Showing posts with label Palace on Wheels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Palace on Wheels. Show all posts

Saturday, 18 August 2012

Bravura Suite or Extraordinary Suite: Take Your Pick for Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Tour

The resounding success of Palace on wheels paved the way for many state tourism boards to come up with luxury tourist trains in their respective region. One of them is Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, a joint initiative of Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways. Co-incidentally RTDC are the makers of Palace on Wheels and the unprecedented popularity of this Indian luxury train among lucrative foreign tourist segment led to the introduction of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels to promote tourism in Rajasthan. Although this luxury tourist train was designed to traverse erstwhile princely states of Rajputana but it went on to include Khajuraho and Varanasi as part of cultural and spiritual excursion.

 Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Train Tour
The super deluxe saloon or Bravura Suite has been named after Taj Mahal. Guest cabins in deluxe coaches have been designed with the tint of three exquisite jewels- Ruby, Pearl and Sapphire and come befitted with elegant silk furnishings, comforter and upholstery to create an aesthetic appeal. All 13 Extraordinary Suites can accommodate guests up to 6.

On the other hand, there is Bravura Suite is more spacious than the former one and can accommodate 8 people. The 4 twin-bedded chambers in this suite have been designed in traditional Rajasthani décor. While beds are draped in silk and velvet comforters, the finely carved wooden furniture has been designed in pure Ottoman style.

Royal Rajasthan On Wheels Train Journey
These suites draw their name from two striking stones-diamond and emerald. Complementing the traditional Rajasthani décor are the state of the art amenities such as individual temperature control, electronic safe, channel music, Wi-Fi internet and 110/120 V socket compatibility. Each saloon is appointed with a personal attendant to cater to your needs and requirements.

Apart from accommodation, no other facility on board Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Tour can be differentiated in terms of refinement, facilities and space. The accommodation alternative chosen will determine your superiority as a traveler while most other facilities are just bells and whistles.

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Facilities : A Galore of World Class Luxuries

A journey on board Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is a travelling bonanza for tourists who wish to discover the myriad colors of Rajasthan in sheer opulence. Beginning from Safdarjung Railway Station in New Delhi, the luxury train covers Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Khajuraho, Varanasi and Agra before heading back to Delhi. The luxury tourist train was launched by Rajasthan Tourism and Development Corporation (RTDC) following the unprecedented success of Palace on Wheels, the queen of Indian luxury trains. Given below is the brief description of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels facilities that offer modern comforts and cosmopolitan refinement.

Super Deluxe Saloon
• The train has two restro bars- Sheesh Mahal and Swarn Mahal- serving lip-smacking Rajasthani, Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. The two onsite bars serve premium brands of whiskey, scotch, malt, rum, vodka, wines and Champanage among others.

• A fully equipped spa offering fine assortment of Ayurvedic therapies and massages from different cultures to revitalize your mind, body and soul. .All cabins come equipped with state of the art amenities such as room safe, channel music, Wi-Fi internet and central air conditioning.

Bar & Lounge
• Taking cue from the architectural aesthetics of erstwhile palaces of Rajasthan, the 13 deluxe saloons and 1 super deluxe saloon represents a seamless blend of traditional and modernity apparent in its ethnic décor and state of the art facilities. While Extraordinary Suites (Deluxe Saloons) are designed in themes of three exquisite jewels- Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl, Bravura Suite (Super Deluxe Saloon are themed around two precious stones- emerald and diamond.

Dining & Cuisines
• A souvenir coach set with cruet sets, embossed leather jewelry box and beer mugs among others. Adding to the aforementioned facilities of this Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is the personalized services offered by the courteous staff, which is another USP of this train.

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Tariff: Totally Worth It

The advent of Palace on Wheels in 1982 has looked upon with great enthusiasm. The phenomenal success of this luxury tourist train encouraged different state tourism boards to introduce luxury rail journeys in their respective regions. The unprecedented popularity of Palace on Wheels train has led to the introduction of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels in 2009 to meet the growing demand of luxury train tours in Rajasthan.

Shish Mahal Restaurant of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
If there is one single world that could describe the opulence of this train is ‘Royal’ which is itself is added in its name. Beginning from an introductory price of USD 590 per person per night, the weeklong journey on board this train is a medley of royal, cultural and spiritual facet of India. Listed below is the  chart of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels train tariff and the reasons why the journey price is worth the luxury on offer.  

Occupancy Type
Price in US$
Description
Super Deluxe Saloon (Suite)
US$ 1600
Per Suite per night
Deluxe Saloon (Twin Sharing)
US$ 590
Per person per night
Deluxe Saloon (Single Occupancy)
US$ 825
Per person per night

Offering Ultra-Luxe Facilities to the Guests
The 13 deluxe cabins draw their name from an erstwhile famous palace of Rajasthan such as Hawa Mahal, Surya Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Jogi Mahal, Umaid Palace, Padmini Mahal, Kishori Mahal and Lalgarh Palace. The Super Deluxe Coach is rightly named after Taj Mahal.
The tastefully decorated interiors, sylvan furnishings, silk and velvet comforters, individual temperature control & separate electronic safe for each cabin add to the overall regal experience.
A personal attendant aka Khidmatgar appointed for each cabin goes extra miles to serve your needs and requirements.

 The foreign exchange need of the guests has been countered by setting up counters at all partner hotels. A/c buses are provided for all sightseeing excursions.

The two restro-bars housed within Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Swarn Mahal and Sheesh Mahal serves a wide range of Indian, Mughlai and Continental cuisines along with traditional Rajasthani fare. The in-house bar serves choicest brands of Indian and foreign liquor brands.



Deluxe Saloon
The Royal spa offers host of Ayurvedic and wellness therapies along with personal care products to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Guests can shop for souvenir items such as Beer Mug, Cruet Set, Leather Photo Frame and Jewelry Box.

Adding to the aforementioned listed facilities is the impeccable hospitality of the train staff, which is another USP of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels. Without a doubt, the price of Royal Rajasthan on Wheels train journey is truly the luxury on offer.