Arrive in Delhi. A representative from Exotic Journeys will meet you in the arrival lounge and escort you to your hotel.

Delhi is a city of immense past. Seven mighty empires have risen, ruled the sub-continent & fallen here. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and has accumulated a tremendous heritage of art, architecture and culture. New Delhi, the present capital of the largest democracy in the world, is the creation of world famous architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Attractions include Rashtrapati Bhavan or Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Red Fort- a Massive fort built by master builder Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid- the largest mosque in Asia, Jantar Mantar- the medieval observatory designed & built by Maharajah Jai Singh of Jaipur, the 16th-century tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun, Raj Ghat- where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, and Shantivana- the cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Shopping: Delhi is a shopper’s paradise, as not only are local handicrafts available, but nearly every state of India has its handicrafts emporium in Delhi. Some of the special handicrafts available are silver work, filigree, Indian perfumes, saris and fabrics embroidered with gold and silver, curios and paintings, semi-precious and precious jewellery, brass and copper ware, Indian musical instruments, etc.

City tour of New and Old Delhi will include Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat- where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Rashtrapati Bhavan or Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, National Museum, and Baha’i Temple. City tour of Old Delhi in the afternoon.

City tour of New Delhi in the morning.

Transfer to Jaipur by car/ coach.
Balance of the day at leisure.

Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honor of the clan has never been a need but a way of life, and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition from time immemorial. Jaipur got its name from its founder, Sawai Jai Singh (1693-1743), who had the vision to create a meticulously planned city as his capital. All the houses in the old city are painted pink, including the famous Hawa Mahal / Palace of Winds, thereby giving the city its alternative name, the Pink City.

Jai Singh – a prince, soldier, planner and astronomer founded the rose-pink capital city in 1728. The beautifully planned city is a tribute to the king, considering that the Western world perhaps had very few planned cities at that time. The observatory, Jantar Mantar, is an excellent example of the marvelous precision in astronomical calculations built in solid concrete. The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. Now a museum, it has a fine collection of sculpture, carpets, paintings, manuscripts, and armory.

A short drive from Jaipur is Amber Fort, perched atop a hill. Within its precincts are Sheesh Mahal, or the chamber of mirrors – reputedly the best in the world, Victory Hall, and Pleasure Palace. The fort is reached by riding an elephant or by jeep.

Shopping: Jaipur is a place to find hand-crafted diamond and gold jewelry, Rajasthani hand-woven fabric, carpets, handicrafts, curios, paintings, Indian musical instruments, etc at a bargain.

Morning excursion to Amber Fort.

City tour in the afternoon.

Board the Palace on Wheels in the evening

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. After breakfast on board, a visit is arranged to the Ranthambore 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 392 sq. kms, is home to more than 300 species of birds. The tiger, hyena, ratel, jackal and fox are among those constituting the carnivorous population here. Upon return to the Palace on Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colorful countryside passing by in the daylight. After lunch on board, you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and valor; scars of battles lost and won … thrice-besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more.

Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City, in the Morning. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar after the Sisodia dynasty was driven away by the Mughals in 1559A.D. Perhaps the two most beautiful sites of Udaipur are the dream-like marble Palaces – the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, which appear to rise from the blue waters of Lake Pichola. After lunch, a visit to City Palace is exhilarating. In the evening, visit the crystal gallery. Later return to Palace on Wheels by an AC coach and proceed to Jaisalmer.

Arrive Jaisalmer founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. Here, the yellow sandstone fort is an imposing sight, towering magnificently over the city. 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. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy dinner and the cultural programs at a hotel in Jaisalmer. Return to Palace on Wheels by an AC coach and proceed to Jodhpur at night.

This morning, the Palace on Wheels is in 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. 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 Jaswant Thada, a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. After lunch at a royal Palace hotel, return to the Palace on Wheels. Depart for Bharatpur.

Early this morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. You will disembark the train after five nights on board and visit the world-famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory waterfowl, and other species of birds.

You will be transferred to the hotel. After lunch, visit the Agra Fort and 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. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast, city tour and local bazaars.

Afternoon transfer to Delhi Airport by AC Car/Coach.

Depart on your onward journey.