Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Delhi
Report at the
Safdarjung Railway station, Delhi before 16:00. The check-in process starts
immediately after the traditional welcome ceremony as per Indian traditions
with Garlanding, Tikka and Turban.
The crew /
attendant of the Palace on Wheels Train will guide you to your respective
cabins. They will serve you the welcome drink and provide a brief detailing
about the facilities and amenities inside the train. The Train will start from
the Delhi station towards Jaipur by 18:30.
Dinner will be
served inside the train restaurants named "The Maharajah” and "The Maharani”.
Overnight stay inside the train.
Day 2 – Jaipur
- The Pink City
The train reaches
Jaipur railway station in the morning. At 7:00 breakfast will be served in the
train. By 8:00, vehicle will be ready for the excursion. Once you get down from
the train, you will receive a traditional Rajasthani royal welcome with Garlands,
Kali Ghodi Dance and others.
Before lunch, you
will be taken to all the eminent attractions of the land like Albert Hall
Museum, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and others. Lunch
will be served at 13:30 in 1135 AD restaurant inside Amber Fort.
After lunch, the
exploration of Amber Fort continues with the elephant ride. By evening 17:00,
you will be taken to shopping at the local markets of Jaipur which is popular
for its jewellery, handicrafts, and trinkets. Get back to the train by 19:00.
Dinner will be served at 19:30 in the train. By 20:00, the train will start its
journey towards Sawai Madhopur. Overnight stay in the train.
Day 3 - Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
The train reaches
Sawai Madhopur in the morning. The early morning jeep safari is the best part
of Ranthambore National Park. Thus, the day will be start quite early on
Friday. The excursion will be start at 6:00 in the morning (before breakfast).
After reaching Ranthambore, your vehicle will be waiting for safari to
experience the explosive tiger and other flora and fauna.
After safari, you
will be taken back to the train and immediately served breakfast at 10:00 in
the morning. As you dine, the train will start at 10:20 towards the next
destination, Chittorgarh. Lunch will be served during the journey.
The train will
reach at Chittorgarh by 15:00. After a brief rest, sightseeing will start at
16:00 and you will explore the beautiful Chittorgarh Fort which still resonate
the stories of Rajputana bravery. After exploring the Chittorgarh Fort, you
will be taken to a restaurant inside the fort for high tea and other refreshments.
The sound and light program at the fort will start at 18:00.
You will be taken
back to the train by 20:00 for a delicious dinner. Dinner will start
immediately. The train stays at the railway station overnight. Overnight stay
in the train.
Day 4 - Udaipur
- The City of Lakes
The train will
start the onwards journey from Chittorgarh in the morning and reaches Udaipur
by 7:00 in the morning. Breakfast will be served at 7:30. After a brief rest,
the sightseeing excursion of Udaipur will be start at 9:00 in the morning.
Before lunch, you will be taken to Saheliyon ki Bari, City Palace, Crystal Gallery,
and shopping until it is time for lunch.
Around 13:00, you
will be taken to Fateh Prakash Hotel for delicious lunch. By 14:00, you will
enjoy the boat ride on Lake Pichola to reach Jag Mandir Palace, where high tea
will be served.
Get back to the
train by 15:30. Evening tea is served immediately. After a brief rest, the
train will start its journey towards Jaisalmer at 16:00. Overnight stay in the
train and delicious dinner will be served on board.
Day 5 - Jaisalmer
- The Golden City
The train will
reach Jaisalmer by 9:00 in the morning. Breakfast will be available at 7:30.
Thus, you can dine and take a brief rest before starting sightseeing at 9:30.
Before lunch, you would cover Gadisar Lake, Nathmal ji ki Haveli, Patwon ki
Haveli, Jaisalmer Fort and Heritage City Walk.
You will be taken
back to the train for lunch. After lunch and brief rest, you will be taken to
enjoy camel safari at Sam sand dunes at 16:00.
After safari, you
will be served tea before starting back to the train. You will reach train by
19:00. After a little refreshment, you will be taken to Gorbandh Palace for
dinner with live cultural program. Get back to the train for overnight stay by
almost midnight. Train will start the onwards journey to Jodhpur immediately.
Day 6 - Jodhpur
- The Blue City
The Train will
reach Jodhpur railway station in the morning and breakfast will be served as
usual at 7:30. By 9:00, the coaches and cars will be ready for excursion.
Before lunch, you will be taken to explore the famous attractions of Jodhpur
covering Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and if time
permits, shopping at the local shops.
By 13:30, lunch
will be served at luxurious Ajit Bhawan Palace. You will be taken back to the
train by 16:00.
The rest of the
day is free for you to enjoy the amenities and facilities inside the train. The
train will start its onward journey towards Bharatpur by 16:30. Dinner will be
served on board at 19:30. Overnight stay in the train.
Day 7 - Bharatpur
- Agra
The train will
reach Bharatpur early in the morning. You will be taken on an early excursion
to Keoladeo National Park also known as "Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary” for a
rickshaw safari (before breakfast) by 6:30. It is a heaven for bird watchers
and see the 380 resident and migrant species of birds.
After safari, you
will be taken back to the train by 8:45 AM and breakfast will be served
shortly. By 9 AM, as you dine, the train will start its journey towards the
last attraction of the itinerary, Agra. The train reaches the marble paradise
by 11:00 AM and you will be taken on an excursion immediately from Agra Cantt
railway station.
Before lunch, you
will process to Agra fort for exploration. Lunch will be served at Deluxe hotel
at 13:30. By 15:00, you will be taken to One of the Seven wonders of the world
- Taj Mahal for exploration and sightseeing. The rest of the day until 18:00 is
dedicated to shopping. After shopping, get back to the train.
Dinner will be
served at 19:30, while the train stays put at Agra. The train starts its final
journey of the itinerary towards Delhi at 20:45. Rest of the day is free for
tourists to explore the train.
Day 8 – New
Delhi
The train reaches
Delhi Safdarjung railway station by 2:30. The breakfast will be served by 6:00
in the morning and checkout formalities starts by 7:30.
Once the
formalities are completed, you will be allowed to de-board the train in their
own pace and carry on with their vacation, if desired.