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The Royal Orient Train a Life Time Experience

A journey on the Royal Orient is worth an experience. A joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd and the Indian Railways, the train is furnished with all modern amenities like centralised air conditioning, plush carpeting and modern bathrooms. Furnished with fittings of the bygone days, the train is done up in a style that revokes the lifestyles of the royal families of India. With antique lampshades and furniture, the train is a traveling, moving palace. Over a period of seven days, the course of the train charts through Chittaur in Rajasthan, taking the tourists on a tour of the tragic yet touching history of this princely town. Sites worth seeing are the Chittaur Fort built in the 7th century, the nine-story Watch Tower of Chittaur and agenda and so is the architectural marvel of Gujarat the sun Temple of Modhera. A rare edifice of the Solanki Era built in 1026 AD, this imposing yet beautiful monument is a tribute to Indian art and architecture. A stopover at Patan means a visit to the home of the famous Patola silk saree, Also famous is the Rani-ki- vav, a step well built in the year 1050 Ad. The train also has a scheduled halt at Ahmedabad. The Gandhi Ashram is a tranquil precinct that houses the Mahatma's personal belongings.


Around the 4th day, the train halts at Gir forest. Apart from being one of the countr's important sanctuaries, it is also the only palace in the world apart from Africa- where the lion can be seen in its natural habitat. The train also passes the beach of Ahmedpur Mandvi and the island of Diu. The fifth day on the train sees you at picturesque pilgrim center with over 863 temples assimilated on a hill. Weaving in and out of Rajasthan and Gujarat, the train also crosses Rankpur, one of the five main holy places of the Jains located 96 kms from Udaipur. The seventh day is spent at Jaipur visiting the well-known landmarks and as the train winds it's wav into Delhi, reality hits you as the journey comes full circle. The best way to experience the magic of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the train takes you back in time while giving modern day comforts. In the luxurious coupes of the train, with a service than befits a Maharaja, time comes to a standstill in the Royal orient.

Special Corporate Package: Rs. 7480/- per person per day.
  1. Tariff payable in Indian rupees .
  2. The above rate includes food and sightseeing.
  3. Above rates are applicable for a minimum stay of 3 days & 3 night.
  4. RS. 22,400/- per person on twin sharing basis for an extended stay beyond 3 days & 3 nights.
  5. Normal Tariff is Rs. 8800/- per person per day on twin sharing basis.

Special Weekend package: Rs. 14960/- per persons for 3 days and 2 nights,
  1. Payable in Indian Rupees.
  2. The above rate includes food and sightseeing.
  3. Rs. 14960/-per person on twin sharing basis for 3 days & 2 night.
  4. Normal Tariff is Rs. 8800/- per person per day on twin sharing basis.
  5. Rates are ex Ahmedabad.

Special Honeymoon package: Rs. 14960/- per couple per day.
  1. Tariff payable in Indian Rupees.
  2. The above rate includes food and sightseeing.
  3. Above rates are applicable for a minimum stay of 3 days & 3 nights.
  4. Rs. 44,800/- per couple for 3 days & 3 nights.
  5. Rs. 14960/- per couple per day for an extended stay beyond 3 days & 3 nights.
  6. Normal Tariff is Rs.17600/- per couple per day.
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