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You'll be delighted you chose to
see Rajasthan by the Palace on Wheels. On board, you'll feel like an
erstwhile monarch, traveling in regal splendour. Each Coach named after the
erstwhile princely state has 4 twin bedded chambers, thoughtfully decorated
in ethnic Rajasthani decor. Channel Music, intercom, attached toilets,
running hot & cold water shower 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 to your beck and call to extend a courteous helping
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The
14 coaches are named after former Rajput states matching the aesthetics
and interiors of the royal past. Each saloon has a mini pantry and a lounge
to ensure availability of hot and cold beverage, and refreshments and a
place to relax and get together.
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(1) Palace on wheels passing through a valley (2) Dhola Maru a
traditional painting in one of the coaches
(3) A traditional miniature
painting
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1. ALWAR |
| 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 forests and deep valleys, Alwar in home to several
species of flora and fauna. The ceiling of the Alwar coach lounge has
been done aesthetically in a delightful mix of cone work and oils in
relief, depicting a hunting scene. The royal emblem and a miniature
painting adorn the lounge. Subtle tones of pink enhance the romantic
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2. BHARATPUR |
| Maharaja Suraj Mal,
the valiant Jat king, who was admired for his chivalry and courage, had
his abode here. Once a fortified township, Bharatpur is now an
ornithologist's paradise and well known for the Keoladeo Ghana bird
sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to over 376 avian species. Echoing the
vividity of nature's gift to Bharatpur the relief work on this coach
depicts various species of birds on the tree of life. A replica of royal
crest of Bharatpur adorns the valance of the blinds. 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 color
scheme, with its profusion of beige and aqua green, is a vivid reminder
of lush green forests of Bharatpur and Ghana |
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3. BIKANER |
| Bikaner came into
being in 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 an oil painting on canvas, depicting the legendary
lovers Dhola & Maru on camelback. The artwork in the lounge is in the
Mughal –influenced style of Bikaner School of Art. |
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