Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is a luxury train circuit through Rajasthan, designed around palace-style interiors, fine dining and a well-paced programme of excursions. The train moves overnight so each morning begins in a new city.
This itinerary travels clockwise from Delhi through Jodhpur and Udaipur, then on to Ranthambore, Jaipur and Agra — ideal for first-time visitors who want the key sights of Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal in a single, comfortable journey.
Delhi – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Chittaurgarh – Sawai Madhopur – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Delhi
A west-to-east sweep of Rajasthan that begins with the blue city of Jodhpur and ends with Mughal Agra, with palaces, lakes, forts and wildlife in between.
Check in at Delhi Cantonment station for a traditional welcome, a welcome drink and a briefing on life aboard. After settling into your cabin, enjoy dinner as the train departs for Jodhpur.
Arrive in Jodhpur and visit Mehrangarh Fort, one of India’s grandest forts, with its palace museum and sweeping views over the blue-painted old town. Continue to Jaswant Thada.
Lunch onboard or at a heritage property, then free time in the Clock Tower market before the train moves on to Udaipur.
Spend the day in Udaipur: the City Palace complex, the Jagdish Temple and a boat ride on Lake Pichola with views of the Lake Palace.
Evening shopping for miniature paintings and silver jewellery, then return to the train.
Morning at Chittaurgarh Fort, the largest fort in India, with Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower), Rana Kumbha Palace and Padmini’s Palace.
The train then continues to Sawai Madhopur, the gateway to Ranthambore.
Morning safari in Ranthambore National Park, a former royal hunting ground and one of India’s best places to spot tigers, with sambar, spotted deer and rich birdlife. Visit the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort within the park.
Return to the train for lunch and continue to Jaipur.
Full day in Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory and a photo-stop at the Hawa Mahal. The afternoon is free to explore the bazaars for jewellery, block-printed textiles and blue pottery.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar’s abandoned red sandstone capital, then continue to Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Return to the train for a farewell dinner as it heads for Delhi.
Arrive in Delhi in the morning. Breakfast onboard, then disembark and continue with your onward plans.
Royal Rajasthan on Wheels combines palace-inspired interiors with modern comfort. Cabins have attached bathrooms and attentive service, and there are two restaurants plus a bar and lounge car where meals reflect Rajasthani, Indian and international cuisine.
Itineraries are indicative and may vary with the train operator’s season schedule; the final day-wise programme is confirmed at the time of booking.