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What better way to see India than
by train. Traverse the diverse countryside passing through
colorful landscapes that highlight the true flavor of
the country and its people. Experience this and more
in luxury on India's classic train journeys.
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Palace
On Wheels |
Deccan
Odyssey |
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It's
a journey worthy of kings. No wonder the
experience is labeled the Palace on Wheels.
The 14 coaches of the Palace On Wheels
are named after former Rajput states.
The names are romantic, mesmerizing..
Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur,
Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi,
Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar and Dholpur.
It has been rated one of the ten best
luxurious train journeys in the world.
Offered on board are a series of restaurants,
a library, a bar, lounges, individually
designed saloons with en-suite bathrooms,
personal attendants and a lot more. |
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Weave
through the India's most culturally fascinating
states, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Diu. Travel
by night and take day trips to fascinating
places. The Royal Orient will transport
you to palaces and forts steeped in legends
of heroism and chivalry. One can feel the
spirituality of an ancient Jain Temple city.
Soak the feet in warm waters of the Arabian
sea and laze on the beach. Safari in jungles
to see the only lions outside Africa. Shop
for exquisite handicrafts as old as history.
The Royal Orient provided with personalized
service that only royalty was privileged
with, promises you memorable days and nights
that you will always remember and cherish. |
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Fairy
Queen |
Royal
Orient
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A
two-saloon train makes a short journey from
Delhi to Alwar. The Fairy Queen which finds
mention in the "Guinness Book of World
Records" is the oldest running steam
locomotive in the world. For an idyllic
weekend trip between Delhi and Alwar, the
Fairy Queen comes to the rescue of those
bored with the same old blaze ways of traveling
around the place. The Fairy Queen with the
privileged ones abroad reaches the picturesque
town of Alwar in Rajasthan the same day,
from where the guests will be taken to Sariska
Tiger Reserve for an overnight stay. |
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The
older, fully air-conditioned "palace
on wheels" which had to be abandoned
due to gauge conversion in Rajasthan is
currently being operated by Gujarat Tourism.
Obviously, its saloons, food and ambience
reflect strong Gujarati flavour - another
rich culture in India. This weeklong, fully
packaged train journey will transport you
to palaces and forts steeped in legends
of heroism and chivalry. One can feel the
spirituality of an ancient Jain Temple city.
Soak the feet in warm waters of the Arabian
sea and laze on the beach. Safari in jungles
to see the only lions outside Africa. |
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