8 Days / 7 Nights (Sept.
2010 - March 2011)
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Day
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Place
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Arrival Time
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Departure Time
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Day 1, Sunday
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Delhi, Safdarjung
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-
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09.00 PM
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Day 2, Monday
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Jodhpur
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08.00 AM
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04.30 PM
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Day 3, Tuesday
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Udaipur
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07.00 AM
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02.30 PM
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Day 3, Tuesday
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Chittorgarh
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04.45 PM
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10.10 PM
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Day 4, Wednesday
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Swai Madhopur
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05.30 AM
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9.30 AM
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Day 4, Wednesday
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Jaipur
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11.30 AM
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10.15 PM
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Day 5, Thursday
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Khajuraho (M.P.)
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10.00 AM
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08.00 PM
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Day 6, Friday
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Varanasi (U.P.)
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06.00 AM
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09.00 PM
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Day 7, Saturday
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Agra (U.P.)
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10.00 AM
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9.00 PM
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Day 8, Sunday
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Delhi
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04.00 AM
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ROYAL RAJASTHAN
ON WHEELS
ITINERARY SEASON 2010-2011 |
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Day 1
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Delhi Sunday
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Welcome on arrival
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4.00 PM
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Departure for Jodhpur
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9.00 PM
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Dinner on Board
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8.00 PM
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Day
2
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Jodhpur Monday
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Breakfast on Board
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7.30 AM
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Arrival at Jodhpur
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8.00 AM
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Welcome and departure
for sightseeing visit of Jaswant Thada,
Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace, Shopping |
9.00 AM
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Lunch at 5 star/Palace
Hotel
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1.15 PM
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Arrival on RROW (BGKT)
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3.30 PM
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Departure for Udaipur
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4.30 PM
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Dinner on Board
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8.00 PM
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Day
3
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Udaipur Tuesday
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Arrival at Udaipur
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7.00 AM
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Breakfast on Board
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7.30 AM
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Departure for sightseeing
visit of Sahelion Ke Bari, City round,
City palace, Boat ride. |
8.30 AM
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Lunch at 5star/Palace
Hotel
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12.30 PM
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Arrival on RROW
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2.15 PM
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Departure for Chittaurgarh
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2.30 PM
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Chittaurgarh Tuesday
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Arrival at Chittaurgarh
and departure for sight seeing visit of
Chittaurgarh fort. |
4.45 PM
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Evening tea at fort
cafeteria
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6.00 PM
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Light & Sound Show
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6.30 PM
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Arrival on RROW
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8.00 PM
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Dinner on Board/Hotel
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8.30 PM
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Departure for Sawai
Madhopur.
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10.00 PM
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Day
4
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Sawai Madhopur-Jaipur
Wednesday
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Arrival at Swai Madhopur
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5.30 AM
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Departure for Ranthambhore
National Park
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6.00 AM
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Arrival on RROW &
Breakfast
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9.15 AM
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Departure for Jaipur
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9.30 AM
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Arrival at Jaipur
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11.30 AM
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Welcome & Departure
for sightseeing
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11.45 AM
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Arrival at Amber Fort
& Elephant ride visit of Amber fort
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12.15 PM
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Visit of Amber Fort
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12.30 PM
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Lunch at 1135A.D. cafe
Amber
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1.30 PM
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Departure from Amber
and shopping
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3.00 PM
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Visit of Observatory
and City Palace City round/Shopping
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3.45 PM
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Arrival on RROW (Evening
Tea & Rest)
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6.00 PM
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Departure for Dinner
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7.30 PM
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Cultural programme
& Dinner
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8.00 PM
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Departure from Hotel
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9.30 PM
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Arrival on RROW
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10.00 PM
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Departure for Khajuraho
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10.15 PM
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Day
5
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Khajuraho Thursday
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Breakfast on Board
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8.00 AM
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Arrival at Khajuraho
& Departure for sightseeing, visit of
temples (Western Group) |
10.00 AM
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Lunch at 5star/Palace
Hotel
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1.00 PM
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Visit of Temples (South
Group)
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2.30 PM
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Return to RROW for
Fresh N up & Tea
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5.00 PM
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Departure Light &
Sound show
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6.00 PM
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Departure for Varanasi
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8.00 PM
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Dinner on Board
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Day
6
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Varanasi Friday
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Arrival at Varanasi
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6.00 AM
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Departure for Boat
ride River Ganga & City Tour Bharat Mata Mandir & BHU
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6.00 AM
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Return to RROW for
breakfast
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9.00 AM
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Departure for Sarnath
(Visit of Sarnath)
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10.00 AM
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Arrival at Hotel for
Lunch
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1.00 PM
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Return to RROW for
Rest
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2.30 PM
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Departure for Ghat/Bazar
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4.00 PM
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Return to RROW after
Aarti
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7.30 PM
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Dinner on Board
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8.00 PM
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Departure for Agra
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9.00 PM
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Day
7
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Agra Saturday
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Breakfast on Board
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7.30 AM
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Arrival at Agra Cantt.
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10.00 AM
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Departure for Sightseeing
Visit of Fort, City tour.
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10.15 AM
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Lunch at 5star Hotel
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12.45 PM
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Departure from Hotel
Visit of Taj Mahal & Shopping
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2.15 PM
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Return to RROW
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6.30 PM
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Dinner on Board
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8.30 PM
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Departure for Delhi
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9.00 PM
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Day
8
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Delhi Sunday
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Arrival at Safdarjung
New Delhi
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4.00 AM
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Breakfast on board
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7.00 AM
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Checking out latest
by
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7.30 AM
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| DAY-1: Sunday Welcome on arrival (16.00 hrs) at Safdarjung Station Delhi. Delhi - The luxurious Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you through a seven day exploration of the vibrant Rajasthan. The magic of the splendid journey begins at New Delhi and prepares you to weave the fabric of delightful imagination becoming reality over the next seven days. Your royal journey begins from Delhi and takes you through various Erstwhile Princely States. Welcome on board at Delhi with the ceremonial greetings at the safdarjung station with traditional Aarti and Tika with garlanding and some mock tails to refresh your selves. After check in, you would be escorted to the respective cabins. Feel the difference of the World in the moving Palace which empowers luxury and tradition. (Departure 21.00 Hrs) |
| DAY-2: Monday Jodhpur - the second largest city of the state of Rajasthan is famous for its magnificent Meharangarh fort. Another example of Rajput glory is the Jaswant Thada in 1899. Lunch at the fabulous 5 star hotel & dinner on board. (Arrive at 08.00 AM. Breakfast on board | Departure 16.30 Hrs) |
| DAY-3: Tuesday Udaipur - Water marked by whimsy & splendor, the Venice of the holds stage as one of Indias truly seductive cities. Udaipur is an international destation unto itself, packed with princeliness & passion, Udaipur is raw Rajput dreaming, with palaces, haveils gardens & temples at every turn. Visit to the beautiful princely city palace. Lunch at 5 star hotel & in the afternoon followed by a trip to crystal gallery. (Arrival 07.00 AM Breakfast on board| Departure 14.30 Hrs) Chittorgarh - The story is a saga of valor, tenacity & sacrifice. The fort of Chittorgarh is a treasure trove of history & offers to the traveler 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 & the palace of queen Padmini are important spots to the south of the Rana Kumbha palace. The light & sound programme is shown at the fort. Dinner on board/ Hotel Panna with cultural programme. (Arrival 16.45 Hrs | Departure 22.00 Hrs) |
| DAY-4: Wednesday
Sawai Madhopur - Located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, Sawai Modhupurs claim to fame today is the Ranthombore fort & Rathambore national park. Visit the national park to catch a glimpse of the majestic tigers roaming around in the open wilderness & 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 tourist. Lunch on board. (Arrival 05.30 AM Breakfast on board or Hotel Vinayak | Departure 09.30 AM) Jaipur - Welcome by caparisoned elephants & sweet music of the auspicious Shehnai. Watch the awesome Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds), elephants ride at Amber Fort, shopping of centuries old object de arts & other items. Lunch at a 5 star hotel / on board & visit to the city palace residence of the Erstwhile Maharaja of Jaipur which houses a museum of amazing centuries-old artifacts & the observatory built by the founder of jaipur maharaja Sawai jai Singh-II who himself was noted astronomer. Dinner hotel jai Mahal palace with cultural program. (Arrival 11.30 Hrs | Departure 22.15 Hrs) |
| DAY-5: Thursday Khajuraho - Khajuraho was the capital of the Chandela Kings, now famous for its magnificent temples. The temples were built by Chndela dynasty between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D., are example of Indo Aryan architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and the Jain Tirthnkras, the temple show case the art and architecture of medieval India. The Khajuraho temples have declared a world Heritage site. The Temples of Khajuraho are divided in to three geographical groups western, eastern and southern. 1. After breakfast on train tourist will visit western group of temples which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and considered to be the most evolved example of central Indian temple architecture. This temple is also the largest of Khajuraho temples. 2. Lunch at Hotel Clarks Khajuraho. 3. After Lunch visit of south group of temples and museum. 4. Return to train evening tea, rest and shower. 5. In the evening guest will witness light & sound (son-et-lumire). The show detailing the history of Khajuraho has been introduced at the western group of temples. 6. Return to RROW, dinner on board and departure for Varanasi.(Arrival 10.00 AM Breakfast on board | Departure 20.00 Hrs) |
| DAY-6: Friday Varanasi (Banaras) - Varanasi is the oldest city of the world. Varanasi is more than 3000 years old and known as the city of temples. The city is situated on the bank of river Ganga. The river Ganga is worshipped as a living goddess. There are more than 700 temples and 90 odd ghats. Visvanatha temple or Golden temple is dedicated to the lord Shiva. The Ganga Ghats (River Fronts) are the most popular pilgrimage spots of Varanasi. The holy city has been a symbol of spiritualism, philosophy & mysticism for thousands of years and has produced great saints & personalities like Guatam Buddha, Mahaveer, Kabir, Tulsidas, Sankaracharya, Ramanuja and Patanjali. It was the city chosen by the Buddha for first turning the wheel of his law for mankind. 1. Unforgettable sun rise boat ride when the temples along the river front are bathed in the sun light. Visit of Bharat Mata Mandir and BHU after boat ride. 2. Return to RROW for breakfast. 3. Visit of Sarnath and Archeological museum. Sarnath is the place where lord Buddha delivered his first major sermon after gaining enlightment, chinese scholar huieh Tsang visited sarnath in 640. 4. Lunch at Hotel Gatway Taj Ganges and return to RROW for rest. 5. Evening visit of Ghat-Maha-Aarti at the Ghat Ritualistic worship (aarti) to the river at Dahsawmegh Ghat, oil lamps and incense are lit, flowers are offered and bells ring out in unison while sacred mantras are chanted. 6. Return to RROW, Dinner on board, departure for Agra.(Arrival 06.00 AM | Departure 21.00 Hrs.) |
| DAY-7: Saturday Agra, Taj Mahal - Break fast on board 7.30 AM Arrival at Agra 10.00 AM Departure for Delhi 9.00 PM Visit of Agra Fort |
| DAY-8: Sunday Delhi - (Arrival 04.00 AM Breakfast on board. Check out time 07.30 AM) |
