Palace on Wheels 
Palace
on wheels is a journey worthy of Kings. No wonder the experience is labelled the
Palace on Wheels. With its cream saloons, with a border of flowers, chug through
Rajasthan on a journey through the former royal kingdom of this state. Once ruled
by kings whose presence lingers on its forbidding fortress, and fairytale palaces,
now converted into museums and hotels, and restaurants where retainers serve truly
royal repasts. Newly assembled at the coach factory in Madras, it is fully vestibuled
and centrally airconditioned, truely a palace on wheels.
Each Coach
named after the former princely states, has 4 twin bedded chambers, thoughtfully
decorated in ethnic Rajasthani décor. Channel Music, Intercom, Attached
washrooms with hot & cold water and Wall to Wall carpeting are some of the
facilities to make you feel at home. Each saloon has personal attendants or Khidmatgars,
who are at your beck and call to extend a courteous helping hand, should you need
anything.
These Coaches include:
Alwar Saloon:
Located strategically, Alwar is the gateway to Rajasthan from Delhi. With a turbulent
history spanning back to the medieval era. Alwar has been an important place of
trade and commerce. Bestowed by nature with a unique habitat comprising of forests
and deep valleys. Alwar is home to several species of flora and fauna. The ceiling
of the Alwar Saloon lounge has been done aesthetically in mix-media of cone work,
and oils in relief, depicting a hunting scene. The royal emblem and a miniature
adorn the lounge. Subtle tones of pink enhance the romantic ambience of the lounge..
Bharatpur
Saloon: Maharaja Suraj Mal, the valiant Rajput King who was admired for
his chivalry and courage, had his abode here, in Bharatpur. Once a fortified township,
Bharatpur is now an ornithologist paradise, and well known for the Bharatpur water-bird
sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to over 376 avian species. Echoing the vividness
of nature's gift to Bharatpur the relief work on this Saloon depicts various species
of birds on the tree of life. A replica of the royal crest of Bharatpur adorns
the valance of the blind. The 'nature' theme is further endorsed by the white
cedar inlay work depicting birds and painted peacocks, sitting on a haveli worked
on a mirror. The colour scheme, with its profusion of beige and aqua green, is
a vivid reminder of lush green forests of Bharatpur and Ghana.
Bikaner
Saloon: The state of Bikaner came into being 1486 A.D. when Rao Bika
set out to carve a separate kingdom for himself. The colour scheme of the lounge
has been motivated by the opulent coronation rooms in burning red and gold of
the Anup Mahal and Padam Mahal of the Junagarh fort. The royal state crest is
placed on the valance along with some handicrafts of Rajasthan. The ceiling is
done up in relief work and oil painting on canvas depicting the legendary lovers
Dhola & Maru on Camel back. The artwork in the lounge belongs to the Mughal
influenced Bikaner School of Art styles.
Bundi
Saloon: The quaint little state of Bundi lies cradled on the hills, east
of Mewar. The palace complex of Bundi towers above the township. An imposing structure;
it is approached by long paved ramp that ascends to the Hathi Pol, and is depicted
in water colour work in one of the bedrooms. The famous Ragmala also called Rag
Ragini, paintings of Bundi have been highlighted through oil paintings on canvas
and are placed on the ceilings. The royal crest is highlighted on the valance.
The famous Bundi School of painting is depicted in the famed and mounted art pieces
and also serves as the basis for the colour scheme and overall décor, including
a delightfully frescoed ceiling.
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