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| Palace
on Wheels - The Luxury Trains |
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code : POW-7N-8D |
| Places
to visit : :- Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Agra – Delhi |
| Duration
: 07 Nights & 08 Days |
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| Description |
| Welcome
aboard The Palace On Wheels on its splendid and enchanting
royal journey through the bygone era |
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the erstwhile Maharajas. The Palace on wheels is rated
as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world. |
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Palace on Wheels travel package takes you to a vibrating
journey to the royal land of sand dunes and regal |
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palaces. Palace on Wheels happens to be one of
the finest ways to travel through the intoxicating, incomparable, |
| incredible,
impressive, inimitable, inspirational land of India.Explore
India aboard Palace on Wheels and feel
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difference. It offers you a heart-rending trip
to the splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan in just
seven days. |
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Explore this imperial land on the Palace on Wheels,
the luxurious train of India that carries with it an intrinsic |
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that goes perfectly well with the majestic charm and beauty
spread so lavishly here and there
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Rajasthan. |
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| Trip
Overview |
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| Delhi
> Jaipur > Jaisalmer > Jodhpur > Chittaurgarh >
Udaipur > Agra > Delhi Cantonment Railway Station |
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| Day
- 01: Delhi |
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| Join
the tour group at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station, New Delhi
where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome |
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the Palace on Wheels pulls out into the night ... for a week-long
luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan. Overnight
Delhi |
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- 02 : Delhi - Agra (203 kms. 4 hrs. 30 min. approx.)
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| Jaipur
– The Pink City. The first stop of the Palace
on Wheels is Jaipur, Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City, was the
stronghold of a |
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clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces
in the city are important attractions. Jaipur's bazaars sell
embroidered leather |
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blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Places
of interest include Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a |
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five storeyed building facade in pink splendor, the Amber Fort,
City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments |
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medieval times. After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are
off to the City Palace, It forms one of the most famous tourist
attractions |
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a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various
forts |
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palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding
art and architecture. Right across the road from the palace
is the |
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Jantar Mantar, means the ‘instruments for
measuring the harmony of the heavens’. Jai Singh, the
brain behind the grand project, |
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stone with marble facing. After dinner and a cultural programme
at Palace Hotel, the coach takes you back to the Palace on |
| Wheels. |
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| Day
- 03 - Jaisalmer |
| Jaisalmer
stands tall in the desolate beauty of the desert, proudly welcoming
visitors to an enchanting world of fable, color, and history |
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view of Jaisalmer Fort, first seen from a distance of 15 km
is stunning. In the early morning the ramparts, bastions and
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stretching walls dazzle gloriously. The yellow sandstone fortifications
look magnificent Shop at Rajasthali-the only Rajasthan Govt. |
| emporium,
for fine pattu shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles,
wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. Discover
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painstakingly latticed haveli or mansions with their grand facades.
The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli |
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are fine examples of the stone carver's skill. |
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Day- 04 : Jodhpur |
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Jodhpur is the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan.
It is famous for its magnificent forts and palaces. The Rajput
chief Rao |
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founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459. Earlier, it was the capital
of the Marwar state of Rajasthan. A 10-km-long wall made of
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surrounds the city. The grand palaces within - Moti Mahal, Sheesh
Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are |
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impressive examples of architectural excellence.
While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles
including the famous |
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breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware,
paintings and tie and dye fabrics. |
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Day
5 – Chittaurgarh |
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After
eventful encounters with the rugged forts, palaces, and colorful
men and women of Rajasthan, be ready for a sporty encounter |
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with the wild variety. Palace on Wheels takes you to the Ranthambore
Tiger Reserve named after an imposing, more than a thousand |
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year
old Ranthambor Fort. It is set atop a broad hill, 700 feet above
the ground. The park is also home to 300 species of birds and |
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hyena, jackal and fox among other species. Afternoon:
Chittaurgarh Fort: It is a living testimony to the
bravery of the Chittaurgarh |
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Fort
great Rajput rulers who laid down their life fighting a superior
enemy Chittaurgarh Fort is a living testimony to the bravery
of the |
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great Rajput rulers who laid down their life fighting
a superior enemy instead of leading a life of submission. The
fort is located on a |
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hill that dominates the modern township of Chittor. It
is a fine example of the Rajput style of architecture. |
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Day 6 – Udaipur |
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Udaipur
is one of the most beautiful cities of Rajasthan, it is located
on the banks of lake Pichola, also known as a 'Jewel of Mewar'. |
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The
most romantic city of India can take the tourist into
paroxysm of heaven. The center of attraction
vibrates around the shimmering |
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blue
waters and the royal white marble palaces constructed with unique
artistic insight. Main Attractions of Udaipur- Lake
Palace, |
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City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Jagdish
Temple, Lake Pichola, Ahar. area that covers the whole
complex. There are four |
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subsidiary shrines, twenty-four pillared halls and domes
supported by over four hundred columns. |
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Day
7 - Bharatpur |
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Today
Bharatpur is best known for its bird sanctuary, the Keoladeo
Ghana National Park which spreads at the confluence of the |
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Banganga and Ruparel rivers. Not only is it house to
more than 375 species of Indian birds, but also attracts birds
from places |
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like Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet |
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Agra
: Taj has stood as the epitome of love. This extravagant
monument of love is one of the most visited and most photographed |
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places
in the world. Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the memory
of his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. |
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Day
8 - Delhi |
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Welcome
back to Delhi Cantonment Railway Station to step back from fantasy
to reality. |
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