Feel like a holiday? But you don’t want to stress of traveling between cities?
Why not board one if the most luxurious trains in the world and can a journey through India you will never forget?
A tour of North India by the Palace on Wheels is a journey worthy of kings. No wonder the experience is labeled as the Palace on Wheels. The Palace on Wheels sojourn covers Jaipur (the Pink city), Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ramthambhor National Park, Chittorgarh, Udaipur (the city of Lakes), the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the epitome of love and romance, Agra, before returning to Delhi, the capital of India. There are 14 coaches in the Palace on Wheels and each one of them is named after former Rajput states. The names of coaches are romantic and mesmerizing… Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur.
The Palace on Wheels has been rated as one of the ten best luxurious train journeys in the world. Once on board you get to feel the Royalty all over the train. The services and facilities offered on board befit kings and emperors. On board the Palace on Wheels are a series of restaurants, library, bar, lounges, individually designed saloons with en-suite bathrooms, personal attendants and lots more. At the top of it all, the passengers are greeted with traditional Royal welcome at every station.
Rajasthan is one of the most colorful, historical and culturally rich states of India. The history of Rajasthan is all about valiant and chivalrous Rajputs. It is, therefore, not surprising that the Rajput rulers had greatest influence on history and culture of Rajasthan. The Rajput rulers and noblemen were known for their valor, chivalry and elaborate code of honor. Their passion for architecture can be seen in the numerous magnificent monuments, palaces, “Havelis”, temples and forts that speak volumes about history of the region.
The Palace on Wheels tour makes you experience all the luxuries, worthy of the affluent Maharajas of the past. On board the Palace on Wheels, exuberance and extravagance are the keywords. The Royal journey, by palace on wheels, is a first-hand experience of the lavish lifestyles of the former Indian kings and rulers. The décor, food and hospitality inside the Palace on Wheels speak volumes about the luxury and opulence. Get ready to feel the Royalty as you embark on an unforgettable and cherished journey on board the Palace on Wheels!
Rooms
14 fully air-conditioned deluxe saloons, each a combination of 4 twin bedded chambers with channel music, intercom, attached toilets, running hot and cold water, shower, wall to wall carpeting and other amenities. The furniture with its inlaid motifs has been specially created for the Palace on Wheels
Restaurants:
The train has two lavish restaurants “The Maharaja” and “The Maharani” with a Rajasthani ambience serving palate tickling Continental, Chinese, India and Rajasthani cuisines.
Bar:
The train also boasts of a well stocked bar offering the choicest of sprits of Indian and international brands. Each coach also offers a good collection of books to choose from.
Facilities:
The Palace on Wheels is regularly refurbished to a great extent. The decor in the saloons, bar lounge has been changed, keeping in mind the traditionally aesthetic yet modern, Palace on Wheels. Toilets have been redone and are maintained sparkling clean. Each saloon lounge has been equipped with color television and a CD player. A satellite phone is on the way to make you communicate anywhere in the world from the train.
Demand:
This train trip is in such huge demand that it is apprantley fully booked until 2010
Tour Schedule:
Day 01
1600 Hrs: Arrival at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station for check in and board Palace On Wheels
1745 Hrs: Departure for the adventure of a lifetime.
2000 Hrs: Dinner on board.
Day 02
7:30 Hrs: Breakfast served on board.
8:30 Hrs: Jaipur Tour.
1300 Hrs: Lunch at the Rambagh Palace Hotel.
1700 Hrs: Depart for Jaisalmer.
2000 Hrs: Dinner on board.
Day 03
0615 Hrs: Arrive at Jaisalmer.
0730 Hrs: Breakfast on board.
0830 Hrs: Depart for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer.
1300 Hrs: Lunch on board and rest.
1700 Hrs: Visit the sand dunes and go on a camel safari.
1930 Hrs: Have dinner and relish the cultural program.
2300 Hrs: Depart for Jodhpur.
Day 04
7:30 Hrs: Breakfast served on board.
8:00 Hrs: Arrival at Jodhpur.
8:30 Hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
1300 Hrs: Lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace.
1530 Hrs: Depart for Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhore National Park).
2000 Hrs: Dinner served onboard.
Day 05
4:00 Hrs: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur.
6:30 Hrs: Breakfast on board.
7:00 Hrs: Visit the Ranthambore National Park
11:00 Hrs: Depart for Chittorgarh.
1300 Hrs- Lunch served on board.
1530 Hrs: Arrival at Chittorgarh.
1600 Hrs: Depart for local sightseeing.
2000 Hrs: Depart for Udaipur and dinner on board
Day 06
6:45 Hrs: Arrive at Udaipur. Breakfast served on board.
7:30 Hrs: Depart for sightseeing of Udaipur.
12:30 Hrs: Lunch at the fabulous Lake Palace Hotel.
8:00 Hrs: Depart for Bharatpur. Dinner served on board.
Day 07 – 08
6:00 Hrs: Arrive at Bharatpur and visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary.
8:30 Hrs: Breakfast at the Bharatpur Forest lodge
10:30 Hrs: Drive to Fatehpur Sikri
1300 Hrs: Lunch
1500 Hrs: Sightseeing tour of Agra
2000 Hrs: Depart for Delhi and dinner on board.
Sources:
http://www.palaceonwheels.net/
http://www.rajasthantourism.gov.in/Home.aspx
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