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| Shatabdi
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Superfast,
intercity trains known as the Shatabdi Express link major cities
and offer facilities for quick and comfortable travel. While you
relax, the Shatabdi hospitality treats you to meals and snacks.
Before you are through, your destination has arrived. These trains
are designed for ease of travel for tourists and business people
alike. Mineral water, tea, coffee, and light snacks are provided
during your journey. All coaches are A/C and only chair car seats
are available (unlike other major services which offer berths).
Shatadbi trains are also generally always on time and very
reliable.
- From Delhi: Agra,
Lucknow, Dehra Dun, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Bhopal. Fram
- From Mumbai: Ahmedabad
- From Chennai:
Coimbatore
- From Kolkata: Bokaro,
Rourkela
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| Rajdhani
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| Rajdhani
Express trains were introduced in 1969 & they operate at the
speed of 130 km per hour.
Rajdhani Express runs from Delhi
to Haowrah, Mumbai, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Thiruvananthapuram,
Giwahati, Patna, Chennai, Securanderabad, Jammu, Tavi, Ahmedabad
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| Palace
On Wheels |
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a journey worthy of kings. No wonder the experience is labelled
the Palace on Wheels. With its cream saloons, embellished with
intricate designs, chug through Rajasthan on a journey through the
former royal kingdoms of this state.
Day 01 . Wednesday
Reporting Time: 1600 hrs. Departure: 1830 hrs
New Delhi - The journey begins at the Delhi Cantonment
station.
Day 02 . Thursday Arrival: 0200 hrs. Departure: 1930 hrs
Jaipur - You will be welcomed to Jaipur by caparisoned elephants
and strains of the Shehnai. Sightseeing- Hawa Mahal or the Palace
of Winds, Amber Fort, Jaipur's famous jewellery,
handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery and textiles. Lunch at Rambagh
Palace Hotel, visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, the
observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh II. Back to Palace-On-Wheels
around 1830 hrs. Dinner on board.
Day 03 . Friday Arrival: 0815 hrs. Departure 2300 hrs
Jaisalmer - Discover the painstakingly latticed havelis or
mansions with their grand facades. See the Nathmalji-ki-haveli,
Patwon-ki-haveli and Salim Singh-ki-haveli, shop for fine pattu
shawls, mirror work and embroidered articles, wooden boxes,
trinkets, silver jewellery and curios. Lunch on board, camel ride
on the sand dunes of Sam. Dinner and cultural programmes.
Day 04 . Saturday Arrival: 0700 hrs. Departure: 1530 hrs
Jodhpur - the second largest city of Rajasthan, known for its
rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and a group of royal
cenotaphs made of white marble. After lunch at a Palace Hotel,
return to the Palace-On-Wheels. Shop for exquisite handcrafted
articles including the famous breeches, embroidered shoes,etc.
Day 05 . Sunday Arrival: 0400 hrs. Departure: 1030 hrs
Sawai Madhopur - visit the Ranthambhor National Park, considered
to be the country's best wildlife sanctuary for observing and
photographing the activities of the tiger. Leave for Chittaurgarh.
Day 05 . Sunday Arrival: 1600 hrs.
Chittaurgarh - After lunch on board you are in Chittaurgarh-
Chittaurgarh Fort is all this and more. Moving legends of honour
and pride will echo in your mind as you proceed to Udaipur.
Day 06 . Monday Arrival: 2000 hrs.
Udaipur - the Lake City, the next morning. See the Jag Niwas
(Lake Palace) and the Jag Mandir, at Lake Pichola. Lunch at Lake
Palace Hotel, visit to the City Palace. Back to the train at
Chittaurgarh.
Day 07 . Tuesday Arrival: 0630 hrs. Departure :0935 hrs
Bharatpur - capital of Maharaja Suraj Mal. Visit to the world
famous bird sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the nestling
place for thousands of Egrets, Siberian Cranes, migratory Water
Fowl etc.
Day 07 . Tuesday Arrival: 1430 hrs. Departure: 2100 hrs
Agra - Arrive at Fatehpur Sikri- the red sandstone Mughal complex.
Sigtseeing- Mosque of Sheikh Salim Chisti. After lunch, move on
from the Red Fort and arrive at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven
Wonders of the World.
Day 08 . Wednesday Delhi Arrive 0600 hrs
Arrive back at Delhi Cantonment station and proceed for onward
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| Royal
Orient |
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| Weave
through two of India's most culturally fascinating states, Gujarat
and Rajasthan. Cross the great Indian desert at nights and take
day trips to fascinating places by luxury coach. Feel the
spirituality of an ancient Jain temple-city, soak your feet in the
warm water of the Arabian Sea and laze on the beach, Safari in
jungles to see the only lions outside Africa, and shop for
exquisite handicrafts as old as history in shops blaring Michael
Jackson music.
Day 1- Journey Starts from
Delhi Cantonment Railway Station.
Day 2- Arr. at
Chittaurgarh Railway Station, visit Chittaurgarh Fort. Dep. for
Udaipur, Breakfast on board. Arr. at Udaipur. On arrival transfer
to hotel for lunch. Post lunch visit the City Palace, boating at
lake Pichhola, Sahelion-ki-Bari(Royal Gardens), Shilpgram (Craft
Vilage) Dep. for Junagadh. Dinner on board.
Day 3- Visit graceful
destinations of Mehsana, Ahemdabad in Gujarat Arr. at Ahmedabad
via Himmatnagar. Dep. for Junagadh. Breakfast and lunch on board.
Arr. at Junagadh. Visit Ashokan Rock Edict of 3rd century B.C.,
Darbar Hall Museum, Mausoleum of Nawab Mahabat Khanji. Dep. for
Veraval Arr. at Veraval. Visit Somnath(the famous Shiva temple on
the shore of the Arabian Sea.) Dinner on Board.
Day 4- Sasangir, Ahmedpur,
Mandvi famous destinations in Gujarat Dep. for Sasan Gir. Arr. at
Sasan Gir. Visit Lion Sanctuary after early breakfast on board.
Dep. for Delwada. Lunch on board. Arr. at Delwada. Visit Ahmedpur
Madvi Beach and Diu. (Fort and St. Paul's Church) Dep. for
Palitana. Dinner on Board
Day 5- Palitana, Sakhrej
Breakast on Board. Arr. at Palitana. Visit 863 Jain Temples atop
Shatrunjaya Hills. (3572 steps can be climbed or please use the
chairslings arranged for you if you so desire.) Dep. for Sarkhej.
Lunch on Board Arr. at Sarkhej. Visit Vishalla village. Dinner at
Hotel(From Sarkhej to Ahmedabad by bus.)
Day 6- Ranakpur, Udaipur,
famous heritage destinations in Rajasthan Breakfast on Board.
Sightseeing of Ahmedabad(Adalaj Stepwell, Gandhi Ashram, Calico
museum of Textiles, Sidi Sayyad's Mosque, Shopping etc.).Lunch at
Hotel. Dep. for Jaipur. Evening tea and dinner on board.
Day 7 - Jaipur, the
capital city of Rajasthan Breakfast on board. Arr. at Jaipur.
Visit of Amer Fort and an Elephant ride via Hawa Mahal. Lunch at
Hotel. Visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar(Observatory) Dep. for
Delhi. Dinner on Board
Day 8 - Back to Delhi.
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| Deccan
Odyssey |
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step aboard The Deccan Odyssey is to step into a different world.
Here the opulence and pleasant hospitality evoke your senses and
makes you remember the romantic age of travel- a journey through
ancient mountains and mysterious forts, pristine beaches and
charming villages.
Day 01- Mumbai- a city of
dreams ... modern, yet preserving its antiquities as a short drive
through the city will reveal. Board the train in the evening at
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, one of Mumbai's most famous gothic
landmarks. Wine and dine in comfort as the train sets about its
voyage.
Day 02 - Jaigad -
Ganapatipule - Ratnagiri - Bhatye Visit Jaigad Fort, high on a
cliffside overlooking the ocean. View Konkan village life,
unreachable by road. Travel to Ganapatipule by road, a scenic
drive. Enjoy Konkan cuisine, visit the holy temple shrine
dedicated to Lord Ganesh and walk the beach amongst swaying palms.
Head out to Ratnagiri by air-conditioned coach and visit the
beaches. Depart in the evening.
Day 03 - Sindhudurg -
Tarkali - Sawantwadi Visit Sindhudurg Fort by boat, and walk
the two-mile long rampart walls with views of the open sea. Head
to Tarkali beach by luxury coach, a virgin beach at the confluence
of the River Karli. Enjoy a Malvani lunch and move on to
Sawantwadi by coach, the entrance point to Goa. You may also visit
Shilpa Gram village to watch local craftsmen go about their work.
A traditional meal on board the train during the evening as you
head for Goa.
Day 04 - Goa Visit the
ruins of Old Goa, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Cathedral and the
Church of St. Francis of Assissi, now an archaeological museum.
Move on to Priol, home to one of the Mangeshi Temples. A boat
cruise down the Mandovi river follows featuring entertainment and
Goan delicacies. Visit Fontanhas, the latin quarter of Panjim,
Goa's capital, followed by Dona Paula, a small palm fringed beach.
In the evening head back to the station for wining and dining on
board.
Day 05 - Pune Morning
arrival in Pune, former capital of the Marathas and home to poets,
writers and artists. Sightseeing- Phule Mandia, Rajar Kelkar
museum, the Iyengar Yoga Institute, famous the world over.
After lunch at the Taj Blue Diamond we visit the Osho Ashram
commune, focusing on meditation. Next comes the tribal museum and
the David synagogue, Aga Khan Palace. In the evening comes the
light and sound show at the Shaniwarwada Palace. A sumptuous meal
is prepared on board the train prior to departure for Aurangabad.
Day 06 - Aurangabad
Sightseeing- fortress of Daulatabad, the world famous Ellora
Caves, a world heritage site consisting of a series of Hindu, Jain
and Buddhist caves originating from the 7th to the 14th centuries.
Return to Aurangabad for lunch before visiting the Shivaji museum
followed by the Aurangabad Caves and the Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, a
replica of the Taj Mahal. Return to the train for an evening meal
and departure to our next port of call.
Day 07 - Ajanta - Nashik
Visit the Ajanta Caves, which date from the 3rd to the 7th
centuries. Return and depart for the Sula winery at Govardhan park
visiting the vineyards along the way. Wine and dine in comfort as
the sun sets before heading back to Nashik Road station to board
the train to Mumbai.
Day 08 - Mumbai Enjoy
breakfast on board as we arrive in Mumbai, Indiašs commercial
capital. Alight at Chhatrapati Shivaji rail terminus as the tour
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| Fairy
Queen |
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| Fairy
Queen will take you to a journey of your lifetime. Enjoy the
enchanting Rajasthan on the oldest working broad gauge steam
locomotive in the world. The train will stop at every major
destination and the ambience of it will provide you an excellent
opportunity to feel like a maharaja as you travel through the
royal land.
Day 1: Report Delhi Cantt
at 0900hrs and depart for Alwar at 1000hrs. Lunch and snacks on
board. Afternoon met on arrival at Alwar Station and drive to
Sariska Hotel (1.5 hrs). Night stay and dinner at Sariska Hotel.
Day 2: Early Morning visit to Sariska tiger Reserve.
Breakfast at Hotel and drive to Alwar station. Board the Fairy
Queen for journey back to Delhi. Lunch on board. Evening arrival
at Delhi Cantt.
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| Shivalik
Deluxe Express |
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| The
verdant valleys of Himachal Pradesh are incomparable in offering a
panoramic feast to tourists who flock to the state round the year.
Easily accessible from the plains of northern India, the
picturesque Shivalik valley in the Kalka-Shimla region affords a
breathtaking experience. The toy train journey from Kalka to
Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, is entrancing with
107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The dazzling view and the
stops at the picturesque stations along the way add to the
experience.
The
train offers modern fittings and amenities like wall to wall
carpet, cushioned chair, cabin for couples, music system, table
for meals, tube lights, microphone for communication with the
guard, improved toilet facilities, and much more.
The
train also has an attached tourist coach called the Shivalik
Palace - built specially for the elite or up market tourist. The
facility here include exclusive kitchen ware, on board catering,
music system, indoor games, magazine & books, modern bathroom,
folding beds, and dining table with cushioned chair. In addition,
there are two complimentary retiring rooms at Shimla for one day. |
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| Ooty
Toy Train |
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| The Nilgiri mountain
railway starts from the town of Mettupalayam and thus begins a
journey full of twists and turns, as this narrow gauge train
ascends 46 kms, on its way to the hill resort of Ooty.
At a Maximum speed of 33 km per hour, this 'toy train' treks
across plains, plantations and forest clad hills. The 16 tunnels
and tall girder bridges on the way, along with the breathtaking
view, make this toy train journey to Ooty, something not to to be
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| Darjeeling
Toy Train |
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| The Darjeeling Himalayan
Railway is lovingly called the "Toy Train". The journey
to Darjeeling is regarded as among the most spectacular in the
world. Travellers are awed by both the scenery as well as the
railway line which is truly an engineering masterpiece and without
doubt one of the wonders of the world.
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| Matheran
Toy Train |
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77-year-old line, connecting Neral to mMatheran, is the main way
to reach the tiny hill resort, close to Mumbai. As a little train
wheezes up into the clear mountain air, on can view the scenic
vista of hills and plains below. The lack of vehicular traffic at
Matheran makes it an unusual and peaceful retreat. The journey up
to Matheran from Neral takes about one-and-a-half hours. The toy
train runs between sunrise and sunset. |
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