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Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom
- Alleppey - Kovalam - Mumbai
Day 01: Delhi
Luxury Train Tour of Palace on Wheels welcomes you with
traditional hospitality. The Tour Departs in the evening from
Delhi for Jaipur. The Palace on Wheels is the most prestigious
and luxurious train of India and probably the world, provide
a historic and lifetime journey to Rajasthan in a royal grandeur.
The train covers almost all important and famous cities of
Rajasthan that include Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Sawai Madhopur
(famous for Ranthambore National Park) and Udaipur. It also
covers Agra, the city of Taj Mahal.
Day 02: Jaipur
Your visit will be to the Pink city of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital city of one of India's most colorful
and vibrant states, Rajasthan. It is bounded on all sides
by rocky hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by besieged
walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their
rose pink color lending charm to the scene which is almost
supernatural at sunset. Places of Interest include Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storeyed building
in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
and various other monuments from medieval times. This town
is also legendary for its semi- precious stones, gems &
jewelry, & woolen carpets.
Day 03: Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is considered to be the most favorite destination
amongst tourists. The city evokes a dramatic picture of sheer
magic and brilliance. The city was founded by Rawal Jaisal
in the twelfth Century.
Local color and warmth prevail over the hostile and unwelcoming
terrain, imbuing the medieval town with a special magic. The
yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering majestically
over the city. The nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam remind
you of Sahara Desert.
Day 04: Jodhpur
Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is
mainly famous for rock solid Mehrangarh Fort built in the
15th Century A.D by Rao Jodha. Part of the Desert Tourist
Triangle, the old Jodhpur city is bounded by a 10 Km long
wall with eight gates serving as entrances and the new city
is settled around this walled area. Jodhpur houses impressive
palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal.
In these exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis, the
genius of its sculptors becomes alive and stands as a testimony
to the imperial grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace
hotel is said to be the biggest private residence of single
individual.
Day 05: Morning: Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor)
In Sawai Madhopur one can visit the Ranthambor wildlife
sanctuary which is a home to the royal Indian tiger. It is
the best place to see these royal predators in their normal
pursuits. The park boasts 300 species of birds and hyena,
ratel, jackal and fox among other species. There are Lake
Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old
fort overlooking the park. The lovely Jogi Mahal is located
at the foot of the fort and gives superb view of the Padam
Talao, painted white with water lilies.
Day 05: Evening: Chittorgarh
In order to escape the designs of foreign invasions, women
of this city had performed 'jauhar' or immolated themselves.
Chittorgarh owes its name to these daring and fearless women.
Legends of valor and chivalry surround the majestic Chittaurgarh
fort.
Day 06: Udaipur
.Udaipur is one of the most romantic places in India,
it is situated around the shimmering clear blue water lakes,
which whisper the mood of a long-gone era. The two most famous
lakes are Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also flaunts beautiful
palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir,
which appears to rise as if from the blue waters of the lake
Pichola. You can also see some stunning miniature paintings
in Udaipur.
Day 07: Morning: Agra
Agra is a home to the fascinating Taj Mahal, which is
considered as the epitome of love. Built by Shah Jahan in
memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the most visited
and photographed sights in the world. Agra is also famous
for its exquisite marble showrooms.
Day 07: Afternoon: Bharatpur
Bharatpur wildlife sanctuary is admired for its rich and
diverse wildlife. It is nesting place for thousands of Egrets,
Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of
birds.
Day 08: Delhi
Have a royal breakfast and conclude this wonderful magical
journey on a very good and satisfying note.
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