Luxury Trains : Palace On Wheels :: Fairy queen  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 favourite drinks. There's even a library on the Royal Orient if you are looking for quiet lay back time. All in all, a magical journey that you will cherish for a lifetime. Royal Orient Programme Duration: 9 Days Destinations:Delhi/ Chittorgarh/ Udaipur/ Mehsana/ Ahmedabad/ Sasan Gir/ Palitana/ Ahmedpur Mandvi/ Diu/ Udaipur/ Jaipur/ Delhi  Day
01: WednesdayJourney Starts from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station Day 02: Thursday Arrive at Chittaurgarh Railway Station, visit Chittaurgarh Fort. Departure for Udaipur, Breakfast on board. Arrive at Udaipur. On arrival transfer to hotel for lunch. Post lunch visit the City Palace, boating at Lake Pichola, Sahelion-ki-Bari(Royal Gardens), Shilpgram (Craft Vilage). Departure for Junagadh. Dinner on board. Day 03: Friday Visit graceful destinations of Mehsana, Ahemdabad in Gujarat. Arrive at Ahmedabad via Himmatnagar. Operational halt for one hour. Departure for Junagadh. Breakfast and lunch on board. Arrive at Junagadh. Visit Ashokan Rock Edict of 3rd century B.C., Darbar Hall Museum, Mausoleum of Nawab Mahabat Khanji. Departure for Veraval Arrive at Veraval. Visit Somnath (the famous Shiva temple on the shore of the Arabian Sea.) Dinner on Board.  Day
04: SaturdayVisit Sasangir, Ahmedpur, Mandvi famous destinations in Gujarat. Departure for Sasan Gir. Arrive at Sasan Gir. Visit Lion Sanctuary after early breakfast on board. Departure for Delwada. Lunch on board. Arrive at Delwada. Visit Ahmedpur Madvi Beach and Diu. (Fort and St. Paul's Church). Departure for Palitana. Dinner on Board Day 05: Friday Visit Palitana, Sakhrej. Breakast on Board. Arrive at Palitana. Visit 863 Jain Temples atop Shatrunjaya Hills. (3572 steps can be climbed or please use the chairslings arranged for you if you so desire.) Departure for Sarkhej. Lunch on Board. Arrive at Sarkhej. Visit Vishalla village. Dinner at hotel (From Sarkhej to Ahmedabad by bus.)  Day
06: SaturdayVisit Ranakpur, Udaipur, famous heritage destinations in Rajasthan. Breakfast on Board. Sightseeing of Ahmedabad(Adalaj Stepwell, Gandhi Ashram, Calico museum of Textiles, Sidi Sayyad's Mosque, Shopping etc.).Lunch at Hotel. Departure for Jaipur. Evening tea and dinner on board. Day 07: Sunday Visit Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Breakfast on board. Arrive at Jaipur. Visit of Amer Fort and an Elephant ride via Hawa Mahal. Lunch at Hotel. Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar(Observatory). Departure for Delhi. Dinner on Board Day 08: Monday Back to Delhi. Journey ends at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station TARIFF FOR ROYAL ORIENT (PER PERSON PER NIGHT)
SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 2004 TO APRIL 2005.
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