Friday, Swai Madhopur
Arrival 5.30 AM Departure 10.30 AM
Sawai Madhopur The Ranthambhore national park at junction of the Aravali and the Vindhyas is a unique juxtaposition of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, barely 14 Kms from Sawai Madhopur.
A 1000 year old Ranthambhore Fort of great historical importance atop a high hill stand tall remain of the historical part cenotaphs, tombs, stepped well, summer palace etc, have all merged harmoniously in to the sprawling forest.
Three big lakes- Padam Talav, Malik Talav and Raj bag- are alike turquoises studded in the vast tract. Though a delicate eco system, Ranthambhore is dynamic in the diversity and density of fauna it supports.Tiger at the apex of the food chain lords over the kingdom in a subtle way solitary by nature. It operates with stealth. Quite naturally tiger sighting are always a matter of chance, though evidences of its activities are equally exciting other then tigers you may have opportunity to see 24 different species of mammals, spotted deer, sambhar, wild boar, Indian Gazel, Jungal cat, Panthers, Jackal, Hynas Rarely sloth bears, also almost 300 different kind of birds.
Return back to Palace on Wheels. Break fast on Board.
Lunch on Board.
Enjoy the afternoon on train as it travels the lush green country side before arriving to Chittorgarh.
Friday, Chittorgarh
Arrival 4.00 PM Departure 2.00 AM
Chittorgarh Fort is considered as the largest fort of India, built by
various Mauriyan rulers during 5th to 8th century period, this for covers
an area of 680 acres most of the structures in side the fort premises
are in ruins. But a glimpses at this giant abodes of Rajput still fills
on with thrill. The fort is accessible after ceremony seven gates. Rana
Kumbha palace and Padamini Palace in the fort are considered as master
pieces of Rajput architecture Padmini Palace had been the residence of
beautiful queen Rani Padmini.
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| Wel come at Chittorhgarh | Wide view of Chittorhgarh Fort |
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| View of Victory Tower, Chittorhgarh | Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park |
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| Padmini Palace, Chittorhgarh Fort | Sound & Light Show at Chittorhgarh Fort |
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| Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park | Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park |
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| Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park | Jungle Safari at Ranthambore National Park |
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| In the year 1313 Alaudhin Khilji
after knowing about the beauty of the queen attack on the fort. But the
Rani performed Johar (Taking once own life by fire).The victory tower
built by Maharana Kumbha in the memory of victory over the combined
armies of Malwa and Gujrat in 15th Century. This tower is the symbolic
identity of Chittorgarh. Sound and light programme at fort. New Arrangement for this Season. 1. Light & Sound show at fort. 2. Dinner on Board |
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