{"id":1319,"date":"2014-07-18T10:10:32","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T04:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/tkblog\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2015-01-14T14:10:26","modified_gmt":"2015-01-14T08:40:26","slug":"travel-royally-in-luxury-trains-of-indian-railways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travelkhana.com\/tkblog\/travel-royally-in-luxury-trains-of-indian-railways\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Royally in Luxury Trains of Indian Railways &#8211; Royal Indian Trains"},"content":{"rendered":"<div align=\"justify\">\n<p>Some of the luxury trains operated by Indian Railways are as follows:<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u00a0<a title=\"Palace on Wheels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/tkblog\/palace-on-wheels-the-origin-of-luxurious-trains\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Palace on Wheels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>People travelling on this train will feel royal and grand owing to its exquisite and exclusive decoration and service. With wall to wall carpeting and luxurious cabins, it gives the feeling of being a Maharaja or Maharani of the by gone era. The lush interiors speak of the royal Rajasthani culture, which is clearly depicted in the paintings, furnishings and handicrafts that surround the cabins. \u00a0This train takes the travelers to the grand journey of sand dunes and royal palaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The services offered on this train are as below:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two restaurants offer traditional Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine along with Indian liquor, scotch, wine and cocktails.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ayurvedic massages in the newly introduced spa.<\/li>\n<li>Doctor on request<\/li>\n<li>14 saloons with 4 cabins that are all attached with shower and bath.<\/li>\n<li>Laundry services<\/li>\n<li>Souvenirs and gift items with Palace on Wheels insignia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The itinerary of this train is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 01 &#8211; WEDNESDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">New Delhi Departure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 02 \u2013 THURSDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">JAIPUR-Pink City Tour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 03 \u2013 FRIDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Early Morning: RANTHAMBHORE- Tiger ReserveAfternoon: CHITTORGARH- Hill Fort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 04 \u2013 SATURDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">UDAIPUR- City of Lakes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 05 &#8211; SUNDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">JAISALMER: Oasis in desert<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 06 &#8211; MONDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">JODHPUR: Heart of Marwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 07 \u2013 TUESDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Early Morning: BHARATPUR: Bird SanctuaryNoon: AGRA &#8211; City of Taj Mahal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 08 \u2013 WEDNESDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">NEW DELHI Return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The changes in tour details can be checked on any <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/travelkhana\/indian-railways-time-table\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>railway time table in India<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Reporting time at Delhi: 4:30PM at <a title=\"Safdarjung Railway Station \u2013 DSJ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.travelkhana.com\/rail-info\/overview-delhi-safdarjung-railway-station\/\" target=\"_blank\">Safdarjung Railway Station<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Return time: Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station by 05:30AM. Check out is 7:15 am after early breakfast.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Golden Chariot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is the one and only luxury train in South India. Travelers will get an insight into a kaleidoscope of cultural ethos of southern India along with glimpses of archaeological wealth. Being a joint venture of the State Government of Karnataka &amp; Ministry of Railways, this train offers travelers a combination of the years gone by and golden future yet to come. With luxurious interiors and supreme service, it has captured the hearts of many travelers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services provided on this train:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Two dining cars &#8211;<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business center<\/li>\n<li>Mini gymnasium<\/li>\n<li>4 sleeping chambers<\/li>\n<li>11 luxuriously furnished Air-Conditioned Saloons for passengers<\/li>\n<li>Special cabin for Physically Challenged<\/li>\n<li>LCD Televisions<\/li>\n<li>Electric sockets with 220 AC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The itinerary of this train is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 01 : MONDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Bangalore Depart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 02 : TUESDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Drive From Mysore \/ Kabini &#8211; Overnight Stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 03 : WEDNESDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Morning: Mysore Palace &amp; Srirangapatna FortAfternoon: Mysore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 04 : THURSDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Morning: Gomateswara Hill MonolithAfternoon: Belur &amp; Halebid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 05 : FRIDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">HAMPI &#8211; UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 06 : SATURDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">UNESCO World Heritage Site of Badami and Pattadakal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 7 : SUNDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">GOA Churches &amp; Golden Beaches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">Day 8 : MONDAY<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"295\">BANGALORE Return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Reporting time at Bangalore: Report by 4.00 pm (1600 hrs) at Hotel Taj West End, Bangalore<\/p>\n<p>Return time: Yashwantpura Railway station, Bangalore by 11 a.m. Check out is on arrival.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers and travelers who want to experience the grandeur of regal India should to travel on these trains once in their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the luxury trains operated by Indian Railways are as follows: \u00a0Palace on Wheels People travelling on this train will feel royal and grand owing to its exquisite and exclusive decoration and service. 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