Palace on Wheels with Shimla
Palace on Wheels with Shimla Destination Details
Delhi – Jaipur – Sawai Madhopur – Chittorgarh – Udaipur – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Bharatpur – Agra – Shimla – Delhi
Palace On Wheels one of the World's Leading Royal Luxury Train takes you for a 7 nights journey through Rajasthan - The Land of Forts & Palaces and to the Taj Mahal - a monument of Love. Explore this beautiful and diverse land and its tourist attractions in a royal style just like a king! And the most interesting way to explore this land of raja-maharajas is on “Palace of Wheels”, one of the most luxurious trains in the world. It reflects the royalty and majesty of the bygone era when the kings and queens lived large. Palace on Wheels will transport you a different world altogether with its palace like ambiance and world class services. This heritage train not only give you an exciting experience of a train journey but also take you to some of the most famous tourist attractions of Rajasthan and the world famous Taj Mahal.
Wildlife viewing at Ranthambore National Park
Visit to the Taj Mahal
a World Wonder in Agra
Bird watching at Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur
Guide Tour of Monuments in a Deluxe Coach
Have the experience of having Dinners at the Palace Hotels
Toy Train Ride on the Himalayan Queen
05/12/19/26 January 2021
02/09/16/23 February 2021
02/09/16/23/30 March 2021
06/13/20 April 2021
31 August 2021
07/14/21/28 September 2021
05/12/19/26 October 2021
02/09/16/23/30 November 2021
07/14/21/28 December 2021
04/11/18/25 January 2022
04/08/15/22 February 2022
04/09/15/22/29 March 2022
05/12/19/26 April 2022
06/13/20/27 September 2022
04/11/18/25 October 2022
01/08/15/22/29 November 2022
06/13/20/27 December 2022
03/10/17/24/31 January 2023
07/14/21/28 February 2023
07/14/21/28 March 2023
04/11/18/25 April 2023
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01 (Tuesday) Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi Airport you will be met by our Company executive who would wait with your name placard and would assist you to your private Air Conditioned car and transfer you to your pre booked hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Delhi
Day 02 (Wednesday) Delhi – Board The Train Palace on Wheels -: Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi: 1600 hours
Full day city tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Qutab Minar - which is the tallest brick minaret in the world, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate – a war memorial which was built to salute the brave Indian soldiers of the British Army who lost their lives in World War 1, Rastrapati Bhawan or the President’s House and the Parliament Street where you can see various government buildings, Raj Ghat the cremation place of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and the Chandni Chowk
After the tour transferred to Delhi Safdarjung railway station to board Palace on Wheels
Report at 1600 Hrs at Delhi Safdarjung railway station to complete check-in and registration formalities for your Luxury Train Journey on Board The Palace on Wheels.
Once you have settled in your cabin our executive will bid good bye and the train leaves Delhi at around 1830 hours and proceeds towards its first destination Jaipur. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 03 (Thursday) Jaipur
0345 hrs: Train will reaches Jaipur early in the morning.
0700 hrs: Breakfast will be served at 0700 hrs.
0800 hrs: Departure by coach for sightseeing tour of Jaipur. The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storied building along the main street of the old city in pink splendour with semi-octagonal and delicate honey-combed sandstone windows.
This is followed by a visit to Albert Hall and the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II.
1330 hrs: After reaching at Amber you can enjoy the festively decorated elephant for a ride up to the fort. After lunch visit of Amber fort the best example of splendid fusion of Rajput and Mugal style of Architecture.
The hall of victory Jai Mandir has a stunning ceiling adorned with mirror work an inlaid panel. Return back to train by bus for fresh n up after rest awhile enjoy sumptuous dinner on board.
1800 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, Dinner will be served on board
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 04 Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
0530 hrs: Arrival at Sawai Madhopur. One can almost sense a life of the wilderness, as the Palace on Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, a city named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. A visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country's best for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. The park, covering an area of 392sq kms is hometo more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes.
0600 hrs: Departure for Ranthambore National Parl (Sanctury visit)
0900 hrs: After the game, a safari canter will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board.
1030 hrs: Departure for Chittiogarh
1630 hrs: Sightseeing in Chittorgarh, where we view the Images of love and valour; scars of battles lost and won... thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more, the Victory Tower and the Tower of Fame. You will also have an opportunity to witness the sound and light show at the majestic Chittorgarh Fort.
1900 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels, dinner will be served on board. The Palace on Wheels stays in Chittorgarh station until the early morning before departing for Udaipur.
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 05 (Saturday) Udaipur, Rajasthan
0800 hrs: Arrival in Udaipur. The city was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals.
0900 hrs: Departure for Sight Seeing by coach and visit Sahalio Ki Bari, shopping and City Palace & Crystal Gallery.
1330 hrs: After lunch at a Palace Hotel, we see one of the most beautiful sites of Udaipur, as we cross Lake Pichola by boat, past the majestic Lake Palace Hotel idyllically situated in the middle of the lake.
1500 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
1530 hrs: departure for Jaisalmer, dinner will be served on board.
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 06 (Sunday) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board.
0915 hrs: Arrival at Jaisalmer. In the heart of the Thar Desert lies Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal, in 1156A.D. Here the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city.
0930 hrs: Discover the painstakingly latticed Havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon- ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli are fine examples of the stone carver's skill.
1330 hrs: Enjoy lunch at palace hotel.
1530 hrs: After lunch, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea enjoying the sunset.
1900 hrs: Arrival on the train.
1945 hrs: Later enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at Palace Hotel.
After dinner The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 07 (Monday) Jodhpur, Rajasthan
0700 hrs: Arrival at Jodhpur a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions. This second largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 A.D. is known for its rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort.
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board.
0900 hrs: Proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort. The grand palaces within- Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana are impressive examples of architectural excellence. Near the fort complex lies the Jaswant Thada, and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble.
1315hrs: Lunch will be served at a city hotel.
1445 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels.
1500 hrs: Departure for Bharatpur. Dinner will be served on board.
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 08 (Tuesday) Bharatpur, Rajasthan & Agra, Uttar Pradesh
0500 hrs: Arrival at Bharatpur, Early next morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal.
0600 hrs: Visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
0830 hrs: The Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels for breakfast on board and you will depart for Agra
1030 hrs: Arrival at Agra Railway Station.
1100 hrs: Proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Red Fort
1330 hrs: Lunch at the 5 Star hotel.
1500hrs: Move on to pay a visit to Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A pristine monument of undying love; It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal.
1730 hrs: Shopping Tour - Agra is also known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery.
2000 hrs: Dinner will be taken at the hotel, later on the Luxury coach will take you back to Palace on Wheels. Bid farewell to the train & perhaps a final drink in lounge bar.
Overnight onboard Palace on Wheels
Day 09 (Wednesday) Delhi (Train Disembark) & Delhi – Goa (By Flight)
0400 hrs: Arrival at Safdarjung Railway Station
0700 hrs: Breakfast on Board.
0730 - 0800 hrs: Bid farewell to the Palace On Wheels.
Our guest relation executive will meet you at the Delhi Safdarjung railway station and he will assist and transfer you in a private air conditioned car to your Hootel in Delhi
Overnight Accommodation in Delhi
Day 10 (Thursday) Delhi – Kalka (By Train) and Kalka – Shimla (By Toy Train)
Our Executive will transfer you to the Delhi Railway Station to board Train for Kalka. Upon arrival in Kalka Railway Station you connect onward Toy train for Shimla. Upon arrival in Shimla Railway Station you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Shimla
Day 11 (Friday) Shimla
Shimla is the capital City of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. Shimla is often referred to as the “Queen of Hills”
Day at leisure for personal activities
Overnight Accommodation in Shimla
Day 12 (Saturday) Shimla
Day at leisure for personal activities
Overnight Accommodation in Shimla
Day 13 (Sunday) Shimla – Delhi (Drive 340 Kms, 8 Hr)
Depart by Private Vehicle for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi check in at your pre booked Hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Delhi
Day 14 (Monday) Leave Delhi
Today you will be transferred to the Indira Gandhi International Terminal 3 to board flight back home
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