
Today the Palace on Wheels tour package takes you to Jaisalmer where you tour Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli. See the Jaisalmer Fort; lunch at a heritage hotel and set out on a shopping spree. Have a royal dinner and enjoy a live cultural performance before boarding the Palace on Wheels for traveling to Jodhpur. Stay on board the Palace on Wheels at night.
Day 04: Jodhpur
Arrive in Jodhpur that is famous for the 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, which contains a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
After lunch at a Palace hotel, return to the Palace-On-Wheels. While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handcrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, painting and tie and dye fabrics. To Know More About Jodhpur Click Here
Day 05: Sawai Madhopur
One can 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 Ranthambore 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, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Upon returning to the Palace-On-Wheels, you leave for Chittorgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight. To Know More About Sawai Madhopur Click Here
Day 05: Chittorgarh
After lunch on board you are in Chittorgarh. Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won & thrice-besieged. Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur. To Know More About Chittorgarh Click Here
Day 06: Udaipur
The Luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur, the Lake City, the next morning. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals, in 1559 A.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 Pichola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a visit to the City Palace is exhilarating. The luxury coach then takes you back to the Palace-On-Wheels at Chittorgarh, thus winding up a day full of delights. To Know More About Udaipur Click Here
Day 07: Bharatpur
Early next 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 nestling place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds. To Know More About Bharatpur Click Here
Day 07: Agra
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri- the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi saint who blessed him with a son. After lunch move on from the Red Fort and 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.
After dinner on board and a good night's sleep, arrive at Delhi Cantt at 06.00 hrs the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time. To Know More About Agra Click Here
Day 08: New Delhi
Chug back to the Delhi Cantonment station on day 08 of the Palace on Wheels tour package.
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