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More About India |
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Trains in India ›› Rajdhani Express
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RAJDHANI EXPRESS
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 The Rajdhani Express, India's
super fast fully air-conditioned deluxe train gives you the unique opportunity of experiencing the Indian Railways at its best. Afternoon
snacks and tea are offered after the train begins its journey. After
an Indian dinner, soft music and the train's rhythmic movement will
lull you to sleep. The Train links New Delhi (the capital or Rajdhani)
to India's major cities.
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Major Destination Of the
Rajdhani |
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New Delhi :
The capital of India, New Delhi is a sprawling modern metropolis.
Places of interest include the walled city of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk,
the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the impressive Rashtrapati Bhawan, the
Parliament Building, the Old Fort, Humayun's Tomb the Qutb Minar and
Tughlakabad Fort. |
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Kolkata / Calcutta :
Historically, culturally and intellectually
vibrant, Calcutta - the gateway city to Eastern India, despite its
crowds, is an amazing experience. Places of interest include the Fort
William, the Victoria Memorial and its museum, St. Paul's Cathedral
and the Raj Bhawan. Across the banks of the River Hooghly are Belur
Math and the Dakshineshwar Temple. Diamond Harbour, where the Ganga
meets the sea, is 51 kms from calcutta. |
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Mumbai / Bombay :
A fusion of the ultra modern and traditional and
India's glamorous answer to Hollywood, Mumbai is also the country's
powerhouse, industrial heartland and economic nerve centre. The
interesting places to visit in Mumbai include the famous Marine Drive,
the Gateway of India, the Afghan Church, Hutma Chowk, Mahalakshmi
Temple, Nehru Planetarium, Victoria Terminus and the famous Elephanta
rock-cut caves.
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Chennai / Madras :
Chennai, a moderen metropolis, is the most convenient point of entry
for South India and a fascinating centre for the arts. The Places of
interest include Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church, Kapaleeswarar
Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, San Thome Basilica, the Government
Museum and Valluvar Kottam. The broad sandy shore of the Marina Beach
is the ideal place for an evening stroll. |
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Bangalore :
Bangalore, 'the garden city' of
India, is also one of Asia's fastest growing urban centres. Places of
interest include the Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultan's Fort and Palace,
the Lal Bagh Gardens with its glass House, Cubbon Park, the Bull
Temple, Sri Gangadhareshwara Temple, the Vidhana Soudha and Venkatappa
Art Gallery. The centrally located Ulsoor Lake, is dotted with
picturesque and tiny islands. |
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Hyderabad :
The 400 year old metropolis, Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra
pradesh. Hyderabad's rich past finds expression not only in its
marvellous monuments, but also in its language, food, customs and
etiquette. Some of the places of interest here are the Char Minar,
Mecca Masjid, Golconda Fort, Public Gardens and Birla Temple. |
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