Detailed Itinerary

Day-4 : Saturday - Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs.

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 Meherangarh 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 handcrafted articles including the famous braches, embroidered shoes, metal curious, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.

Day-5 : Sunday - Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs.

SAWAI MADHOPUR
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 Ranthambhore 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 392 sq. kms. Is home to more than 300 species of birds.

The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and constumes. Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colorful countryside passing by in the daylight.

Day-5 : Sunday - Arrival 16.00 hrs.

CHITTAURGARH
After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won… thrice-besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honors and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.

Day-6 : Monday - Departure 20.00 hrs from Chittaurgarh

UDAIPUR
The Luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur, the Lake City, and the next morning. It 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. 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 Chittaurgarh, thus winding up a day full of delights.

Day-7 : Tuesday - Arrival 06.30 hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs.

Day-7 : Tuesday - Arrival 14.30 hrs. Departure 21.00 hrs.

AGRA
Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri – the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chishti, a Muslim Sufi saint who blessed him with a son. After lunch move on from the Red Fort and 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. After dinner on board and a good night’s sleep.

Day-8 : Wednesday - Arrival 06.00 hrs.

DELHI
Arrive at Delhi Cantt at 06.00 hrs and let the peasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long, long time.