Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
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ROYAL RAJASTHAN ON WHEELS DAY 1 DELHI The journey of the splendid experience onboard Royal Rajasthan on Wheels starts from Delhi Safdarjung Railway station. The reporting time to the station is 16.00. Guests are welcomed in a purely conventional style, with all the traditional ritualistic greetings. The luxurious journey commences at 18.30, to explore some of the most stupendous destinations of India. DAY 2 JODHPUR The next halt of the luxurious train is at Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan. The sightseeing plan for the day includes Meharangarh Fort, within which lies the impressive Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. Along with the fort, the guests are taken to Jaswant Thada, a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble, followed by lunch at the Umaid Bhawan Hotel and Palace. DAY 3 UDAIPUR-CHITTORGARH On the third day, the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels stops at the Lake City of Rajasthan, Udaipur. Herein, the guests explore the two most beautiful, dream-like marble palaces of Udaipur - Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake Pichhola. After lunch, at a 5-star hotel, the journey of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels resumes its journey towards Chittorgarh, giving its guests the opportunity to watch the colourful countryside, in broad daylight. Guests see the mesmerizing beauty of Chittorgarh Fort which is a treasure trove of history and offers to the traveller an insight into the life of the great Rajput rulers. The victory tower or Vijay Stambh is one of the main tourist attractions of the fort. Gaumukh reservoir and the palace of queen Padmini are important spots to the south of the Rana Kumbha palace. DAY 4 RANTHAMBORE-JAIPUR Located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, Sawai Modhupur's claim to fame today is the Ranthambore Fort and Ranthambore National Park. Visit the national park to catch a glimpse of the majestic tigers roaming around in the open wilderness and also pay a visit to the imposing fort to turn a page in the history of Rajasthan. There is also a temple on route the park by the name of Amareshwar Mohadeo temple which can be visited by tourists. Lunch on board. The next stop of the seven-day luxurious cruise is at Jaipur, the Pink City of India. One of the most well planned cities of the world, in its time, Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727 A.D. The sight-seeing tour for the day includes Hawa Mahal, Amber Palace, elephant ride and shopping. While breakfast and dinner is served in the train only, lunch is served at a 5-Star hotel and palace, followed by visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory. DAY 5 KHAJURAHO The 9th to 12th century temples of Khajuraho is the evidences of the architectural geniuses during the times of chandela dynasty. Situated in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho oozes with passion, eroticism, dance, music and other finesses of creative arts depicted in sculpture and images of the temples were built in north Indian "Nagara" style of architecture, though only 20 of them have survived the rough weather conditions over long years of time. Guest will be taken on a visit of temples and museum. DAY 6 VARANASI Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old and is famous as the city of temples and the spiritual heartland of India. In Varanasi, there are temples at every few paces. Jyotirlinga Visvanatha temple or golden temple, rebuilt in 1776, is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The Ghats (river front) along the are the most popular pilgrimage spot of Varanasi and are centres of music and learning. Sightseeing includes visits to Ghats, Maha Aarti, temples and the Buddhist Temples at Sarnath. DAY 7 AGRA Agra is one of the prominent destinations of the world tourism map with two heritage monuments visiting the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Agra is also famous for handicrafts products such as Inlay work on marvel, leather work, footwear, brass-wear, carpets, Jewellery, Zari and embroidery work. Lunch at a hotel and dinner on board. DAY 8 DELHI The trip of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels comes to an end on the eighth day, at four in the morning. The train provides early breakfast to its guests, after which they depart on their own. .