The luxurious train chugs along through the land of rajputs and proud forts that Rajasthan is, and the tradition and antiquity of the values is something which is emblazoned across the train, which is called by the name of Palace on Wheels. This is an odyssey that oozes with forsaken royalty itself, and makes it a journey fit for the royals. This ennobling and memorable experience is termed as the grand Palace On Wheels tour. There are14 coaches in the body of the train and they are christened after medieval Rajput states in a pageantry and pomp filled Rajasthan. 
The Palace on Wheels experience makes one breathe one with the historically rich Indian kingdoms and the royal Maharajas of the past age. The attractive and much visited Golden triangle points of Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, happen to be the focal points of the whole regaling and exuberant journey.
Day 1: Delhi
Delhi, India's capital, is a steady pot pourri of the royal charisma of the medieval ages and the thrilling joyride, courtesy modern technology in the capital is a memorable one. Delhi is the hub of politics and has several cenotaphs of historical importance.
Day 2: Jaipur
Jaipur, the 'Pink City's' foundation stone was laid by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 17th century. The city offers a thrilling mixture of tradition and modern modes of living. The day is initiated with arrival at Jaipur and then breakfast is served. Then, after the breakfast, the tourists depart for local fun in the various travel destinations of the city. One can taste the delicacies at the Rambagh Palace Hotel. Then, departure for the historic town of valor, Jaisalmer, takes place to be followed by a delectable dinner.
Day 3: Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, is an exciting city bearing testimony to the valor of the rajputs. A visit to the Patwon ki Haveli makes a visit to Jaisalmer, a complete and enriching one.
Arrival at Jaisalmer is followed by the serving of breakfast. Then the tourists depart for local sightseeing and retire to have their grub in lunchtime. In Jaisalmer, a discerning tourist can visit the captivating sand dunes and embark on an exciting camel safari. Night calls for dinner with the tourists enjoying the cultural programme, too. Then, the package tour group departs for the prolific Jodhpur town.
Day 4: Jodhpur
Jodhpur's foundation stone was laid by Rao Jodhaji in the15th century, and is home to ebullient tourist attractions of the order of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sukh Mahal which are beatific places to be savored by the tourists.
Breakfast is served at the right time with the arrival of the tourists taking place at the town of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Lunch can be devoured at the legendary Umaid Bhawan Palace. Departure for Sawai Madhopur takes place after a travel tour of Jodhpur and the day is capped off by serving dinner at the stipulated time.
Day 5: Ranthambore
Sawai Madhopur is renowned for its lush green environs, crystal clear lakes, gurgling rivers and a multitude of wild species.
Arrival at Sawai Madhopur leads to breakfast being served at the stipulated time and then the tourists are taken for visiting the Ranthambhore National Park. Then, the tourists leave for Chittaurgarh, the pride of the sisodias. Lunch is served at the accurate time and once Chittaurgarh is reached, then the tourists are asked to move on for local sightseeing. Then the tourists leave for Udaipur, the city of lakes.
Day 6: Udaipur
The City of Lakes, Udaipur, has Lake Palace as its major attraction. Arrival at Udaipur would lead to breakfast being served before the group of tourists leave for the city and do the routinised sightseeing. Then, the tourists leave for Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the night comes with the dinner being served at the stipulated time.
Day 7: Bharatpur & Agra
The renowned bird sanctuary at Bharatpur gives refuge to nearly four hundred varieties of birds. The exciting city of Agra boasts of Taj Mahal, the excellence in architecture being personified in Agra. Local sightseeing in Agra takes place coupled with arrival at the legendary and immensely popular Fatehpur Sikri. One can then embark on traveling in Agra, one of the cities of the golden triangle. Local traveling at Bharatpur bird sanctuary, takes place and a sumptuous dinner is served in Delhi.
Day 8: Delhi
The journey and the tourist's tete -a -tete is incomplete sans a timely departure for Delhi, India's capital. |