Day 01 Delhi

You will board your train, Palace on Wheels at the Safdarjung Railway Station and leave for Jaipur. You will have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 02 Delhi # Jaipur

After breakfast on board the train, you will have the opportunity to explore the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. First you will visit the Hawa Mahal. Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds is a popular landmark in Jaipur. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Made of pink sand stone, the façade is almost pyramid shaped and adorned with latticework. Next you will see the Amber Fort. Bordering the Maota Lake, this beautiful citadel merges both Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. The greatest way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on an elephant!

Afterwards, you will have chance to see the Govt Emporium that houses traditional arts and crafts and perhaps pick up some souvenirs of your trip.

After lunch, you will visit the City Palace. The City Palace is in fact a palace complex built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Many of the rooms have been turned into museums and galleries allowing visitors to catch a glimpse of Rathasthan’s regal past.

After lunch in the city, you will then get to explore the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory dating back to around 1730.

You will then return to the train, have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 03 Jaipur # Sawaimadhopur # Chittorgarh

This morning the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur. After breakfast, you will visit the Ranthambore National Park.

One of the largest national parks in the country, it is most famous for its tigers. The dry deciduous forests make tiger spotting easy. It also houses other big cats, as well wild boar, hyena and many other animals. Ranthambore is also home to one of the largest banyan trees in India.

You will then return to the train, leaving for Chittorgarh and have lunch on board.

On arrival, you will visit the Chittorgarh Fort. Built in the 7th century, this massive fort complex occupies almost 700 acres of land and is the largest fort in Rajasthan. Its history includes sagas of valor in battle, chivalry and sacrifice.

You will then return to the train, where you will have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 04 Chittorgarh # Udaipur

After breakfast on board the train, you will visit the Lake Palace at Udaipur. Built in the 1740’s, the Lake Palace, now a luxury hotel, is located on a rock in Lake Pichola. Lined with courtyards, fountains and pillars, this beautiful structure is a truly a marvel.

Next you will visit the Jag Mandir Palace. Situated on the southern edge of Lake Pichola. Completed in the 1600’s, it was used a summer resort by the royal family.

After lunch, you will visit the City Palace. This flamboyant palace complex offers panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.

A visit to Udaipur would not be complete without seeing the Crystal Gallery at the Fateh Prakash Palace. The precious crystal items inside the palace include fountains, tables and even beds. Maharaja Sajjan Singh ordered these fantastic artifacts but did not live to see the crystal gallery in its splendor because of his untimely demise.

You will then return to the train, heading to Jaisalmer. You will have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 05 Udaipur # Jaisalmer

This morning, the train arrives in Jaisalmer. This town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and is a place filled with color and tradition. Founded in 1156 A.D Jaisalmer was once a major trade centre on the trading route between India and the west. Today, thousands of tourists come here annually to experience some of its magical charm.

After breakfast, you will visit the various ‘havelies’ in the area. Jaisalmer is dotted with havelies or private mansions with intricately latticed and conspicuous facades. Rajasthan is famous for this type of architecture and Jaisalmer has some of the finest examples.

You will then spend some time browsing the Rajasthan Govt Emporium enjoying the local arts and crafts and perhaps picking up souvenirs of your trip.

After lunch on board the train, you will head for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes. You will get a glimpse of the sheer and stark beauty of the desert and this is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience!

You will then have dinner and have the opportunity to watch some cultural programs at your hotel.

Afterwards, you will return to the train, heading for Jodhpur. You will have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 06 Jaisalmer # Jodhpur

After breakfast on board, you will visit the Mehrangarh Fort. This spectacular fort made from red sandstone, stands on a perpendicular cliff above the skyline of Jodhpur. The foundations of this fort were laid in 1459. Today it houses a museum with a fine collection of arms, costumes, paintings and even a collection of palanquins.

Next you will visit the Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built to commemorate Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. The intricately carved façade, domes and pillars make this a site to behold.

You will also visit the other royal cenotaphs in the region. Each of these, built with great pride and attention to detail, is a magnificent monument and gives an understanding of the reverence accorded to the royal families in Rajasthan.

You will have lunch at the Royal Palace Hotel. You will then return to the Palace on Wheels, where you will have dinner and spend the night.

Day 07 Jodhpur # Bharatpur

After breakfast on board, you will visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary is unique as it was actually man-made. The Maharaja of Bharatpur created an artificial lake and dam in the area to store the water that was brought in by the annual floods. This created a habitat for the flora and fauna of the region. The highlight of the area is the thousands of migratory birds that come from as far away as Siberia, to spend the winters.

You will have dinner and spend the night on the Palace on Wheels.

Day 08 Bharatpur # Agra

After breakfast on board, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by the emperor Akbar about 35 kms from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters, however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site.

After lunch, you will visit the Red Fort. The Red Fort, also called the Agra Fort, was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar. Later Shah Jahan used it as a palace. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a beautiful example of North Indian Mughal architecture.

Next you will visit the Taj Mahal. Considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this gem of a monument defies description. The Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum, commissioned by Enperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of this marble wonder began in 1632 and was completed around 1653. Thousands of labourers were employed to construct the monument, that is replete with decorate inlays, carvings and calligraphy. To this very day, the Taj is considered an architectural marvel.

You will return to the train, have dinner and spend the night on board.

Day 09 Agra # Delhi.

This morning you will arrive in Delhi after a memorable journey.