12 Days of Maharaja Experience

On arrival at Delhi International Airport receive a warm welcome from our representative who will help you with transfers and smooth hotel check in. Complete the check-in formalities and spend rest of the day at leisurely. (Standard Check in time for every hotel is 02:00PM. Early check in is subject to availability)

The country’s capital, New Delhi- epitomizes its rich past and flourishing present. Umpteen attractions of Delhi not just captivate the attention of the tourists but also leave them astound.

On arrival, check in to hotel, leisure and overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of the city with your guide.

Drive past or if you wish you may visit Red Fort – Located in the center of the city, it was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty. It was constructed by Shah Jahan in the year 1939 as a result of a capital shift from Agra to Delhi.

Drive Past or if you wish you may take a stop at Raj Ghat: Raj Ghat in Delhi is the cremation site of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi who is most rivetedly remembered as the Father of Nation. Set amidst deep green lawns and fountains, Rajghat is surrounded by a lovely wooded area and several exotic trees creating a serene ambience.

Visit Agrasen ki Baoli (ancient water reservoir)- Also referred to as Agar Sain Ki Baoli or Ugrasen ki Baoli, this attraction is a historical monument situated on the Halley Road in New Delhi. A mosaic of different assortment of stones and rocks, Agrasen ki Baoli is an ancient water reservoir which rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps.

Visit Jama Masjid: Known as central mosque of the old Delhi at the time of Shah Jahan. He completed this mosque in the year 1656 and made it the biggest and best known mosque all over in India.

Visit Chandni Chowk – ‘the Moonlight Square – One of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. It is an important historical site renowned for the availability of every kind of goods as well as food. It was constructed in the 17th-century by the Mughal ruler of India Shah Jahan. Chandni Chowk is a perpetually busy area filled with narrow, congested lanes, each specializing in a different product such as spices, jewelry, hardware, and stationery. This is the bustling hub of commerce in the old city. Enjoy a Cycle Rickshaw Ride which takes you through the narrow streets of the Chandni Chowk.

Visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple: Alternatively known as the Birla Mandir, the sacred place is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Lakshmi. Temples of other Hindu Gods and Goddesses are present within the complex.

Drive Past India Gate: The India Gate (originally the All India War Memorial) stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army, who died in between 1914–1921 during the First World War. Visit National War Memorial: The National War Memorial is a monument built by the Government of India near India Gate, New Delhi, to honor the Indian Armed Forces.

Also pass by the Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the viceroy's residence) and the Parliament House.

Also enjoy 01 Special lunch at Local Restaurant in Delhi.

Visit Humayun's Tomb – It is sublimely well proportioned, seeming to float above its symmetrical gardens. It's thought to have inspired the Taj Mahal, which it predates by 60 years. Constructed for the Mughal emperor in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, Humayun's Persian-born wife, the tomb marries Persian and Mughal elements.

Visit Qutub Minar: - Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has survived the ravages of time impressively. Built in the 13th century, the magnificent tower stands in the capital, Delhi. Also see the Iron Pillar, situated inside the Qutub Complex, stands majestically with a height of 24 feet. It is placed in front of the Quwwatul Mosque in Qutub Complex. Iron pillar is made up of 6 tons of 98% wrought iron, which is also attributed to be one of the reasons for why this pillar hasn’t rusted.

Meals Included: Breakfast at Hotel & Lunch at Local restaurant.

Overnight at New Delhi

After early breakfast, transfer to airport to board the onwards flight from New Delhi to Varanasi. Arrive at Varanasi airport. Meet our representative and transfer to hotel.

On arrival at Varanasi Airport receive a warm welcome from our representative who will help you with guided transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and spend some time at leisure. (Standard check in time is 2:00PM. Early check in is subject to availability).

Varanasi or Banaras, mentioned in the scriptures as Kashi, is less of a city and more of a dreamy experience. It is a paragon of Indian culture, philosophy, traditions and spiritual ethos. The city is located on the bank of River Ganga which has two tributaries in the city: Varuna and Assi; hence the name Varanasi.

Late afternoon, go for Heritage walk tour along the riverside in Varanasi:

Winding through the streets and popping out onto the riverside will give you an insider’s look at the symbiotic life of the riverside people of Varanasi.

Eventually you will end up on Bengali Tola, the street of the Bengalis, visiting hidden Mother Goddess Kali shrines and the vistas of life along the riverside. The tour ends at the historic ritual bathing site called Dashaswamedh, the ten-horse sacrifice Ghat. Bengali's have immigrated to Varanasi for hundreds of years and eventually a settlement of riverside priests and shopkeepers sprung up. They are immortalized in the Academy Award winning filmmaker Satyajit Ray's Apu Sansar (The World of Apu). With few changes in these historic lanes over the years you too may slip into the world of Apu!

In the evening go for Ganga Aarti. The Ganga Aarti at Varanasi is an uplifting spiritual ritual. The Aarti ceremony takes place near the Ganges River. While facing the river, the Hindu priests use lamps which are circled around in a clockwise manner, accompanied by chants or songs in praise of Mother Ganga. It is believed that after the ritual is complete, the Goddess showers her blessing onto each individual present there.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning go for mesmerizing sunrise boat ride. Start your day with a morning boat ride at dawn. You have a chance to observe the Hindu way of life along the bank of the Ganges River (Ganga Ghat or Banaras Ghat). Boating down the Ganges River during sunrise is one of the main attractions in Varanasi.

After a hearty breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of the city.

Visit Kashi Viswanath Temple. Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a major sacred attraction, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the city. The present temple was built by Rani Ahailya Bai Holkar of Indore in the year 1776, however, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple was existent even before the present one. About 800 kg of gold being used to cap the spire by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, hence it is also known as the Golden Temple in Varanasi. The temple has been built and re-built several times over the past centuries.

Take a half-day tour of Varanasi – Visit the Bharat Mata temple – The temple does not have any deity, but a relief map of the country carved in marble. The temple was the brainchild of Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta, a freedom fighter. It was built in 1936 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and has ever since been the only one dedicated to a country in the World.

Visit the Durga temple –built in the 18th century. It houses an imposing idol of Goddess Durga and is one of the main temples in Varanasi.

Also visit the modern marble Tulsi Manas temple whose walls are engraved with scenes and verses from the Ramcharitmanas, the Hindi version of the Ramayana. Also see the New Viswanath temple, one of the tallest in India (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple).

Go around the Benares Hindu University and its museum- Established by Madan Mohan Malviya in 1916 and is the largest residential university in the continent, and also see the Alamgir Mosque – mosque of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Visit Silk factory Mehta Silk Sarnath and see the process of see Banarasi silk weaving and the end product.

Also visit, Sarnath Temple: The Sarnath Temple is located about 10 kilometers from the city of Varanasi, in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was built in 640 Ad by Emperor Ashoka in dedication to Lord Buddha who gave his first sermon called “Dharma Chakra Pravartana” or “Setting In Motion the Wheels of Law” as it is known in Buddhism, to his disciples in the deer park nearby.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Varanasi

After breakfast, check out from hotel and travel towards Varanasi airport and fly to New Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi, meet our representative who will assist you in your transfer from New Delhi airport to New Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station and to board your Luxury Train Palace on Wheels.

1600 HRS: Reporting at Safdarjung Railway Station for check in formalities.

1830 HRS: Leaving for Jaipur.

1930 HRS: Dinner aboard the royal Palace on Wheels.

Overnight at Train

Jaipur: The Pink City. Founded in 1727 and the former capital of the Kachwaha rulers, Jaipur today is a versatile tourist destination. Famed as the 'Pink City', this capital city of Rajasthan boasts of a rich historical past that is depicted in its forts, palaces, havelis and its colourful bazaars.

0345 HRS: Arrive in Jaipur.

0700 HRS: Refreshing breakfast on-board Palace on Wheels India.

0800 HRS: Traditional welcome ritual at the Jaipur Railway Station.

0830 HRS: De-board the train for an excursion tour to the city.

1330 HRS: A tantalizing lunch at the Amber Fort.

1500 HRS: A explorative tour to Amber Fort.

1630 HRS: A tour to the local markets.

1800 HRS: Embark the train again for tea and leisure.

1900 HRS: Returning back to Jaipur.

2000 HRS: A grand dinner at the Jai Mahal Palace.

2200 HRS: Returning to Palace on Wheels for onward journey to Sawai Madhopur.

Overnight in Train

Sawai Madhopur: / Chittorgarh. Sawai Madhopur is a beautiful city of Rajasthan, which is extremely popular for housing the world-renowned Ranthambore National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the historic Ranthambore Fort is an added attraction. It was a planned city that was founded by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur.

Chittorgarh: Popular for the tales of valour and romance of its erstwhile royalty, Chittorgarh was the former capital of the Sisodia clan of Mewar. Placed on the banks of rivers Gambhiri and Berach, this city has magnificent forts, ruined castles and glorious royal structures. Chittorgarh has a total of 7 huge entries.

0530 HRS: Arrival in the Railway Station of Sawai Madhopur.

0600 HRS: Starting an early morning jungle safari to the adventurous Ranthambore National Park.

0915 HRS: A breakfast in a forest lodge.

1000 HRS: Return back to Palace on Wheels.

1030 HRS: A departing journey to Chittorgarh.

1300 HRS: A royal lunch aboard Palace on Wheels.

Chittorgarh

1600 HRS: Arrival in Chittorgarh.

1630 HRS: A sightseeing tour to the Chittorgarh Fort.

1800 HRS: Evening tea and other refreshments at the cafeteria of Chittorgarh Fort accompanied by a beautiful light and sound show.

1930 HRS: Return back to the royal Palace on Wheels.

2000 HRS: A royal dinner at hotel Panna along with a cultural show.

2200 HRS: Returning back to the royal carriages of the train for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Train

Udaipur: City of Lake - Also, known as the 'City of Lakes' Udaipur is called Rajasthan's most romantic city because of its picturesque setting, Rajputana palaces and lakes. The erstwhile capital of the Mewar kingdom, Udaipur was founded in 1553 by Maharana Udai Singh II. The city boasts of innumerable tourist attractions.

0200 HRS: Leaving Chittorgarh for an onward journey to Udaipur.

0800 HRS: Arrival in the lake city Udaipur.

0815 HRS: A refreshing breakfast in a deluxe hotel.

0900 HRS: Off-train excursion tours to the city attractions.

1330 HRS: A stately lunch in a heritage hotel.

1430 HRS: A venturous boat ride in the lake Pichola.

1500 HRS: Back to the railway station.

1530 HRS: Evening tea accompanies by refreshments on-board Palace on Wheels Onward journey to Jaisalmer.

1930 HRS: A deluxe dinner aboard Palace on Wheels.

Overnight at Train

Jaisalmer: The Golden City. Nicknamed as the Golden City, the city of Jaisalmer is very well-known for its Jaisalmer fort. This city has been named after Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput ruler who had established the city in 1156 AD. The city every year hosts its annual Dessert Festival, which is a major crowd puller.

0730 HRS: A rejuvenating break on the go.

0915 HRS: Disembark in Jaisalmer for a sightseeing tour to the city.

1330 HRS: Either an on-board lunch in Palace on Wheels or at the deluxe Moomal hotel.

1530 HRS: Tea and refreshments in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer along with a camel ride.

1930 HRS: A royal dinner in the sand dunes accompanied by a colourful cultural program.

2300 HRS: Returning back to the train for an onward journey to Jodhpur.

Overnight at Train

Jodhpur: The Blue City. Also, known as the 'Sun City' and the 'Blue City',Jodhpur was the erstwhile capital city of the kingdom of Marwar. Now a popular tourist destination, this city is quite famous for its proximity to the Thar desert and for its magnificent forts. It is dotted with innumerable attractions, worth visiting.

0700 HRS: Reaching the Jodhpur Railway Station.

0730 HRS: An on-board breakfast in Palace on Wheels.

0900 HRS: A tour to the city attractions of Jodhpur.

1400 HRS: Lunch in a deluxe resort.

1530 HRS: Return back to the train for relaxing and a ride to Bharatpur.

1930 HRS: A dinner on-board royal Palace on Wheels.

Overnight at Train

Bharatpur / Agra. Considered to be an impregnable city, Bharatpur was the erstwhile capital of the Jat Kingdom and now is a famous tourist destination. Also, called Lohagarh, this city houses the very well-known Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary is a haven for bird watchers.

Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the Mughal city of Agra also finds its mention in the Hindu epic of Mahabharat. The city houses 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The city is a blend of the old and the new worlds.

0500 HRS: Arrive at Bharatpur.

0600 HRS: Leaving for Keoladeo Ghana National Park for an early morning bird viewing.

0730 HRS: A breakfast in a deluxe lodge in the forest.

0830 HRS: Returning back to the train.

0845 HRS: A journey to Agra.

1030 HRS: Arrival in Agra.

1100 HRS: A city sightseeing tour to Agra.

1330 HRS: A delightful lunch in a deluxe hotel in Agra.

1500 HRS: Exploring the beauty of Taj Mahal.

1730 HRS: A roam to the city market.

1830 HRS: Savoring a light and sound show.

2000 HRS: Dinner in a luxury hotel in the city or aboard Palace on Wheels.

2300 HRS: Returning journey to Delhi.

Overnight at Train

0400 HRS: Arrival in the Safdarjung Railway Station.

0730 HRS: An on-board breakfast followed by checkout and farewell formality.

On arrival at New Delhi railway station, meet our representative and get transferred New Delhi international airport to board your flight to your native place.

Tour Ends With Sweet Memories