Rajasthan by Rail
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places to
Visit: Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittaurgarh-
Udaipur- Agra & Bharatpur- Delhi
Day
01: Delhi 
Welcome
aboard to the Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels. The Tour Departs in the evening
from Delhi for Jaipur.
Day 02: Jaipur Jaipur is the capital
city of one of India's most colorful and vibrant states, Rajasthan. It is surrounded
on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls.
Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink color lending enchantment
to the scene which is almost magical at sunset. Places of Interest include Hawa
Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building in pink splendor,
the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments from medieval
times. This town is also famous for its semi- precious stones, gems & jewelery,
& woolen carpets
Day 03: Jaisalmer Founded by Rawal Jaisal
in the twelfth century, Jaisalmer evokes a vivid picture of sheer magic and brilliance
of the desert and is today one of Rajasthan's best-loved tourist destinations.
Local color and warmth prevail over the inhospitable and forbidding terrain, imbuing
the medieval town with a special magic. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing
sight, towering majestically over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of
Sam remind you of Sahara Desert.
Day 04: Jodhpur 
Famous
for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the
founder of the city, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Part of
the Desert Tourist Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is surrounded by a 10 Km long
wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city is settled around
this walled area. Jodhpur houses grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal
and the Phool Mahal. In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the
genius of its sculptors comes to life and stand as a testimony to the imperial
grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is said to be the biggest
private residence of single individual.
Day 05: Morning: Sawai Madhopur
(Ranthambhore) Sawai Madhopur plays host to the Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary
that houses the Indian tiger. It is the best place to see these majestic predators
in their normal pursuits. The park is also home to 300 species of birds and hyena,
ratel, jackal and fox among other species. There are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old
fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort overlooking the park. The lovely
Jogi Mahal is located at the foot of the fort and gives magnificent view of the
Padam Talao, painted white with water lilies.
Day 05: Evening: Chittorgarh
Chittaurgarh owes its name to the women of the city who performed 'jauhar' or
immolated themselves to escape the designs of foreign conquerors. Legends of valor
and chivalry surround the majestic Chittaurgarh fort.
Day 06: Udaipur
Udaipur
is better known as the 'city of lakes'. One of the most romantic places in India,
it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes, which whisper the
mood of a bygone era. The two most famous lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The
city also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir,
which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake Pichola. Udaipur
is also famous for its miniature paintings.
Day 07: Morning: Agra
Meaning paradise in Sanskrit, Agra is a place made famous by the Taj Mahal, a
moment that has come to epitomes love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife,
Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the most visited and photographed sights in the world.
Also famous for its marble showrooms.
Day 07: Afternoon: Bharatpur
Bharatpur is famous for its bird sanctuary, the nesting place for thousands of
Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day 08: Delhi After early breakfast, a week in wonderland comes
to an end
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