Coaches on the Palace on Wheels

SALOONS (Coaches)

Palace On Wheels

That's true! On the Palace on Wheels your journey is full of exuberance and luxurious feeling. A perfect chance to relive the era when kings and queens ruled, when royalty spelt magic. When charm and mysticism was in air. The train is completely self- sufficient and is fully air-conditioned, comprising of 14 deluxe saloons. Especially facilitated for you with all modern amenities of everyday life, you would find the royal past haunting you in the historical coaches.

Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur Known the world over as the Pink City, Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai jai Singh II in 1727 A.D. A fascinating land, Jaipur has innumerable palaces, monuments & gardens that attract hoards of visitors every. Fairs and festivals reflect the exuberant charm of the people here. The cheerful nature of the local inhabitants is reflected in the vibrant colours & captivating music that enliven their spirits even in this arid desert land. The royal emblem of the state is worked out in Zardozi work on the valance. The walls have been decorated with miniature paintings of the famous Jaipur style of painting.

Jhalawar

This powerful kingdom of the Jhalas, a clan of valiant Rajputs, was created in the year 1838 A.D. It is a charming land with immense natural beauty. Jhalawar also has some beautiful temples and ancient Buddha caves. The ceiling has been worked out in a medium used by the local inhabitants of Jhalawar to decorate their home. A play of colours and mirror work has been used in the medium of Plaster of Paris to create a unique ambience. The royal insignia of the erstwhile state in Zardozi work is seen on the valance along with handicrafts supporting the table tops of the state lounge.

Jodhpur		Kishangarh
This capital of the Marwar kingdom lies on the tip of the Thar desert and was the seat of a formidable dynasty of rulers from the 15^th century onwards. The Meharangarh fort, which dominates the city of Jodhpur is fascinating with its cusped arcades and the and the Mughal influenced designs of the Moti Mahal recreated in mother of pearl work on the ceiling. The royal crest is highlighted on the valance along with the miniature paintings in the lounge.		The Banio Thani paintings of the state with their exaggerated features like eyes and long fingers, are well-known. One of these famous paintings is recreated on the ceiling in acrylic, painted with enamel and foil. The crest appears in zardozi work on the blinds of the window with the Kishangarh School of Art highlighted in an artwork on the wall of the state lounge.

Sirohi		Udaipur
This erstwhile state has earned an enviable reputation the world over for its gold fort and with coloured glass work that is done near Pratapgarh. The style of work has a typically Indo-European flavour as European influence is quite conspicuous. The Gold foil and glass work also has semi precious stones embedded in it, and has been done in a mix media created from cone and paint embossed particle boards. Mounted miniatures done in the Sirohi school style lend a unique character to the décor.		Lazing on the edge of the lake Pichola, Udaipur was the capital of the Sisodia Rajputs after they moved from Chittaur. The City Palace in Udaipur is a Complex of reception halls, residential suits and internal courts from which the state lounge and bedrooms take their colour schemes-dominant blue and white. The most fascinating of the inner courts is the Peacock Court where Peacocks have mosaic. The lounge décor is influenced by the ‘Mor Chowk’ or the Peacock Court. The royal crest of the state, in alluring zardozi work is set on the valance of the blinds.

Kota		Dungarpur
Once a prosperous Rajput state, Kota is picturesquely located beside the Chambal river. The City Palace is a grand structure. The entry to the palace is through the Hathi Pol, which is brightly painted with figures of elephants. Kota is well known for Kota school of design. These elements have served as the basis for designing the décor of this coach.		Dungarpur meaning 'Hill Town' is wild and rugged and known for its architecture and the Bhil Tribals. The ceiling is done up in a mixture of relief and mirror work in line with the 'lep' work done by the tribals on the walls of their houses. The royal state crest, in intricate zardozi work, appears on the valance of the blinds.