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Royal Rajasthan on Wheels: Luxury Rail tour of Rajasthan

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels: Luxury Rail tour of Rajasthan, a rail journey with Transindus

A rail journey showcasing the opulent heritage of Rajasthan

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    UK

    Fly from the UK to Delhi.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Aboard the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels

    Delhi

    Transfer to the train station and board the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. Depart for Jodhpur at 18:30. Dinner is served onboard.

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    Jodhpur

    A morning tour through the old city's maze of streets and lanes towards the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort, with its Rajput miniature paintings, armoury and costume collections, and a commanding view from the ramparts. A quick stop at the Jaswant Thada cenotaph and a walk through the Sardar Bazar with its 1912 Clock Tower completes the half day tour. Lunch is at a palace hotel before returning to the train, departing for Udaipur at 16:00.

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    Udaipur

    A half day tour of the royal city of Udaipur, erstwhile capital of the Mewar region, taking in the Sahelion-ki-bari (Garden of the Maids of Honour), the Jagdish temple and the City Palace complex with its Mor Chowk peacock mosaics. Return to the train and depart for Chittorgarh at 15:00, with time to explore Chittorgarh Fort, the largest in India, before departing for Sawai Madhopur.

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    Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur

    Ranthambore National Park, near Sawai Madhopur, is an outstanding example of Project Tiger's conservation efforts, with tigers more often spotted by day here than in any other Indian park or sanctuary. Return to the train and depart for Jaipur, arriving at midday, then drive through the colourful bazaars to see the Hawa Mahal, the Jantar Mantar observatory built by Jai Singh, and the City Palace complex's collection of manuscripts, armoury, costumes and vintage cars.

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    Khajuraho

    The Khajuraho temples are a symbol of architectural grandeur, known for their exceptional stone construction, intricate carvings and idols including the erotic art and sensuous figures adorning several shrines. A guided sightseeing tour visits the more significant temples, followed by lunch at a city hotel.

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    Varanasi

    The views of Varanasi's ghats and temples along the river Ganges, with pilgrims at prayer and performing ablutions in the sacred river. After breakfast, visit Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his message of the middle way to nirvana after achieving enlightenment. After lunch at a city hotel there is time for further sightseeing before boarding the train and departing for Agra.

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    Bharatpur, Agra

    A morning sightseeing tour of Agra visits the Taj Mahal, built in memorial of Mumtaz Mahal, Agra Fort with its Diwan-e-Am & Diwan-e-Khas, and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.

  9. Day 9overnight: Hotel in Delhi (not named on page)

    Delhi

    Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel for a one night stay.

  10. Day 10

    Delhi, UK

    Return flight to the UK.

Included

  • International flights from UK
  • 8 nights accommodation
  • All internal transportation and transfers using private, chauffeur-driven vehicles
  • Private English-speaking guides
  • Full board on train, breakfast in Delhi
  • Entrance fees to sites and monuments listed in tour itinerary

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