During this tour we also covered Sawai Madhopur and Jodhpur, the two other important destinations of India. Each of the destinations offered a different experience. We explored Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. We also visited
Umaid Bhawan. We have read enough about these places and even we had been there
earlier also but visiting these places by Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was a
fairy-tale experience. We were feeling like princesses who were travelling
from our one palace to another and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels was our royal
caravan.
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| Moti Mahal |
After Rajasthan, the
train moved towards Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India. Located in almost middle of the country, Madhya Pradesh
was new for us. We had never been to this beautiful state. After spending
another night in that moving palace, we were in Khajuraho temples. Fine
architecture of these temples made us wonder that without any technology and
tools how did they carve such amazing sculptures? Although we were exploring
the amazing temples of Kahjuraho yet I was missing the luxury on board. I
was not able to understand what was the magic that was dragging me towards
train. I guess it was luxury and the decoration. Exclusive Bar, Spa
Facilities, Personalized Services, Splendid Saloons, Royal Decoration and
Personalized Attendant, all these facilities were not allowing me to
concentrate on the world outside the train.
As we boarded the
train, I got that princely feel again. I could not realize that I was even
behaving in a royal manner. Suddenly Heena made me realize that we were on the
train just for a week. I was a bit low after realizing the fact that five days
of the tour were over. I did not notice when I fell asleep in the cozy beds of
the train. I woke up in the morning. Heena told me that she could not sleep
due to the luxurious environment as she was living there as a dream.
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| Agra Fort |
The moment we got down
in Varanasi, we felt that no combination can be
better than travelling in luxury to the Varanasi.
Calm ambience and enchantment of mantras took my heart away. I did not know why
but Varanasi
was always on my list of must visit places. After stepping in the holy region I
could realize that there lies a heaven on the earth. We visited different Ghats and temples there and all of them were amazing. A
whole day in spiritual aura was not allowing us to leave the place but finally
luxury of the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels won and we were back on the train.
Next destination was Agra, the land that
houses the symbol of love. A full day in the city made me realize that the
love of these emperors was also royal like them. Gloriously standing Taj
Mahal is the evidence of the fact. We explored Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort as
well. Finally, we left for Delhi.
The tour was about to over and we were not in a mood to step out of this world
class luxury.
On Sunday, we de-boarded the train early morning. It
was really hard for us to come out of that luxury experience but we had to. There
was no choice. Soon, we would be planning another luxury train tour.
