A Traditional welcome at Delhi like Maharaja & Maharani by garlanding, Tikka and turban enjoying a glass of wine. (The Capital city of modern India known for its rich valorous and exotic history. Once the fabled city of the heroes of the Mahabharata and ruled by the Rajputs before they were displaced by foreign invaders). The Palace of Wheels leaves Delhi at 6.30 pm in the evening with a ceremonial welcome aboard the Palace on Wheels at Safdarjung, New Delhi. You will be introduced to your fellow travellers. Feel free to explore your new Palace, and acquaint yourself with its various facilities. Relax with a drink at the bar. Dinner will be served on board in its two restaurants. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Arrive into Jaipur and disembark for the tour of the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of wind) followed by the amazing Jantar Mantar ( The Astronomical Observatory) which are to be explored at leisure. The home of the erstwhile rulers, the City Palace, now a museum full of royal splendor. Jaipur also offers a great shopping experience. (Since the city is the countries capital for Handicrafts, including a major International center of cutting and polishing of Gems and stone  of an extensive range. Jaipur is also known universally for Hand Block printing on textiles). Lunch at Amber Fort. Soon after lunch enjoy the festively decorated elephant ride up to the Amber fort( the best example of splendid fusion of Rajput and Mughal style of Architecture). Visit the hall of victory Jai Mandir (a stunning ceiling adorned with mirror work an inlaid panel). Return back to train by bus for freshen up and rest. Later enjoy sumptuous dinner on board.

Note* New Arrangement from this season-1. Lunch venue at famous Amber Fort. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Arrive at Sawai Madhopur at 5.30 am and disembark for a visit to the Ranthambore National park. (Situated at junction of the Aravali and the Vindhyas is a unique juxtaposition of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 Kms from Sawai Madhopur). Visit a 1000 year old Ranthambore Fort. (A great historical importance atop a high hill stands a tall remain of the historical part cenotaphs, tombs, stepped well, summer palace etc, which have all merged harmoniously into the sprawling forest. Three big lakes- Padam Talav, Malik Talav and Raj Bag- are alike turquoises studded in the vast tract. Though a delicate eco system, Ranthambore supports in the dynamic diversity and density of fauna. Tiger lords over the kingdom in a subtle way at the apex of the food chain solitary by nature. It operates with stealth. Quite naturally tiger sighting are always a matter of chance, though the evidences of its activities are equally exciting. Other then tigers you may have opportunity to see 24 different species of mammals, Spotted Deer, Sambhar, Wild Boar, Indian Gazel, Jungal Cat, Panthers, Jackal, Hynas, rarely seen sloth bears and almost 300 different kind of birds). Return back to the Palace on Wheels at 10 20 am. Break fast on Board. Lunch on Board. Enjoy the afternoon on train as it travels through the lush green country side before arriving Chittorgarh. Arrive at Chittorgarh at 4.00 pm and disembark for a visit to the Chittorgarh Fort. (It is considered as the largest fort of India, built by various Mauriyan rulers during 5th to 8th century period, this for covers an area of 680 acres most of the structures inside the fort premises are in ruins. But a glimpse at this giant abode of Rajput still fills on with thrill. The fort is accessible after the ceremony at the seven gates. Rana Kumbha palace and Padamini Palace in the fort are considered as master pieces of Rajput architecture. Padmini Palace had been the residence of beautiful queen Rani Padmini). Return back to the Palace on Wheels and depart at 2.00 am. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Arrive at 8.00 am to the capital of the Sisodia Maharanas, enjoy premiums among the Rajput clans of Rajasthan. Breakfast on board. Spend the day sight seeing at Udaipur.(Maharana Udai Singh, laid the foundation for a new kingdom “Udaipur” situated at Lake Pichola where the impressive city palace was lavished with aesthetic and imaginative work of art where miniature painting was encouraged).Subsequently, the princes built the seemingly floating Irland Palace, the royal summer retreat, offering a spectacular view of the lake and surrounding mountains. Lunch at Palace Hotel and visit to the Crystal Gallery. (It is a balcony of Fateh Prakash, a  Banquet hall which has a museum of crystal glass furniture, crockery, chandeliers of olden times). Boat Ride and back to train. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Note* New Arrangement for this Season. Breakfast on board.

Arrive at Jaisalmer at 9.15 am and visit the City. (The golden city of Rajasthan has a charm of its own. Rawal Jaisal, a Bhati Rajput ruler founded the city in 1156 AD. The western most citadel of the desert, Jaisalmer has an ancient history linked with its development as a trading center. Located en-route one of the two passages, that connected India with Persia, Egypt, Africa and the West. The Bhati Rajput, sole guardians of the city accumulated enough wealth through tax levied on the passing caravans. Jaisalmer amid picturesque, a marvel of beautiful culture and harsh climate conditions. The Sonar Quila Fort, made of yellow sand stone will immediately command your attention. The city is also known for its old mansions better known as Havelies. Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalgi Ke Haveli, Salim Singh Ji Ki Haveli has the most striking architecture with a fine blend of ancient and the medieval era). Shopping and lunch at Moomal Hotel. Later enjoy the romance of solitude at Kuldhara. (The sweeping sand dunes while  the camel takes you deep into the Thar desert, where  the set hare is the most awaited experience. As the sun sets, the rolling golden dunes, the surreal nature is worth an experience. Through the winter, it is followed by a cultural performance and a campfire with dinner in the dunes).Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Note* New Arrangements for this Season:

1. Enjoy the Rajasthani Food with traditional music.
2. Evening Tea, Sun set.  
3. Dinner at Palace Hotel.

Special welcome on arrival at Jodhpur and sight seeing of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort followed by lunch at Star hotel. (The city is best known for its indigo-hued homes and buildings, Jodhpur is the former capital of the Marwar. The Mehrangarh Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 and later his successors also added new structures. The fort is situated 120 meters high rocky hill, this fort is the witness of the lavish and royal history of Rathore. The Fort stands on strong and wide walls, which are 20 to 120 feet high and 12 to 70 feet thick. Its gigantic structure and finely carved intricate sculpture are a treat for the eye. The royal structure boasts their own saga of security and beauty. The peril palace has a delicately carved stone screen). Umaid vilas displays the Rajput miniature paintings and the Ajit vilas exhibits musical instruments and the royal costumes. (Umaid Bhawan Palace is the world’s finest and largest palace. Maharaja Umaid Singh utilized the services of a well known Edwardian architect, Henry Vaughan Lanchester for the construction of this palace. There are 347 rooms in the palace that boast about its grandness and splendor. The central dome has become the identity of the palace 110 feet high. The royal family still lives in a part of the palace, it  also has an old clock museum. Shopping of local handicrafts. After lunch return back to the  Palace on Wheels. Dinner on board. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Arrive at Bharatpur and visit the Forts. (A royal kingdom ruled by the Jats  rather than the Rajputs. Bharatpur's Jat history is not too old, with Suraj Mal establishing a firm stronghold in the region contested by both the Rajputs and the Mughals. Suraj Mal exploits are legendary and the Lohargarh Fort, or Iron Fort, has a history that recounts with pride. The only fort in the state to have bastions of mud, these proved meritorious because they simply swallowed up the cannon shells not allowing them to impact). Visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. (One of the finest bird sanctuary in the world, developed by a royal edict when dykes were created so the water could be canalized for the hunting preserve as the Maharaja of Bharatpur wished to create. Over three hundred species of birds can be found here. Many of them are migrant species that come from various parts as distant as Siberia and China).

Note* New Arrangement fort this season Breakfast on board. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Arrive at Agra and visit to the world's most well known monument and worth its fame the Taj Mahal. (It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan  in the memory of his beloved Empress. This marble mausoleum is the greatest gesture of love known to mankind and is breathtakingly, bewitchingly beautiful. The Maharaja of Jaipur provided the land for the Taj Mahal to be built  in Agra. The marble used in its construction was from the mines of Makrana, in Rajasthan. The precious stones used in its inlay came not only from India, but from all over the world and the craftsmen were employed for twenty two years of its construction). Lunch at the Palace Hotel and board the train for Delhi. The Taj Mahal is the perfect finale to your Royal Sojourn. Overnight on The Palace of Wheels.

Note* New Arrangement for this season. Lunch at the Palace Hotel.
The Management of Palace on Wheels reserve the right to change schedule/timing of Monument visit without any prior notice.

Train arrives early in the morning, by 5.30 AM at the Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi. Checkout starts by 7.00 a.m. after early breakfast.
The Palace on Wheel tour ends.