The railways
undoubtedly bring back the romance of travel; there is simply no better way to
see Rajasthan than by rail. Each destination is easily connected to the other;
there are overnight stays as well as day trains.
The most famous
is the Palace on Wheels luxury train. This royal train requires regular
maintenance to maintain the same opulence and splendor as the palaces of the
ancient Maharajas. (Therefore, it does not work in May, June, July, and August).
The Palace on Wheels
Palace on
Wheels takes you on a wonderful and charming royal journey through the era of
the Maharajas. On board, you will experience the enchantment of royal Rajasthan
and the incredible Agra. Each room has special assistants called Khidmatgars,
who are there to give a hand if you need something. There are two restaurants
at Palace on Wheels. A lounge bar - car and four service cars. Fresh food is
cooked in a kitchen on board. The train also has a small library, a mini - gym,
and a beauty salon. The palace on wheels is fully air - conditioned and has
delicious luxuries hidden in every nook and cranny.
Travel Itinerary
The trip
begins on Wednesday evening when dinner is served on board. The arrival in
Jaipur is Thursday where a royal welcome by elephants awaits you. After seeing
Hawa Mahal, the Amber Fort Lunch is served at the Rambagh Palace Hotel. Visit
Jantar Mantar, the old observatory and the palace of the city, and then return
to the train for dinner.
The arrival to
the 12th - century city of Jaisalmer is Friday. The city is
dominated by a large fort of the same name. Explore to your hearts fill and
experience the famous camel safaris and desert camps. Dine under the stars to
the beat of the Rajasthani music.
Arriving at
Jodhpur on Saturday, you can visit the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant
Thada, the royal monument. Lunch is at Umaid Bhawan Palace.
On Sunday, you
arrive at Sawai Madhopur which is home to Ranthambore National Park, a tiger
reserve project. Departure for Chittorgarh and lunch on board. The fort of
Chittorgarh is imbued with moving legends of honor and pride.
On Mondays,
you arrive in Udaipur also known as the city of lakes. Lunch is at the Lake
Palace Hotel; enjoy the serenity of Lake Pichola. Visit the palace of the city
the home of the maharajas of Udaipur in all its former grandeur.
On Tuesday you
will reach Bharatpur and the famous Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is home to
300 species of birds that come from far away from Siberia and China. In the
afternoon arrive at Agra. Visit the Fatehpur Sikri Sandstone Fort and admire
the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Dine at Taj Khema.
Wednesday the
trip ends and the train arrive in Delhi. The trip lasts eight days and seven
nights of pure royal charm.
The Queen of Fairies
The other
famous train of Rajasthan is the queen of fairies.
The fairy
queen train is mentioned in the "guinness book of records" as the
oldest steam locomotive in the world.
The Fairy
Queen offers a relaxing weekend between Delhi and Alwar. He joins the charming
city of Alwar in Rajasthan the same day, from where guests are taken to Sariska
Tiger Reserve for an overnight stay. Breakfast is served on board and the train
returns to Delhi.
Whether on the
"Palace" or the "Fairy", no trip to Rajasthan is complete
unless you have traveled in these trains with best Rajasthan tour packages.
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