Delhi • Jaipur • Jaisalmer • Jodhpur • Ranthambhore • Chittaurgarh • Udaipur • Agra • Khajuraho • Varanasi • Kathmandu

Palace On Wheels is rated as one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Its regal salons have private sleeping cabins with attached baths, bar lounge and library. Its elegant interior and services offer a memorable experience of luxury train travel and royal splendor of bygone ear that enthralled royalties from around the world. Two dining cars serve excellent continental and Indian cuisine. Every salon has a captain and his assistants who are available at all times to cater to your traveling needs.

The Royal Adventure offers the best of INDIA and NEPAL. Visit Delhi – the capital of exotic India, travel through Rajasthan like royalty aboard Palace On Wheels for five nights and six days, see the most perfect mausoleum ever built TAJ MAHAL, explore the world famous Chandela temples, holy city of Varanasi and Kathmandu – the enchanted valley.

DAY 1 - Sun - Departure
Depart from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York or Newark by Air India for Delhi.
If you prefer to travel from any other city or by any other airline, we will provide arrangements according to your requirements.

DAY 2 - Mon - Delhi
Arrive Delhi late in the evening. Meeting and transfer to hotel.

DAY 3 - Tue - Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon city tour visiting colorful bazaar “Chandini Chowk”, Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and Jama Masjid followed by sound and light show at the Red Fort.

DAY 4 - Wed - Delhi / Palace On Wheel
The morning sightseeing tour includes Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Later in the afternoon, travel to Jaipur.

DAY 5 - Thu - Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with elephant rides. Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace, Observatory, Palace of Winds and local bazaars.

DAY 6 - Fri - Jaisalmer - Palace On Wheels
One of the last bastions of princely India, Jaisalmer is famous for the Fort and colorful mansions known as Havelis. The stone carvers created some masterpieces with delicate pavilions, screen windows and beautiful balconies. After city tour you will take a camel safari to golden sand dunes. In the evening attend a cultural show with dinner. Depart for Jodhpur aboard Palace On Wheels at 11.00 PM.

DAY 7 - Sat - Jodhpur - Palace On Wheels
Jodhpur's attractions include Mehrangarh Fort, luxurious palaces, Jaswant Thada – a collection of royal white marble cenotaphs and Umaid Bhavan Palace. After city tour and lunch depart for Sawai Madhopur at 3.30 PM.

DAY 8 - Sun - Ranthambhore National Park - Chittaurgarh - Palace On Wheels
Ranthambhore National Park – a Tiger Project Reserve is considered the best in India for observing and photographing the tiger. The park is located amidst the imposing 10th century fort with lush vegetation and waterfalls. After wildlife viewing depart for Chittaurgarh.

Visit the massive Chittaurgarh Fort, Queen Padmini’s Palace and Meera temple.

DAY 9 - Mon - Udaipur - Palace On Wheels
City tour visiting City Palace, Sahelion Ki Bari, Lake Pichola, lake Palace hotel and Jagdish Temple.

DAY 10 - Tue - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Agra and Taj Mahal - Palace On Wheels
Arrive Bharatpur early in the morning and visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, the largest concentration of exotic birds in Asia and nesting ground of thousands of egrets, Siberian cranes, waterfowls and other rare species. Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri – the now deserted capital built by emperor Akbar. You will visit some fabulous palaces and a mosque dedicated to Muslim saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar with his only son, Salim.

Transfer to Agra.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour of Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and local bazaars.

DAY 11 - Wed - Delhi - Khajuraho
Arrive Delhi. Transfer to airport. Fly to Khajuraho. The Chandela temples are among the most creative examples of temple architecture. The theme of the intricately carved statues is women; reflective, playful and amorous. Visit the World Heritage designated temples.

DAY 12 - Thu - Varanasi
Varanasi – the city eternal of salvation and freedom from rebirth. Visit various temples, Aurangzeb Mosque, and Sarnath where Buddha preached his maiden sermon unfolding paths leading to the end of sorrow, attainment of inner peace and enlightenment.

DAY 13 - Fri - Kathmandu
Cruise the river Ganges at sunrise. Fly to Kathmandu in the afternoon.

DAY 14 - Sat - Kathmandu
Morning excursions to Patan – the city of arts and artists and Bhadgaon – the medieval capital famous for its Golden Gate, Palace of 55 windows. In the afternoon visit Hanuman Dhoka the historic seat of royalty, Temple of Living Goddess, the Royal Palace, and Pashupathinath, the pagoda style temple with gilded roof and silver doors

DAY 15 - Sun - Delhi
The day is at leisure. Fly to Delhi in the evening.

DAY 16 - Mon - Homebound
Depart for USA in the morning by Air India and arrive same day

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Itineraries are designed with current flight schedules and remain subject to adjustment / change.

Wildlife Safari at Chitwan National Park, Nepal: A three day / two nights wildlife safari extension from Kathmandu is available. Please Personal and Private tour packages.