The Royal Orient Express Train offers
seven days of historic grandeur and
regal self-indulgence with numerous
luxuries of the court recreated in
the saloons. The décor tinged
with gold dust and an overpowering
sense of antiquity, the beauteous
elements of traditional arts and crafts,
the embroidered elaboration of the
curtains, the picturesque carpets,
the delicate crockery, and the picturesque
carpets, the delicate crockery, and
the liveried attendants specially
trained to offer you royal service
once enjoyed by Kings and Queens,
all combined to recreate the magical
aura of the bygone era.
A
Mini World
However,
human nature is such that while one
might like to feel like a King, one
would also like to dine on one’s
own favourite dishes and desserts,
and drink one’s favourite cocktail.
That’s why The Royal Orient
Express offers an array of continental,
Western and Indian ethnic cuisines
to choose from, at its quaintly decored
restaurant. Its bar, aptly named “The
Watering Hole”, is well-stacked
with all known brands of liquor, and
the in-house library stocks the latest
in fiction and non-fiction.
Saloon
Each
saloon is named after a lost dynasty
or after a historical creation of
man or nature. The tourist guide on
the train will be able to tell one
the interesting stories behind the
names of these saloons. There are
14 air-conditioned splendidly decorated
saloons and two dinning cars. Each
saloon has a kitchenette and four
cabins. There is a well-equipped attached
bathroom with hot and cold baths between
the two cabins.
Cabin
Each
cabin or coupe can accommodate three
passengers. Generally two passengers
are accommodated in each coupe. There
are two attendants on call for each
saloon. There is also a provision
of emergency first aid kit on board.
The train manager arranges for emergency
or otherwise communication requirements
through phone or fax and passengers
can contact him via telecom at any
hour of the day.
Lounge
The
lounge to be used for sitting or recreation
is fitted with TV & VCR. Each
cabin has music channel speakers and
one can listen to the music of one’s
choice through these music channels.
