INDIA - PALACE ON WHEELS

11 DAYS/9 NIGHTS FROM £2,495

ESCORTED TOUR – 7 NIGHTS TRAIN JOURNEY – RAJASTHAN’S FINEST SIGHTS – TAJ MAHAL

The Palace on Wheels offers an opportunity to explore northwest India’s most spectacular sights in the style of the maharajas and maharanis. You'll be delighted you chose to see Rajasthan by the Palace on Wheels. On board, you will feel like an erstwhile monarch, travelling in regal splendour. Relish the lifestyles of the kings on board the Palace on Wheels, while listening to the silent tales of glory and valor told by the majestic forts and splendid palaces of Rajasthan.

In the past 20 years of operations, the Palace-on-Wheels has been rated as one of the best ten luxurious rail journeys in the world. The exclusive Palace on Wheels takes you into the opulent world of Maharajas, magnificent palaces and imposing forts. The facilities on board the train are marked by affluence and exuberance. The train is self-sufficient with all the modern amenities. Made up of sixteen period carriages, the train features lounges, two restaurant carriages and double and twin-bedded cabins with en suite facilities, all furnished in classic Rajput style.

Meal basis: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner; N = No meals

DAY 1 TO DELHI

Fly from London to Delhi. (N)

DAY 2 - DELHI

Transfer to your hotel for one night. Afternoon tour of New Delhi. (N)

DAY 3 - DELHI

Morning at leisure; afternoon transfer to the station to board the Palace on Wheels in time for dinner and evening departure for Jaipur. (B, D)

DAY 4 - JAIPUR

Arrive at Jaipur, the land of Maharajas, magnificent Palaces and impressive forts. One of the most well planned cities of the world.

To explore the city an air conditioned coach takes you on a morning visit to the ancient capital of Amber, a fort 8 km away, where rides on an elephant add to the ambience, then lunch at the Rambagh Palace. An afternoon tour of Jaipur allows you to shop for Jaipur’s famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles. After lunch visit the City Palace. Return to the train for dinner on board and an early evening departure to Jaisalmer. (B, L, D).

DAY 5 - JAISALMER

In the heart of the Thar desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently on the shimmering sandscape.

We make a morning tour of Jaisalmer Fort. After lunch aboard the train, we then visit the Sam sand dunes for a short camel ride and afternoon tea. There will be dinner and cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer before returning to the train and leave for Jodhpur at night. (B, L, D).

DAY 6 - JODHPUR

Breakfast is served before arriving at Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459, is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort.

After morning arrival in Jodhpur, we visit the Jaswant Thada and the Meherangarh Fort. After lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Palace, there is some time at leisure before returning to the train and departing for Sawai Madhopur. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 SAWAI MADHOPUR/RANTHAMBORE/CHITTORGARH

Sawai Madhopur was named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast we go to the Ranthambhor National Park for a morning of game viewing.

This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. Late morning departure for the hilltop fortress at Chittorgarh. (B, L, D)

After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won - thrice beseiged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur, with dinner onboard.

DAY 8 - UDAIPUR

Arrive early morning in Udaipur, founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. With enchanting lakes and lush greenery, this place oozes with beauty and is a symbol of romance, the most appealing place for poets, painters, travellers and writers.

Morning drive to Udaipur via the temples at Nagda. In Udaipur, we visit the Lake Palace for lunch. Afternoon tour of the City Palace then return to board the train for dinner to proceed to Bharatpur. (B, L, D).

DAY 9 – BHARATPUR AND AGRA

Early morning visit to Bharatpur, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. Continue to the extraordinary deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri and then on to Agra to explore the majestic Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. A pristine monument of undying love, it was built by Emporor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort and tombs. Return to the train for dinner on board as the train departs on its overnight journey to Delhi. (B, L, D).

DAY 10- DELHI

Palace on Wheels dream journey ends in Delhi, the heart of India. Delhi is the capital of India and her third largest city. It is a truly cosmopolitan city - a home to people from different sates, speaking different languages and celebrating different festivals. Arrive and transfer to your hotel, for an overnight stay. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi. (B)

DAY 10 TO LONDON

Very early morning flight to London with British Airways. (N)

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