Experience the rhythm of India. With Indian Railways

The mystical, magical land of India is best experienced at an unhurried pace. Glimpses from a train window, children waving out as the train chugs past, stops at station bustling with life and colour, slow journeys on little toy trains . . . . these have a charm of their own. So come, discover India with Indian Railways.

The Palace on Wheels with rich decor that evokes the age of rajput chivalry, takes you on a seven day royal odyssey of Rajasthan. Starting from Delhi, this luxurious train covers Jaipur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Sawai Madhopur , Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur and Agra.

For more information and bookings, please contact :

Senior Manager, Palace on Wheels, Tourist Reception Centre, Bikaner House, New Delhi - 110 011.

Tel : 91 11-3381884, 3386069. Fax : 91-11-3382823.

ROYAL ORIENT

The Royal Orient’s thirteen indescribably wondrous, gold embossed saloon cars recreate the resplendent living of the times of yore. Starting its epic journey from Delhi the Royal Orient takes you to Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Junagarh, Veraval, Somnath, Sasan Gir, Ahmedpur Mandvi, Palitana, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.

For more information and bookings, please contact :

Senior Manager, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd., II floor, A-6, State Emporia Building, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi - 100 001.

Tel : 91-11-3364724 Fax : 91-11-3734015

FAIRY QUEEN

The oldest working steam locomotives in the world, the Fairy Queen takes 50 discrening passengers from around the world, on unforgettable weekend trips to Alwar in Rajasthan. From Alwar, the tourists are taken to Sariska Tiger Sanctuary.

For bookings, please contact : Executive Director, Tourim Directorate, Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001.

Tel : 91-11-3388461, 3303441. Fax : 91-11-3383000, 3386943. Or, Director, National Rail Musem, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021.

Tel : 91-11-66881816, 688093. Fax : -91-11-6880804

BAUDDHA PARIKRAMA EXPRESS

The Bauddha Parikrama Express will take you on the Buddha’s trail. The 5 nights/6days pilgrimage by rail will began at Kolkatta and cover the important places on the Buddhist circuit: Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Varanasi, Sarnath, Rajgir, Nalanda, Gaya and Bodhgaya.

For further details, please contact : Vice President (Ashok Travel & Tours), India Tourism Department Corporation, Room No 305, III Floor, New Delhi House, 27 Barakhamaba Road, New Delhi - 110 001.

Tel : 91-11-3313233, 3715917, 3225035. Fax : 91-11-332495.