Shekhawati is simply beautiful.
Bikaner, the royal fortified city lies in the north of the desert state, and dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner is circumscribed by a seven km long wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces created with delicacy in reddish-pink, sandstone, bear testimony to its historical and architectural legacy.
The Heritage on wheels comprises of 14 deluxe air-conditioned coaches in the train with heritage ambiance and décor with the capacity of 104 persons. Each saloon has a capacity to accommodate eight guests in four bedrooms with two bathrooms on sharing basis. There are two restaurants, kitchen, service car and a well stocked bar cum lounge in the train. The well-experienced staff in traditional uniform on board are ready to serve a variety of cuisines including
Rajasthani. The tourists visit the Palace or Castle at lunch. All the sightseeing is by deluxe coaches and Jeep Safari and well trained guides are also available.
The Heritage on Wheels Train will start on every Tuesday and Friday of the week from Jaipur and ends in Jaipur on every Friday or Monday morning respectively and covers
Bikaner, Haat, Gajner, Tal Chhapar, Ramgarh, Nawalgarh and
Mandawa. This train covers 4 days and 3 nights.
Heritage On Wheels (Rajasthan Tour Itinerary)
Day 01: Tuesday / Friday - Jaipur
18:30 hrs: Reporting Time to check-in at the Heritage on Wheels.
19:30 hrs: Departure for Bikaner.
20:00 hrs: Dinner and Overnight on board.
Day 02: Wednesday / Saturday - Bikaner
06:00 hrs: Arrival at Bikaner.
07:00 hrs: Breakfast in Heritage on Wheels.
08:30 hrs: Departure for sightseeing of Fort by air-conditioned coach.
11:00 hrs: Departure for Haat on board Heritage on Wheels.
12:15 hrs: Departure from Haat for Gajner.
13:15 hrs: Arrival at Gajner.
15:45 hrs: Lunch at Gajner and enjoy Camel Safari.
16:15 hrs: Arrival at Lal Garh Palace for Tea.
18:30 hrs: Arrival and Dinner on board Heritage on Wheels.
23:30 hrs: Departure for Tal Chhapar.
Day 03: Thursday / Sunday - Tal Chhapar & Shekhawati
04:00 hrs: Arrival at Padhiyar Railway Station.
07:15 hrs: Departure for Tal Chhapar.
07:30 hrs: Arrival at Tal Chhapar and sight seeing.
09:00 hrs: Departure for Ramgarh on Heritage on Wheels.
11:00 hrs: Arrival at Ramgarh.
11:15 hrs: Departure for Nawalgarh Via Sikar.
11:15 hrs: Departure for sightseeing of Ramgarh.
11:30 hrs: Sightseeing of Ramgarh Havelis (Mahanser).
12:30 hrs: Sightseeing of Mandawa Havelis and Cenotaphs.
13:30 hrs: Lunch at Mandawa Resort.
15:00 hrs: Departure for Nawalgarh on Heritage on Wheels.
16:00 hrs: Arrival at Nawalgarh and sightseeing.
17:30 hrs: Tea Break at Nawalgarh.
19:00 hrs: Arrival on Heritage on Wheels.
19:30 hrs: Dinner on board.
20:00 hrs: Departure for Jaipur.
Day 04: Friday / Monday - Jaipur
06:30 hrs: Arrival at Jaipur.
07:30 hrs: Breakfast on board.
08:30 hrs: Time to bid farewell to the Heritage on Wheels. |