Explore the romantic land of Rajasthan, while experiencing the luxuries worthy of the Maharajas of yore. Rajasthan opens its treasure chest and presents all its mystical charms for the astute tourists.
On rolling back wheels of time, we find the rulers of princely states of Rajputana, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Viceroy of British India travelled by these luxurious coaches. After independence, these coaches were parked and remained in this state for a quarter of a century until in 1981-82, when the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways launched a special heritage tourist train for providing a unique memorable experience to the tourists visiting Rajasthan.
Tour-Highlights:
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Guests, who wish to indulge in these shopping experiences, may stay back and join the main group later.
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Day 1 : Arrival at Jaipur
JAIPUR: Built by Sawai Jai Singh, the city of Jaipur is amongst the first of India’s planned cities. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy tale palaces; rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues. Jaipur has a timeless appeal in its colorful bazaars that delights for its Rajasthan handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration that makes a trip to the pink city a memorable one.
Breakfast on Board
Welcome with : Shenai & Garland.
Departure by coach for sightseeing – Albert Hall Museum, HawaMahal, JantarMantar, City Palace, Shopping, Elephant Ride to Amber Fort.
Lunch at Amber Fort
Visit Amber Fort.
The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster.
Return to train
Dinner and Overnight on board train
Day 2 : SawaiMadhopur - Chittorgarh
Arrive at Sawai Madhopur
Departure for Ranthambore National Park (Sanctuary visit).
Breakfast on board of train.
SawaiMadhopur(Ranthambore) is one of the many famous destinations of the western state of India, Rajasthan. Generally a visit to Ranthambore means a visit to the tiger reserve here. However, the place has much more to offer you in sightseeing and excursions. Surrounded by the Vindhya and Aravali hill ranges and located very near to the outer fringes of the Thar Desert, Ranthambore offers you the best of the desert land as well as plain area near the hills.
Departure for Chittorgarh Lunch on Board.
Arrival at Chittorgarh.
Departure for sightseeing.
Chittorgarh a place immortalized by deeds of valour and sacrifice of two remarkable queens. This was the place where Queen Padmini preferred jauhar(ritual sacrifice by self immolation) rather than be taken captive, and be submitted to the lust of AlaudinKhilji Sultan of Delhi.
Evening Tea at Fort.
Evening Tea & Light & Sound Programme at Fort.
Return to Train
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 3 : Udaipur
Departure from Chittorgarh.
Arrival at Udaipur.
Breakfast on board.
Departure for sightseeing by coach – Saheliyonki Bari, shopping and City Palace & crystal Gallery.
Lunch at Fateh Prakash Palace hotel.
Boat Ride
Arrival at station
Evening Tea on board
Departure for Jaisalmer
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 4 : Jaisalmer
Breakfast on Board.
Arrival at Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer is located at the heart of the great Thar Desert, it offers the visitor an enchanting world of fable, colour, and history. Moreover, the magnificent wood-and stone-carved mansions and buildings display the love and interest Rajputs had for the fine arts. The desert festival held here by the end of the winter season, during the months of January and February, attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
Departure for Sightseeing – visit Gadsisar Lake, Fort, Havelies and City.
Lunch at HRH Gorband Palace
Departure for Sam duns and camel ride & tea.
Arrival on train
Dinner & Cultural Program at Hotel Surya Garh.
Departure for Jodhpur.
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 5 : Jodhpur
Arrival at Mandor Railway station, Jodhpur
Jodhpur: Famous for its magnificent forts and palaces, Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan and a major tourist attraction in the country The city is situated at the edge of the Thar Desert with Jaisalmer on its west, Barmar, Jalor and Pali on its south, Bikaner on its north, and Nagaur on the eastern side Jodhpur was founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459.
Breakfast on board.
Departure for sightseeing – Mehrangarh fort, JaswantThada, UmaidBhavan Museum & Shopping.
Lunch at Hotel Hanumant Palace.
Return to train
Departure for Bharatpur.
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 6 : Bharatpur - Agra
Arrival at Bharatpur.
Departure for KeolaDeo National Park (Ghana Bird Sanctuary).
This former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Some 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane, have been recorded in the park.
Return to train.
Breakfast on board.
Departure to Agra.
Arrival at Achnera (Agra) Railway station.
Agra: On the right bank of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city’s historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and it was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveller seeking the wonders of India, Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the TajMahal and Agra Fort
Departure for Sightseeing visit of Agra.
Visit to TajMahal.
Shopping.
Dinner on board.
Departure for Delhi from Agra Cant Railway Station.
Dinner and Overnight on board train
Day 7 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station.
Breakfast on board.
Deboard/Check out.