On the seventh day of the tour, the Royal Orient
train reaches Jaipur, the Pink City. You will be served your breakfast
on board and after getting down the train a sightseeing tour of the Pink
city will begin. Jaipur is one of the most beautiful cities of India and
a great center of Indian culture and heritage. The main tourist
attractions at Jaipur are the Hawa Mahal, the Jantar Mantar, the City
Palace, the Birla temple, the Jaigarh fort, the Nahargarh fort and the
Amber fort.
The Hawa Mahal is a five-storied building, with number of small windows
and screens, with arched roofs. The Hawa Mahal offers and amazing view
of Jaipur city. Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jantar Mantar (astronomical
observatory). Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur was a
learned man and an astronomer who was deeply interested in the workings
of the celestial bodies. The name 'Jantar Mantar' comes from Sanskrit's
'Yantra Mantra' meaning instruments and formulae.
The City Palace was also built by Sawai Jai Singh II. The architecture
of the City Palace is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The
City Palace Complex comprises of many structures, courtyards, gardens
and buildings. You will begin the tour of Jaipur by taking an elephant
ride, while ascending the Amber fort. Thereafter tour of other places
follows. After the city tour of Jaipur, you will return back to the
Royal orient train with unforgettable memories of lifetime. Have dinner
on board as the train travels back to Delhi.
Tour Schedule: Day 07
1115 Hrs: Arrival Jaipur
2130 Hrs: Departure Jaipur
Royal orient Train Tour: Day 08
The Royal Orient train returns back to Delhi after exploring two of the
most fascinating states of India, Rajasthan and Gujarat and you get back
with cherished memories.
