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Rajasthan is the magnificent land of numerous kingdoms, majestic forts and palaces, diverse cultures, varied landscapes and vibrant colours. Experience the land of regal splendour with Heritage Palace on Wheels, the contemporary royal living. The Heritage Palace on Wheels is the regal delight where every moment is woven together into an everlasting and immemorial experience to be lived and cherished forever. The makers of the Palace on Wheels have rekindled the charm of luxury with utmost consideration of your comfort and modern amenities at the Heritage Palace on Wheels. This tour is extensively planned to take you through the whispering sands of desert.
Heritage Palace on Wheels is currently not in operation. We will update the information here as soon as it will be functional.
The Train covers popular destinations of Rajasthan, and is a spin-off of Palace on Wheels .
Itinerary
The Heritage Palace On Wheels is one of the world's most exciting rail journeys, as the train provided more facilities on board, as for the royal destinations it proceeds to every single day. With everything taken care of dining accommodation, sightseeing as well as organized shopping, there are nothing for the traveller to do but sleep in the history of the land, soak in the colours and experience the royal life of Maharaja. The tour starts from Delhi and come back to the city after going through in order: Jaipur-SawaiMadhopur-Chittaurgarh-Udaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi. Welcome aboard. To Head to the best city in the World "Udaipur" (Travel+Leisure) and TAJ a wonder of the world.
Day 1 - Friday Delhi, Safdarjung
New-Delhi - The Capital Of India: Delhi you will be treated like Maharaja & Maharani on welcome by garlanding, Tikka and turban with glass of wine. The Capital city of modern India a city known for its rich valorous and exotic history. Once the fabled city of the heroes of the Mahabharata and ruled by the Rajputs before they were displaced by foreign invaders. The tour starts in the evening with a ceremonial welcome aboard the Heritage Palace On Wheels at Safdarjung New Delhi. You will be introduced to your fellow travellers. Feel free to explore your new palace, and acquaint yourself with its various facilities. Relax with a drink at the bar. Dinner will be served on board in its two restaurants.
Day 2 - Saturday Jaipur
Jaipur - The Pink Paradise:
Now you will be welcomed at the magnificent Pink City, Jaipur. The city with graceful architecture in a unique pink colour was established in the year 1727 by the then Maharaja, Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is known as one of the well-planned cities of its time. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is predominantly known for its musicians, artisans and craftsmen. Today, it is visited for its fine jewellery, varied textiles and sumptuous cuisine.
In this diverse land of rich cultural heritage, you'll be first treated to a visit at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. This was built for the royal ladies to watch the processions through the myriad windows of the palace. This five-storied palace was also used to store artefacts by the royal family.
After such an enthralling ride, you visit the Jantar Mantar; the largest observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734. The next in line of exploration is the City Palace. A defining architectural marvel of Jaipur, the City Palace was the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur in the eighteenth century.
Day 3 - Sunday Swai Madhopur
Sawai Madhopur - The Feline Bounty:
After the exquisite palanquins and architectural landmarks, the perfect place to experience the other side of the royal charm is Sawai Madhopur. Named after its king, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, this place is in close proximity to the famous Ranthambore National Park.
The wilderness of Ranthambore envelopes an aura around you to explore the land of the majestic tiger. This wildlife park is home to various species of animals but the ones that capture most attention are the graceful tigers. The time spent at the National Park is full of adventure, exploration and wonder. Amidst the forest, are the ruins of the ancient fort from the tenth century and the heroic tales associated with it fill you with admiration.
Day 3 - Sunday Agra
Agra - Royal Romance:
Agra is located on the banks of river Yamuna and was established in 1504 by the ruler of Delhi, Sultan Sikandar Lodi. The medieval era city, Agra is a witness of the rise and fall of numerous dynasties. The city is home to the gem of finest architectural monument, Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal, is the mausoleum that reminiscences of the love shared between Shah Jahan, the king for his beloved queen Mumtaz after her demise. This white-marble-wonder expands on the design traditions of Persians and Mughals and is one of the most visited sites in India.
After a heartfelt visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, you'll be ushered to the Lal Quila or the Red Fort of Agra. This fort is also called the Palatial City because of its enormous size. The fort was the largest state treasury and welcomed ambassadors from other princely states.
Day 4 - Monday Delhi
New-Delhi - The Capital Of India:
Delhi you will be treated like Maharaja & Maharani on welcome by garlanding, Tikka and turban with glass of wine. The Capital city of modern India a city known for its rich valorous and exotic history. Once the fabled city of the heroes of the Mahabharata and ruled by the Rajputs before they were displaced by foreign invaders. The tour starts in the evening with a ceremonial welcome aboard the Heritage Palace On Wheels at Safdarjung New Delhi. You will be introduced to your fellow travellers. Feel free to explore your new palace, and acquaint yourself with its various facilities. Relax with a drink at the bar. Dinner will be served on board in its two restaurants.
Tariff Valid from Season 2019 & 2020
Heritage Palace on Wheels is currently not in operation. We will update the information here as soon as it will be functional.
The Train covers popular destinations of Rajasthan, and is a spin-off of Palace on Wheels .
Schedule
The luxurious Palace on Wheels starts its journey on every Wednesday of the week from Delhi Cant Railway Station. The train is in operation only during September to April every year. To maintain its high standards, the train requires a lot of maintenance and renovation. So during rest of the months it does not operate.
Season 2019 - 2020Heritage Palace on Wheels is currently not in operation. We will update the information here as soon as it will be functional.
The Train covers popular destinations of Rajasthan, and is a spin-off of Palace on Wheels .
Facilities
Offering one of the most exciting rail journeys, the train is loaded with facilities on board. From dining accommodation to sightseeing and shopping, everything has been taken care of in the train.
Super Ddeluxe Saloon - The Bravura Suite
The princely saloon offers spacious living with complete comfort of royal suite. With exquisite silk and velvet bedspread and draperies, you get transported to the era of bountiful living. The finely carved wooden furniture in the super-deluxe suite adds to.
Deluxe Saloon - The Extraordinary Suite
This exquisite saloon is the personal imperial chamber, and has been designed to live up to the grandeur of contemporary princely living. These thematic saloons offer an aesthetic appeal.
Splendid Saloons
The 13 deluxe coaches have been rightly named after the famous palaces of rajasthan. Namely, hawa mahal, chandra mahal, surya mahal, moti mahal, sukh mahal, jal mahal, padmini mahal, kishori mahal, phool mahal, jogi mahal, kumbha palace, umaid palace.
Hospitality
The amicable hospitality of the heritage palace on wheels is bound to leave you speechless. The warm welcome and diligent service doubles the experience of luxury travelling.
Books n Library
Get engrossed with a range of board-games and a variety of books on the train.
Attractions
Although Palace on Wheel is a great attraction in itself but to add more entertainment to your journey, it has something more in store for you. It offers cultural programmes on board and on arriving at destinations such as regional dance performances and puppet shows. These especially designed cultural programs provide a refreshing effect to the passengers. At every halt, your get an excellent opportunity to see the finest performances performed by talented artists.
Enjoy overwhelming dance performances like:
Ghoomar Dance
It is a community dance performed by women in groups on auspicious occasions. In this simple dance, ladies move gracefully in circles.
Chari Dance
Chari means 'a pot'. The dance includes dancing with a pot, on one's head where an illuminated lamp is placed.
Fire Dance
This dance involves a huge fire in which men of Jasnathi community jump in the fire. The dance is performed with the sound of drumbeats.
Terah Thali
In this dance, men play a Chau-tara, a four-stringed instrument and women hold a sword between their teeth. It also involves placing of pots with illuminated lamps on their heads.
Kalbelia Dance
This dance is performed by Kalbelia women who dance gracefully and as the accompanying music rises in tempo, it makes the dance more vigorous.