06 nights in a Luxury Train - New Delhi
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06 nights in a Luxury Train - New Delhi

Tour in a Luxury Train - Palace on Wheels
Created: Monday, August 16, 2021
Ref ID: 1670021
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4.350 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Monday, August 16, 2021

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This beautiful tour is a classic Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal visit. Enjoy 07 nights / 08 days on board in a luxury train starting from New Delhi and covering the destinations Jaipur, Ranthambore, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Agra and return to New Delhi.


Itinerary:


Day 01 - WEDNESDAY: New Delhi Departure

Please arrive before 16:30 pm at Safdarjung Train Station for the traditional welcome and registration formalities for the Wonder Week train tour. Free time for a photo session with Palace On Wheels staff, traditionally dressed. The personal assistant will accompany you to your cabins to inform you about their facilities. Free time to head to the Lounge Bar for a complimentary welcome drink. The train leaves at 18:30 pm to the next destination, and dinner is served on board.


Day 02 - THURSDAY: Jaipur - Pink City Tour

Arrival at Jaipur railway station, after the royal welcome with elephants, we will first visit the St. Albert Museum, followed by a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and the Hindu Temple of Birla. Later, we will go on the excursion to the Amber Fort Hill Palace to enjoy a ride along the steep walls of the fort on festively decorated elephants. Discover the beauty of the Fort Palace, built in the 16th century and well preserved, with huge courtyards built in a rare fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. After lunch, stop at the Raj Palace Hotel, return to the old city of the 18th century -painted pink- to visit the City Palace, the Museum and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (Observatory of the Sun ). Free time for shopping and return to Palace on Wheels at 16:30 pm and the train will depart soon to the next destination. Dinner on board.


Day 03 - FRIDAY: Early morning Ranthambore Tiger Reserve

Early morning visit to tiger reserve at 6.30 am, departure from Sawai Madhopur train station for 15 seater Canters jungle safari to Ranthambhore tiger reserve. The jungle is home to tigers, panthers, sloths, pythons, swamp crocodiles, hundreds of deer, and numerous birds. Return to the train at 09:30 am and departure to the next destination. Breakfast and lunch on board.

Afternoon: Chittorgarh Fort.

The train arrives at Chittorgarh Train Station at 16:00 pm and takes an excursion to the UNESCO-listed Chittorgarh Fort, which spans a huge plateau, whose history dates back to the 11th century. Chittorgarh Fort is considered the largest fort in India. In the evening, enjoy the Sound & Light program at the Fort complex and then return to the train for dinner. The train leaves after midnight to the next destination.


Day 04 - SATURDAY: Udaipur - City of Lakes

The train arrives at 08:00 am at Udaipur, and after breakfast on board, proceed to visit the City Palace complex built in the 17th century with eleven constituent Mahal (palaces), balconies, towers and domes. Also visit Crystal Gallery, which houses the personal collection of royal family of Udaipur. Later, enjoy a boat ride around the world famous "Lake Palace Hotel" on top of a small island in Lake Pichola. We proceed to lunch at Fatehprakash Palace Hotel. Free time to go for shopping and visit the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari and return to the train at 15:00 pm and depart to the next destination. Dinner on board.


Day 05 - SUNDAY: Jaisalmer - Oasis in the desert

After having breakfast on board, we proceed at 09:30 am to Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Straight out of a fable of The Thousand and One Nights. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the 15th century Fort complex, which stands a hundred meters above the city of Jaisalmer and sparkles in the afternoon sun. The fort is accessed through a series of huge doors that lead to a large courtyard. Visit Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansions, which is five stories high and extensively carved. Nearby is a group of beautifully carved 15th century Jain temples with a library that houses some of India's oldest manuscripts. Return to the Palace on Wheels for lunch and a short rest. At 16:30 pm, excursion to Sam's Sand Dunes in the Thar Desert for a camel ride and sunset photos. Later, enjoy the cultural program and dinner at the 5-star hotel. Return to the train at 22:00 pm, train will proceed for next destination.


Day 06 - MONDAY: Jodhpur - Heart of Marwar

The train arrives at 08:00 am at Jodhpur, and after breakfast we proceed to visit the Mehrangarh Fort, built in the 16th century, located on top of a rocky hill that rises 125 meters above the city of Jodhpur. The palace complex is accessed through a series of doors set at an angle so that enemy armies cannot successfully charge. Once past the gates of the fort, you enter the impressive palatial apartments (Mahal), overlooking spacious courtyards. Within the fort complex there is a museum with a vast and impressive collection of royal dresses and medieval weapons. Near the fort complex is Jaswant Thada, built in the late 19th century, a set of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. Later we will visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace museum, where the personal belongings of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. After lunch at the Ajit Bhawan Palace Hotel, return to the train at 15:30 pm and departure to the next destination.


Day 07 - TUESDAY: Morning Bharatpur. Noon: Agra - City of Taj Mahal

At 06:30 am we will proceed to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a rickshaw ride to see many of the 375 species of local and migratory birds (from places like Sri-Lanka, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet). Return to the train for breakfast and departure at 08:45 am. Noon: AGRA - City of Taj Mahal. The train drops us at the train station on the outskirts of Agra at 10:30 am and we proceed first to visit the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, seat of the mighty Mughal Empire. After lunch at the Trident Hotel, we will proceed for the highlight of your trip, which s visiting the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the modern world and an impeccable architectural marvel built in white marble. Free time for shopping. Later, return to the train for dinner on board and departure to the next destination.


Day 08 - WEDNESDAY: New Delhi - Return

The train returns to Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station at 05:30 am. Check-out at 07:15 am after breakfast.


End of tour.


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Tour summary
Meeting point
16:00 pm at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi.
Departure time
16:00
End time
07:30
Included
  • 8 days and 7 nights travel and overnight on board in the train in private rooms with air conditioning and attached bathrooms, tea service in the room, three daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
  • Bottled drinking water.
  • Tourist visits in each city in AC Buses with English speaking guide services.
  • Fees for the entrance to the monuments and the camera.
  • Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
  • Night time Sound and Light Show at Chittor Fort.Jungle Safari in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
Excluded
  • Transfer to and from railway station.
  • Video and professional cameras fees in monuments
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry.
  • Use of the spa facilities
  • Travel insurance. (We higly recommend Travel Insurance).
  • Tips.
  • Porter fees and all other personal expenses.
Accommodation

Experiencing.World has a diferent itineraries of Luxury Trains in India for a wonderful vacations. During those wonderful 7 days, the tour includes overnight on board the train in private rooms with air conditioning and attached bathrooms, tea service in the room, three daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). English Speaking Guide Services, transport for sightseeign according to the itierary, monument fees.


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