Train
Arrives : by 7 a.m
Train Departs : by 230 p.m.
The scenic city of Udaipur with numerous lakes & palaces,is often
called "Venice of the east" & nick named "the lake
city" Most of it's Palaces have now been converted into luxury
hotels & some still being managed by former royalty.
By 8.30 a. board A/c buses & proceed to visit The City Palace,built
in seven phases over 180 years from 16th to 18th Century A.D. One of the
largest Palace Complex in India, it's main entrance is through a triple
arched gate, which leads to series of overlapping courtyards, terraces,
corridors & gardens. The balconies of the Palace provide panoramic
view of Lakes on one side & city of Udaipur on the other
Visit to the unique Crystal Gallery, personal collection of H.H.
Maharana of Udaipur will definitely cast a spell on you. Glance at the
elegant sofa sets with hand rest and frames, a four-poster bed with rich
hangings, tables, throne like chairs and table fountains artefacts among
the bigger items chiselled out of glass that requires a minute glass cut
skill. There are also royal perfume and honey bottles, trays and cups,
plates and champagne glasses, candle stands and coasters all made up of
glass Most of the display is from 19th century famous manufacturers F
and C Osier Company, Birmingham, England
Now enjoy a boat ride in Lake Pichola,around Lake Palace Hotel,situated
on an island & built in mid 18th century of marble After lunch in 5
Star Hotel, return to the train & depart.
Train
Arrives : by 4.15 p.m
Train Departs : by 11 p.m.
Recorded to have been built in 8th Century & ruled by the same clan
of Chattari Rajput dynasty from 8th to 16th Century,Chittor Fort is a
symbol of all that was brave, true and noble in the glorious Rajput
tradition. Spread over a large plateau, surrounded by a circular wall
,the fort can only be approached through a steep hill road that is
guarded by seven huge gates,but today there is nothing more than a
ruined citadel there On arrival at Chittorgarh Railway station board A/C
buses for ride through the ruins of biggest fort in medieval India &
enjoy Sound & Light Show on pride, romance and spirit for people of
Chittor,who always chose death before surrendering against anyone. Later
drive back to train for dinner & depart.