Day 1
New Delhi (Wednesday)
Tour Begins: 16 00 hrs.
The train will depart at 1600 hrs from Safdarjung Railway Station, where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the Palace on Wheels pulls out into the night… for a week-long luxury cruise through fascinating Rajasthan.

Day 2
Jaipur ( Thursday )
Arrival : 02 00 hrs. : Departure : 20 00 hrs. The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, one of the most well planned cities of the world of its time. This capital city of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 A.D. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or thePalace of Winds, which is a remarkable five storeyed building along the main street of the old city in pink splendor with semi-octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, eight kms away, where rides on caparisoned elephants add to the ambiance. Shop for Jaipur’s famous Jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles near Ajmeri Gate is located Rajasthali - the only Rajasthan Govt. Emporium selling genuine handicrafts at fixed prices.After lunch at a Palace Hotel, you are off to the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the largest observatory built by the Sawai Jai Singh II. The Luxury Coaches will take you back to Palace on Wheels around 6.30 PM. Dinner onBoard.

Day 3
Sawai Madhopur & Chittorgarh ( Friday )
Arrival : 04 45 hrs. Sawai Madhopur & 16 00 hrs. ( Chittorgarh ) 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 MadhoSingh I. After breakfast, 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 month those constituting the carnivorous population here. Sawai Madhopur is known for its exclusive toys, ethnic ornaments and costumes. Upon return to the Palace on Wheels, you leave for Chittorgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the day light. After lunch on board, you are in Chittorgarh. Images of love and valour, scars of battles lost and won… thrice-besieged, Chittorgarh Fort is all this and more.

Day 4
Udaipur (Saturday)
Arrival: 08 00 hrs. ; Departure : 15 00 hrs. Arrive in Udaipur, the Lake City at 8.00 AM. It was founded by Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar, after the Sisodia Dynasty was drive away by the Mughals, in 1559 A.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 Pichhola. After lunch, a visit to City Palace is exhilarating.In the evening, visit the Crystal Gallery. Later proceed to Jaisalmer, on board Palace on Wheels.

Day 5
Jaisalmer (Sunday)
Arrival : 08 30 hrs. ; Departure : 23 55 hrs. In the heart of the Thar Desert lies 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-Haweli, Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim Singh-ki-Haveli are fine examples of the stone carver’s skill. Shop at Rajasthali - the only Rajasthan Govt. Emporium for fine pattu shawls, mirror work & embroidered articles, wooden boxes, trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer. The train leaves for Jodhpur at night.

Day 6
Jodhpur (Monday)
Arrival: 07 00 hrs. Next 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 and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. After lunch at a Royal Palace Hotel, return to the Palace on Wheels. While in Jodhpur shop for the exquisite handcrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie & dye fabrics.

Day 7
Bharatpur (Tuesday)
Arrival: 07 30 hrs. ; Departure: 08 30 hrs. Early next morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. After breakfast, pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place of thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.

Day 8
Agra (Wednesday)
Arrival: 10 00 hrs. ; Departure: 23 00 hrs.. Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone Mughal palatial complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and dedicated to Sheikh Salim Chisti, a Muslim Sufi Saint who blessed him with a son. After lunch, move on from the Red Fort and arrive at 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. Agra is known for its splendid marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj, leather goods and jewellery. After dinner on board and a good night’s sleep, arrive at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi at 06 00 hrs, the next morning and let the pleasant memories of the past week linger on your mind for a long time. Tour Concludes.