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Detailed Itinerary
A joint venture of the Rajasthan Tourist Development Corporation (RTDC) and the Indian Railways, Heritage on Wheels is a luxury tourist train designed on the lines of the Palace on Wheels. Running on meter gauge en route the vast and unexplored stretches of Bikaner and Shekhawati - Heritage on Wheels provides an excellent opportunity to explore the rugged beauty and rich heritage of Rajasthan amidst sheer luxury and opulence. The journey starts from Jaipur station every Tuesday and Friday, and ends at the same station on Friday/Monday respectively.
Day 01 - Tuesday/Friday
Report for Check-in at Jaipur Railway Station: 18.30 hrs.
Departure for Bikaner: 19.30 hrs.
Dinner on Board: 20.00 hrs.
Night stay on board
Surrounded by rugged hills on three sides, Jaipur - the capital city of the state of Rajasthan finely exemplifies the character of the state and its people. Popularly referred as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is home to numerous palaces and forts, namely Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, etc.
Day 02 - Wednesday/Saturday
Arrival at Bikaner: 06.00 hrs.
Breakfast on Board: 07.00 hrs.
Departure for Sightseeing of Junagarh Fort in Bikaner: 08.30 hrs.
Departure for Haat: 11.00 hrs.
Departure from Haat to Gajner: 12.15 hrs.
Arrival at Gajner: 13.15 hrs.
Arrival at Lalgarh Palace for Tea: 16.15 hrs
Built by Maharaja Ganga Singhji as a tribute to his father Raja Lal Singhji - Lalgarh Palace is one of the major tourist sites in Rajasthan. This red sandstone building features intricate latticework and filigree, massive courtyards and ornate marble pillars.
Departure for Tal Chhapar: 23.30 hrs.
Lying in the north of the desert state of Rajasthan, the city of Bikaner is dotted with numerous sand dunes.
Bikaner retains the medieval grandeur and the magnificent palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples bear testimony to some of the fin
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