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. Shop for exquisite handicrafts as old as history. More on Royal Orient Train.
                     Welcome to the rare delight, a special experience. Rare because in our fast - paced lives, it is not often that we can take time off to unwind and taste the pleasure of Raaj culture. Special, because your journey will take you and your family back in time : to the age of Maharajas. To carry you there is the world's most exotic trains. 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.

A joint venture of the Tourist Corporation of Gujarat Limited and the Indian Railways with thirteen coaches and saloons,The Royal Orient promises you seven memorable days and nights.

Multicuisine restaurant with the "Watering Hole" Bar, with all your favourite drinks and some new ones too!, running hot and cold water, spacious baths, clean and comfortable cabins, furnished better than may 5-star hotels, a Library if you're looking for a truly quite, laid-back time.
The Royal Orient is supposedly one of the world's most lavish and luxurious trains. Ink blue in color the entire luxury Indian train has 13 coaches that offer deluxe five star facilities comparable with international standards. All the coaches of the luxury Royal Orient train have been decorated in style reflecting the cultural themes of the states this luxury Indian train takes you to.
The restaurant car attached to the Royal Orient train offers to treat you with Indian, Continental and Chinese culinary delights. The specially prepared Gujarati and Rajasthani food promises to make your mouth water. Treat your taste buds to an eclectic collection of wines and alcoholic beverages and relax at the library while you course through books on interesting topics