| Day-1
Wednesday |
Reporting
Time 16.00 hrs. Dep. 18.30 hrs. |
New
Delhi
The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Cantonment
station where the guests are accorded a warm traditional welcome before the
Palace-on-Wheels pulls out into the night… for a week-long luxury
cruise through fascinating Rajasthan.
| Day-2
Thursday |
Arrival
02.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs |
Jaipur
The
first stop of the Palace-on-Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned
cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly
known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727
A.D.
To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed
building along the main street of the old city in pink splendour with
semi-octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows.
This
is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, eight kms. Away, where rides on
caparisoned elephants add to the ambience. Shop for Jaipur's famous
jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles. Near Ajmeri Gate
is located Rajasthali - the only Rajasthan Govt. Emporium selling genuine
handicrafts at fixed prices. After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to
the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road
from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by
Sawai Jai Singh II. The Luxury coaches will take you back to
Palace-on-Wheels around 6.30 pm. Dinner on Board.
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