NEW DELHI: Delhi is the capital city of modern , a city known for its rich valorous and exotic history. The tour starts in the evening with a ceremonial welcome aboard the Palace on Wheels at Safdarjung New Delhi. You will be treated like Maharaja & Maharani on welcome by garlanding, tikka and turban ceremony with a welcome glass of wine. You will be introduced to your fellow travellers. Feel free to explore your new palace, and acquaint yourself with its various facilities. Relax with a drink at the bar. Dinner will be served on board.

JAIPUR: The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of India. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II.

Enjoy lunch at Amber Fort, followed by an elephant ride to ascend up the fort. Amber fort is a fine example of splendid fusion of Rajput and Mugal style of architecture. You also get an opportunity to shop for Jaipur’s famous gems and jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and block printed textiles.

Return back to the Palace on Wheels for a short nap and to freshen up. This evening, enjoy bar-beque dinner with folk entertainment at Jai Mahal Palace, one of the most splendid 5* palace hotels of Jaipur. After dinner, return back on board Palace on Wheels.

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, enjoy a wildlife safari into the Ranthambore National Park, spread around the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be one of India’s best for observing and photographing tigers in the wild. The park, covering an area of 392 sq. kms is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, deer, jackal and fox are among popular wildlife found here. Upon return to the Palace on Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, enroute getting an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by.

CHITTAURGARH: Arrival 16.00 Hrs – Departure 02.00 Hrs: After lunch on board you arrive Chittaurgarh, where you visit the massive Chittaurgarh fort. Images of love and velour; scars of battles lost and won; thrice-besieged Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Enjoy a sound and light show at the fort, followed by bar-be-que dinner with cultural entertainment at a hotel. After dinner, return back on board Palace on Wheels.

UDAIPUR: This morning, arrive Udaipur, the land founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughal’s, in 1559A.D. Spend the day in Udaipur, popular as the lake city of Rajasthan. Enjoy breakfast at Shikar Bari – an erstwhile hunting lodge of the Mewar rulers. 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 Pichola.

Enjoy lunch at an open air restaurant with splendid views of Lake Palace, Jagmandir and Lake Pichola. After lunch, enjoy an exhilarating visit to the famous City Palace. Later, visit the crystal gallery, displaying a magnificent collection of crystal glass furniture, crockery, chandeliers belonging to the erstwhile rulers. This evening, enjoy a boat ride on the serene Lake Pichola, before heading back to the Palace on Wheels for your onward journey to Jaisalmer.

JAISALMER: 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. Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim Singh-ki-Haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skills. You also get time to shop for fine pattu shawls, mirror work, embroidered articles, wooden boxes, trinkets and Rajasthani silver jewellery. Enjoy lunch at a hotel in Jaisalmer.

This evening, enjoy an exciting camel ride into the sand dunes, before sipping a refreshing cup of chai. Enjoy dinner and cultural programs at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.

JODHPUR: This morning the Palace on wheels arrives 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 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 stands the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.

Enjoy lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the finest and largest palaces of the world. Maharaja Umaid Singh utilized the services of a well known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester, for the construction of this palace. There are 347 rooms in the palace that boast about its grandness and splendor the central dome that has become the identity of the palace 110 feet high. The royal family still lives in a part of the palace. After lunch, return back to Palace on Wheels. Dinner on board.

BHARATPUR: Early this morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. Enjoy breakfast at the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, followed by a tour of this nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.

AGRA: Arrival 10:30 Hrs - Departure 23.00
This afternoon, visit Fatehpur Sikri - the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to the Sheikh Salim Chisti, a Muslim Sufi Saint who blessed Emperor Akbar with a son. After lunch, enjoy a visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world and a pristine monument of eternal love. Taj Mahal 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 jewelry. This evening, you have some time to shop around in Agra, before enjoying a cultural program followed by dinner at a 5* hotel. After dinner, board the Palace on Wheels for your return journey to New Delhi.

NEW DELHI: Arrive New Delhi at 6.00 Hrs this morning and bid farewell to the Palace on Wheels.