ITINERARY
DAY 1. (Wednesday)
The start of the journey
Departure from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.
DAY 2.
Chittaurgarh and Udaipur
Arrival at Chittorgarh Railway Station. Visit Chittorgarh fort which was
built in the 7th century, The Rana Kumbha Palace and the Kalika mata
temple. Departure for Udaipur. Arrival at Udaipur. Local sightseeing includes
Udaipur City Palace, Shilpgram (the village for arts and crafts), boating at Lake
Pichola, sahelion ki bari (royal garden)
Departure for Junagarh. Dinner on board.
DAY 3. (Friday)
Junagarh and Veraval
Arrival at Junagarh, a city that owes its historic significance to Ashoka
Maurya, the greatest Indian emperor ever. At Junagarh you will visit Ashokan
Rock edict of 3rd century B.C., Darbar Hall museum, Mausoleum of Nawab Mohabbat
Khanji. Late afternoon departure for Veraval. Evening arrival at Veraval. Here
you will visit a miraculous shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, The Somnath temple.
DAY 4. (Saturday)
Sasangir, Ahmedpur Mandvi, and Diu
Saturday will take you to the only place in the world outside Africa where
the majestic lion can be seen in its natural habitat. The Sasangir Forest which
is home to more than 312 lions. After early morning visit of Sasan Gir,
departure for Delwada. At Delwada visit Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach and Diu’s fort
and St.Paul Church. Evening departure for Palitana.
DAY 5. (Sunday)
Palitana and Sarkhez
Evening visit Sarkhej. Visit Vishala Village where every tradition, every
custom is kept intact. Here you can taste recipes that have been handed down
over generations. Shop for medieval trinklets and metalware. Experience medieval
songs and dances, with mythical overtones.
DAY. 6 (Monday)
Ahmedabad
Sightseeing of Ahmedabad - the premier textile town of India. Sightseeing
includes Adalaj Stepwell. Step wells are the most peculiar architectural relics
of medieval Gujrat. Gandhi Ashram, Calico museum of Textiles, Sidi Sayed’s
Mosque, shopping etc.
DAY 7. (Tuesday)
Jaipur - The Pink City
On Tuesday you will visit a city where history is a living, breathing spirit.
Jaipur is a city of royal grandeur where long after the departure of royalty,
the descendants of the dynasties are still revered as Kings and Queens by the
local people.
Today, sightseeing includes, Visit of Amer fort and an elephant ride via Hawa
Mahal, The city palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
Evening departure for Delhi.
DAY 8. (Wednesday)
Journey back to Delhi.
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This luxury train-a joint venture between the
Gujarat Tourism and the
Indian Railways promises a journey into the days of unimaginable splendour
and opulence of the world of the erstwhile Maharajas.
