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The Royal Orient
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The Royal Orient is one of the world's 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 through the two culturally fascinating states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is a most rare and luxurious train journey anywhere in the world and is also one of the last great extravaganzas left of a bygone princely era. Come and experience a voyage back in time with a thrilling assortment of serene lakes, ancient temples, a beautiful sea resort and exotic wildlife.

AN INTRODUCTION

A joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the Indian Railways, the Royal Orient promises you seven memorable days and nights. Your experience on the Royal Orient will be unique and unforgettable; in a luxurious setting with personalized service from liveried attendants. There are thirteen coaches and saloons, inspired from the mighty kingdoms recreating the resplendent living of times of yore. The train is fitted with all the modern conveniences you would expect in a first class hotel. Air-conditioned ambience keeps the temperature down to 15 degrees. Every cabin is clean, comfortable and furnished tastefully. The cabins have spacious baths attached to them, equipped with running hot and cold water. There are multi-cuisine restaurants to tickle your taste buds, as well as a bar - The Watering Hole with all your favourite drinks. There's even a library if you are looking for a quiet laid back time

All in all, a magical journey that you will cherish for a lifetime

THE ITINERARY

Day 1
Wednesday
Departure from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
Evening tea and dinner on board
15:00 5 hrs
Day 2 Thursday 
Arrival at Chittaurgarh Railway Station 05:30 hrs
Visit Chittaurgarh Fort 06:30 hrs
Depart for Udaipur. Breakfast on board 09:00 hrs
Arrival at Udaipur. Transfer to hotel for Lunch 12:15 hrs
Post lunch sightseeing of Udaipur 
Depart for Mehsana. Dinner on board 17:50 hrs
  
Day 3 Friday 
Arrival at Mehsana 06:45 hrs
Visit the Sun Temple at Modhera  
Visit the Rani-ki Vav and the Patola weaving
Centre at Patan
 
Depart for Ahmedabad 11:15 hrs
Arrival at Ahmedabad. Transfer to hotel for Lunch 12:45 hrs
Post lunch sightseeing of Ahmedabad  
Visit Adalaj Vav, Gandhi Ashram, Calico Textile Museum, Sidi Sayyad Mosque and shopping. 
Dinner on board 
Depart for Sasan Gir 20:15 hrs
  
Day 4 Saturday  
Arrival at Sasan Gir. Breakfast on board 08:00 hrs
Visit the Lion Sanctuary  
Optional sightseeing of Somnath Temple  
Depart for Delwada 11:15 hrs
Arrival at Delwada 14:30 hrs
Visit Ahmedpur-Mandvi beach  
Excursion to Diu Fort and St. Paul's Cathedral 
Depart for Palitana 20:00 hrs
  
Day 5 Sunday 
Visit the exquisitely carved Jain temples on the
Shatrunjaya Hills
 
Depart for Sarkhej. Lunch on board 13:00 hrs
Arrival at Sarkhej. 19:00 hrs
Visit the Vishalla village 
Dinner at hotel 
Depart for Udaipur 22:30 hrs
  
Day 6 Monday 
Arrival at Udaipur. Breakfast on board 07:15 hrs
Visit the Ranakpur Jain Temples 
Lunch at hotel. Post lunch return to Udaipur 
Depart for Jaipur. Dinner on board 20:00 hrs
  
Day 7 Tuesday 
Arrival at Jaipur. Breakfast on board 07:50 hrs
Visit the Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort.
Enjoy Elephant ride at Fort
 
Post lunch visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar  
Depart for Delhi. Dinner on board 21:55 hrs
  
Day 8 Wednesday 
Arrival at Delhi Cantonment Railway Station 07:00 hrs

Note - Venues for Lunch and Dinner are subject to change as per management's decision, without prior notice.

TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DEPARTURES EVERY WEDNESDAY
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER TILL THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF APRIL



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