Mumbai: HistoryTV18 has announced the third season of Tour D’ Royale, bringing together India’s royal heritage, history and living traditions through the perspective of mentalist Neel Madhav.
Premiering on Independence Day, the new season follows Neel as he travels across India, exploring palaces, forts, heritage homes, royal traditions, art, cuisine and culture. Building on the earlier seasons of the series, Tour D’ Royale Season 3 combines heritage exploration with Neel’s signature mentalism and storytelling.
During his journey, Neel interacts with members of royal families, local communities, artists and heritage custodians. Alongside uncovering the history and stories associated with each destination, he uses moments of magic to create personal interactions with his hosts, adding an element of surprise and wonder to the series.
The season goes beyond conventional tourist destinations, exploring places where history continues to be reflected through architecture, traditions, crafts and community life. The journey includes the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi, Sandur, Murshidabad’s restored Bari Kothi, Jhargram, Odisha’s Killa Aul, Gujarat’s Santrampur, Rajasthan’s Rohetgarh and Maharashtra’s Sawantwadi.
Speaking about the new season, Neel Madhav says, “Tour D’ Royale has always been about discovering the magic that lives within India’s royal heritage. As a mentalist, I am constantly looking for moments of wonder, and this season took me into some truly extraordinary places, from grand palaces and historical sites to intimate family traditions, dispelling a lot of misconceptions regarding royal lifestyles, and uncovering local crafts and stories that have been preserved for generations. I hope viewers are just as captivated by these stories and experiences as I was while filming this season.”
Arun Thapar, President – Content & Communication, A+E Networks | TV18, added, “Neel is a rare combination of curious traveller, charming presenter, and remarkable mentalist. It’s been a pleasure to partner with him on Tour D’ Royale, a show that weaves together history, culture, and royal heritage with a magical twist. The series will take viewers to destinations where grandeur meets intimate settings, and every landscape, palace and encounter has a story waiting to be rediscovered.”
Across the season, Tour D’ Royale explores heritage homes, private museums, palace kitchens, traditional crafts, music, textiles, horses, local cuisine and community traditions. The series focuses on the people who continue to preserve and pass on these cultural legacies.
The new season also presents India’s royal families as custodians of heritage, craft, cuisine and community traditions, offering viewers a contemporary perspective on their continuing cultural relevance.
Tour D’ Royale Season 3 premieres Saturday, August 15, at 8 PM, exclusively on HistoryTV18
