What Everybody Ought To Know About The Golden Chariot Train

The Golden Chariot derives its name from the famous stone chariot in Hampi, a UNESCO World

Heritage Site in the region. It is run and managed by Karnataka State Tourism Development

Corporation (KSTDC), a veteran tour operator in the state of Karnataka. The train comprises of

18 beautifully adorned coaches that reflect the architecture, art and culture of the state. Each of

these coaches is named after a dynasty who reigned over the state of Karnataka. The train

operates weekly from October to April every year as it is the best time to visit different tourist

destinations in India.

Figure 1: The Golden Chariot

The Indian luxury train, The Golden Chariot offers two exclusive journeys – one is Pride of

the South and second is the Southern Splendour. Both are weeklong journeys that depart and

conclude in Bangalore, the capital city of the state of Karnataka. Starting from the garden city

Bangalore, The Golden Chariot passes through Kabini, Mysore, Hassan, Hospet, Badami and

Goa and finally returns to Bangalore completing a full circuit.

You will be mesmerized by the tourist highlights such as National Park at Nagarhole, Golden

Palace of Mysore, cave temples at Badami and many more. As you pass these exotic places you

can get to see that an architectural movement happened on the whole in the bygone era. The

Maharaja at the time did not leave single stone upturned in creating awe inspiring splendor in the

backdrop of magnificent landscapes.

The Golden Chariot luxury trains of India offers hi-tech facilities to the guest, some of which are

unique in any luxury train in the world. Features such as WI FI internet access and television in

each cabin are unique features not available with any other trains. This luxury train also has a

conference room for the discerning corporate honchos who like to execute their business in a

regal way.

The gymnasium is one of the trendiest and well-equipped one where the health buffs can do their

day's work out. You can also shed away your stress in the rejuvenating spa with herbal and

Ayurvedic massages.

Figure 2: Cabin of The Golden Chariot

There is nothing better than a journey in luxury trains of India which gives you a real insight into

the myriad colors and heritage of India. Enjoy a laid back view from one of the 44 cabins in the

chariot. For more details and query visit www.theindianluxurytrain.com