India Luxury Train Facility
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.
