Overview of Palace on Wheels Luxury Train India

The iconic Palace on Wheels luxury Train India offers an extraordinary rail journey, guiding travelers through Rajasthan and Agra’s most iconic landmarks over an indulgent 7-night, 8-day luxury experience. sets off from Delhi (Safdarjung Railway Station), offering a journey through two Indian states, showcasing stunning architecture, and revealing some of the country’s most scenic landscapes and cultural treasures. This seven-night, eight-day itinerary is perfect for exploring the richness of Indian tourism. The route includes Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur, and Bharatpur, with a special visit to Agra to witness the majestic Taj Mahal. The tour both begins and concludes in Delhi, creating a seamless cultural and historical experience.

Highlights
• Enjoy an elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur and a traditional welcome at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi.
• Experience an exclusive Jeep safari at Ranthambore National Park.
• Explore the magnificent Chittorgarh Fort.
• Relax on a boat cruise across Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
• Take a camel safari on the Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer.
• Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace and Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
• Marvel at the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01: DELHI – CAPITAL OF INDIA TO JAIPUR
Day 02: JAIPUR – THE PINK CITY TO SAWAI MADHOPUR
Day 03: SAWAI MADHOPUR TO CHITTORGARH
Day 04: UDAIPUR – THE CITY OF LAKES TO JAISALMER
Day 05: JAISALMER – THE GOLDEN CITY TO JODHPUR
Day 06: JODHPUR – THE BLUE CITY TO BHARATPUR
Day 07: BHARATPUR TO AGRA
Day 08: DELHI DEPARTURE

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: DELHI – CAPITAL OF INDIA CITY TO JAIPUR
Arrive at Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi before 16:00. Begin the check-in process with a traditional Indian welcome, including garlands, tika, and turban ceremony.

The train staff will escort you to your cabins, serve a welcome drink, and brief you about onboard facilities and services. The journey departs Delhi for Jaipur at 18:30.

Dinner is served in the train’s restaurants, The Maharajah and The Maharani, followed by an overnight stay onboard.

Day 02: JAIPUR – THE PINK CITY TO SAWAI MADHOPUR
The train arrives in Jaipur early in the morning. Breakfast is served at 07:00, followed by a traditional Rajasthani welcome with garlands and cultural performances.

Morning sightseeing covers Albert Hall Museum, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Amber Fort. Lunch is served at 1135 AD restaurant inside Amber Fort.

Continue exploring Amber Fort with an elephant ride, then visit Jaipur’s local markets for handicrafts and jewelry shopping. Return to the train by 19:00, enjoy dinner at 19:30, and depart for Sawai Madhopur. Overnight onboard.

Day 03: SAWAI MADHOPUR TO CHITTORGARH
Start early with a jeep safari at Ranthambore National Park at 06:00, spotting tigers and other wildlife. Return to the train for breakfast at 10:00 as it departs for Chittorgarh. Lunch is served during the journey.

Arrive in Chittorgarh by 15:00. Afternoon sightseeing includes Chittorgarh Fort, followed by high tea at a fort-side restaurant. Enjoy the fort’s sound and light show at 18:00. Dinner is served onboard at 20:00, with an overnight stay at the railway station.

Day 04: UDAIPUR – THE CITY OF LAKES TO DESERT CITY JAISALMER
The train departs Chittorgarh early and reaches Udaipur at 07:00. Breakfast is served at 07:30. Sightseeing begins at 09:00, covering Saheliyon ki Bari, City Palace, and Crystal Gallery, along with some shopping.

Lunch is at Fateh Prakash Hotel, followed by a boat ride on Lake Pichola to visit Jag Mandir Palace, where high tea is served. Return to the train by 15:30, enjoy evening tea, and depart for Jaisalmer at 16:00. Dinner onboard and overnight stay on the train.

Day 05: JAISALMER – THE GOLDEN CITY TO JODHPUR
Arrival in Jaisalmer is at 09:00. Breakfast is served at 07:30. Morning sightseeing includes Gadisar Lake, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer Fort, and a heritage walk.

Lunch is served onboard, followed by a camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes at 16:00. Return to the train for tea, then dinner at Gorbandh Palace with a live cultural program. Overnight stay on the train, which departs for Jodhpur.

Day 06: JODHPUR – THE BLUE CITY TO BHARATPUR
Breakfast is served at 07:30. Morning sightseeing (from 09:00) covers Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and optional local shopping.

Lunch is at Ajit Bhawan Palace at 13:30. Return to the train by 16:00 and relax as the train departs for Bharatpur. Dinner is served at 19:30 onboard. Overnight onboard.

Day 07: BHARATPUR TO AGRA
Early morning excursion to Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) at 06:30 for a rickshaw safari to spot resident and migratory birds. Return for breakfast at 08:45, and the train departs for Agra at 09:00.

Sightseeing in Agra includes Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Lunch is at a deluxe hotel at 13:30. Afternoon shopping until 18:00. Dinner onboard at 19:30, followed by the train’s departure to Delhi at 20:45. Overnight on board.

Day 08: DELHI DEPARTURE
The train reaches Safdarjung Railway Station, Delhi by 02:30. Breakfast is served at 06:00, and check-out formalities begin at 07:30.

After completing formalities, passengers can disembark at their own pace, marking the end of this unforgettable Palace on Wheels journey.

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