Coaches
Palace On Wheels Coaches
Each coach of the luxury train Palace On Wheels borrows its name from the princely state of the former days of Rajputana. Each coach is decked with traditional Rajasthani decor and offers 4 twin bedded chambers.
Other facilities in the guest cabin include, 24*7 running hot and cold water, intercom services, channel music, attached toilet and bath and wall to wall carpeting for a comfortable living while you travel.
Furthermore, every coach comes with its very own Khitmadgar or an attendant to attend to every need of the guests, available throughout the day. Every guest coach is decorated with the aesthetics it is named after.
The saloons each come with a mini pantry, a lounge area with a television, a DVD player and a small library. The guests can get a place to relax while they enjoy their refreshments and beverages on-board the Palace on Wheels train.
Alwar
The city of Alwar is placed right in between Delhi and Rajasthan and has played an important role in trade and commerce. The city also has a rich heritage and is reserves some of the rarest biodiversity of flora and fauna.
The Alwar coach inspired by the city itself features a mix of oils and cone work owing to Alwar’s history and traditions.
The lounge also features a miniature painting that is highly detailed along with the royal emblem of the state and has touches of pink on its walls that perfectly complements the decor and the ambiance.
Bharatpur
Known for the famous bird sanctuary situated at this city, the former princely state of Bharatpur was the abode of Maharaja Suraj Mal, a Jat King that ruled the city.
He was highly admired for his valor and military prowess. The fortified township of the bygone era has now been transformed into an ornithologist’s dream. The Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary houses more than 376 species of migratory birds as well as those that reside there permanently.
So, the coach’s interior is aptly designed surrounding the nature theme. Pictures and motifs of birds around the life tree are depicted.
The color scheme used is reminiscent of the forest with colors like aqua and beige and paint a true picture of the forest of Ghana and Bharatpur.
Bikaner
Established by Rao Bika in 1486 AD as a separate kingdom, the Bikaner coach is designed in a true royal style.
The colors of coronation like gold adorn the interiors and the vibrant reds of Padam Mahal and Anup Mahal of the Junagarh fort can be seen right in the middle of this luxury train coach.
Other notable pieces include the oil painting of the legendary lovers Dhola and Maru on camelback which is drawn in Mughal style that is inspired by the Bikaner school of art.
Other handicrafts and paintings also fill the room and are a feast for one’s eyes.
Bundi
A beautiful watercolor depicts the Hati Pol and the Bundi palace complex in the bedroom of the Bundi coach. Famous paintings like the Rag Ragini and the Ragmala are also featured in the walls within the Bundi coach.
The coach also features beautiful frescoed ceiling and depict a color scheme in tune with the royal heritage of Bundi that can charm the onlookers.
Dholpur
Dholpur is popular due to its local quarries of sandstone. Sandstone finds its place within palaces and havelis as lattice work for railings and in balconies.
The Dholpur coach is made of the beautiful teak ply wood. The sandstone charm is expressed in the teakwood with fine craftsmanship and a beautiful zardosi work wraps the coach all around that will take your breath away.
Dungargarh
The hill town of Dungargarh is the land of the Bhil tribals that make this town the popular ‘hill town’ known to people.
The coach of Dungargarh is decorated with the famous lep work and is adorned with mirrors and relief work throughout the walls. A beautiful zardosi work further adds a touch of the royal charm to the coach.
Jaisalmer
The hill town of Dungargarh is the land of the Bhil tribals that make this town the popular ‘hill town’ known to people.
The coach of Dungargarh is decorated with the famous lep work and is adorned with mirrors and relief work throughout the walls. A beautiful zardosi work further adds a touch of the royal charm to the coach.
Jaipur
The capital city of the royal city of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 AD Maharaja Swai Jai Singh, the namesake for the place. The beautiful city of Jaipur was planned and designed by the architect Vidyadhar as per the Maharaja’s orders.
The beautiful monuments, gardens and fairs and festivals make Jaipur one of the most interesting cities in Rajasthan.
The Jaipur coach has an eclectic ceiling design featuring the famed foil work called ´Phad´, which showcases the popular Rajasthani festivals like Teej, Holi, Diwali, Gangaur and more.
The royal emblem of the state is embossed on the coach with vibrant Zardosi work. Miniature paintings adorn the walls that are inspired by the popular Jaipuri style. There are frescoes on the ceiling painted in gold and blue adding a contemporary touch.
Jodhpur
The hill town of Dungargarh is the land of the Bhil tribals that make this town the popular ‘hill town’ known to people.
The coach of Dungargarh is decorated with the famous lep work and is adorned with mirrors and relief work throughout the walls. A beautiful zardosi work further adds a touch of the royal charm to the coach