Palace on Wheels Coaches

Palace on Wheels is a rail journey that can be a lifetime opportunity for many. The facility is organized under the supervision of the RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC)

The rail journey can cost you a fortune, but it offers luxury and comfort to travelers. Everything, including rail coaches, is designed uniquely. Each coach represents the Rajputana traditions of the princely state of the country.

The coach consists of twin beds (4 chambers), with each reflecting Rajasthan’s ethnic tradition and culture. The train service offers guest cabins of different grades and features. Each cabin is equipped with ultra-modern amenities including attached shower cum toilet facilities, channel music, intercom services, carpeting floor, and hot and cold water facilities.

The amenities certainly make your life convenient during travels. A private attendant facility is also offered to the guests with each cabin. The attendants are termed as Khidmatdars. The facility is offered to each coach. Another great option is that the catering facility can be used by guests in each cabin, round the clock.

Coach Categories (Palace on Wheels)
It is often referred to as India’s first luxury heritage train. This also means that the authorities tried to recreate the Royal Indian Grandeur in each coach. The rail journey has been introduced with an aim to promote Rajasthan tourism. This factor also makes this facility iconic.

The service is world-renowned and fitted with modern amenities. This means each coach is exclusively designed to satisfy guests’ needs and comforts. The engineering, hospitality, and history reflect well in each coach design. The different categories are listed below

Bharatpur is a part of the Rajasthan state. The city is known as Maharaja Surat Mal’s birthplace. Indian history signifies the king as an undefeated Jat emperor. Bharatpur is also famous for its bird sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana). You get a chance to see over 346 different bird species in this sanctuary, year-round.

The sanctuary is home to both local and migratory bird species. The essence of this small town can be seen in the coach named after this town. The entire coach is decorated with art-e-facts, paintings, and artworks in the Bharatpur coach. You can see the birds in the tree tops inside the artworks used for decorating the coach. The coach has themes related to this sanctuary- aqua green, beige, and mirror art of a lush, dense forest inside the coach.

Alwar in Rajasthan has been an important trade center. The place is also blessed with natural beauty- lush forest cover, valleys, and scenic beauty. You may find the flora and fauna of Alwar very unique. Alwar is also a well-known bird sanctuary.

These features are reflected in the interiors of the coach Alwar. The interior of the coach is decorated with a blend of cone artwork and oil painting. The coach has a very attractive lounge area that is decorated with a royal emblem and a rare collection of miniature paintings. The entire coach interior is a perfect blend of pink-toned accents. You may find the entire ambiance is very romantic.

If you closely examine the Bundi Palace, you will find that this structure is very magnificent. The Palace is located just above the township. The palace structure can be accessed via a concrete paved ramp. The ramp gives way to Hati Pol. The coach depicts the features of this structure displayed in watercolors.

The coach has rooms decorated with this theme. Apart from this, the coach is decorated with Rag Ragni and Ragmela paintings in oil canvas. The coach decorated in this theme is named Bundi.

Bikaner town was the best creation of the Rao Bika kingdom. The Bikaner coach is named after the theme from this town. The lounge is inspired by the tradition and cultural significance of this town. The interior of the coach is a blend of Gold and Red color themes.

The coach is inspired by relics from Junagardh fort, Padam, and Anup Mahal. The entire coach is decorated using handicrafts from these regions. The Bikaner coach is truly inspirational for guests traveling via Palace on Wheels.

The famous Bhil Tribe is the true inspiration behind the Dungargarh coach. You can find the rich architecture of Dungargarh fort reflected in the interiors of the coach. The entire roof panel is decorated with mirror artworks in different color combinations. Mirror work makes the coach appear very attractive and unique.

When you book your trip with this coach, you get a chance to study the Royal ambience and Zardozi works. The coach is the best choice for people interested in being a part of the exclusive art tradition.

Rajasthan's history is incomplete without Dholpur. The coach reflects the artwork of famous sandstone carvings. You find the latticework reflecting the balcony and buildings of the royal era. The best part of the Dholpur coach is that it is crafted entirely from teak wood ply.

When looking at the teak wood craftsmanship, you may find it very similar to original sandstone structures. When traveling in this coach, you get a chance to explore the relics in the entire coach interior.

The city holds traditions dating back to 1727. The original city was founded by Swai Jai Singh Maharaja. The well-planned architecture and design of this city can be seen in the interior of the coach.

You can still find the instructions, crafted beautifully by the Maharaja, inside the coach lounge. Apart from this, the coach has several other beautiful attractions- gardens, monuments, and a palace in the crafts and art pieces. These decorate the entire interior of the coach.

Jaisalmer is the royal city of Rajasthan. There are numerous Jain temples in this city. You also find cobbled streets decorating the town. The entire coach is decorated using relics and miniatures from this ancient era. The 1156 AD fort city relics can be seen in the crafts and artworks used in decorating the coach interiors.

The coach is inspired by the Ra Jaisal era. You find the coach Jharokas and the ceiling beautifully carved from wood and metal. Lattice haveli design sets the coach very apart from ordinary IRCTC coaches.

Jodhpur town is known for the famous Moti Mahal. The place is also known for its cusped arcade-style architecture. The structure during this time reflects the famous Mughal craftsmanship.

The coach is inspired by the Mughal age. The royalty and charm of this age can be seen in the coach interiors.

Jhalawar has always been recognized as a powerful kingdom in ancient India. The era was famous for Jhalas' rule. This was formed in 1833 AD. Jhalawar town is also identified for its natural beauty and charm. Jhalawar is also a popular tourist destination for global tourists.

The coach has been named after this kingdom. You find most tourists selecting the Jhalawar coach when traveling via Palace on Wheels. You also find the Buddhist caves and temples in the artworks decorated inside the coach.

If in Rajasthan, you have heard of Kota. This is a famous Rajput state of Rajasthan. The state is also famous for its iconic gardens and dense forest cover. There are other picnic spots here as well. The same is also reflected in the coach named Kota.

The interior of this coach highlights the scenic beauty of this town in Rajasthan. Guests are also offered a Rajput welcome on arrival and departure. You find the coach decorated with paintings inspired by popular attractions of the town. The pole in the coach is decorated with elephant figures that are brightly colored.

Kishangarh is a town that is famous for traditional Bani Thani paintings. You can find the Kishangarh fort still displaying these paintings on ceiling and walls. Each Kishangarh fort painting is breathtaking and iconic. Guests who book travel with this coach get to enjoy the best features of this painting style, right inside the coach.

You may find the coach has a very intricate design. Each painting uses different color combinations. Travelers may find the coach is elegantly designed, with soft-core interiors.

The city of Udaipur is known for Pichhola Lake. The lake is an engineering marvel of ancient India. You can still enjoy your visit to this iconic lake when traveling by the Palace on Wheels. The authorities named the coach after this iconic lake. You find the entire coach is blended in a color scheme of blue haze and white.

The coach has a dedicated lounge featuring the same color scheme as the original lake and monument. The design is adopted in the interiors of the coach. You may find the coach interior inspired by the Mor Chowk creation.

The Gold Fort is an iconic structure that represents the Sirohi. The fort has been attracting visitors for years. You personally may find the colored glass dome very attractive in the fort. This remarkable feature also inspires the coach named Sirohi.

This coach is a perfect blend of Indian and European design architecture. You may find that each room in the coach Sirohi is inspired by a similar theme. This also makes the coach very unique for travelers.