Day 01 – Wednesday Reporting Time: 1600hrs. Departure: 1830hrs
New Delhi :- The journey begins at the Delhi Cantonment station where the guests will be 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 02 – Thursday Arrival: 0200hrs. Departure: 1930hrs
Jaipur :- You will be welcomed to the Pink city of Jaipur by caparisoned elephants and strains of the Shehnai. To explore the city, an air-conditioned coach takes you first to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds. This is followed by a visit to Amber Fort, eight kms. away. Shop for Jaipur’s famous jewellery, handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles. After lunch at the Tambagh Palace Hotel, visit the City Palace, home of the erstwhile royal family. Right across the road from the City Palace is the Jantar Mantar, the observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II. The luxury coaches will take you back to Palace-On-Wheels around 1830hrs. Dinner on board.

Day 03 – Friday Arrival: 0815hrs. Departure: 2300hrs
Jaisalmer :- 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-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveliare fine examples of the stone carver’s skill. Shop for fine pattu shawls, mirror work and 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. Enjoy dinner and cultural programmes at a hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 04 – Saturday Arrival: 0700hrs. Departure: 1530hrs
Jodhpur :- 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. Near the fort complex lies Jaswant Thada and a group of royal cenotaphs made of white marble. After lunch at a Palace Hotel, return to the Palace-On-Wheels. While in Jodhpur shop for exquisite handcrafted articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes, metal curios, silverware, paintings and tie and dye fabrics.

Day 05 – Sunday Arrival: 0400hrs. Departure: 1030hrs
Sawai Madhopur :- The Palace-On-Wheels arrives in Sawai Madhopur, named after its founder Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I. After breakfast visit the Ranthambhor National Park, considered to be the country’s best wildlife sanctuary for observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. Upon return to the Palace-On-Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colourful countryside passing by in the daylight.

Day 06 – Monday Arrival: 2000hrs.
Udaipur :- The luxury Coach will take you to Udaipur, the lake City, the next morning. 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 Pichola. After lunch at Lake Palace Hotel, a visit to the City Palace is exhilarating. The luxury coach then takes you back to the Palace-On-Wheels at Chittaurgarh.

Day 07 – Tuesday Arrival: 0630hrs. Departure: 0935hrs
Bharatpur :- 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 nestling place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.

Day 07 – Tuesday Arrival: 1430hrs. Departure: 2100hrs
Agra :- Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri- the red sandstone Mughal complex. Within the enclosure is a mosque built by 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 the 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. Dinner on board.

Day 08 – Wednesday Arrival: 0600hrs.
Delhi :- Arrive back at Delhi Cantonment station and proceed for onward journey or to take a flight back home.