Royal Orient
Royal Orient
Looking for voyage back in an era of royalty and luxury? If yes, a trip on
the Royal Orient is what you really need. The luxury train is perhaps the most
outstanding work of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat in association with
Indian Railways. The intention behind is to unfurl some of the most exotic
destinations in the two states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Along with it, the
luxurious setting and an opportunity to live a life of the kings converts a trip
on the Royal Orient into an extremely special one.
Coaches and Saloons - Oriented Towards Royalty
The Royal Orient, as per its name, is inextricably linked with royalty. The
very first glance that you cast on it assures of this link. From outside itself,
the train exudes a classic look, something which you will find missing in the
new modern trains. Further reinforcing your idea of royalty are the names of
coaches, thirteen in number. Like in Palace on Wheels, the Royal Orient, too,
has its coaches named after the Rajputana princely states.
Inside,
royalty takes a modern form. You have every facility that will make you feel as
if you have stepped into a five star hotel. The saloons have four large coupe
with broad and comfortable beds. Attached to the cabins are spacious bath. The
saloons also have a lounge equipped with a television and a video recorder.
Adding a touch to royalty to all this is the personal attendant, who
like magic, appears anytime you need his service. So while, you enjoy relaxing
on your bed or watch a television show to entertain yourself, the attendant will
take care of the rest of the thing.
There is also a well stocked library
wherein you can spend some quiet moments reading a book of your choice, much
like the maharajas, who loved to read in free time in their special
chambers.
Sasangir, Velvadar And The Watering Hole
Sasangir and Velvadar, the two restaurant offer you food that is every
gourmet's delight. You will love every bite of your meal, be it Oriental or
European dish. The expert chefs prepare dishes that are relished by one and all.
The environment created inside the restaurant is unique in its own way and
contribute to enhance the taste of the food. For example, Sansangir creates a
very rural aura for you to enjoy your food. The panellings are mud plastered and
studded with colour glass.
The bar, Watering Hole, is full of quality
Scotch and Indian malt whiskies, wines, rums and vodka. You can either sit here
and enjoy a glass of drink or order it to be sent to the restaurant and even
your own room.
With so much of luxury at the tip of your finger, you
actually start feeling like a king of the erstwhile royal era or atleast an
affluent tycoon of the modern era.
Embark On A Royal Journey
The itinerary of the journey is drawn up in a way that gives you a chance to
explore the various attractions of the historically and culturally rich states
of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Usually, you will be travelling between destinations
in night while during the day, the individual attractions of each of these
destinations will keep you hooked.
The royal journey commences every
Wednesday at 1500 hours from the Delhi Cantonment and passes through
Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Junagarh, Veraval , Sesangir, Dilwara, Palitana, Sarkhej,
Ahmedabad and Jaipur before returning to its point of origin.
The
highlights of the trip include visits to the Chittaurgarh Fort, Udaipur City
Palace, Ashokan Rock Edict, Somnath Temple, Gir National Park, Ahmedabad Gandhi
Ashram, Jaipur City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar. Moreover, you also get
an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride while in Jaipur's Amber Fort. The ride
tries to recapture the royal aura of the Rajput kings for you.
Post Journey
The seven nights and eight days on board Royal Orient will become a memory
that you will treasure throughout your life. After all, it is not everyday that
you get a chance to leave behind your monotonous life of a commoner and enjoy
the luxuries that were reserved for the kings.
