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PALACE ON THE WHEELS, rajasthan, India |
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PALACE ON THE WHEELS |
Duration: 06 Nights and 07 Days |
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Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur -
Sawai Madhopur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur
- Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi. |
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Day 01 : Arrival
Delhi Cantt.Dept for Jaipur.Dinner on Board. |
Day 02 : Arrival Jaipur
at 0000 hrs.
The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur,
explore the city,visit Hawa Mahal /the
Palace of Winds , which is a remarkable five
storeyed building along the main street of the
old city in pink splendour with semi-octagonal
and delicately honey combed sandstone windows.
This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort , eight kms away, where rides on caparisoned
elephants add to the ambience.
Shop for Jaipur's famous jewellery, handicrafts,
carpets, blue pottery and textiles. After lunch
at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City
Palace , home of the erstwhile royal family.
Right across the road from the palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory
built by Sawai Jai Singh II. After dinner and
a cultural programme at Palace Hotel, the coach
takes you back to the Palace on Wheels. Departure
for Jaisalmer is at 1730 hrs. |
Day 03 : Arrive
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer lies in the heart of the Thar desert,
founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. Here the
yellow sandstone Jaisalmer Fort , is
an imposing sight, towering magnificently over
the city. Disover the painstakingly latticed
haveli 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 skill. Shop for fine pattu
shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles,
wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and
curios.
After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel
ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping
a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy the dinner and
the cultural programmes at Sam Sand dunes /
Hotel Moomal and depart for Jodhpur at 23.30
hrs. |
Day 04 : Jodhpur
Next morning the Palace-on-Wheels is in Jodhpur
at 0800 hrs - 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 lies Jaswant Thada and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white
marble.
After lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, return to
the Palace on Wheels. While in Jodhpur shop
for exquisite handicrafted articles including
the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal
curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye
fabrics. Departure for Sawai Madhopur at 1530
hrs. |
Day 05 : Sawai Madhopur
One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as
the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur
at 0400 hrs - a city named after its founder,
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I.
After breakfast, a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, where in are
located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This
wildlife sanctuary is considered the country's
best for observing and photographing the activities
of the tiger. The park, covering an area of
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 costumes.
Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave
for Chittaurgarh at 11.00 hrs. you arrive Chittaurgarh
at 15.30 hrs. The day begins with a visit to
the Chittaurgarh Fort, lauded in legends
of valour and chivalry. History has it that
Bappa Rawal, the founder of the Sisodia dynasty,
conquered Chittaur was besieged and plundered
thrice, and the womenfolk performed "jauhar" , in a sacred fire to protect their honour
everytime.Shop for the tie & dye sarees,
leather & embroidered shoes, lac work articles
and bangles. |
Day 06 : Udaipur
Next morning you arrive Udaipur.
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 Jagmandir, which
appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake
Pichola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, visit
to the City Palace and Saheliyon Ki
Bari. After evening tea, departure for Bharatpur
at 2000 hrs. |
Day 07 : Bharatpur
Early next morning, the Palace arrives in Bharatpur
the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal at 0600 hrs.
Pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary,
Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place
for thousands of egrets, siberian cranes, migratory
water Fowl and other species of birds.
After breakfast, arrive at Fatehpur Sikri -the red sandstone Mughal palacial 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 Mumataz 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 departure
for Delhi at 0800 hrs |
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