The two basic building ingredients, sand and water, are available in
abundance on a sandy beach,
so most sand play takes place
there, or in a sandpit.
Tidal beaches generally have sand that limits height and structure because of
the shape of the sand grains. Good sculpture sand is somewhat dirty, having silt and clay that helps lock the
irregular-shaped sand grains together.Sand castles are typically made by
children, simply for the fun of it, but there are also sand-sculpture contests
for adults that involve large, complex constructions. The largest
sand castle made in a contest was 18 feet tall; the owner, Ronald
Malcnujio, a five-foot-high man, had to use several ladders, each the height of
the sand castle. His sculpture consisted of one ton of sand and 10 litres of
water to sculpt.
6 Luxurious Trains Of India
India
also known as ‘Incredible India’ is worlds most famous country. Mainly
known for its historical, luxurious, spiritual and oneness diversity.
Many historical monuments show its luxurious life at
that time. But today we are not able to live that life and have such
experience. Many people are so much fond of such life that they have
made such houses. And some who live in such historical buildings have
not changed a little bit of is originality. But what for others, for
them Indian Railways has introduced some luxurious trains, also known as Indian Pride. These trains are provides the most luxurious experience of that time.
So lets have a ride about some these luxurious life providing Luxurious Trains Of India.
Fairy Queen-oldest in luxurious trains
It is in the oldest luxurious trains of
both India and as steam locomotive. Its track is between from New Delhi
to Alwar. Its history is from the beginning of the end of Indian
slavery. It was designed in 1855 in England by Thompson, Hewitson and Kitson and then reached to Calcutta. “Fleet no. 22″ it was its first name given by East Indian Railway Company
in 1895. Its origin was shifted time to time according to the
environment needed by Britishers. From West Bengal to Bihar, then to
Uttar Pradesh and many more. It spent its maximum time at Howrah Station
in West Bengal.
It was retired in 1909 and then in 1972 it was
declared as heritage and listed in luxurious trains by Indian
Government, and then it was restored to full working after renovation in
1977. Then in 1988 it was listed in Guinness Records. And it got its previous commercial purpose after 88 years on 18 July 1997.
(Fairy queen’s interior)
Palace On Wheels-4th in luxurious trains
Palace on wheels listed as 4th in luxurious trains
of world, is really a palace in its own. It was designed and launched
by Indian Railways for Rajashtan tourism development and promotion in
1982. They provide you a fully experience of luxury and royal life for
six days. it became popular on its launched and in 1982 voted as 4th
worlds luxurious train. Its logo also says ‘A Week In Wonderland‘, and does so.
Its
designed was not inspired from Fairy Queen, but was inspired from
princely states of India like Rajashtan, Gujarat, the Nizam of Hyderabad
and the living of Viceroy of British India. In
starting the royal coaches were ceased to be used by common people.
Because it was not so easy to keep the fine artistry without got
damaged. But after some time it was fully opened for all and it started
its carrier at top level and popularity.
In
1991 it was refurnished and refurbished, and then the train was with
service cars, luxurious restaurants, bars private cabins, saloons and
kitchen. It also had got attention of BBC, MTV, MDR of Germany, National
Geography and many others.Names of its coaches are on the name of royal
states and the life style of British India. The trains departs from New
Delhi and through eight days it goes on its route through Jaipur,
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur,
and Agra.
It is really a Palace On Wheel providing the luxurious and royal life experience in eight days.
Deccan Odyssey-luxurious trains in blue
One
popular thing give birth to its siblings, one of them is this Deccan
Odyssey another in these luxurious trains. It was designed on the model
of Palace On Wheels. It got green signal to be made in 2002, and after
five months it was ready, but nobody was satisfied. Hence after some
more designation and modification it was launched in 2003. This blue Limousine when launched got heavily attraction, and its blue color with embroidery was appreciated when placed on tracks.
(Deccan Odyssey interior)
This
one of the luxurious trains is like a five star hotel. It has
restaurant, spa, business center, fitness center. In 2004 it was closed
due to poor response but suddenly in monsoon it was restarted and now it
is all day open. It provides a 7 day tour of fully air-conditioned saloons of 4 twin bedrooms, president like saloons,
along with living rooms and bed rooms. It starts from Mumbai on
Wednesday and return back on Tuesday, going via many stops. Its travel
route is Mumbai to Sindhudurg then to Goa reaching Vasco forwarding to
Kolhapur then goes on to Aurangabad (Ellora) and Jalgaon(Ajanta) and
Nashik ,hence returning back to Mumbai.
It provide a fully Maharajahs life experience in 7 days along with a best travel experience.
Golden Chariot-Karnataka to Goa tour
One of the luxurious trains having a royal color combination
and providing the top facilities. It is colored in royal combination of
colors of purple and gold, and having logo of animal having head of
elephant and body of lion. It was made when the success of Palace on
Wheels reached to the ears of Karnataka government. In 2002 it was
permitted to be made, 900 designs and engineers before finalizing layout of train. Hard work of 4 months by 200 carpenters and Architect Kusum Pendse, unveiled this train on tracks. This train on its launch was representing the elegance and golden jubilee of Karnataka.
(Golden Chariot Interior)
This
train connects Karnataka and Goa, and promote tourism even better. It
has 11 coaches in which there are 44 cabins. When the came to name every
coach, a suggestion was there to remember the great dynasties
that ruled over there. And then 11 great dynasties that ruled the
region were accepted, which were Kadamba, Hoysala, Rashtrakuta, Ganga,
Chalukya, Bahamani, Adil Shahi, Sangama, Satavahana, Yadukula and
Vijayanagar. The Golden Chariot can accommodate 88 passengers providing
facilities of two restaurants. bar, gym and spa, conference. It also
provides WiFi and satellite connection providing live televisions facility everywhere.
This train provides multi-cuisine restaurants, Lounge bar, preciously tasty food, Ayurvedic treatments, all providing a awesome experience in its own.
Royal Rajashtan On Wheels-royalty in luxurious trains
This
is another train in Rajasthan Luxury trains, made after success of
Palace On Wheels. It follows same route along with tourist, heritage and
wildlife places foe passengers. The launch of this train was by
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, to give the tourists a
glimpse of wildlife, fortresses history and geographical diversity. Its journey was started on 11th of January 2009.
(Rajasthan Royal On Wheel interior)
Names of 13 famous places of Rajasthan are inspiration for every 13 deluxe coaches
of train. Names are Hawa Mahal, Umaid Palace, Moti Mahal, Chandra
Mahal, Surya Mahal, Sukh Mahal, Jal Mahal, Padmini Mahal, Phool Mahal,
Jogi Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Kumbha Palace, Lalgarh Palace. And 1 super
deluxe coach is names after Taj Mahal. Two types of dining halls one is
made full of crystals and glass and other is of royal stones.
This
train provides all other facilities as others luxurious trains, like
WiFi, spa, everything and in better way. Take pleasure in riding this
train.
Maharaja Express-most expensive in luxurious trains
Maharaja
means most royal king. And as name it is most royal as it is the most
expensive for royal life. Train was started in 2010 by IRCTC, and
signed joint venture with RIRTL for oversee functioning. The Society of
International Railway Travelers ranked it in Top 25 Trains in World. This train is mostly known for its onboard accommodation, highly providing facilities, off-train excursion programs, and dining facilities.
(Maharaja Express Interior)
It
provides the most comfortable facilities in train. Even with larger
cabins it is engineered with very good suspension, means
fully maharajah style in real manner. Attached bathroom, live televisions,
WiFi, Direct-to-Home cables, dinning cars, lounge bars. And
even marbled and silver fitted bathrooms like a luxury bathrooms. Train
provides 23 carriages, with all facilities, every deluxe feature you can imagine. 14 guest carriages of total 88 passengers capacity. Only this train provides Presidential Suite experience all over. And even the food is so delicious that no other luxury train can beat it.
This train is really a luxury in its own,
providing every comfort in most luxurious and royal way. One who need
to have a fully royal life experience should once take ride of it.
