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Fairs & Festivals form an integral part of Indian culture. Indian Festivals are celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colors of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. More |
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The character of cuisine in India is essentially regional. Not only dishes, but flavors, colors, methods of cooking, down to even the style of cutting the vegetables prior to be cooked changes as often as the landscape does. More |
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"Unity in diversity" is rightly applicable to Indian Art & Culture which is rich in culture and heritage. From the times of Mauryas, Cholas, Mughals till to the period of British Empire, India has always been famous for its traditions and hospitality. More |
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| Royal Trains |
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| PALACE ON WHEELS |
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In 1981-82, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways launched a special heritage tourist train for providing a unique memorable experience to the tourists visiting Rajasthan and named it aptly as “The Palace on Wheels”. It has 14 air – conditioned saloons, 2 restaurants cum kitchen cars, one Bar cum Lounge and 4 service Cars. The cabins of each saloon are attached with bath and shower. The train also has a well-appointed lounge, library and bar that is well stocked and serves Indian liquor and variety of scotch, wine and cocktails. The two dining cars are decked up in true Rajasthani style and each saloon has personal attendants, khidmatgars, for your service. It has piped music in every saloon, and interesting games for children. Each saloon has been renamed after each princely state of Rajasthan - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kishangarh.
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The Palace on Wheels is rated as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world. It offers you a heart-rending trip to the splendid forts and palaces of Rajasthan in just |
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seven days including the Taj Mahal in Agra. It’s a lifetime experience. The interiors and the warmth of the trains attendant’s gets you transported into the dynastic era where elegance, charm, luxury were at its best! I Other services on request include laundry services, Doctor on call at each station, barber shop & beauty parlour. The lounge also has a souvenirs shop 'The Bazaar' where souvenirs and gift items are sold bearing the insignia of the POW. It’s a vibrating journey to the royal land of sand dunes and regal palaces. |
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Itinerary:
Day 01 (Wednesday): NEW DELHI: Reporting Time 16.00 hrs. Dep. 18.30 hrs.
The journey of a lifetime begins at the Delhi Safdarjung Railway station where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome.
Day 02 (Thursday): ARRIVE JAIPUR Arrival 03.00 hrs. Departure 19.30 hrs
The first stop of the Palace-on-Wheels is Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also popularly known as the Pink City. Be prepared for a Royal welcome on arrival. An air-conditioned coach takes you to Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, followed by a visit to Amber Fort where elephant ride is available to climb up the hill. Lunch at a Five Star Hotel followed by visit to City Palace Museum and Observatory. |
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Day 03 (Friday): ARRIVE JAISALMER Arrival 09.00 hrs. Departure 23.45 hrs.
Arrive Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or mansions with their grand facades. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli, Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli. After lunch on board, go for an exciting camel ride on the sand dunes of Sam, before sipping a refreshing cup of tea. Enjoy the dinner and the cultural program at a Five Star hotel. |
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Day 04 (Saturay): ARRIVE JODHPUR Arrival 07.00 hrs. Departure 15.30 hrs.
Next morning the Palace-on-Wheels is in Jodhpur, a city ringed by a high stone wall with seven gates and several bastions and the second largest city of Rajasthan. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort and the Jaswant Thada. Return to the Palace on Wheels after having lunch at a Palace hotel.
Day 05 (Sunday): ARRIVE RANTAHMBORE Arrival 04.00 hrs. Departure 10.30 hrs.
Arrive at Sawai Madhopore, the nearest rail head for Ranthambore. After breakfast, a visit is arranged to the Ranthambhor National Park, wherein are located the ruins of a 10th century fort. This wildlife sanctuary is considered to be the country's best National parks. It covers an area of 392 sq. kms and is home to more than 300 species of birds and of course, the big cat. Upon return to the Palace-on-Wheels, you leave for Chittaurgarh, when one gets an opportunity to watch the colorful countryside passing by in the daylight. |
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| Day 05 (Sunday): ARRIVE CHITTAURGARH: Arrival 16.00 hrs. Departure 05.30 hrs (next day). |
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After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh. Images of love and velour; scars of battles lost and won...thrice-besieged, Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honor and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
ARRIVE UDAIPUR Arrival 07:30 hrs. Departure 17.30 hrs.
After lunch at a Five Star Hotel, a visit to the City Palace. |
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Day 07 (Tuesday) Bharatpur: Arrival 06.30 hrs.Departure 9.00 hrs.
In the morning, the Palace on Wheels arrives in Bharatpur, the capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal . After breakfast pay a visit to the world famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nesting place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water Fowl and other species of birds.
Agra: Arrival 12.00 hrs. Departure 21.00 hrs.
Upon arrival visit the Agra Fort and after lunch arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Day 08 (Wednesday) Delhi: Arrival 04.00 hrs.
Arrive at Delhi Safdarjung Railway station at 04.00 hrs. Breakfast on board and you carry home the cherished and pleasant memories of a royal journey.
Overnight in Jaipur. |
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| DECCAN ODYSSEY |
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It was first introduced in Jan,2004 on 07 Nights tourist circuit Ex.Mumbai . This Luxury Maharaja Train is a joint venture between Indian Railways & Maharashtra Tourism & onboard services are managed by staff of internationally renowned Taj Group of Hotels.
This Royal train tries to recreate the Era of Peshwas-medieval time Feudal Lords of Western India & there are additional facilities of Presidential Suite Cabins,Spa & Massage treatments,Conference Lounge Car,Business Centre etc.Experience the finest and the best |
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| of train journeys of the world. The Deccan Odyssey is much more than a mere luxury train cruise. It's a 'classical odyssey' of time beyond the realms of the present. |
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Destinations: Mumbai - Ratnagiri - Nagari - Sawantwadi - Karmali - Madgaon - Pune - Aurangabad - Nasik - Mumbai
Duration: 07 nights & 08 days |
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Itinerary:
Day 01 (Wednesday) DEPARTURE MUMBAI
Departure in the evening from Chhatripatei Shivaji Terminus Mumbai.
Day 02 (Thursday) ARRIVE JAIGARH
Morning - Arrival at Bhoke Railway Station. Reach Rai Bhatgaon Jetty by an air – conditioned coach for Back Water Cruise up to historical fort Jaigad. Board the bus to explore finest beach along the Konkan coast. Lunch at Ganapatipule beach resort. Post lunch, proceed for sight seeing tour of Ratnagiri town.Board the train at Ratnagiri Railway station.
Day 03 (Friday) ARRIVE TARKARLI
Morning-Arrival at Sindhudurg Nagari Railway station. Arrive by an air – conditioned coach at Tarkarli beach resort for lunch & free time. After lunch Back Water Cruise through the Tarkarli creek up to Kale Jetty followed by visit to Sawantwadi town. Late evening board the train at Sawantwadi
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Day 04 (Saturday) ARRIVE GOA
Morning arrive Goa, the most frequented and favored tourist spot in India. Board an air – conditioned coach for Old Goa sight seeing. Lunch at Fort Aguada Beach Resort. Late evening board the train from Madgaon railway station.
Day 05 (Sunday) ARRIVE PUNE
Morning – Arrive Pune Board an air – conditioned coach for sight seeing. Witness Sound and Light show at Shaniwarwada. Late evening board the train from Pune railway station. |
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Day 06 (Monday) ARRIVE AURANGABAD
Morning arrive Aurangabad station. Proceed by surface to see the historical Ajanta & Ellora caves. Lunch & Cultural program at Hotel Taj. Late evening board the train from Aurangabad railway station.
Day 07 (Tuesday) ARRIVE JALGAON
Morning arrive at Jalgaon railway station. Board an air – conditioned coach to reach Fardapur resort. At noon board the train at Bhusawal railway station. Proceed to Nashik. Lunch-on-board. Arrival at Nashik railway station. Departure to visit Panchawati Ghat and Sula Winery Yard. Wine & dine at the winery yard. Late evening board the train at Nashik railway station.
Day 08 (Wednesday) ARRIVE MUMBAI
Arrive Mumbai. End of an experience of a lifetime! |
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The Deccan Odyssey Tour starts on every Wednesday of the week* from Mumbai. Deccan Odyssey Train Tour only operates from October to April annually.
You have option to book for ANY Three Nights minimum part journey also. |
| *10% Holiday Surcharge Extra |
| Deccan Odyssey Train Depart Ex.Mumbai 2008 |
| January 2008 |
02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
| February 2008 |
06, 13, 20, 27 |
| March 2008 |
05, 12, 19, 26 |
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| FAIRY QUEEN |
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Fairy Queen is the oldest running vintage steam locomotive in the world and was built in the year 1855 by the British firm Kinston, Thompson & Hewitson for the British firm East India Railways. This train has got only a first class chair car having 50 seats and a pantry car for on board catering. A Guinness Book of World Records holder and winner of the National Tourism Award, this pristine beauty rolled again on 1st February 1997 from Delhi, after a gap of 142 years. After departing from Delhi, its first halt is the picturesque town of Alwar in Rajasthan. From |
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Alwar the guests are taken to the Sariska Tiger Reserve for an over night stay. Accommodation provisions are done at the Heritage hotel Sariska Palace and for entertainment there are traditional cultural programs and a Jeep Safari in the Tiger Sanctuary. |
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Day 01: Delhi / Alwar / Sariska
1000 hrs Train leaves Delhi Cantt Railway Station
1030 hrs Light snacks on board
1300 hrs Lunch on Board
1500 hrs Light refreshments on board
1600 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1620 hrs Departure Alwar by air-conditioned coach
1730 hrs Arrival Hotel Sariska Palace
1930 hrs Cultural program and theme dinner, Night stay at Hotel Sariska Palace.
Day 02: Sariska / Alwar / Delhi
0630 hrs Jeep safari for Tiger Sanctuary
0930 hrs Return from Sanctuary and breakfast at Sariska Palace
1200 hrs Departure Sariska by air-conditioned coach
1245 hrs Arrival Alwar Railway Station
1300 hrs Fairy Queen leaves Alwar
1330 hrs Lunch on board
1600 hrs Light refreshments on board
1845 hrs Fairy Queen arrives Delhi Cantonment Railway Station
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| ROYAL ORIENT EXPRESS |
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A joint venture of the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. and the Indian Railways, The Royal Orient, with a seven memorable days and nights package takes through two of India's most culturally fascinating states, Gujarat and Rajasthan.The Royal Orient will transport you to palaces and forts steeped in legends of heroism and chivalry. Welcome to a rare delight, a special experience. |
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The watering Hole Bar has all your favourite drinks and some new ones too.
Running hot and cold water, spacious baths, clean and comfortable & furnished cabins, at par with any five star hotels are few of the amenities provided on board. There is also a multi - cuisine restaurants to tickle your taste buds. And for the avid book lovers, a well stocked library if you're looking for a truly quiet, laid-back time.
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Itinerary:
Day 01 (Wednesday) DEPARTURE DELHI
Departure @ 1500 hours from Delhi Cantt railway station. Evening tea & dinner on board.
Day 02 (Thursday) ARRIVE CHITORGARH/UDAIPUR
The first destination of the Royal Orient train is Chittorgarh. The Royal Orient train arrives at Udaipur early in the morning. Chittorgarh is an important and historical city of Rajasthan. The Chittor fort, located atop a hill is a depiction of Rajput valor, bravery, culture and values.
Breakfast on board then proceed to Udaipur. Lunch and city tour. Overnight on board.
Day 03 (Friday) ARRIVE CHITORGARH/UDAIPUR
Arrive Junagarh at 1400 hours and Veraval at 1800 hours. Junagarh is an important historical place. The town of Veraval is located 6 km from Somnath. It is a part of Junagarh District of Gujarat. Veraval was once a fortified port town of the royal family of Junagarh. From Veraval proceed for a tour to Somnath. The main attraction at Somnath is the famous Shiva Temple on the Arabian Sea.
Day 04 (Saturday) ARRIVE SASANGIR
Arrive Sasangir, well known for the Gir National Park. And the only remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion. Proceed towards Dilwara at 1130 hours from Sasangir. The main attractions at Dilwara are the St. Paul's Church, Diu fort and the Ahmedpur-Mandvi beach. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 05 (Sunday) ARRIVE PALITANA & SARKHEJ
Arrive Palitana at 0740 hours and Sarkhej at 1905 hours. Explore the famous Jain temples at Shatrunjaya Hills. The beautiful Jain temples of Palitana were constructed in the North Indian style of temple architecture. Famous for its unique village life, the Vishalla village, located in Sarkhej is your next halt. Leave by surface by an air conditioned coach for Ahmedabad.
Day 06 (Monday) AHMEDABAD/JAIPUR
Full day city tour of Ahmedabad. Return back to the royal train and proceed to Jaipur. Overnight on board.
Day 07 (Tuesday) ARRIVE JAIPUR
Arrive Jaipur at 1115 hours. Full day city tour of Jaipur.
Depart Jaipur at 2130 hours. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 08 (Wednesday)
ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. End of a memorable trip!!
THE TRAIN IS NOT OPERATIONAL NOW & CHECK OUT THE DATES BEFORE YOU FIRM UP YOUR TRAVEL PLANS. |
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