The older, fully air-conditioned "palace on wheels" which had to be abandoned due to gauge conversion in Rajasthan is currently being operated by Gujarat Tourism. Obviously, its saloons, food and ambience reflect strong Gujarati flavour - another rich culture in India. This weeklong, fully packaged train journey will transport you to palaces and forts steeped in legends of heroism and chivalry. One can feel the spirituality of an ancient Jain Temple city. Soak the feet in warm waters of the Arabian sea and laze on the beach. Safari in jungles to see the only lions outside Africa.

You start your memorable journey on the Royal Orient at Delhi Cantt. Railway station, in the evening at 15.00 hrs. You are served with tea and Dinner on board and stay on luxury train, overnight.

Arrival: 05.30 hrs. Departure 09.15 hrs
After arriving at Chittorgarh in the morning you are ready to visit the famous Chittorgarh Fort and come back to the train for breakfast. Then depart for Udaipur and have your lunch in a hotel there. After lunch you start up your sightseeing tour around Udaipur. Here you visit City Palace, boating in lake Pichola, see Shilpgram- a craft village- and Royal Gardens. Then you come back to the Royal Orient and leave for Mehsana.

After reaching Mehsana in Gujarat in the morning, you are ready to visit graceful destinations of Mehsana and Ahmedabad. You visit the Sun Temple at Modhera, the Rani ki Vav and the Patola weaving Center at Patan. In Ahmedabad you have lunch at a hotel. Here you visit the Adalaj Vav, Sidi Sayyad Mosque, Calico Textile Museum, and Gandhi Ashram. In Junagarh you visit Ashokan Rock Edict of 3rd century B.C., Darbar Hall Museum and Mausoleum of Nawab Mahabat Khan. After reaching at Veraval you visit famous Somnath temple situated on the shore of the Arabian Sea.

After having your breakfast on board you leave for a tour of the Gir Lion sanctuary, where you can spot the famous Asiatic Lion. Then you are taken to Delwada from where you can go to see and enjoy the natural beauty of famous Ahmedpur-Mandvi beach, Diu Fort and St. Paul's Cathedral.

After arriving at Palitana you are ready to visit the Jain temples at Shatrunjaya Hills. Then you start your journey for Sarkhej and here you visit Vishalla village. Then you have your dinner at a hotel and return to the train to stay overnight as it travels to Udaipur.

Next morning the Royal Orient reaches Udaipur. After having your breakfast on board the train. You are set to visit the Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Then you start your journey to Jaipur.

As the train reaches Jaipur the next morning, you are set for a memorable tour of Jaipur, famously known as The Pink city. Here you visit the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar (a famous observatory). Then you can enjoy an elephant ride up to Amber Fort. Then after having your dinner on board you are ready to depart for Delhi.

Arrival: 07.40hrs
You have your breakfast on board and reach Delhi Cantt. Railway station in the morning. Here your journey of lifetime comes to its conclusion.

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