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Travel in Luxury on Palace on Wheels
The Luxury Trains of India Palace on Wheels, Train Iternary, Elephant & Camel Rides
Relish the lifestyles of the kings of yore on board the Palace on Wheels, while listening to the silent tales of glory and valor told by the majestic forts and splendid palaces of Rajasthan. The journey takes you to a vibrating journey to the royal land of sand dunes and regal palaces. Visit the majestic expanse where Royal Rajputs lived in a grand style. Explore this imperial land on the Palace on Wheels, the luxurious train that carries with it an intrinsic ambience that goes perfectly well with the majestic charm and beauty spread so lavishly here and there in Rajasthan.
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Welcome aboard the legendary Palace on Wheels, a weeklong cruise recreating the ambience of the glorious past through the heart of Rajasthan. Feel like royalty on board this centrally air conditioned and completely self sufficient train. There are four coupes in each coach, with wall to wall carpeting, a lounge car with a well stacked bar and two restaurant cars, the Maharaja & Maharani serving Continental. Indian and Rajasthani cuisine. All of which make your journey a memorable experience.
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The elegant interiors of this train, with its delectable cuisine and personalized service, exudes an exclusive old world charm. Each saloon has its own personal attendants or 'Khidmatgars' who ensure that your journey is comfortable and enjoyable.
The two restaurant cars, the Maharaja and Maharani serve a range of Indian, Continental, and Chinese cuisine. The diverse menu aboard the Royal Palace changes seasonally.
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The journey starts with colorfully attired men and women garland the guests and accord a ceremonial welcome at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station from where the journey starts. For the next seven days, the guests live in regal splendor as the train winds its way to the Pink City of Jaipur, historical Chittaurgarh and the Lake City of Udaipur, fascinating Sawai Madhopur, the magical desert cities of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra, site of the Taj Mahal, one of the world's seven natural wonders.
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Tourism Information:
Scheduled Departure Dates:
Departure dates from Delhi (Cantonment Railway Station 4 pm): every Wednesday from September to April.
Length of journey:
Eight days and seven nights. Departure from Delhi on Wednesday evening, return to Delhi the following Wednesday morning.
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Year 2006 Departure Dates
January - 4,11,18,25
February - 1,8,15,22
March - 8,15,22,29
April - 5,12,19,26
Palance on Train Facilities
14 fully air conditioned deluxe salons, each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities.
Doctor on call at the next station
Adequate safety and security arrangements
Voltage available on the train 110/230 V
Meals
An exotic array of dishes to choose from - Continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines are available on the Palace-On-Wheels.
Clothing Recommended
Light tropical/light woollens
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Palace on Wheels Itineraries
Palace on Wheels Luxury Train Tour 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Day 1: Wednesday - Delhi
Reporting Time: 16.00 hrs. Departure 18.30 hrs
The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Cantonment station where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the Palace On Wheels pulls out into the night & for a weeklong luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan.
Day 2: Thursday - Jaipur
Arrival: 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
Wake up to the blushing pink city of Jaipur, early next morning, where a royal welcome awaits you, with caparisoned elephants, music and garlands. Lunch at Rambagh Palace. Guests are then taken on a tour of the city on luxury buses. Discover Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort and silent sentinels of a glorious era.
Shop for Jaipur's famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles.
After lunch at a heritage hotel in Jaipur, you are off to the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II. After a royal experience in Jaipur guests are back to Palace on Wheels around 6.30 p.m. Dinner onboard.
Day 3: Friday - Jaisalmer
Arrival: 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs
The train chugs on to Jaisalmer, a desert citadel and the city of golden sands. Everywhere one can witness the expert craftsmanship of the stone carvers of Jaisalmer. With its intricately carved chattris (canopies), imposing havelis (mansions) and patwas (jewellers), Jaisalmer gleams like a diamond in the wilderness of the Thar Desert. At the sand dunes, one can witness spectacular sunsets. On a full moon night, you are sure to be mesmerized, as the breeze blows and forms, and reforms the golden sands. Towering proudly over the city is the Jaisalmer Fort, the golden yellow sandstone fort built by Rawal Jaisal in 1156.
Go shopping 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 programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer.
The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.
Day 4: Saturday - Jodhpur
Arrival: 07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs
Good morning Jodhpur! The second largest city of Rajasthan, Jodhpur is a city surrounded by a high stonewall with seven gates and several bastions. Founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D, Jodhpur 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.
Lunch at a heritage hotel in Jodhpur, 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.
Day 5: Sunday - Sawai Madhopur
Arrival: 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
You are now transported to a paradisal site - Sawai Madhopur. After breakfast an excursion is arranged to the famous Rathambore National Park. Once a royal hunting preserve, Rathambore National Park is now declared as a Project Tiger Conservation area, where safaris are organised for wildlife enthusiasts. Nearby, stands the 10th century fort of Rathambore steeped in legends.
Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Upon return to the Palace on Wheels, you leave for Chittorgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight.
Day 5: Sunday - Chittorgarh
Arrival: 16.00 hrs
After lunch on board you are in Chittorgarh. Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won and thrice besieged. Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
Day 6: Monday - Udaipur
Arrival: 20.00 hrs. from Chittorgarh
A short drive in a luxury coach now takes you the city of lakes, Udaipur, where stands the splendid Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), in the placid waters of Lake Pichola. The locale is also celebrated as the site of the James Bond movie Octopussy. 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.
Day 7: Tuesday - Bharatpur
Arrival: 06.30 hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
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 waterfowls and other species of birds.
Day 8: Tuesday - Agra
Arrival: 14.30 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri - the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. After lunch proceed to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. Agra is known for its splendid monuments, leather goods and jewellery.
Dinner onboard and a good night's sleep, as the Palace on Wheels proceeds for Delhi Cantonment station.
Day 9: Wednesday - Delhi
Arrive 0600 Hrs
Arrive at Delhi Cantonment station. It is time to alight, and return to the present, after experiencing seven glorious days of pomp and pageantry, of a bygone era. Proceed for onward journey or to take a flight back home.
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