Visiting the main North India tourist destinations, the luxury trains in India are surely the best way to travel India. The enthralling royal tour is made extremely luxurious by Palace on Wheels. The splendid train provide an enchanting experience of travelling in luxury and thus transcends the passenger to the bygone era of Maharajas and royalty. These luxury trains in India have a history of being the favourite mode of transportation of the royalty.
The Indian Railways however, decided to discontinue the service only to return in 1981-82 when various new heritage trains in India were launched. Among the forbearers were the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Railways which launched the heritage trains to visit the regal palaces and royal environs of Rajasthan. The luxury train in India made its maiden journey on 26th January 1982.
Decked with all modern amenities, Palace on Wheels has a total number of 14 fully air conditioned deluxe coaches. This luxury train also owns 2 restaurants cum kitchen cars to serve the guests most delectable cuisines and tasteful vines to smoothen the ride to India’s most glorious destinations. The coaches have 4 twin bedded cabins attached to it. Other facilities at this train include bath and shower facility, channel music, hot and cold water, intercom, games for children and others. The helpful and expert staff of the train is high on mannerism and is always too happy to help the guests.
The state-of-the-art amenities of this train make it comparable to the elite five star hotels of the city. The restaurants at this train are named as the Maharaja and the Maharani which offers some of the most delectable Indian and International cuisines to befit every platter. Among other important features of the train comes its 24 hour bar which offers some of the finest spirits and cocktails. It also owns a gift shop called ‘The Bazaar’ from where guests can shop for some of Rajasthan speciality handicrafts and other gift items. The luxury carnival takes guests on a drive to some of the most eloquent cities and thus provides most unforgettable memories of an India luxury train tour.
Palace on Wheel Tour Itinerary
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destination: Delhi-Jaipur- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Sawai Madhopur- Chittaurgarh-Udaipur-Bharatpur-Agra
Imagine! A Palace on Wheel Tour to explore incredible India. This luxury train tour to India will offer you a fascinating royal tour to experience sightseeing in some tourist haunts of India along with onboard dining, sightseeing of another side of rural India, the exotic and grand arrangements of the luxury train, warm hospitality of the staff, etc
Day-1 New Delhi Wednesday Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Departure 18.30 hrs.
 Arrive at the Delhi International Airport to fulfill your fantasies and dreams of traveling in a luxury train in India. Our tour representative welcoming you at the airport takes you to a hotel. Refresh yourself at the hotel and take your meal. Utilize your time and prepare to drive to the Delhi Cantonment station to board your Palace on Wheel luxury Train. Feel the affluence of this train when the welcome staff of the train will greet you in a royal style. Start your the most dreaming luxury train journey.
Day-2 Jaipur Thursday Arrival 02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
Palace on Wheels will stop in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan known as Pink City today around 2 pm. In your Palace on Wheels tour you will first visit this fascinating city founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II, in1727 A.D. A luxury coach of the train will take you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a palace famous for its five storey building embellished windows through which the ladies of the court enjoyed the outdoor festive occasions. Then visit the Amber Fort, a romantic classic fort palace perched on a hillside and enjoy an elephant ride. To kill your shopaholic spirit buy some Jaipur’s classic jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, pottery and textiles.
Savor some delicious Rajasthani cuisine in your lunch at a palace hotel of Jaipur. Then visit the City Palace, once the abode of royal family. Visit also Jantar Mantar located adjacent to City Palace, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II. The Luxury coaches will return back to Palace on Wheels around 6.30 pm.
Day-3 Jaisalmer Friday Arrival 08.15 hrs. Departure 23.00 hrs.
 On the third day of the India luxury train tour, Palace on Wheels will reach Jaisalmer located in the heart of the Thar Desert. Jaisalmer is known as a golden city as the havelis of it are made from golden yellow sandstone. Explore here the Jaisalmer Fort, the Jain temples, parks, lakes, etc. The magical color of the sandstone walls (those changes during day and night) of the Fort will captivate your mind and heart. Also visit the Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli and grasp its beauty. Have your lunch on board. Then go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.
Day-4 Jodhpur Saturday Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure15.30 hrs
Today your train will arrive in Jodhpur, a famous tourist destination in Rajasthan known for its forts, temples and palaces. Jodhpur is circled by a high stone wall founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. Visit here Mehrangarh Fort, the grand palaces like Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. Explore the architectural splendor of the palaces and forts. Don’t miss the Osian temple, one of the most renowned temples of Jainism. Have your lunch at a royal Palace hotel and return to the Palace on Wheels.
Day-5 Sawai Madhopur Sunday Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs
 Palace on Wheel Tour to India will offer you chance to sense the wilderness of India also on this day Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur. After your onboard breakfast, you have to visit the Ranthambhor National park known for its tiger population and other wild animals. Besides the tiger you will see here various beautiful birds. If you want to keep your memorabilia of this place buy some exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Return to the Palace on Wheels as it will leave at scheduled time to Chittaurgarh.
Day-5 Chittaurgarh Sunday Arrival 16.00 hrs.
Your India journey will be incomplete sure without exploring its countryside. In your tour on Palace on Wheels, you can also experience the countryside in broad daylight.
Have your onboard dinner. When you reach Chittaurgarh, once the abode of famous Rajput warrior, Chitrang, visit here the Fort perched on hill, Rana Kumbha Palace, museums and temples.
Day-6 Udaipur Monday Departure 20.00 hrs. from Chittaurgarh
 Palace on Wheel tour will take you to Udaipur, the Lake City founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals, in 1559A.D. Explore the most beautiful dream-like marble Palaces-the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake Pichhola. Visit also City Palace and its Musuem. The luxury coach then takes you back to the Palace on Wheels at Chittaurgarh, thus wrapping up a day full of exhilaration.
Day-7 Bharatpur Tuesday Arrival 06.30hrs. Departure 11.45 hrs
Early next morning, the Palace arrives in Bharatpur, once the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. After breakfast visit the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the home of various species of aquatic birds. You will spot sure Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
Day-8 Agra Tuesday Arrival 14.30 hrs Departure 23.00 hrs
On the last day of Palace on Wheels tour itinerary the train will arrive at Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of Mughal Samrat Akbar. Explore all its architectural treasures. Then the train moves to Agra. Fulfill here dreams of exploration of Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Visit other forts and havelis of Agra.
Board your train and it will leave for Delhi Cantt. Let remind the pleasant memories of the past week’s journey.
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