Royal Orient Train
To carry you there is the world's most exotic trains.
The train started in 1994-95 as a joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the Indian Railways. The livery follows a blue scheme to differentiate it from the Palace on Wheels. Our Story Heart of the City Town & Country Secluded Retreats Explore & Discover
There's often more to a name than meets the eye.
We're fortunate that ours has symbolised the world's most exclusive railway journeys for
over a century. But for those in the know Orient-Express stands for so much more.
The Royal Orient offers a 7-day/8-night package that covers important heritage tourist locations in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The train starts from Delhi Cantonment station and has stops at Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Junagarh, Veraval, Sasangi, Ahmedpur, Mandvi, Palitana and Sarkhej.
Some of the tourist spots covered are the Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi, Chittorgarh Fort and Rani Padmini's Palace in Chittorgarh, Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Lake Palace in Udaipur, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and the Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.
The Royal Orient Train, promoted by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), is finally coming of age. The 14-saloon train made a rather disappointing start after its launch in February 1995 with its occupancy dropping from 25 per cent in the first year to nearly 15-20 per cent in the next few years. However, after the coaches were refurbished last year and the corporation tied up with some leading tour operators in europe, things are looking up. In fact, the train made its first profit in the last year netting nearly Rs. 1 crore for the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited.
Indian Railways takes away 72 per cent of profit under the revenue-sharing agreement. But there is an air of anticipation at Tourism orporation of Gujarat Limited for the arrival of the new season beginning from September when the train resumes its journey after a four-month break. While last year there were only four charters, there have been bookings for eight charters already for this season_September to April_and four more charters are being negotiated.
atanu chakravarty, Managing Director of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited,
The train gujarat gets very good exposure to potential tourists abroad, mainly through word-of-mouth publicity. While the travellers on palace on wheels get to see mainly Rajasthan, the Royal Orient offers both Rajasthan and Gujarat in an attractive package. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited expects this year more occupancy and cash inflows than ever before.
This turn around has been possible mainly through the promotion by raj singh, the london-based promoter of exotic travels, which is responsible for most of the charters. Singh also promotes the palace on wheels, and it was only last year that he entered into a three-year contract with Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited for promoting the royal orient abroad. The Royal Orient is of course sold as "an experience fit for kings", and the promoters say it is better appointed than many 5-star hotels and has multi-cuisine restaurants. It transports the tourist through palaces and forts steeped in legends of heroism and chivalry. plus, the coast of the arabian sea and the gir forest _ the only home of the asiatic lion in the wild. the train leaves delhi every wednesday and winds its way through rajasthan and gujarat and the tourists get to see chittaurgarh, udaipur, mehsana, modhera, patan, ahmedabad, adalaj, sasan-gir, somnath delwada, diu, palitana, sarkhej, udaipur and jaipur before returning back to delhi the next wednesday. tcgl has also offered attractive packages for honeymooners and corporate achievers who can either take the whole week-long tour or board the train at ahmedabad and take a three-day circuit to modhera, gir and diu. says chaula kuruva, marketing manager for tcgl, "the packages for the christmas period are entirely booked in advance." special discounts are available over the normal tariff of $ 200 per day (on twin-sharing basis) during the months of april and september. she said last year one of the charters had to be cancelled because of the earthquake. the response this year is overwhelming because the tariff is competitively priced over the palace on wheels, and the train may just be bringing the tcgl, finally, on the right track.
The journey by the Royal Orient train is a memorable experience as you get to see different facets of Indian culture.
The train started in 1994-95 as a joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the Indian Railways. The livery follows a blue scheme to differentiate it from the Palace on Wheels. Our Story Heart of the City Town & Country Secluded Retreats Explore & Discover
There's often more to a name than meets the eye.
We're fortunate that ours has symbolised the world's most exclusive railway journeys for
over a century. But for those in the know Orient-Express stands for so much more.
The Royal Orient train is one of the heritage and luxury trains of India. The Royal Orient train tour explores the best of Rajasthan and Gujarat for you.Weave through two of India's most culturally fascinating states, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Cross the great Indian desert at nights and take day trips to fascinating places by luxury coach.
The Royal Orient train is one of the world's most exotic trains. The journey by the Royal orient train is a rare delight. Train with thirteen coaches and saloons, Multicuisine restaurant with the "Watering Hole" Bar, with all your favourite drinks and some new ones too!, running hot and cold water, spacious baths, clean and comfortable cabins, furnished better than may 5-star hotels, a Library if you're looking for a truly quite, laid-back time.
Royal Orient Train Tour
Day 01: Delhi | Day 2: Chittorgarh/Udaipur | Day 3: Junagarh/Veraval |Day 4: Sasangir/Dilwara | Day 5: Palitana/ Sarkhej | Day 6: Ahmedabad |Day 7-8: Jaipur
Day 1 Wednesday | Departure - Delhi Cantonment | 1500 Hrs. |
Day 2 Thursday | Arrival - Chittaurgarh - 0630 Hrs Departure Chittaurgarh - 0915 Hrs. | Visit Chittaurgarh Fort |
Arrival - Udaipur - 1215 Hrs Departure - Udaipur - 1830 Hrs | Transfer to hotel for lunch. Visit City Palace, boating in lake Pichhola, see Shilpgram and Royal Gardens | |
Day 3 Friday | Arrival - Junagarh - 1400 Hrs Departure - Junagarh - 1600 Hrs | Visit Ashokan Rock EDICT of 3rd Century BC, Darbar Hall Museum, Mausoleum of Nawab Mahabat Khanji |
Arrival - Veraval - 1800 Hrs | Visit Somnath, the famous Shiva Temple on the shore of the Arabian Sea. | |
Day 4 Saturday | Departure - Veraval - 0500 Hrs Arrival - Sesangir - 0630 Hrs | Visit Lion Sanctuary |
Departure Sesangir - 1130 Hrs Arrival Dilwara - 1430 Hrs Departure Dilwara - 2005 Hrs | Visit St. Pauls church and emjoy Mandir Beach | |
Day 5 Sunday | Arrival - Palitana - 0740 Hrs. Departure Palitana 1230 Hrs | Visit 863 Jain Temple atop Shatrunjaya Hills |
Arrival Sarkhej - 1905 Hrs. | From Sarkhej to Ahmedabad by bus | |
Day 6 Monday | Departure Ahmedabad - 1405 Hrs | Visit Gandhi Ashram, Calico Museum of Textiles, Sidi Aayyad's Mosque |
Day 7 Tuesday | Arrival Jaipur - 1115 Hrs Departure Jaipur - 2130 Hrs. | Visit of Amar Fort and elephant ride via Hawa Mahal, enjoy round of City palace and Jantar Mantar (observatory) |
Day 8 Wednesday | Arrival Delhi Cantt - 0740 Hrs | End of 7 days splendid journey |
The Royal Orient offers a 7-day/8-night package that covers important heritage tourist locations in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The train starts from Delhi Cantonment station and has stops at Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Junagarh, Veraval, Sasangi, Ahmedpur, Mandvi, Palitana and Sarkhej.
Some of the tourist spots covered are the Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi, Chittorgarh Fort and Rani Padmini's Palace in Chittorgarh, Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Lake Palace in Udaipur, the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and the Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.
The Royal Orient Train, promoted by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL), is finally coming of age. The 14-saloon train made a rather disappointing start after its launch in February 1995 with its occupancy dropping from 25 per cent in the first year to nearly 15-20 per cent in the next few years. However, after the coaches were refurbished last year and the corporation tied up with some leading tour operators in europe, things are looking up. In fact, the train made its first profit in the last year netting nearly Rs. 1 crore for the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited.
Indian Railways takes away 72 per cent of profit under the revenue-sharing agreement. But there is an air of anticipation at Tourism orporation of Gujarat Limited for the arrival of the new season beginning from September when the train resumes its journey after a four-month break. While last year there were only four charters, there have been bookings for eight charters already for this season_September to April_and four more charters are being negotiated.
atanu chakravarty, Managing Director of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited,
The train gujarat gets very good exposure to potential tourists abroad, mainly through word-of-mouth publicity. While the travellers on palace on wheels get to see mainly Rajasthan, the Royal Orient offers both Rajasthan and Gujarat in an attractive package. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited expects this year more occupancy and cash inflows than ever before.
This turn around has been possible mainly through the promotion by raj singh, the london-based promoter of exotic travels, which is responsible for most of the charters. Singh also promotes the palace on wheels, and it was only last year that he entered into a three-year contract with Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited for promoting the royal orient abroad. The Royal Orient is of course sold as "an experience fit for kings", and the promoters say it is better appointed than many 5-star hotels and has multi-cuisine restaurants. It transports the tourist through palaces and forts steeped in legends of heroism and chivalry. plus, the coast of the arabian sea and the gir forest _ the only home of the asiatic lion in the wild. the train leaves delhi every wednesday and winds its way through rajasthan and gujarat and the tourists get to see chittaurgarh, udaipur, mehsana, modhera, patan, ahmedabad, adalaj, sasan-gir, somnath delwada, diu, palitana, sarkhej, udaipur and jaipur before returning back to delhi the next wednesday. tcgl has also offered attractive packages for honeymooners and corporate achievers who can either take the whole week-long tour or board the train at ahmedabad and take a three-day circuit to modhera, gir and diu. says chaula kuruva, marketing manager for tcgl, "the packages for the christmas period are entirely booked in advance." special discounts are available over the normal tariff of $ 200 per day (on twin-sharing basis) during the months of april and september. she said last year one of the charters had to be cancelled because of the earthquake. the response this year is overwhelming because the tariff is competitively priced over the palace on wheels, and the train may just be bringing the tcgl, finally, on the right track.
The journey by the Royal Orient train is a memorable experience as you get to see different facets of Indian culture.
