Duration : 03 Nights/04 Days
Destination Covered : Jaipur - Bikaner - Tal Chhapar &
Shekhawati - Jaipur
The former Metre Gauge A/c Palace On Wheels Train (with sharing toilets) is
now operating on a New Three Nights Desert Circuit in North Rajasthan
Ex.Jaipur;since early 2006 ;& NOW renamed as Heritage On Wheels Train.
This Heritage Train is a joint venture of Indian Railways & Rajasthan
Tourism & onboard services are managed by former experienced staff of
Palace On Wheels Train.
The Three Nights Train Tour operates annually from Sept to April &
departs bi-weekly Ex.Jaipur ,every Tuesday & Friday.
DETAILED
DAY TO DAY PROGRAM
(3 Nights Heritage On Wheels Train Tour)
DAY 01 : TUE/FRI : JAIPUR Depart
Report by 1830 hrs at Jaipur Railway Station for check-in
formalities & board Metre Gauge Heritage On Wheels Train Tour.
1930 Hrs- Depart from Jaipur for Bikaner.
Dinner on board.
DAY 02 : WED/SAT : BIKANER
After breakfast on board,by 0900 hrs. proceed for morning tour of Desert
Town of Bikaner & visit Jain temples,local mansions,16th century built
Junagadh Fort & enjoy Horse Tonga ride.Time free for shopping.
Return to Heritage Train for Lunch & brief rest.
At 1530 hrs proceed for visit to Camel research farm followed by High tea
at Heritage Hotel.
In evening drive down to Gajner Palace Heritage Lakeside Hotel for Dinner.
Return to Heritage Train by 2230 hrs. & depart for Shekhawati..
DAY 03 : THURS/SUN : GAME SANCTUARY &
SHEKHAWATI
Early morning 0730 hrs enjoy Jeep Ride through Tal Chhapar Black buck deer
sanctuary.
Return
to Heritage train for onboard breakfast & train proceed to Ramgarh.
Noon, enjoy excursion to open art gallery of painted havelis in Mehnsar,
Mandawa & Nawalgarh villages.
Lunch at Mandawa Castle Heritage Hotel.
Late afternoon return to Heritage train for brief rest.
Evening depart for Dunlod Castle Heritage Hotel for dinner & cultural
program.
Return to Heritage Train by 2145 hrs & depart for Jaipur.
DAY 04 : FRI/MON : JAIPUR Return
Heritage Train Tour returns back to Jaipur Railway Station early morning; &
bid adiu to other tour members by 0730 hrs after early breakfast.
Schedule
| 3
Nights Heritage On Wheels Train Tour Depart Ex.Jaipur (for 2007/08
Season) |
| 2007 |
| September |
04,
07, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 |
| October |
02,
05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
| November |
02,
06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
| December |
04,
07, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25*, 28* |
| 2008 |
| January |
01,
04, 08, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
| February |
01,
05, 08, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
| March |
04,
07, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 |
| April |
01,
04, 08, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 |
| *
10% Holiday Surcharge Extra |
Maharaja Train Tour Bookings are accepted
on Cabin Basis(similar to Hotel reservation) & all cabins have standard
twin beds.Some cabins have option of additional bunker bed(Maximum 3 persons
can be asdjusted in 1 Cabin)
Tariff
TOUR
COST (Valid till April,2008)
COST PER PERSON for 3 Nights/4 Days HERITAGE ON WHEELS Train Tour
Ex.jaipur |
| Per
Person Basis |
FROM
Sept to April* |
| On
Triple Sharing |
US$
450 |
| On
Twin Sharing |
US$
600 |
| On
Single Occupancy |
US$
900 |
+Govt
Service Tax Extra AS APPLICABLE
* 10% Holiday Surcharge Extra for Xmas-Eve & New Year Eve departs.
|
HOW (Heritage On Wheels) Train TOUR COST INCLUDES
:Stay for in private A/C cabin with sharing;Daily 3 Meals;Excursion
costs & sightseeing with English Speaking Guides;Bottled drinking
water;Entrance fee at monuments.
EXTRA COSTS(Not included): Hard & soft drinks on consumption;
Laundry Service;Video Camera fee at monuments & game sanctuaries on
actuals ;Gratuity & tips;Porterage;Travel Insurance.
NOTE:
# Children below 5 years complimentary without bed
# children below 12 years charged 50% of adult rate
# Indian Nationals/NRI's can pay in Equivalent Rupees.
Terms & Conditions
The Metre Gauge Heritage On Wheels Train Tour is a
joint venture between Indian Railways & Rajasthan Tourism & there
are strict terms & conditions for booking & cancellation etc.
1. The Heritage On Wheels Train will only operate subject to having minimum
Ten Paying Passengers.
2. The Onboard Train Management reserves the right to curtail published
tour & day excursions etc,on short notice,to suit local logistics
-without any liability.
3. Disputes,IF ANY,are subject to juridiction of Courts of ONLY New
Delhi(INDIA).
BOOKING PROCEDURE (HOW Train)
(Amended on 10th May,2007)
(a) Bookings will be accepted on receipt of names of all the passengers
with nationality.
(b) Minimum 50% Advance deposit will have to be forwarded to hold booking
on definite basis.
(c) Balance/Full Tour amount with Passport Details(Passport No,Place &
date of Issue) must reach us atleast 65 days before departure date
CANCELLATION PROCEDURE : (HOW Train Tour)
(Amended on 10 May,2007)
(i) Only written cancellation requests will be entertained
(ii) All requests for Change in Name of pasengers OR Tour Departure
Date,will be governed by Cancellation rules.
(iii) For cancellation requests recieved more than 61 days before tour
date; MINIMUM 5% Cancellation fee of Total Ticket value is applicable.
(iv) For cancellation requests recieved more than 31 days before tour date;
MINIMUM 20% Cancellation fee of Total Ticket value is applicable.
(v) For cancellation requests recieved less than 30 days before tour
date,100% Cancellation fee of Total Ticket value is applicable.
PAYMENT OPTIONS (available)
You can forward us payments by
EITHER
(1) Online authorization of Credit Card -Visa/MasterCard/American Express
OR
(2) Electronic money transfer to our bank.
OR
(3) Any other method mutually agreed
