DETAILED ITINERARY OF PALACE ON WHEELS
WEDNESDAY, BOARD THE TRAIN AND DEP FOR JAPUR
DEPART : DELHI CANTT 1830 HRS FOR : JAIPUR
Dinner on Board.
THURSDAY, JAIPUR
ARRIVE : JAIPUR 0000 HRS
(Breakfast on board )
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City sightseeing tour of Jaipur by Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
JAIPUR – visiting Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed building alongwith main street of the old city in pink splendour with semioctagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, eight kms. Away, where rides on caparisoned elephants add to the ambiences.
Lunch at Rambagh Palace.
After Lunch, visit the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II.
DEPART : JAIPUR 1900 HRS FOR : JAISELMER
Dinner on Board.
FRIDAY, JAISELMER
ARRIVE : JAISELMER AT : 0615 HRS
(Breakfast on board )
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City sightseeing tour of Jaiselmer by Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
JAISELMER – founded by Prince Jaisal in 1156, it is the western most town of any significance of India and has an extraordinarily medieval feel, with its crenellated golden sandstone walls and narrow streets lined with exquisitely carved buildings. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill.
Lunch on board.
Also visit to Sand Dunes and enjoy Camel Ride.
Dinner on Sand Dunes with Cultural Programme
DEPART : JAISELMER 2300 HRS FOR : JODHPUR
SATURDAY, JODHPUR
(Breakfast on board ).
ARRIVE : JODHPUR 0800 HRS
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City sightseeing tour of Jodhpur by Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
JODHPUR :- was founded in 1459 A.D. by Rao Jadha, a King of Marwar and is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort. Jodhpur, with its impressive Fort, Royal Palaces and temples, is one of the Rajasthan’s important cities.
Lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace Hotel.
DEPART : JODHPUR 1530 HRS FOR : SAWAI MADHOPUR
Dinner on board .
SUNDAY, SAWAI MADHOPUR/ CHITTORGARH
ARRIVE : SAWAI MADHOPUR 0400 HRS
(Breakfast on board ).
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City Sightseeing tour of Sawai Madhopur Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
SAWAI MADHOPUR – a city named after its founder, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. Visiting Ranthambhor National Park, where in are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered the country’s best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392 sq. kms. Is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
DEPART : SAWAI MADHOPUR 1100 HRS FOR CHITTAURGARH
Lunch on Board
ARRIVE : CHITTAURGARH 1530 HRS
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City Tour of Chittaurgarh Fort by Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
CHITTORGARH FORT – The fort which glorifies the history of Chunduwat clan was built in the 16th Century by Thakur Jaimal Sangawat, Chundawat of Sisodia dynasty. It is a citadel where were enacted the immortal episodes of sacrifice and heroism.
Then proceed for Udaipur by air conditioned coach .
MONDAY, CHITTAURGARH/UDAIPUR
(Breakfast on coach ).
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City sightseeing tour of Udaipur at 0730 Hrs by Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
UDAIPUR:- it was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar in 1559 A.D. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the dream-like marble palaces-the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake Pichhola
At 1230 hrs, Lunch at a Lake Palace Hotel.
Depart Udaipur by air conditioned coach towards Chittaurgarh.to catch the on board journey.
Depart from Chittaurgarh 18.30 hrs. Dinner on board.
TUESDAY, AGRA/BHARATPUR
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City sightseeing tour of Agra at 05.00 Hrs with Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
AGRA: Home of the world-famous TAJ MAHAL best described as ‘poetry in marble’, because of its beauty, grace and exquisite workmanship. Also visit AGRA FORT, standing opposite the TAJ on the banks of the Yamuna River, which contains a wealth of places and monuments that recall the days of Mughal splendors . Breakfast on board.
At 11.00 Hrs, DEPART on board for Bharatpur . Lunch on board .
ARRIVE : BHARATPUR 13.30 HRS
Assistance on arrival and straight proceed for City sightseeing tour of Bharatpur by Private Air-conditioned Coach with English speaking guide visiting:-
BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY – established in 1956, this 29 sq km piece of marshland is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world with over 360 species of birds. Among may other birds to be seen are egrets, ducks, coots, storks, kingfishers, spoonbills, Sarus cranes and several birds of prey, including laggar falcon, greater spotted eagle, marsh harrier and Pallas’ eagle. There are also chital deer, sambar, nilgai, feral cattle, wild cats, hyenas and wild boar whilst near Python Point, there are usually some very large rock pythons.
Depart for Delhi at 23.00 hrs.
WEDNESDAY, PALACE ON WHEELS/DELHI CANTT
ARRIVE : DELHI 0600 Hrs.
Breakfast on board at 0800 Hrs
Tour ends at 0900 Hrs
TARIFF SHEET FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS
Tariff per person per night |
|
CURRENCY |
October 2002 to March 2003 |
September 2002 and April 2003 |
Single occupancy |
US $ |
485 |
395 |
Double occupancy |
US $ |
350 |
295 |
Triple occupancy |
US $ |
285 |
240 |
(HALF FARE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 5 AND 12 YEARS)
TARIFF SHEET FOR INDIAN TOURISTS
Tariff per person per night |
|
CURRENCY |
October 2002 to March 2003 |
September 2002 and April 2003 |
Single occupancy |
INR (Rs.) |
20,000/- |
15,000/- |
Double occupancy |
INR (Rs.) |
15,000/- |
12,000/- |
Triple occupancy |
INR (Rs.) |
10,000/- |
9,000/- |
(HALF FARE FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 5 AND 12 YEARS)
Tariff is inclusive of travel/catering/conducted sightseeing/entrance fee at monuments/parks/palaces / cultural programs/ camel ride /boat ride/rickshaw ride and for still cameras. Guest has to pay for video cameras, liquor, laundry and other items of personal nature.
Note: 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departure during Christmas /New Year.
TRAIN DEPARTURES
Every Wednesday Night from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
From September to April.
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