Highlights

• Ranthambore National Park
• Chittorgarh Fort
• Sahelion ki bari, Udaipur City Palace
• Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmalji-ki-haveli and Patwon-ki-haveli
• High Tea at Sand dunes of Sam
• Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada
• Keoladeo National Park

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Board "Palace on Wheels"

Arrive at Durgapura railway station, Jaipur at 07:00 PM. The guests are given a ceremonial welcome, where they proceed with the check-in formalities. You will be treated like a Maharaja and Maharani (king and queen). Feel free to explore your new palace and acquaint yourself with its various facilities. Relax with a welcome drink at the restaurant. At 08:00 PM the vibrantly decorated Palace on Wheels begins its six-day odyssey cutting across the scenic landscapes and rich heritage of India. Dinner will be served on board.

Day 2 : Ranthambore National Park & Chittorgarh

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. You will enjoy the game drive by shared open canter, 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. km, is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, jackal, and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. After the game, a safari canter will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board. Palace on Wheels entourage leaves for Chittorgarh. During the journey, guests can have a leisure time at the bar; enjoy a few drinks and converse with fellow passengers over their inherent love for travel. Lunch will be served on board as we head for Chittorgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight. Arrive Chittorgarh city of forts and castles of a bygone era that echoes the heroism and pride of the Rajput clan. The guests go for a quick exploration of the city, revelling in the various sightings the city has to offer & proceed for sightseeing, where we view the images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won. Thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more, the victory tower and the tower of fame. Visit Chittorgarh fort, enjoy high tea at the fort. You will also have an opportunity to witness the sound and light show at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort. The coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Dinner will be served on board. Overnight on board.

The Palace on Wheels stays in Chittorgarh station until the late mid-night before departing for Udaipur.

Day 3 : Attractions

Arrive Udaipur, and your breakfast will be served on board. Udaipur city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals. It’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. Proceed for tour around the city’s historical garden – Saheliyon Ki Bari regarded as the most popular tourist space, a lotus pool and marble elephants followed by a visit to the City Palace - one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, located peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola. The Palace has various towers, domes, and arches, which add to the flavour of a heritage site. Lunch will be served at the hotel. The coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. High Tea & Dinner will be served on board. The Palace on Wheels set on its journey cutting across Rajasthan and moving towards Jaisalmer. Overnight on board.

Day 4 : Jaisalmer

Breakfast is served in your sleeper cabin. Palace on Wheels reaches the quaint city of Jaisalmer - a former medieval trading centre and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D. Here, the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. Embark on a sightseeing tour to the serene spot of Gadisar Lake; Visit the Yellow Sandstone Jaisalmer Fort; discover the painstakingly latticed Havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli was built by two Muslim jeweller brothers and not stone carvers on the order of the then prime minister, Patwon-ki-haveli known for its pretty paintings, intricate carvings and a grandiose style of architecture. The entire complex is not a single haveli but a cluster of five smaller beautiful havelis. Both are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill. The coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for lunch. After lunch on board, proceed for the sand dunes of Sam, enjoy a camel ride before sipping a refreshing High tea at sunset on the dunes. Later, enjoy the dinner and the cultural program at the hotel.  After dinner, the coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Overnight on board.

Palace on Wheels leaves Jaisalmer and heads towards Jodhpur.

Day 5 : Jodhpur

Palace on Wheels journeys into the Blue City of Jodhpur, famous for its exquisite handicrafts, folk dances, music, and the brightly attired people. Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur is one of the best preserved private forts in India. Breakfast is served on board. Explore the 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 the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. Lunch will be served at the hotel. Conclude the day the visit of the Umaid Bhawan Museum, located on Chittar Hill – the highest point of the city. The coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, and the train proceeds to the next destination, Bharatpur. Dinner will be served on board. Overnight on board.

Day 6 : Bharatpur-Agra & Disembark

Next early morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. Pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds. The coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board, and you will depart for Agra. Arrive Agra, disembark the Palace of Wheels and continue your further journey.