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Itinerary

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• Day 1 (Wednesday) Delhi

  The journey begins at the Safdarjung Railway station in Delhi, where you will receive a warm traditional welcome before the Palace on Wheels pulls out into the night for a week–long luxury tour. (D)

• Day 2 (Thursday) Jaipur

  Your first stop is Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, and popularly known as the “Pink City”. Here you will visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and the Amber Fort where you will be taken in royal style by elephant back or jeep to the gates of the Palace. After lunch you will visit the City Palace Museum and Observatory. Overnight train journey to Sawai Madhopur. (B, L, D)

• Day 3 (Friday) Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh

  After breakfast you will visit Ranthambore National Park. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be one of the country’s best for observing and photographing the elusive tiger. Afterwards you will return to the Palace on Wheels where you will proceed to Chittorgarh, before arriving at Udaipur for your overnight stay. (B, L, D)

• Day 4 (Saturday) Udaipur

  Today you will visit the magnificent marble palaces of Udaipur – the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which rises from the blue waters of Lake Pichola. After lunch at a five star hotel, you will continue with a visit to the City Palace, before re–boarding the train for your overnight journey to Jaisalmer. (B, L, D)

• Day 5 (Sunday) Jaisalmer

  In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, where the yellow sandstone fort towers over the city. After lunch on-board, you will be taken on an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam. Enjoy dinner and a cultural programme at a five star hotel before your overnight journey to Jodhpur. (B, L, D)

• Day 6 (Monday) Jodhpur – Bharatpur

  This morning you will arrive in Jodhpur. It is the second largest city of Rajasthan – primarily known for its rock solid Mehrangarh Fort. Here you will have the opportunity to shop for exquisite handicrafts. After lunch at a Palace hotel you will return to the Palace On Wheels for your onward journey to Bharatpur. (B, L, D)

• Day 7 (Tuesday) Bharatpur – Agra

  In the morning you will arrive in Bharatpur. After breakfast, visit the world famous bird sanctuary, called Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds. You will then depart for Agra where you will visit the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal before re-boarding the train for your final overnight journey to Delhi. (B, L, D)

• Day 8 (Wednesday) Delhi

  On arrival at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station you will have a final breakfast on-board before disembarking. (B)