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Wednesday,
Departure 6.00 PM
Delhi you will be treated like Maharaja & Maharani on welcome by
garlanding, Tikka and turban with glass of wine. The Capital city of
modern India a city known for its rich valorous and exotic history. Once
the fabled city of the heroes of the Mahabharata and ruled by the
Rajputs before they were displaced by foreign invaders. The tour starts
in the evening with a ceremonial welcome aboard the Palace on Wheels at
Safdarjung New Delhi. You will be introduced to your fellow travellers.
Feel free to explore your new palace, and acquaint yourself with its
various facilities. Relax with a drink at the bar. Dinner will be served
on board in its two restaurants.
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Day 2 Jaipur
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Thursday,
Arrival 3.45 AM Departure 11.30 PM
Jaipur Your tour began at the Hawa Mahal Palace of wind
followed the amazing Jantar Mantar-Astronomical Observatory are
to be explored at leisure.
The home of the erstwhile rulers. The city palace now a museum
of full royal splendor. Jaipur also offers a great shopping
experience since the city is the countries capital as far as
handicrafts are concerned.
This include a
very extensive range as well as a major International center of
cutting and polishing of Gems and stone. Also the Jaipur is
known all over the world for hand block printing on textile.
Lunch at Amber Fort. Soon after reaching at Amber you can enjoy
the festively decorated elephant for a ride up to the fort.
After lunch visit of Amber fort the best example of splendid
fusion of Rajput and Mugal style of Architecture.
The hall of victory Jai Mandir has a stunning ceiling adorned
with mirror work an inlaid panel. Return back to train by bus
for fresh n up after rest awhile enjoy sumptuous dinner in one
of the best hotel of Jaipur return to Palace on Wheels.
New Arrangement from this season-
1. Lunch venue at famous Amber Fort.
2. Jaipur by Night.
3. Visit of Albert Hall.
4. Dinner, Bar-be-que, Folk Dance at 5 star Hotel Jai Mahal an
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Day 3
Sawai
Madhopur Chittaurgarh
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Friday,
Swai
Madhopur
 Arrival
5.30 AM Departure 10.30 AM
Sawai Madhopur The Ranthambhore tiger reserve at
junction of the Aravali and the Vindhyas is a unique
juxtaposition of natural and historical richness,
standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded
tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 Kms from Sawai
Madhopur.
A 1000 year old Ranthambhore Fort of great historical
importance atop a high hill stand tall remain of the
historical part cenotaphs, tombs, stepped well, summer
palace etc, have all merged harmoniously in to the
sprawling forest.
Three big
lakes- Padam Talav, Malik Talav and Raj bag- are alike
turquoises studded in the vast tract. Though a delicate
eco system, Ranthambhore is dynamic in the diversity and
density of fauna it supports.Tiger at the apex of the
food chain lords over the kingdom in a subtle way
solitary by nature.
It
operates with stealth. Quite naturally tiger sighting
are always a matter of chance, though evidences of its
activities are equally exciting other then tigers you
may have opportunity to see 24 different species of
mammals, spotted deer, sambhar, wild boar, Indian Gazel,
Jungal cat, Panthers, Jackal, Hynas Rarely sloth bears,
also almost 300 different kind of birds.
The break fast is to be served in Hotel Vinayak in peace
and tranquility-Return back to Palace on Wheels.
Lunch on Board.
Enjoy the afternoon on train as it travels the lush
green country side before arriving to Chittorgarh.
New Arrangement from this Season.
1. Sightseeing of Jhoomar Baori- It was a hunting loudge
of Jaipur ruler Sawai Madho Singh. The best location to
take picture of the forest.
2. Visit to Jogi Mahal-A former forest guest house from
where you can view the picturesque scenery of Padam
Talab.
3. Leisurely Break Fast at Vinayak Hotel at lush green
lawns along with fresh aroma of the jungle trees.
Friday,
Chittorgarh
Arrival 4.00 PM Departure 2.00 AM
Chittorgarh Fort is considered as the largest fort of
India, built by various Mauriyan rulers during 5th to
8th century period, this for covers an area of 680 acres
most of the structures in side the fort premises are in
ruins. But a glimpses at this giant abodes of Rajput
still fills on with thrill. The fort is accessible after
ceremony seven gates. Rana Kumbha palace and Padamini
Palace in the fort are considered as master pieces of
Rajput architecture Padmini Palace had been the
residence of beautiful queen Rani Padmini.
In the
year 1313 Alaudhin Khilji after knowing about the beauty
of the queen attack on the fort. But the Rani performed
Johar (Taking once own life by fire).The victory tower
built by Maharana Kumbha in the memory of victory over
the combined armies of Malwa and Gujrat in 15th Century.
This tower is the symbolic identity of Chittorgarh.
Sound and light programme at fort.
New Arrangement for this Season.
1. Light & Sound show at fort.
2. Dinner at Panna Hotel (it is named after the
forstermother of mewar ruler named Panna Dhai who saved
the life prince by scerified her own son) there you can
enjoy with cultural programme, music & Bar-Be-Que.
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Day 4
Udaipur
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Saturday,
Udaipur
Arrival 8.00 AM
Departure 3.30 PM ..The capital
of the sirodia Maharanas, enjoy pre-eminen among the Rajput
clams of Rajasthan spend the day sight seeing at Udaipur
Maharana Udai Singh, Laid the foundation for a new kingdom
Udaipur situated at Lake Pichola where the impressive city
palace was lavished with aesthetic and imaginative work of art
miniature painting was encouraged.
Subsequently the princes built the seemingly floating Irland
Palace, the royal summer retreat, offering a spectacular view of
the lake and surrounding mountains.
New Arrangement
for this Season.
1. Break Fast at Shikar Bari- A hunting lodge of the Mewar ruler
where they shot tiger wild boar & other wild life. It is the
only calm & screen place to enjoy breakfast with the nature.
2. Lunch at Sun set point-Open air restaurant rom where you can
enjoy a view of Lake Palace, Jagmandir and can enjoy fresh
breeze of Pichola Lake.
3. Visit to Crystal Gallery-It is a balcony of Fateh Prakash
Banquet hall which is having a museum of crystal glass
furniture, crockery, chandilliers of old time.
4. Boat Ride and back to train.
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Day 5
Jaisalmer
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Sunday,
Jaisalmer
Arrival 9.15 AM
Departure 11.45 PM
Jaisalmer The golden city of Rajasthan has a charm of its own,
Rawal Jaisal a Bhati Rajput ruler founded the city in 1156 AD.
The western most citadel of the desert, Jaisalmer has an ancient
history linked with its development as a trading center. Located
en-route one of the two passages, that connected India with
persia, egypt Africa and West. The Bhati Rajput sole guardians
of the city accumulate enough wealth through tax levied on the
passing carwans. Jaisalmer amid picturesque a marvel of
beautiful culture and harsh climate conditions.
The Sonar
Quila Fort, made of yellow sand stone will immediately command
your attention here.
The city is also
known for its old mansion better known as havelies. Patwon Ki
Haveli and Nathmalgi Ke Haveli, Salim Singh Ji Ki Haveli most
striking architecture a fine blend of ancient and the medieval
era. Shopping and lunch at Moomal Hotel.
The
sweeping sand dunes, enjoy the romance of solitude at Kuldhara
and your camel takes you deep in the thar desert, the set hare
is the most awaited experience. As the sum sets the rolling
golden dunes the surreal experience is worth. Though the winter,
followed by the cultural performance - campfire with dinner in
dunes.
New Arrangements for this Season.
1. Lunch at Hotel Moomal-It is the first hotel of Jaisalmer
carved in yellow sand stone. The best hotel for sharing mouth
watering ethanic Rajasthani food with the full of village
atmosphere.
2. Enjoy Rajasthani Food with traditional ethnic music.
3. Evening Tea, Sun set & Dinner with Bar-be-que, at Samdhani.
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Day 6
Jodhpur
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Monday,
Arrival 7.00 AM Departure 3.30 PM
Jodhpur Special welcome on arrival and sight seeing of
mighty fort followed by lunch at Gorgious Umaid Bhawan
Palace.
The city best known for its indigo-hued homes and
buildings, Jodhpur is the former capital of the Marwar.
The Mehrangarh Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 and
later his successions also added new structures. The
forts is situated 120 meters high rocky hill, this fort
is witness the lavish and royal history of Rathore.
Fort stands on strong and wide walls, which are 20 to
120 feet high and 12 to 70 feet thick its gigantic
structure and finely carved intricate sculpture are a
treat for eye.
The royal structure boast their own saga of security and
beauty the perl palace has a delicately carved stone
screen, umaid vilas displays the Rajput miniature
paintings and the ajit vilas exhibits musical
instruments and the royal costumes. Shopping of local
handicrafts.
Umaid Bhawan Palace worlds finest and largest
palace in the world Maharaja Umaid Singh utilized the
services of a well known Edwardian architect, henry
vaughan lanchester for the construction of this palace.
There are 347 rooms in the palace that boast about its
grandness and splendor the central dome that has become
the identity of the palace 110 feet high. The royal
family in still lives a part of the palace also having
the old clock museum.
This is also the venue of lunch. After lunch back to
Palace on Wheels, dinner on board.
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Day 7
Bharatpur/
Agra
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Tuesday,
Bharatpur
Arrival 5.00 AM Departure 8.45 AM
Bharatpur A royal kingdom where the jats,
rather than the Rajputs, ruled. Bharatpur's
Jat History is not too old, with Suraj Mal
establishing a firm stronghold in a region
contested by both the Rajputs and the
Mughals. Suraj Mal exploits are legendary,
and the fort, Lohargarh, or Iron Fort, has a
history that recounts it with pride. The
only fort in the state to have bastions of
mud, these proved meritorious because they
simply swallowed up the cannon shells not
allowing them to impact.
The Keoladeo Ghana National Park one
of the finest bird sanctuary in the world
was developed by a royal edict when dykes
were created so that water could be
canalized for the hunting preserve as the
Maharaja of Bharatpur wished to create.
Over three hundred species of birds many of
them migrant species that come from parts as
distant as Siberia and China.
New Arrangement for This season:
1. Break Fast at Bird Sanctuary-Nominated a
world heritage site it was declared a
National Park in 1983. This 29 Sq. KM park
is one of the world's greatest heronries. It
shallow, fresh water marsh attracts
thousands of migratory birds.
Day 7 Tuesday Agra Arrival 10.30
AM Departure 11.00 PM
Agra A visit to the world's most well known
monument and well worth its fame. The Taj
Mahal built in the memory of his beloved
empress by emperor Shah Jahan, this marble
mausoleum is the greatest gesture of love
known to mankind and is breathtakingly,
bewitchingly beautiful. Land for the
building of the Taj Mahal in Agra came from
the Maharaja of Jaipur and the marble used
in its construction was from the mines of
Makrana, also in Rajasthan. The precious
stones used in its inlay, and the craftsmen
employed for the twenty two years its
construction took, came not only from India,
but from all over the World.
New Arrangement for this season.
1. Lunch at Palace Hotel.
2. Light & Sound culture Programme in the
evening.
3. Gala Dinner at Hotel Mughal Sheraton.
The Taj Mahal is the perfect finale to your
Royal Sojourn.
Tariff for season
2009-2010
Per person per
night*
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Lean
Season
August
2009
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September
2009 &
April
2010
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Single
Occupancy |
US $
500
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US $
670
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Double
Occupancy |
US $
375
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US $
500
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Triple
Occupancy |
US $
340
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US $
450
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1. Half fare for
children of 5 years
and above but less
than 12 years.
Children below 5
years are free.
2. Service Tax @
2.58% and commercial
tax US$ 15 per
person extra as
applicable.
3. There will be a
10% surcharge levied
on the tariff for
the trips falling
during Christmas
(25th December) and
New Year (1st
January)
4. The above tariff
and itineary is
subject to revise
without prior
notice.
5. Tariff is
inclusive of cost of
travel and
accommodation,
catering (morning
tea, breakfast,
lunch, evening tea
and dinner),
conducted
sightseeing tours in
deluxe coaches,
entrance fee for
monuments and
palaces and cultural
entertainment.
Tariff does not
include liquor,
laundry, video
cameras and other
items of personal
nature.
6. No Charter can
be booked during X-mas
& New Year period.
7.
Booking is as per
first come first
serve, since the
seats are limited
kindly book in
advance.
Reservation /
Cancellation - Terms
& Conditions
Booking Procedure
:
GSA's and other
source of the
booking will have to
send their written
requests for booking
(1) 50% of ticket
value at the time of
confirming the
booking.
(2) Remaining 50% of
ticket value 60 days
prior to departure.
Cancellation:
(a) In case of
FITs
(1) 10% of ticket
value 90 days prior
to departure.
(2) 50% of ticket
value between 60 to
89 days prior to
departure.
(3) 100% of ticket
value between 30 to
59 days.
(b) In case of Group
and Charter
(1) 50% of ticket
value 60 days prior
to departure.
(2) 100% of ticket
value between 0 to
59 days prior to
departure.
Note : A group of 15
paying persons will
be called as group
booking, one
complimentary seat
shall be provided.
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