Welcome aboard a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka. Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture. Golden Chariot train named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site, in Southern India will travel through timeless Historical Heritage Sites, Resplendent Palaces, Wildlife and Golden Beaches.
It’s 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.
Highlights - The Golden Chariot
• The Golden Chariot is the first luxury train of Southern India.
• An initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, India, in association with India Railways. The train will be operated by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.
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Composition fo the Train
| Total No. of Train | 18 |
| Passenger Coaches | 11 |
| Restaurant Cars | 2 |
| Lounge Bar | 1 |
| Spa & Gym (With an Internet & DVD Parlour) | 1 |
| Generator Cars | 2 |
| Staff Car | 1 |
| Total Passenger | 88 |
| Additional bunkers beds | 15 |
| Coupes per Coach | 4 |
| Lounge per Coach | 1 |
| Conference Coach to be added soon |
• The Golden Chariot has completely carpeted flooring.
• The coaches are named after the magnificent dynasties and empires that ruled this South Indian state, Karnataka - Kadamba, Hoysala, Rashtrakuta, Ganga, Chalukya, Bahamani, Adilishahi, Sangama, Shithavahana, Yadukula and Vijayanagara.
• The 11 passenger coaches have each cabin fully equipped with amenities like WI-FI environment, attached baths and plasma, TV.
• Each room is provided with good storage spece like cupboards to store luggage.
• A side table in each room.
• Reading desks in every room.
• Electrical sockets in each room.
• A business centre that helps one keep in touch with the outer world.
• 6 DVD Channels and 6 Satelite Channels that entertains ones journey back in time.
• The bath area has all the facilities and required toiletries.
• The bedspreads are hand woven and made of silk.
• The two restaurants are designed is in Belur style with the finest collection of wines and spirits.
• Soft music that soothes the mind is played in the background.
• An Ayurveda centre, a spa and a state-of-the art gymnasium on the train provides rejuvenation to the travellers.
• The spa is equipped with all the necessary rejuvenation oil and a messeur.
• The gymnasium has the equipments like the treadmill, cycle and stepper. It has a changing room, steam bath, two shower rooms and a toilet.
