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INCREDIBLE TOURISM
Luxury Trains in India
Palace on Wheels Train
The
Palace On Wheels India is the only regularly operating Luxury Train in India,
at present this heritage train of Rajasthan comprises 14 well appointed inter-connected
passenger coaches, which have been named after Kota, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer,
Jodhpur, Bikaner, Alwar, Sirohi, Kishangarh, Bundi, Dungarpur, Bharatpur, Jhalawar
and Dholpur. Besides, there are two Dining Cars in Palace on Wheels India, with
fresh food being cooked in onboard kitchen; One bar-cum-lounge car & four
service cars. This luxury train of India also has a small library, mini-gym
& beauty parlour. This luxury train, Palace on wheels is fully airconditioned.
The
names of the saloons are based on the princely states of Rajasthan - Jaipur,
Jodhpur, Alwar, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Dholpur, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer,
Sirohi, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kishangarh. The decor of each saloon has highlighted
the cultural ethos of the state, represented through the use of furniture, handicrafts,
paintings and furnishings. The ceiling in the lounge is of particular interest.
Each coupe is different but the over all ambience of the decor of the saloons
has been taken care of to provide continuity. Each saloon has cream yellow color
on its exterior walls and bears the Coat of Arms (logo) of the erstwhile princely
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