Orient Rail Journeys Blog

Agra is famous in the world as the city of the Taj Mahal. The history of Agra dates back to the times of the Mahabharata. Agra is located on the west bank of the Yamuna River, 204 km south of Delhi.  How to Reach Agra Agra has a domestic airport and a good connection network, both railway and road.  City Attractions  Taj Mahal  The Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Shahjahan - the fifth Mughal emperor, to commemorate his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Shahjahan loved his wife so much that, after his death in 1631, he decided to immortalize their love in the form of the Taj Mahal.  Agra Fort  Located on the banks of the Yamuna River 2 km northwest of the Taj Mahal, designed and built by Akbar in 1565 AD, the Agra fort houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and numerous other palaces including the Jahangir Mahal, the Diwan-i-Khas , Diwan-i-Am and Moti Masjid. Akbar Mausoleum  Located about 10 km from Agra, in the small town ...

Now a days, luxury trains are most popular in India. Here are the 3 famous luxury trains are as below: Palace on Wheels Palace on Wheels is the famous luxury train in India through which you can get the royal experience onboard the train. 1. Spend time at Chokhi Dhani This is a heaven for avid foodies. Decorated with warm lights and encircled by floral gardens, Chokhi Dhani is a perfect escapade after a long journey. Enjoy folk song and dance programmes while relishing authentic Rajasthani cuisines, in a complete local ambience and decor. 2. Shop at the local markets Make your Palace on Wheels trip to Rajasthan complete filling your bags with souvenirs. Adorn your hands with mehndi designs, enjoy puppet shows, buy fine gold and silver jewellery showcasing royal designs or boutique apparels and leather shoes studded with tiny mirrors. Also Read:  What is the Ticket Price of Palace on Wheels Most Popular Traditional Folk Dances of Rajasthan Deccan Odyssey D...

There are 7 interesting itineraries touring splendid locations across Northern, Western, and Central India including palaces and architectural wonders that lie athwart to each other. The luxury train offers to take guests on a premium journey to the glittering array of palaces, monuments, wildlife parks, ancient caves, etc. Guests may also indulge in interesting activities while on the trip like shopping, indulge in spas, sip tea at Taj, which are out of the ordinary travel experiences. Without a doubt, this is one of the finest luxury tours in the world promising regal experiences that you have never felt before. Maharajas Express Cabins The most expensive Maharajas Express train in the world has an outstanding ability to accommodate 88 guests in one tour. Lose yourself in the comfort of centrally air conditioned coaches with cushioned mattresses, a writing desk, an electronic safe, and bright interiors with a regal touch. The Presidential Suite boasts of an extravagant room ...

Here is an amazing place to view the beautiful red flamingos @ the flamingo safari in Mumbai. For all the keen bird watchers and nature enthusiasts, this is one of the latest and most fascinating places to visit to see sufficient migratory species of the flamingos in their most natural habitat. The migratory bird sanctuary/ flamingo sanctuary is spread over 1960 hectares of mangroves & muds lying in between thane’s mudflats creeks from Vashi to Airoli. The migratory birds fly in from parts of Kutch over three months. This is the best season to visit the Flamingo Sanctuary in Mumbai for an excellent weekend outing with friends or a family weekend outing. The government is taking efforts to spread the word about this beautiful bird safari with the migratory flamingos migrating all the way from Kutch. Here are a few interesting details that you would like to know about Mumbai's Flamingo Safari. There are various seater boats and boat rides of different sizes organized t...

Be it the 'Nijams' of Hyderabad, the 'Rajas' of Rajasthan or the 'Nawabs' of Lucknow –just as these royal Indian 'Gharanas' have gained name and fame across the world ,so has a royal carriage owned and run by IRCTC. Maharajas Express - self explanatory as the name is, the train serves to showcase the epitomize blend of the Indian cultural opulence ,its royal lifestyle and rich hospitality, through its interior decorations, its sober yet unique and punctual service off and on board and last but not the least ,through its 7 night / 8days exquisite journey covering more than twelve destinations across North-West and central India, focused mainly on Rajasthan. The Finest And Most Expensive Luxury Train in the World Voted “The World's Leading Luxury Train “ five times in a row at the World Travel Awards from 2012-17, Maharajas Express is the most expensive Luxury Train in the World with its fare starting from 2.5 lakhs to 15 lakhs. But what ma...

Now, travelling in India is a different experience with Palace on Wheels. This luxury train just does not take you to the tourist hotspots of Rajasthan, Agra, Delhi and Fatehpur Sikri but also gifts its guests a lifestyle as lavish as that of the Maharajas and Maharanis of the state. Palace on Wheels is known for its beauty, hospitality and sophistication. It comes with Free internet Doctors and first aid Ayurveda SPA and gym Round the clock attendants Air conditioned 14 deluxe saloons Laundry service and storage space Couple of resto bars offering high quality liquors Dining cars decked up in Rajasthani style, serving sumptuous Indian and global cuisines It takes you to Jaipur- Jaisalmer- Jodhpur- Udaipur- Chittorgarh- Ranthambore National Park- Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary- Fatehpur Sikri- Agra- Delhi. Interesting right? So check out the cost of booking a place on Palace on Wheels and get set for a journey of opulence. Price List of Palace on Wheels The price of travell...

While going to Jaipur from Agra, you will find a city which is kind of lost in history. It lies in ruins, abandoned by the humankind, with no residents dwelling. But wait, you will be amazed to know that so marvellous this place is that it has been listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Let us take you through a quick tour of Fatehpur Sikri through this short read so that you can figure out yourself why so amazing it is: Enroute Agra to Jaipur, you will find the Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri that encloses striking features like Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Salim Chisti’s Tomb etc. Scheduling a brief visit here can be very rewarding. Another option is that you can also plan a side visit while you are touring Agra as it lies a short drive away. As you plan your stopover in this city, we promise you that you will not regret it at all. The reason is that you get to discover Mughal history through the artefacts of this place. It is here that the legends of Navratnas i.e. N...