Go back in time and travel like the Maharajas of days gone by, on the Royal Orient. The luxury train is a joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the Indian Railways. Travel in air-conditioned luxury, in saloons furnished for royalty but with all the modern day comforts. Be a Maharaja for a week and travel through two of the country's most colourful and culturally rich states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
The Royal Orient takes you to palaces, forts, jungles, beaches and temples and still leaves you time for shopping. Coaches with guides meet you at each destination and take you for sightseeing in comfort. On board the train a multi cuisine restaurant pampers your palate and a bar is stocked with all your favorite drinks. So relax and set out on a magical journey leaving details to professionals.
For the wildlife enthusiasts the train takes you to Sasangir forest the only home of the Asiatic lion in India. The next halt is Ahmedpur Mandavi across from the island of Diu. Ahmedpur Mandavi has one of the country's famous beaches. Just laze on the beach or visit the former Portuguese fortress of Diu with its famous battery in the sea. Travel to Palitana in Gujarat with its numerous temples and then proceed to see the temples of Ranakpur as you vend your way once more to the State of Rajasthan. The last but not the least, halt on your itinerary is the Pink City of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace and find time to shop in the colourful bazaars, for soon you return to Delhi where your dream journey ends. Surely, it is quite unlike any trip you have taken before.
For those not having the time to take the 7-day tour special corporate, honeymoon and weekend packages are available for 3 days and 3 nights. The tariff price varies from approximately US $ 200 per day on twin sharing to approximately US $ 350 per day for single occupancy in season October to March with lower rates available in April and September.