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| THE ROYAL
ORIENT TRAIN |
T he 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 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 a quiet laid back time.
All in all, a magical journey that you will cherish for a
lifetime.
Detailed The Royal Orient Tour
Programme
Duration : 7
Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Udaipur - Ahemdabad -
Junagadh - Veraval - Sasan Gir - Delwada - Palitana -
Sakhrej - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1 - Journey Starts from Delhi Cantonment Railway
Station.
Day 2 -Arr. 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)
¤ Departure for Junagadh.
¤ Dinner on board.
Day 3 - Visit graceful destinations of Mehsana,
Ahemdabad in Gujarat
¤ Arr. at Ahmedabad via Himmatnagar.
¤ Operational halt for one hour Dep. for Junagadh.
¤ Breakfast and lunch on board.
¤ Arr. at Junagadh.
¤ Visit Ashokan Rock Edict of 3rd century B.C., Darbar Hall
Museum, Mausoleum of Nawab Mahabat Khanji.
¤ Dep. for Veraval
¤ Arr. at Veraval.
¤ Visit Somnath(the famous Shiva temple on the shore of the
Arabian Sea.)
¤ Dinner on Board.
Day 4 - Sasangir, Ahmedpur, Mandvi famous
destinations in Gujarat
¤ Dep. for Sasan Gir.
¤ Arr. at Sasan Gir.
¤ Visit Lion Sanctuary after early breakfast on board.
¤ Dep. for Delwada.
¤ Lunch on board.
¤ Arr. at Delwada.
¤ Visit Ahmedpur Madvi Beach and Diu. (Fort and St. Paul's
Church)
¤ Dep. for Palitana.
¤ Dinner on Board
Day 5 - Palitana, Sakhrej Breakast on Board.
¤ Arr. 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.)
¤ Dep. for Sarkhej.
¤ Lunch on Board
¤ Arr. at Sarkhej.
¤ Visit Vishalla village.
¤ Dinner at Hotel(From Sarkhej to Ahmedabad by bus.)
Day 6 - 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.
¤ Dep. for Jaipur.
¤ Evening tea and dinner on board.
Day 7 - Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan
Breakfast on board.
¤ Arr. at Jaipur. Visit of Amer Fort and an Elephant ride
via Hawa Mahal.
¤ Lunch at Hotel.
¤ Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar(Observatory)
¤ Dep. for Delhi.
¤ Dinner on Board
Day 8 - and here we are back to Delhi. Journey ends
at Delhi Cantt.
Best Season: Oct. to March
Off Season: April to Sept
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