Home
:: About Luxury Train of India - Palace on Wheels
Alwar Saloon Coach: 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 Coach: Once a fortified township, Bharatpur is
now an ornithologists 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 coach
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 Coach: 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 style.
Bundi
Saloon Coach: 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.
Dholpur
Saloon Coach: The rails in the coach are made in teak
ply to depict the fine craftsmanship as done in stone. The Dholpur crest
decorates the valance in zardozi work.
Dungarpur
Saloon Coach: Dungarpur literally means " hill town
" in local dialect. The Lounge roof reflects the Bhil tribal areas in
coloured glass form.
Jaipur
Saloon Coach: The ceiling of the state lounge has been
created using the famed ‘Phad’ or foil work, depicting festivals
like Teej, Gangaur, Holi, Diwali etc. 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. The
ceilings have painted frescoes, done in complimentary colours, reflecting
the state’s colour scheme of Blue & Gold.
Copyright
© Palace on Wheels.
All Rights Reserved