About the Royal Orient
The Royal Orient is rated as one of the world's most exotic trains. A joint
venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the Indian Railways, the
Royal Orient takes you to Gujrat and Rajasthan. The Royal Orient promises
you seven memorable days and nights. The experience on the Royal Orient will
be unique and unforgettable, in a luxurious setting with personalized
service from liveried attendants.
A wonder on wheels that carries you through the bewitching world that is
India - a civilization that has blended the past and the present perfectly.
A once in a lifetime journey reminiscent of a majestic lifestyle. View the
religion, culture and architecture of a glorious past from a unique
perspective. The Royal Orient weaves its way through temples and shrines,
resorts and beaches, forests and sanctuaries. Travel through two of India's
most culturally engrossing states, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Cross the great
Indian desert at nights and take day trips to mesmerizing places by luxury
coach. The Jain temple, the Arabian Sea, the beaches and safari in jungles
to see the only lions outside Africa, and shops of exquisite handicrafts as
old as history.
All in all, a spell bounding journey that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Destinations Covered
The journey of the Royal Orient is through the India states of Rajasthan
and Gujarat. Feel the cultural essence of each state during their halts. In
the royal state of Rajasthan the Royal Orient takes you to the three major
locations Chittaurgarh, Udaipur and Jaipur. At Chittaurgarh you get to visit
the 7th century Fort, sprawling over seven hundred acres presenting a
splendid sight. At Udaipur and Jaipur the major tourists attractions of
Ranakpur Jain Temple, the Amer Fort, the Hawa Mahal and the City Palace
reveal the cultural and architectural heritage of India to the tourists.
Then the Royal Orient moves forward to the beautiful Gujarat. Tourists
admire the 11th century Sun Temple at Modhera. At Sasangir the tourists can
taste adventure in their Royal Orient journey. The trip to the lion
sanctuary brings the tourists to the only home of the Asiatic lion -the Gir
Forest.
The Jain Temple atop the Shatrunjaya Hills at Palitana is the perfect
travel destination for the pious. It is noteworthy that the tourists need to
climb up 3572 steps for the sacred shrine. The Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach brings
leisure, after the daylong sight seeing it is relief for the tourists. The
next halt is the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat which has several places of
tourist interest. Tourists can check out the Calico Museum, where the
textile exhibits are outstanding. The trip to the Gandhi Ashram takes you
back to the days of the Indian freedom struggle.
Thus, the Royal Orient train reveals the most enticing and alluring part of
India.
Facilities Provided
The Royal orient has thirteen well equipped saloons. Each one of the
saloons has four comfortable large coupes. Facilities provided are adjoining
washroom, air condition, a lounge fitted with a television and a video
recorder. Parallel to the 24 hr room service you are conferred with a
attendant who takes care of your needs throughout the day and night.
Adequate storage facility, running hot and cold water and bright interiors
make the Royal Orient heaven on earth. Royal Orient serves exotic oriental
and European cuisines like biryani, Almond Soup and the Fish Florentine .
The interiors of the dining cars, the Sasan Gir and the Velavadar are
artistically done. There's even a library on the Royal Orient if you want to
indulge in reading about India and experience some quiet laid back moments.
