Heritage On Wheels Tour
Duration : 09 Days & 08 Nights
Destination Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Destination Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Are
you dreaming to take a luxury Train Tour in India but "Palace On Wheels"
is out of reach? Here you are presented with a wonderful option of "Heritage
on Wheels" Tour. It is a low cost luxury tour as compared to other
luxury trains tours in India. Backed by the global success of the "Palace
on Wheels", Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation and Indian
Railways in their first ever endeavor take you on board The Heritage on
Wheels, a luxury tourist train enroute to the regions of Bikaner and
Shekhawati, the famous beholders of the Heritage of Rajasthan. Journey on "Heritage
on Wheels" is an unbelievable experience for every one. Through out the
Tour, you will feel like a Royal dignity on board. You will enjoy its
ambiance, lavish interiors, royal hospitality, fabulous food & drinks on
the Tour. The train is fully air-conditioned and its well-experienced staff
in traditional uniform on board ready to serve you all the time. The
Heritage on wheels comprises of 14 saloons with heritage ambiance & décor
including one restaurant and a bar lounge. Each saloon has four bedrooms
with two bathrooms on sharing basis.The Heritage On Wheels Tour is best matched when combined with Golden Triangle (TAJ) Tour as you can also visit Delhi and Agra (city of Taj).
Day 01 : Arrival in Delhi
Arrival in Delhi and be met by our senior executive at the airport welcoming you to India with fresh flowers. Transfer to the Hotel for immediate occupancy of the rooms already reserved for you. All the Vouchers & documents will be delivered to you at the time of check-in. As most of the international flights arrive late in the evening in Delhi, we have kept first day free. In case your flight arrives early during the day, you can opt for any optional tour or just spend the day at leisure to get rid of jet leg. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
Today explore the city of Delhi with exclusive guide. This is the capital city of India, and can be called as a major gateway to the country. Delhi has a very good combination of both modern, as well as ancient culture. During last 2000 years of its existence, there has been the origin of seven cities, where the traditional Indian capital is now situated. Your sightseeing will include all the major attractions of Delhi like Humayun's Tomb, Red fort, Jama Masjid,Chandni chowk, Qutub Minar and the government buildings like Parliament House, President House, India Gate,etc. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi to Agra (203 Kms)
In the morning proceed for Agra by car at 1000 hrs after having your leisurly breakfast. The drive will take 4 hours and you will be there by lunch time. Rest of the day is free for shopping or other leisure activities. You will also have time to explore this historic city on your own. On the nights of full moon, government allows the tourist to visit the Taj Mahal during late evenings to see "The Taj at Moon". This is an experience that cannot be expressed in words, hence one has to be there to feel this magic. This visit can also be arranged for the clients (optional). Overnight in Agra.
Day 04 : Agra
Agra is the unique Mughal City, where the world marvels at the epitome of
love, beauty and sacrifice. Agra is one of the most prominent destinations
in the Indian tourism circuit due to its monuments like - Taj Mahal &
Agra Fort. Agra is also famous for its handicrafts products like Inley
Marvel work, Leather work, Footwear etc. You will even find the modern areas
of the town, such as the cantonment, dates back over a hundred years. Your
City Tour will include - magnificent TAJ MAHAL -about which legion of
tributes have been written, Sikandra, Agra fort and Itmud-Ud-Duala.
Overnight in Agra.Day 05 : Agra to Jaipur (250 Kms)
In the morning proceed for Jaipur at 0930 hrs. Enroute visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient capital of King Akbar. This deserted city lies along the top of a ridge. However, this ghost city, is worth a view for its buildings, and can be classified into architectural wonders. After sightseeing, continue journey to Jaipur, reach there by late afternoon. The evening is free for your shopping or other pleasure activities. You can also experience the magic of Jaipur by taking a walk in the bye lanes of old city. A dinner (optional) can also be arranged in an ethnic restaurant to get the true flavour of Rajasthani culture, hospitality and its cuisine. Overnight at Heritage Hotel in Jaipur.
Day 06 : Jaipur to Heritage On Wheels
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is also known as the Pink city. Beautifully gardens, attractive monuments, marvelous Havelis (mansion) & Palaces, are worthy of admiration.
Start your city Tour with an early morning visit to the Fort of Amer, which was the capital of ancient Rajputs. Ride up to the gates on elephant back and explore the great fortress palace buildings. After Amer Fort, come back to the city and visit - City Palace (The royal family of Jaipur still lives in the palace), Jantar Mantar Observatory, Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal) and other local attractions in Jaipur.
In the evening, proceed to Railway Station to board the luxury train of "Heritage On Wheels". The journey begins at the Railway station at 1830 hrs where the guests are accorded a warm, traditional welcome before the "Heritage On Wheels" starts its luxury cruise through most fascinating region of Rajasthan. The train departs at 1930 hrs. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 07 : Heritage On Wheels
Bikaner is a royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State, City is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner stands on a Slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven Km long embattled 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 train's itinerary will look like this-
| Arrival at Bikaner | 0600 hrs |
| Breakfast on Board | 0700 hrs |
| Sight seeing of Fort | 0830 hrs |
| Departure for Haat | 1100 hrs |
| Departure from Haat to Gajner | 1215 hrs |
| Lunch at Gajner and Safari | 1545 hrs. |
| Arrival at Lal Garh Palace for Tea | 1615 hrs. |
| Arrival and Dinner on Board | 1830 hrs. |
| Departure for Tal Chhapar | 2330 hrs. |
Day 08 : Heritage On Wheels
Shekhawati is simply beautiful. Every street, house and wall has the stamp of an artist's imagination in paint. Wherever you cast an eye, frescoes smile back. The plethora of these murals comes rather as a surprise in a land which is traditionally known as an 'impoverished corner of an arid land'. But then the whole of Rajasthan, which is partly sandy and partly rugged and blessed only in a few places with a lake or a patch of green, is an exercise in color. Color which is the everyday life of the people. Color which the people live in to counter that of the semi-arid scrub. Color that people give to their surroundings You just have to visit Shekhawati to believe what a riot color and imagination can create together, the Shekhawati which is Rajasthan's very own Open Air Art Gallery.
Today your itinerary will be-
| Arrival at Tal Chhapar and sightseeing | 07.30 hrs. |
| Departure | 09.00 hrs. |
| Arrival at Ramgarh | 11.00 hrs. |
| Sight seeing of Ramgarh & Mandawa Havalis and Cenotaphs | 11.30 hrs. |
| Lunch at Mandawa Resort | 13.30 hrs. |
| Sightseeing of Nawalgarh | 16.15 hrs. |
| High Tea at Nawalgarh | 17.30 hrs. |
| Dinner on Board | 20.00 hrs. |
| Departure for Jaipur | 22.30 hrs. |
Day 9 - Heritage On Wheels to Delhi
Although you would not like to finish the most fascinating tour but everything has an end, so does the luxury tour of "Heritage On Wheels". The train will arrive back in Jaipur early in the morning at 06:30 a.m. Hot breakfast will be served on board at 07:30 a.m. After this leisurely breakfast, check out from the train and our driver will be waiting for you at the platform. Rest of the day is free for shopping or other leisure activities. Proceed to Delhi International Airport as per your flight timings to catch your flight back home.
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