Mentalist Neel Madhav journeys deeper into India’s palaces, forts and living traditions, uncovering heritage through a lens of tradition, magic and the unexpected
This Independence Day, HistoryTV18 brings a new season of Tour D’ Royale filled with royal journeys, hidden histories and magical encounters. Following the success of earlier seasons, mentalist Neel Madhav travels across India to explore palaces, forts, heritage homes, royal traditions, art, food and culture, bringing his trademark curiosity and charisma to every story.
In Tour D’ Royale Season 3, Neel meets members of royal families, local communities, artists and custodians of heritage. He not only uncovers the stories behind these remarkable places but also enthrals his royal hosts with moments of magic that make each encounter more personal and memorable. Neel’s magic becomes a bridge between the past and the present, adding surprise, emotion and a sense of awe to every destination.
The new season travels beyond the familiar tourist circuit to places where history is still felt in courtyards, corridors, landscapes and living traditions. From the UNESCO-listed ruins of Hampi and the quiet charm of Sandur to Murshidabad’s restored Bari Kothi, the royal legacy of Jhargram, Odisha’s Killa Aul, Gujarat’s Santrampur, Rajasthan’s Rohetgarh and Maharashtra’s Sawantwadi, the series offers viewers an intimate look at India’s diverse royal past and its continuing cultural relevance.
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, viewers will discover destinations shaped not just by kings and kingdoms, but by the people who continue to preserve their stories. The journey brings together heritage homes, private museums, palace kitchens, traditional crafts, music, textiles, horses, local flavours and the warmth of communities that keep these legacies alive.
The new season of Tour D’ Royale continues to build upon the series’ success, presenting a fresh perspective on India’s royal families, not as relics of the past, but as custodians of heritage, craft, cuisine and community traditions.
Tour D’ Royale Season 3 premieres Saturday, August 15, at 8 PM only on HistoryTV18