Palace on Wheels

¤ Euclid mentioned to king Ptolemy I that there was no royal road to geometry but what have in store for you is a royal track to happiness. Interested? Well welcome aboard the Royal Retreat, the pride of India, the wonderful wonder, unparallel, unique and unforgettable Palace-On-Wheels. Palace-on-Wheels has been rated amongst the top ten luxury trains of the world. India boasts of other luxury trains too like the Royal Orient and the Fairy Queen. It happens to be one of the finest ways to travel through the intoxicating, incomparable, incredible, impressive, inimitable, inspirational land of India. Take a royal retreat and be the king or the queen.

¤ Experience the royalty along side the cultural, architectural, natural and traditional richness that India has to offer on this terrific train - Palace On Wheels. The ambience and the aura make the astute feel to be living in the regal era. The yesteryears when the maharajas and the maharanis used to reign supreme will be recreated for you. The chugging train will make you live in the palace. The train that is so true to its name, is bound, to enchant you. The comfort, the convenience and the charm are unmatched by any other train. The ease with which the entire trio will be covered is awesome.

¤ The astonishing train is for sure extra ordinary and so are the people who experience, the pulsating Palace-on-Wheels. Take the royal odyssey that chugs from the dashing Delhi to amazing Agra, through the rustic Rajasthan. The Palace-on-Wheels chugs every Wednesday night from the Delhi Cantt for a royal retreat and returns early morning for next Wednesday. This journey can be enjoyed only during the months of September to April. From May to August every year, no services are provided on the Palace-on-Wheels, as its Annual maintenance is taken care of. The beauty of the, travel experience, on Palace-on-Wheels lies in the fact that it has been planned to be moving during the nights and be at the holiday destinations during the daytime. This ensures maximum enjoyment and the journey more comfy. The beauty of the interiors of the Palace-on-Wheels is matched only by the splendor of the exteriors.

¤ The Royal Splendor reveals a fusion of the historic charm and the modern amenities. The experience is one that should just not be missed. The number of services offered inside the Palace-on-Wheels equals the lifestyle of any palace. The bygone era can be felt on the self-sufficient train. The décor of the train is amazingly beautiful and ethnic.The journey though starts and ends at the capital city of Delhi moves through the Royal Rajasthan and the unique Uttar Pradesh. During week long fairy tale trip each halt will open up a treasure chest and enwrap you in its magic. The mystical charm of the magnificent cities en-route will not fail to capture you. The palaces, forts, havelis, sand dunes, the camel will pass by you. Each one of the magnificent and opulent evidence of the heritage of the past is brimming with legends of romance and chivalry. The tale of the glorious past will be silently conveyed to you. The forts, palaces, the adjoining gardens, the scale at which the festivities were held are all revealed to you without a word. The scenic beauty of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love, (one of the seven wonders of the world) will be the final stop of the Palace-on-Wheels before it returns to the starting point of the capital city Delhi. Special charted trips are organized for the companies and corporate on request,to combine pleasure with business in the Palace-on-Wheels.

¤Palace on Wheels Tour Travel Package
¤ Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
¤ Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranthambore - Udaipur - Bharatpur -    Agra

¤ Day - 1 -- » Delhi
Delhi is a heady amalgam of the quaint charisma of the bygone years and the exhilarating ride on the wings of technology. The city has always been the center of politics and hence has several edifices of great historical significance.

¤ Day - 2 -- » Jaipur
Jaipur- the 'Pink City' was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the late 17th century. The city offers an amicable blend of traditional lifestyles and modern ways.

¤ Arrive at Jaipur.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Taste the delicacies in lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.
¤ Depart for Jaisalmer
¤ Dinner served.

¤ Day - 3 -- » Jaisalmer
Fascinating, enchanting and amazing - that is the city of Jaisalmer! A visit to the Patwon ki Haveli is a must on any traveler's itinerary.
¤ Arrive at Jaisalmer.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Have lunch and rest.
¤ Visit the sand dunes and go on a camel safari.
¤ Have dinner and relish the cultural programme.
¤ Depart for Jodhpur.

¤ Day - 4 -- » Jodhpur
Jodhpur, founded by Rao Jodhaji in the mid-15th century, offers fascinating tourist attractions like Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (Flower Palace) and Sukh Mahal (Pleasure Palace).
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Arrive at Jodhpur.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Have lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
¤ Depart for Sawai Madhopur.
¤ Dinner served.

¤ Day - 5 -- » Ranthambore
Sawai Madhopur is the town at the entrance of Ranthambhore National Park, which is famous for its lush environs, clear lakes, meandering rivers and various wild species.

¤ Arrive at Sawai Madhopur.
¤ Breakfast served.
¤ Visit the Ranthambhore National Park.
¤ Depart for Chittaurgarh.
¤ Lunch served.
¤ Arrive at Chittaurgarh.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Depart for Udaipur & dinner served.

¤ Day - 6 -- » Udaipur

The "City of Lakes", Udaipur, was founded in the mid-16th century by Maharana Udai Singh. Lake Palace is the major attraction of the city.
¤ Arrive at Udaipur. Breakfast served.
¤ Depart for local sightseeing.
¤ Depart for Bharatpur.
¤ Dinner served.

¤ Day - 7 -- » Bharatpur - Agra

The famous bird sanctuary at Bharatpur is a haven to more than four hundred varieties of exotic birds. The fascinating city of agar boasts of Taj Mahal- the poetry in etched in marble.
¤ Arrive at Agra.Breakfast served.
¤ Local sightseeing in Agra, Depart from Agra.
¤ Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri. Go for local sightseeing.
¤ Local sightseeing at Bharatpur.
¤ Dinner served, Depart for Delhi.

¤ Day - 8 -- » Delhi 

The journey ends in Delhi