Wednesday

Day - 1 - Delhi

Dinner on Board.  (1930 Hrs) Palace on  Wheels Depart for Jaipur. (2245Hrs) 

Day - 2 - Jaipur - Thursday, Arrival 00.00 hrs. Departure 17.30 hrs.

The first stop of the Palace-on-Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capita 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 buiding along the main street of the old city in pink spend our with semi octagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows.

Day - 3 - Jaisalmer -  Friday, Arrival 06.15 hrs. Departure 23.30 hrs.

In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156 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 at Rajasthali-the only Rajasthan Govt. emporium, for fine pattu shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles, wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios.

After lunch on board,

Day - 4 - Jodhpur - Saturday, Arrival 08. 00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs

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 know 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. 

Day - 5 - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambhor - Sunday, Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 11.00 hrs

Once 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 Modho Singh. 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 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 the carnivorous population here. 

Day - 6 - Udaipur -  Monday, Arrival 07.30 hrs. Departure 20.00 hrs.

Next morning you are in Udaipur. Lake City, Udaipur 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 Pichhola. 

Day - 7 - Bharatpur - Agra - Tuesday, Arrival 06.00 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs.

Early next morning, the Palace arrives in Bharatpur the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. 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. After breakfast, arrive at Fatehpur Sikri  Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi saint who blessed him with a son. 

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