Trains

Shatabdi Express
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 Express
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 & back to Delhi.
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Palace On Wheels
It's 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 journey.
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Royal Orient
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. Journey ends at Delhi Cantt.
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Deccan Odyssey
To 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, India¹s commercial capital. Alight at Chhatrapati Shivaji rail terminus as the tour draws to its conclusion.
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Fairy Queen
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
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
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 missed
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Darjeeling Toy Train
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
The 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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