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Begin your Palace on Wheels tour from the Delhi Cantonment station and travel to historic Rajasthan destinations and romance filled Agra before riding back to Delhi in perfect style with Palace on Wheels tour packages. En route guests can see the following Palace on Wheels destinations. Guests visit the pink architecture of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan; the regal tigers of Ranthambore near Sawai Madhopur; the valiant history of Chittorgarh; the marvellous Lake Palaces at Udaipur; the beautiful golden fortress and sand dunes at Jaisalmer; the majestic Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur; the beautiful birds at Bharatpur; the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri and the unparalleled Taj Mahal at Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Encircled by the rugged Aravali hills with numerous peaks crowned by imposing forts, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan looks cradled and well protected. It takes its name from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who in the early 1700s became king at the age of 13. He conceived & designed his new capital with exquisite buildings of rose-coloured terracotta and broad tree-lined avenues exhibiting an astonishing model of city planning. Today the city is dusty and crammed with camels, horses, people & colourful bazaars.

Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Mughal ruling families.

Tour of the Pink City – Surrounded on three sides by the rugged Aravali hills, Jaipur is the picturesque capital of Rajasthan. It takes its name from the prince, soldier and astronomer Jai Singh II who moved his capital here in 1727. Jaipur is notable for its distinctive pink-orange colouring. The whole of the old city, including many fine palaces and buildings, was constructed from solid blocks of Sandstone or faced with the same stone. But it was only in 1853 that it gained its famous title, the “Pink City”- it was painted pink for the first time in honour of a visit from Prince Albert.

Ranthambore, Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravali and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.

Early morning, game viewing in the sanctuary by canters.

Canter safari into the park for wildlife viewing and to spot Tigers. The entry point to the park takes visitors to the foot of the Ranthambore fort and the forest rest house (the Jogi Palace). There are 3 lakes in front and around Jogi Palace where sometimes Tigers have been seen hunting or resting in the water. Drives around these lakes are a wildlife photographer's dream. The park is studded with remnants of its historic past.

Chittorgarh is the epitome of Rajput pride, romance and spirit. It reverberates with history of heroism and sacrifice, which is evident as it echoes with the tales sung by the Bards of Rajasthan. The main reason for visiting Chittorgarh is its massive hilltop fort, which is a depiction of Rajput culture and values. The fort stands on a 240-hectares site on a 180m high hill that rises rapidly from the plains below.

Visit the Chittorgarh Fort - one of the most romantic forts in the whole of Fort - studded Rajasthan, famous for its tales of Rajput chivalry & honour. This ancient capital of Mewar is the symbol of excellence of the guerrilla war and for the nobleness of Rajputs sacrifice. The gigantic citadel like an immense open wound. These stone always talk about the courage which Rajput’s women and their children showed to throw themselves in blaze to save themselves from the hands of enemy as their husbands left for battlefield on horse and elephant’s back fighting till the death.

The town of Udaipur appears like a mirage with the beautiful Lake Pichola on which the marvellous Lake Palaces can be seen. Enjoy visiting these beautiful palaces, and the architecture and the arts and crafts of the town, while in Udaipur with Palace Wheels.

Established in 1568, Udaipur is one of the most fascinating cities in Rajasthan. The city was founded, when Akbar attacked Chittor. The credit of establishing the city goes to Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar. Udaipur has a number of artificial lakes and a number of beautiful places, forts and gardens overlook the lakes.

Pichola is the most prominent lake around which many palaces and beautiful buildings stand. There are a number of important tourist attractions in Udaipur that you visit on your Palace on Wheels tour. Some of the important tourist spots in Udaipur include Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, City Palace, Fateh Sagar and Shilpgram.

The City Palace in Udaipur is what attracts many tourists and thus it is an important part of the Palace on Wheels tour in Udaipur. The City Palace comprises eleven beautiful palaces, which are located on the bank of the Lake Pichola. Built in 1925, the palace complex has a five star hotel, museum and royal residence. You also visit to Jagdish Temple on your sightseeing tour of Udaipur. The temple was built in 1651 by Maharaja Jagat Singh.

Visit the magnificent City Palace, which is simply enormous - an assemblage of not one but four separate palaces covering some four acres of area and exceeding all other palaces for colossal grandeur. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, collared glass windows and inlaid marble balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard. Then continue on to the Garden of Maidens 'Sahelion-ki-bari' and the Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting collection of puppets & paintings.

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island - in the middle of the romantic Lake Pichola. It commands a magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on its own island, and it is where Prince Khurram was given refuge in the 17th century.

Remote Jaisalmer is India’s most exotic and unusual town - a medieval looking place, straight out of the ‘Tales of the Arabian Nights’. This beautiful city is situated inside a huge mud fort and grew as a result of its strategic position on the trading route between India and Central Asia bringing great wealth to the city. Jaisalmer is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar Desert - once the capital of the Bhatti Rajputs. Jaisalmer started as an important caravan centre and remnants of caravan sarais still exist.

Visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis which are quite different to the Shekhavati Havelis they are very tall to catch the breeze and thick walled to keep cool, with jali screens. Instead of paintings, their exterior walls have been carved to honeycomb delicacy.

Visit the city's magnificent havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli (The Mansion of Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was built in the late 19th century. End the morning with a visit to Gadisar Lake the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site.

Visit the Fort - built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort of Rajasthan after Chittor. One fourth of the population lives inside the Fort.

Camel ride to visit the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rawals in Barra Bagh where the rural were cremated. This is also the best place from which to watch the spectacular desert sunset, and photograph the fort.

Visit the Sand Dunes and a camel ride to view the sunset, as the sky is set on fire and Rajasthani folk musicians play haunting tunes. It can be an unforgettable experience.

Visit the magnificent City Palace, which is simply enormous - an assemblage of not one but four separate palaces covering some four acres of area and exceeding all other palaces for colossal grandeur. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, collared glass windows and inlaid marble balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard. Then continue on to the Garden of Maidens “Sahelion-ki-bari' and the Folk Art Museum, to view the interesting collection of puppets & paintings.

Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola at sunset visiting the Jagmandir Island - in the middle of the romantic Lake Pichola. It commands a magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on its own island, and it is where Prince Khurram was given refuge in the 17th century.

Proceed by cycle rickshaws to the famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary which is a wonder of the natural world and no less worth seeing than the marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here over 350 species of birds find refuge in the 29 sq kms of shallow lakes & woodlands of the park. One third of them are migrants who come to Bharatpur during winter months before returning to their breeding grounds as far away as Siberia and Central Asia.

This sanctuary is the creation of the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the late 19th century, who recognized the area's potential and augmented the water supply by diverting water from a nearby irrigation canal. He also constructed small dams, dykes and shooting butts & in a few years the new ecosystem so flourished that it was able to support thousands of water birds. The Maharaja celebrated his success in style, with extravagant shooting parties for the dignitaries of princely India. Their exploits are recorded to this day on a sandstone inscription in the park. There are many good paths & trails through the dense park, but a ride with your expert rickshaw driver will be a rewarding experience as he has been trained to recognise the different species of birds.

Depart early morning to the bird sanctuary for a tour of the wetlands by boat. This is perhaps the most enchanting way to view birds from up close.

Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.

Agra - To the lover of art and to the traveller seeking the wonders of the world, Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage to the creative best: the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. The architectural splendour of the mausoleums, the fort and the palaces in Agra is a vivid reminder of the opulence of the legendary Mughal empire for nearly a hundred years from 1564.

Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.

Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters.