| Day 01 - WEDNESDAY: New Delhi Depart |
| Report by 4:30PM at Safdarjung Railway Station for traditional welcome & check-in formalities for Week in Wonderland Train Tour. Time free for photo-shoot with traditionally attired Palace On Wheels staff. Be escorted to your saloon cabins by Personal Attendant for briefing on cabin facilities. At leisure Proceed to Bar Lounge for complimentary welcome drink. Train Departs at 6:30PM & Dinner served onboard. |
| Day 02 - THURSDAY: JAIPUR-Pink City Tour |
At Jaipur Railway Station after Royal Welcome by Elephants- first visit St. Albert Museum, followed by photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) & Birla Hindu Temple.
Now proceed for excursion to Hill Fort Palace of Amber and enjoy ride up the steep ramparts of the fort on festively decorated Elephants. Discover the beauty of 16th century built well preserved Fort Palace, with huge courtyards built in rare combined fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. After lunch stop at Raj Palace Hotel, drive back to 18th century old city -painted in pink to visit City Palace, Museum & UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar (Sun Observatory) Later Time free for shopping & return to Palace on Wheels by 6:30PM & train soon depart. Onboard dinner. |
| Day 03 - FRIDAY Early Morning: RANTHAMBHORE |
| Tiger Reserve Early morning 630 am proceed from Sawai Madhopur Railway Stationfor jungle safari by 15 Seater Canters to Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. The Jungle is home to Tigers, Panthers, Sloth bears, Pythons, Marsh crocodiles & hundreds of deer & numerous birds. Return back to train by 09:30AM & depart. Breakfast & lunch onboard. |
| Day 03 – FRIDAY Afternoon: CHITTORGARH- Hill Fort |
| At 04:00PM train reaches Chittorgarh Railway Station & proceed for excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hill Fort of Chittorgarh, spread over a huge plateau - with history dating back to 11th century. Chittorgarh Fort is considered to be the largest fort of India. In the Evening, enjoy Sound & Light program in fort complex & later return to train for dinner. Train departs post midnight |
| Day 04 - SATURDAY: UDAIPUR- City of Lakes |
| Train arrives by 08:00AM & after onboard breakfast proceed to visit 17th Century built - City Palace complex with eleven constituent Mahal (palaces), balconies, towers and cupolas. Also visit Crystal Gallery - housing personal collection of H.H. of Udaipur. Later enjoy boat ride around the world famous "Lake Palace Hotel" atop a small island in Lake Pichola. Proceed for lunch to Fatehprakash Palace Hotel. Time free for shopping and visit the Royal Gardens at Saheliyon Ki Bari & return to train by 3 pm & depart. Dinner onboard. |
| Day 05 - SUNDAY: JAISALMER: Oasis in desert |
After onboard Breakfast proceed by 09:30AM to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaisalmer Fort. Straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the 15th century built living Fort complex, standing at a height of hundred meters over Jaisalmer town & glows golden in the afternoon sun. The fort is entered through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard. Visit Patwon ki Haveli, one of the largest and most elaborate mansion houses .-which is five storey high & extensively carved. Nearby is located a group of 15th century built Jain Temples, which are beautifully carved & have a library hosting some of the oldest manuscripts of India. Return back to Palace on Wheels for lunch & brief rest. At 4:30PM proceed for excursion to Sam sand Dunes in Thar Desert for Camel joy ride & sunset photo shoot opportunity Later enjoy Cultural Program & Dinner at 5-Star Hotel. Return to train by 10:00PM & depart. |
| Day 06 - MONDAY: JODHPUR: Heart of Marwar |
| Train arrives at 08:00AM & after breakfast proceed for sightseeing of 16th century built Mehrangarh Fort, atop a rocky hill which soars 125 Mts. above Jodhpur town. The Palace complex it is approached by a series of gateways set at an angle so that enemy armies could not charge, with any success. Once past the Fort gates, you have access to breath taking Palatial Apartments (Mahal), overlooking wide courtyards. Inside the fort complex is a museum having wide & impressive collection of Royal dresses & Medieval weapons. Nearby the Fort complex is located, late 19th century built Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble. Later visit museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace, displaying personal artifacts of H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur. After lunch at Ajit Bhawan Palace Hotel, return back to Palace on Wheels by 330 p.m. & train soon departs. |
| Day 07 - TUESDAY Noon: AGRA - City of Taj Mahal |
| At 06:30AM proceed to UNESCO world Heritage Site of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary& enjoy cycle rickshaw ride to view many of 375 species of both local & migratory birds (from places like Sri-Lanka, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet). Return to train for breakfast & depart by 08:45AM. |
| Day 07 - TUESDAY Noon: AGRA - City of Taj Mahal |
| Train drops you at Railway station On outskirts of Agra at 1030 am & proceed first to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Agra Fort, seat of power of the mighty Mughal Empire. After lunch at Trident Hotel - Highlight of your journey is visit the Taj Mahal, one of seven wonders of modern world & a flawless architectural wonder built in white marble. Time free for shopping. Later return to train for onboard dinner & depart. |
| Day 08 - WEDNESDAY :NEW DELHI Return |
| Train returns to Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30AM.Check-out by 07:15AM after early breakfast. |
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| Tour ends. |
| Important: |
| 1. Train Tour Manager Reserves the right to alter timings of the tour,to suit local logistics |
| 2. The Hotels/Restaurants mentioned for off-board meals subject to change |
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