Palace on Wheels Coaches | Rajasthan Train Tour

In the previous blog, we told you that the 14 coaches of the Palace on Wheels, one of the most well-known Indian luxury trains have been named after erstwhile Rajputana States with the interiors offering a glimpse of the royalty and also offering every world-class facility.

In every saloon, there is a lounge and a mini pantry. You read about 7 coaches and their décor- Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungargarh and Jaisalmer.

In this blog, you will get a chance to read about the remaining 7 coaches

Jaipur:

The décor of Jaipur coach takes its inspiration from the vibrancy of the state. The ceiling of the lounge is created using ‘Phad’ that is foil work that is a representation of various festivals such as Holi, Teej, Gangaur, Diwali etc.

The emblem made on the valance, also oozes luxury as it is done in Zardozi work. The walls are adorned with miniature Jaipur style paintings. The ceilings have painted frescoes in a complementary color scheme of blue and gold.

Also read: Ticket Price of Palace on Wheels

Jhalawar:

Taking inspiration from kingdom, religion and culture of Jhalawar, this coach has ceilings that have been done in a medium that is used by the locals in the state for decorating their homes.

It has an amalgamation of colors and a mirror work, used in the medium of plaster of paris that gives an attractive touch to the ambience. The royal motif adoring the valance has been done in zardozi work with handicrafts on the table tops of the lounge.

Jodhpur:

The coach of Jodhpur, takes its inspiration from the Mehrangarh Fort that has beautiful cusped arcades and designs influenced by the Mughal designs done at the Moti Mahal, which have been done in mother-of-pearl work on the ceilings of the coach.

The royal badge on the valance of the lounge is done in distinctive of the Jodhpur School of Art with the miniature paintings.

Kishangarh:

Bani Thani paintings of Kishangarh are known for exaggeration of features like eyes and long fingers, that have been recreated in the paintings done on the ceiling of the coach using acrylic, along with enamel and foil.

The crest done from zardozi on the blinds of the windows is placed along with an artwork of the Kishangarh school of Art highlighted on the wall of the lounge.

Kota:

Located beside the Chambal river, Kota has a grand setting and is well-known for the Kota school of design. All this form of the décor of this coach.

The oil paintings named, ‘Raja aur Praja’ that is the King and his subjects done on the ceiling is inspired from these features. This painting shows Raja Ram Singh II of 15th century Kota with during a royal procession.

Sirohi:

The famous gold fort, near Pratapgarh with its colored glass work with Indo-European essence is the basis of this décor with highlighted framed works of art in typical style. The ambiance and color scheme is also impressive.

The gold foil and glass work is done with semi-precious stones fixed in it. This has given out a mix media creation in cone and paint stamped particle boards with the royal insignia placed outstandingly. The unique miniatures are in Sirohi school style.

Further reading: How to Book Palace on Wheels Train Ticket

Udaipur:

This state lounge and its bedroom cabins take up its color scheme of while and blue from the courts, halls and halls of the City Palace, on the edge of Lake Pichhola. One of the most captivating courts is the Peacock Court that has peacocks modeled in high relief and made with colored glass mosaic.

The interiors of lounge take its insight from the ‘Mor Chowk’ that is, the Peacock Court. It has a combination of the relief work and Patra (oxidized white metal work). The royal state crest placed on the valance of the blinds is made from zardozi work.

Palace on Wheels Coaches for a Pan-Rajasthan Tour (Part II)