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On Wheels
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Nights & 07 Days) |
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Delhi | Jaipur |
Jaisalmer | Jodhpur |
Chittaurgarh |
Udaipur | Agra |Delhi
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Day 01 |
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Arrival Delhi Cantt.Dept for Jaipur.Dinner on Board. |
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Day 02 |
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Arrival Jaipur at 0000 hrs.
The first stop of the Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well
planned cities of the world of its time.
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 /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. |
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Day 03 |
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Arrive Jaisalmer at 0615 hrs.
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. |
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Day 04 |
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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. |
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Day 05 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Day 07 |
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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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