THE ROYAL ORIENT
(A PRINCELY EXPERIENCE)

The Royal Orient is one of the most Exotic Trains. It is a rare delight, an experience that will take you back in time to the age of the Maharajas. The train takes you to Western India's Heritage and leisure destinations. Awesome Palaces & Heritage Forts. Royal Gardens & Wildlife Adventures. Exciting Beaches & exquisite Indian Temples. Rare Museums & much more…

Your experience on the Royal Orient will be unique & unforgettable; in a luxurious setting with personalized service from liveried attendants. There are 13 coaches & saloons, inspired from the mighty kingdoms. The train is fitted with all the modern conveniences you would accept in a first class hotel. Air conditioned, ambience keeps the temperature down to 15 degrees. Every cabin is clean, comfortable & furnished tastefully. The cabin have spacious baths attached to them, equipped with running hot & cold water. There are multi cuisine restaurants to tackle your taste buds, as well a bar - all drinks are available. There's even a library on the Royal Orient if you are looking for a quite laid back time.

The Royal Orient takes you on a journey through two of India's most culturally fascinating states, Gujarat & Rajasthan, the train leaves from Delhi Cantonment Station on every Wednesday of 1st Week of September onwards.

Day 01: Exciting Wednesday

Reporting time 1400 hrs Dep. 1500 hrs

An evening on the luxurious, ambience aboard The Royal Orient while you embark your memorable journey through one of World's oldest civilization, its mystic cultures & colorful customs will overwhelm you and transport you into a different era. Warm traditional welcome before the Royal Orient take off. for a week long luxury cruise through fascinating Gujarat & Rajasthan. Evening Tea & Dinner on board. Depart for Chittaurgarh.

Day 02: Romantic Thursday

Arr. 0530 hrs. Dep. 1750 hrs

Arrive Chittaur early morning and visit to Pride city of Rajputs. You will visit the Chittaugarh Fort built in the 7th Century, sprawling over 700 acres. The Nine-storey watch tower, the 12th Century tower of fame & sculptures of the Jain Pantheon. Also visit Meera & Kumbha Shyam Temple - a temple dedicated to the mystic poetess Meera Bai and temple of Kalika Mata dedicated to Kali, the fiery goddess of power. The Jaimal & the Patta Palaces. Breakfast on board. You will visit Udaipur - the lake city. sight seeing of Udaipur includes Sahelion-ki-Bari (The fountained and flowered garden of Maidens), Partap Smarak : A memorial to the legendary warrior Rana Pratap, City Palace, Bhartiya Lok Mandal Museum. Dinner on board. Depart for Ahemdabad.

Day 03: Historic Friday

Arr. 0415 hrs Dep. 2015 hrs

Arrive Ahmedabad, the capital of the state and one of the most colorful and exciting destinations in India. Visit the Jumma Masjid, built in 1423, described as the most beautiful mosques in the East and the Siddi Sayyad Mosque (1571) with its exquisite windows of pierced stone tracery, an architectural delight. Visit the Rani Roopmati Mosque, the Sarkhej Rauza and the Hateesingh Jain Temple built in pure white marble.
The famous Sun Temple stands on a lotus. Built in 1026 AD, the sun temple at Modhera is one such rare edifice of the Solanki era.
Patan once saw the rise and fall of the great Solanki Rajput dynasty. It is the home of the famous Patola silk sarees. The greatest reminder of the golden period of Gujarat under the Solanki kings is the queen's step well, Raniki Vav, the oldest and grandest step well of all the 120 step wells built in Gujarat in 1050 AD. Each step is a procession of marvelous sculptures; layer after layer created by the master craftsmen of the bygone era at the height of their creativity. Depart for Sasan Gir. Dinner on board. Depart for Sasan Gir.

Day 04: Adventurous Saturday

Arr. 0800 hrs. Dep. 2000 hrs.

Upon Arrival visit to Sasan Gir Forest - one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in India,Today there are 312 lions in Gir. It also harbours a variety of animals and birds i.e.Panthers, hyena, Indian Sambar, Chital (spotted deer), Nilgai, Chinkara and the rare Chowsingha (four horned antelope).

A crocodile farm has also been developed in Gir, which is one of the few remaining forests that comprise divergent habitats. With open scrub areas, dry deciduous and tropical thorn forests, and an evergreen corridor along the riversides, Gir will truly take your breath away. Also visit Ahmedpur Mandvi - beautiful virgin beach. Across, Ahmedpur Mandvi is the island of Diu, - one of the country's finest beaches. Another popular place to visit is the Fort of Diu- an imposing statement of power. It was built over six years from 1535 AD, following a defence alliance between Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat and the Portuguese when the former was attacked by Humayun, the Mughal emperor. Dinner on board. Depart for Palitana.

Day 05: Spiritual Sunday

Arr. 0745 hrs. Dep. 2000hrs.

Arrive Palitana, known as the temple city. It is probably India's most picturesque pilgrim centre of the Jain faith with more than 863 temples built over a period of 900 years. At Sarkhej, you will visit a village that still lives in the medieval age. With every tradition, every custom kept intact. You will enjoy the medieval folk art and visit the utensils museum, a repository of medieval lifestyle in the region. Dinner on board. Depart for Udaipur.

Day 06: Nostalgic Monday

Arr. 0715 hrs. Dep. 2000 hrs.

Upon arrival at Udaipur a day return excursion to Ranakpur located 96 kms from Udaipur, one of one of the five main holy places of the Jains. These 500 year old temples are well preserved till date in almost perfect condition. There are 29 halls, 80 domes, 1444 pillars with intricate carvings The graceful pillars and the domes of different heights with flat ceiling combine to produce an excellent effect. Dinner on board. Depart for Jaipur.

Day 07: Sensuous Tuesday

Arr. 0750 hrs. Dep. 2155 hrs

Upon arrival at Jaipur - the pink city, visit to the 17th century fotress of Amber, whose hilltop location is ascended on Caparisoned Elephant to view various palaces with rooms of stunning beauty including the world's finest chamber of mirrors and temple of Kali. Also visit to Maharaja's Palace, observatory, Birla White Marble temple and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Dinner on board. Depart for Delhi.

Day 08: Reluctant Wednesday

Arr. 0700 hrs.

Arrive Delhi Cantonment Railway Station and say goodbye to Royal Orient and let the memorable experience of the past week linger on for a long, long time.

	Tariff Structure :-
» 2 Birth cabin	» October to March	» September & April
Single Occupancy	US$ 350 per day	US$ 263 per day
Sharing	US$ 200 per day	US$ 150 per day
» 3 Birth Cabin	» October to March	» September & April
Sharing	US$ 175 per day	US$ 132 per day

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

Payment Procedure :-
25 % at the time of booking.
Balance has to be paid one month prior to the commencement of the tour.

Train Departure Schedule Every Wednesday from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station September 2003 to April 2004
September 2003	3,10,17,24
October 2003	1,8,15,22,29
November 2003	5,12,19,26
December 2003	3,10,17,24,31
January 2004	7,14,21,28
February 2004	4,11,18,25
March 2004	3,10,17,24,31
April 2004	7,14,21,28