Custom Search

Monday, July 28, 2008

Royal Orient Train Tour

Royal orient Train The Royal Orient Luxury Train departs every Wednesday from Delhi on a royal tour of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Beginning every September, the Royal Orient luxury train, runs till the last Wednesday of April. The Royal Orient takes you on a fascinating journey to historic and scenic destinations. Relax in air-conditioned luxury, in coaches furnished in a royal manner, while equipped with modern conveniences. With a restaurant, bar and library, the Royal Orient luxury train, provides guests all that they require on their 8 day long journey across Northwest India.

Day 1: Wednesday - Delhi

Board the Royal Orient at the Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and depart at 15:00 hrs. Enjoy your evening tea and dinner and stay overnight on the luxury train.

Day 2: Thursday - Chittorgarh

Arrive at Chittorgarh at 05:30 hrs. Tour the Chittorgarh Fort and return to the train for breakfast and proceed for Udaipur. Arrive at Udaipur at noon and proceed to the hotel for lunch. After lunch enjoy sightseeing around Udaipur. Return to the Royal Orient and proceed for Mehsana. Enjoy your dinner on board and stay overnight on the Royal Orient luxury train.

Day 3: Friday - Mehsana

Arrive at Mehsana in Gujarat. Tour the Sun Temple at Modhera, the Rani-ki Vav and the Patola fabric weaving Centre at Patan. Leave for Ahmedabad, where you can enjoy your lunch at a hotel. This is followed by a sightseeing tour of Ahmedabad. See the Adalaj Vav, Gandhi Ashram, Calico Textile Museum, Sidi Sayyad Mosque and enjoy shopping in the main markets. Return to the Deccan Odyssey and enjoy your dinner on board as the train proceeds to Sasangir.

Day 4: Saturday - Sasan Gir

Arrive at Sasangir. Enjoy your breakfast on board followed by a tour of the Gir Lion sanctuary, where you can see the Asiatic Lion in the wild. If you wish you can tour the temple at Somnath. Board the train and depart for Delwada. Arrive at Delwada and take a trip to Ahmedpur-Mandvi beach, Diu Fort and St. Paul's Cathedral. Return to the Royal Orient and leave for Palitana. Enjoy your dinner on board and stay overnight on the Royal Orient luxury train.

Day 5: Sunday - Palitana

Arrive at Palitana. Take a trip to the Jain temples at Shatrunjaya Hills. Return to the train and leave for Sarkhej. Enjoy your lunch on board. Arrive at Sarkhej and tour the Vishalla village. Enjoy your dinner at a hotel and return to the train to stay overnight as it proceeds to Udaipur.

Day 6: Monday - Udaipur

Arrive at Udaipur. Have breakfast on the train. Leave for a trip to the Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Enjoy your lunch at a hotel and return to Udaipur to board the luxury train. Enjoy your dinner on board the Royal Orient as the train proceeds to Udaipur.

Day 7: Tuesday - Jaipur

Arrive at Jaipur. Enjoy your breakfast on board. Take a tour of Jaipur. See the Hawa Mahal, ride an elephant up to Amer Fort and see the City Palace, Jantar Mantar and enjoy shopping in the markets of Jaipur. Return to the Royal Orient luxury Train. Have dinner on board and leave for Delhi.

Day 8: Wednesday - Delhi

Arrive at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station at 7:00 am at the end of your Royal Orient Luxury Train Tour in India

Tariff in USD per person per night

TRAIN DEPARTURES SCHEDULE
Every Wednesday from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station from September to April
Plan October 2004 To March 2005 September 2004 & April 2005
Single Occupancy 350 263
Twin Sharing 200 150
Triple Sharing 175 132



# Children below 5 years permitted free. Children below 12 years charged at only 50% of the rate.
# Valid only if accompanied by parents.

Tariff is inclusive of:
# Travel
# Catering
# Conducted Sightseeing
# Entrance fees at monuments/parks/palaces
# Cultural Programs
# Elephant Ride at Amber Fort
# Boat Ride in Udaipur

No comments: