Palace on Wheels Cultural Programmes:

Palace on Wheels is a grand train with various programmes focusing on cultural programmes and folk performances. It provides you with the genuine slice of ethnic Rajasthani life. You would experience the majestic breath of Rajasthani culture while enjoying the luxuries of the train.

Ghoomar Dance: A community dance for women performed on auspicious occasions.  

Chari Dance: This dance is performed by placing a chari or pot on the head. A lighted lamp is then placed on the pot.

Kachhi Godhi: This is a dance performed on dummy horses. Men in colorful costumes ride dummy horses. Holding naked swords, these dancers move rhythmically to the beating of drums and pipes.

Fire Dance: The Jasnathi community of Bikaner and Churu are well-known for their tantrik powers and this dance is in accord with their lifestyle. A large ground is prepared with live wood and charcoal where the men and boys jump in the fire to the accompaniment of drum beats. The music gradually rises in tempo to the climax and the dancer seems to be in a trance-like state.

Terah Taali: The dance is performed in honour of the local deity, Baba Ramdeo by the Kamad community of Pokhran and Deedwana town of Rajasthan. A rather unusual performance where the men play a four-stringed instrument called a Chau-tara and the women sit with dozens of manjeeras, or cymbals, tied all over their bodies and strike them with the ones they hold in their hands. Sometimes, the women also hold a sword between their teeth or place pots with lighted lamps on their heads.

Kalbelia Dance (Snake Charmer): The dance of the Kalbelia women exudes vibrancy and grace. The dance rises to a crescendo to the accompaniment of music. The performer dances on the glowing embers, which is a breathtaking and deeply impressive sight.