Heritage on Wheels
Heritage on Wheels is a luxury train, on the lines of the Palace
on Wheels. Heritage on Wheels is a joint venture of the Rajasthan
Tourism Development Corporation and Indian Railways. The Heritage
on Wheels runs on the meter gauge. The train traverses through the
uncharted regions of Bikaner and Shekhawati, famous repositories
of the heritage and culture of Rajasthan. Besides Bikaner and Shekhavati
region, the Heritage on Wheels train also helps you to explore the
cultural heritage of other cities of Rajasthan in a grand and royal
style.
Bikaner is a cultural and historical city of Rajasthan. Bikaner
is a medieval town, formed during the fifteenth century. It is dotted
with scores of sand dunes. Besides the famed forts and palaces,
Bikaner is also well known for its camels. The word Shekhawati indicates
a region and not a particular town. The towns of Shekhawati region
are known for their amazing painted Havelis. Due to the wonderful
paintings of the Havelis, this region is dubbed as "open art
gallery of Rajasthan". Numerous painted Havelis make Shekhavati
a popular and fascinating tourist destination.
Duration : 4 Days
Destinations Covered:- Jaipur – Bikaner –
Shekhawati
Day 1 - Tuesday/ Friday
18:30 Hours: Report at the Jaipur Railway Station and board on Heritage
on wheels
19:30 Hours: Depart to embark on the fantasy trip to Bikaner
20:00 Hours: Dinner and overnight on board Heritage on Wheels
Day 02 - Wednesday/ Saturday
06:00 hours: Arrival at Bikaner
23:30 hrs: Departure
Day 03 - Thursday/ Sunday
07:30 hours: Arrive at Tal Chhapar
20:00 hours: Departure
16.15 hours-Arrival at Nawalgarh
Day 04 - Friday/ Monday
06:30 hours: Arrival in Jaipur
08:30 hours: Disembark from Heritage on Wheels.
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