|
| DECCAN
ODYSSEY TOUR 8 DAYS |
 |
| MAHA PARINIRVAN TOUR
8 DAYS |
| PALACE
ON WHEELS TOUR 8 DAYS |
| |
| PALACE
ON WHEELS TOUR 8 DAYS - NEW
DELHI - JAIPUR - JAISALMER - JODHPUR - SAWAI
MADHOPUR - CHITTAURGARH - UDAIPUR - BHARATPUR -
AGRA - DELHI |
| |
| Day
1 - Wednesday - 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. |
| |
| Day
2 - Thursday - 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 |
| |
| Day
3 - Friday - 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 |
| |
| Day
4 - Saturday - Jodhpur |
| Next
morning the 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 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 |
| |
|
Day
5 - Sunday -Sawai Modhopur
|
| 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 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. |
| |
| Day
5 - Sunday - 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 |
| |
| Day
6 - Monday - 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. |
| |
|
Day
7 - Tuesday - 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.
|
| |
| Day
8 - Wednesday - 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 |
|
BOOK
NOW |
|
|
|
|
|
|
