The Royal Orient in India
The Royal Orient is regarded as one of the world's most lavish and luxurious trains. Developed on the lines of famous Palace On wheels, it was started as a joint effort between the Tourist Corporation of Gujarat Limited and the Indian railways during 1994-95.
The blue color train has 13 coaches in all, well maintained with all modern facilities comparable to best of 5 star hotels. All the 13 coaches represent the cultural legacy of the region it covers on its way. The cabins are neat and clean, comfortable and colorfully decorated with baths and showers attached to them. A restaurant car is attached with the train to provide you Indian, continental, Chinese as well as Rajasthani and Gujarati cuisine. The facility of a well stocked bar with Indian and international brands of wine is available at your disposal to cater for your drinking needs. A library with books on diverse subjects, journals, magazines and newspapers is there for book lovers on the train. A seven-day journey on this luxury train is worth giving a try.
A tour on the Royal Orient takes you to two most colorful and culturally rich states of India, Rajasthan and Gujarat. On its way the train covers some of the most exotic and lustrous destinations comprising of serene lakes, ancient temples, beautiful sea resorts and it also provides you an opportunity to closely monitor the rich wildlife of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
The destinations covered by the train include Delhi, Chittorgarh , Udaipur , Junagarh,Veraval, Somnath , Sasan Gir National Park, Ahmedpur , Mandvi , Palitana, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad and Jaipur .
Welcome to an enchanted journey through Indian history. A journey through two of India’s most bewitching states, Gujarat and Rajasthan – states rich with dynastic and cultural history. The region that has seen some of the most ferocious battles and courageous kings in Indian history. For students of life, two universities of the past. And for traveler, a close encounter with the oriental mystique.
And the journey itself is on the carriage of the past, to make your experience memorable throughout life. An experience on The Royal Orient – the world’s most extraordinary experience on rails. The Royal Orient Express recaptures for you the resplendence of the days of Kings and Queens; replicates their safaris and royal visits to neighbouring kingdoms.
As a tourist one will experience the mystic cultures one of the world’s oldest civilizations, its colourful customs, its bounteous nature, its enduring legends, its mysteries and its spirits.
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