Weave through
the India's most culturally fascinating states, Gujarat,
Rajasthan and Diu. Travel by night and take day trips to
fascinating places.
The Royal Orient
Express provided with personalized service that only royalty
was privileged with, promises you memorable days and nights
that you will always remember and cherish.
The Royal Orient
is one of the world's most exotic trains. It is a rare
delight, an experience that will take you back in time to the
age of the Maharajas. The train takes you through the two
culturally fascinating states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. A
joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the
Indian Railways, the Royal Orient promises you seven memorable
days and nights. Your experience on the Royal Orient will be
unique and unforgettable; in a luxurious setting with
personalized service from liveried attendants. There are
thirteen coaches and saloons, inspired from the mighty
kingdoms. The train is fitted with all the modern conveniences
you would expect in a first class hotel. Air-conditioned
ambience keeps the temperature down to 15 degrees. Every cabin
is clean, comfortable and furnished tastefully. The cabins
have spacious baths attached to them, equipped with running
hot and cold water. There are multi-cuisine restaurants to
tickle your taste buds, as well as a bar- The Watering Hole
with all your favorite drinks. There's even a library on the
Royal Orient if you are looking for a quiet laid back time.
All in all, a
magical journey that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Coaches and
Saloons on Royal Orient
The Royal orient
is well equipped with thirteen saloons. Each one of the
saloons boasts four comfortable large coupes. Experience one
of the most luxurious journeys of your life on board the Royal
Orient. Facilities in each of the saloons galore with the
adjoining washroom and a lounge fitted with a television and
video recorder. Parallel to the 24 hr room service you are
bestowed with a liveried attendant who takes care of your
needs throughout the day and night.
Facilities-
Royal Orient
Rated amongst
the most wonderful train journeys in the world, the Royal
Orient Express takes you into the opulent world of Maharajas,
magnificent palaces & imposing forts. And it includes your all
meals and the sightseeings with entrance fees also..so you
just have to worry about shopping & nothing else...
Dining "Royal
Orient"
Multi-cuisine
restaurants serve sumptuous Indian and Continental cuisine.
The Royal Orient has two restaurants which serve a mix of
traditional Gujarati, Indian, Chinese and continental food.
Breakfast is served in the lounge or in the cabin itself. The
snacks on the menu can be ordered at any hour of the day in
the cabin. The kitchenette is nothing but a modern pantry to
take care of the passenger's needs for vegetarian and
non-vegetarian snacks and hot & cold beverages.
Bar "Royal
Orient"
The Watering
Hole serves all your favorite drinks - and some new ones too!
The bar is well stocked with finest of Scotch and Indian malt
whiskies and liquors, wines, rum and vodkas. Beer is also
served in the bar which can be ordered in the coupe or in the
restaurant.
Bed Room
"Royal Orient"
Comfortable
cabins, furnished better than many 5 star hotels. Each cabin
or coupe can accommodate three passengers.
Generally two passengers are accommodated in each coupe. There
is a well equipped toilet with hot and cold baths between two
cabins. There are two attendants on call for each saloon. And
there's a lot more. There is an emergency first aid kit on
board. Doctor is available on call at the nearest station.
Lounge "Royal
Orient"
For a truly
quiet, laid back time.
The Royal Orient has fourteen air-conditioned and splendidly
decorated saloons, and two dining cars. Each saloon has a
lounge, The lounge to be used for sitting and recreation and
is fitted with TV & VCR. Each cabin has music channel
speakers. On demand one can listen to the music of choice
through these channel speakers.
DAY 1
|
(WEDNESDAY) - DELHI
Departure from
Delhi Cantonment Railway station. Evening tea/dinner on board.
DAY 2
|
(THURSDAY)- CHITTAURGARH /
UDAIPUR
/ JUNAGARH
Arrival at
Chittaurgarh railway station . Visit Chittaurgarh fort.
Departure for Udaipur, breakfast on board. Arrival at Udaipur,
on arrival transfer to hotel for lunch. Post lunch visit the
City Palace, boating at lake Pichhola, Sahelion-ki-Bari(Royal
Gardens), Shilpgram (Craft Vilage) Depart for Junagadh.
DAY 3
|
(FRIDAY) MEHSANA / AHMEDABAD / SASANGIR
Departure for
Mehsana, breakfast on board. Arrival at Mehsana, visit Sun
temple at Modhera, visit Ran-ki-vav and Potla weaving center
at Patan. Departure for Ahmedabad. On arrival transfer to
hotel for Lunch and sightseeing. Departure of sasangir.
DAY 4
|
(SATURDAY) SASANGIR
Arrival at
Sasangir. Breakfast on board and visit lion sanctuary.
Departure for Delwada. Arrive Delwada and visit Ahmedpur
Mandovi beach. Excursion to Diu Fort and St. Paul's church.
Departure for Palitana. Dinner on board.
DAY 5
|
(SUNDAY) PALITANA
Arrive at
Palitana. Breakfast on board. Visit 863 Jain Temples at Top
Shartunjaya hills Departure for Sarkhez. Lunch on board.
Arrive and visit Vishalla village. Dinner at hotel.
Departure at hotel.
DAY 6
|
(MONDAY) UDAIPUR
Breakfast on
board. Arrival at Udaipur and excursion to Eklingji and Nagda
temples. Lunch at Devigarh hotel. Visit Bharti Lok kala mandal
and shilpgram village. Departure for Jaipur. Dinner on board.
DAY 7
|
(TUESDAY) JAIPUR
Breakfast on
board . At Jaipur, visit Amber fort, Elephant ride via Hawa
Mahal. Departure for Delhi. Dinner on board.
DAY 8
|
(WEDNESDAY)- DELHI
Arrival at Delhi
Cantonment Railway station . Evening tea/dinner on board .