BEST FOR EXPERIENCE-SEEKERS
ULTIMATE RAJASTHAN AND THE PALACE
ON WHEELS
ITINERARY: The Himalayan foothills, Rathambore National
Park and the Taj Mahal.
TRAINS: Palace on Wheels, Shatabdi Express and the
Shimla toy train.
Begin the tour exploring Delhi then coast through the Shivalik
foothills on the toy train arriving in the mountain town of
Shimla for an overnight stay in the Himalayan foothills.
The journey continues on to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, where
passengers board the Palace on Wheels for an experience
reminiscent of travel during the days of the Raj with
coaches representing diff erent Rajput states. It’s a gateway
to excursions such as Bengal tiger-spotting in Ranthambore
National Park and cruises across Udaipur’s Lake Pichola. After
fi ve nights, the voyage ends in Agra with its sandstone citadel,
Agra Fort, and the iconic Taj Mahal.
DETAILS: The 13-night trip, including fl ights from Heathrow,
starts from £5,095 per person with departure dates from
October to April. greatrail.com/tours/indias-palace-on-wheels
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GREATRAIL.COMPLAN YOUR TRIP
GROUP OR TAILOR-MADE: Great
Rail Journeys’ escorted trips include an
experienced tour manager travelling with
a group, but independent travellers can
choose bespoke itineraries.LUGGAGE TRANSFERS: Many of Great Rail
Journeys’ holidays include a complimentary
luggage service to make travelling by train
as easy as possible. Bags arrive ahead of
guests at the next hotel.UPGRADES: Four- and five-star hotels
are the standard for trips, with options
to upgrade hotel rooms, rail services
and flights.RESERVATIONS: Great Rail Journeys’
specialist travel advisers can help plan your
trip. greatrail.com T: 01904 730991| PAID CONTENT FOR GREAT RAIL JOURNEYS