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.
