The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects important tourist spots in the states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & amp; Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, depending on the selected schedule. Named after Stone Chariot at Vihara Vitthala in Hampi. 19 trainers on purple and gold carts, and sports mythological animal logos with elephant heads and lion bodies. The Golden Chariot operates between October-March for the 2015/16 season with weekly departures, on Monday and its first commercial run on March 10, 2008. Trains, along with Deccan Odyssey , designed on the more popular line of Palace on Wheels with accommodation, spa treatments and dinner. It has been awarded the title of "Asia's Leading Luxury Train" at World Travel Awards, 2013 It is operated by Karnataka State Tourism Development Company and The Maple Group handles hotel services on trains.
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Histori
When the success of Palace on Wheels reached the corridor of Karnataka State Tourism and Development Corporation (KSTDC), it resulted in the signing of MOU between the state tourism council and Indian Railway in 2002. Then Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is assigned the task to give shape to this luxury train. About 900 layouts were prepared by the engineers before finalizing the design. The architect Kusum Pendse along with 200 carpenters inevitably worked hard to complete the design of these train trainers. The process takes about 4 months. Finally on January 23, 2008, Golden Chariot was unveiled on a railway lined with classic purple and gold colors symbolizing the elegance and celebration of the Karnataka golden celebrations. The inauguration ceremony was held at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, where President Pratibha Devisingh Patil stopped from the train. Finally on March 10, 2008, Golden Chariot stabbed its inaugural trip from Bangalore to Goa.
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Facilities
The Golden Chariot offers accommodation in 44 cabins in 11 coaches named after the dynas who governed the region: Kadamba, Hoysala, Rashtrakuta, Ganges, Chalukya, Bahamani, Adil Shahi, Sangama, Satavahana, Yadukula, and Vijayanagar. It also has two restaurants, a lounge bar, and conference facilities, a gym and a spa. It has onboard internet connectivity via USB-stick, and the satellite antenna provides direct television service in the cab.
Passenger
The Golden Chariot can accommodate 88 passengers, and in March 2009 it operates in approximately 35% occupancy. Most tourists on trains come from the US, UK, Japan, France, and Germany.
Cabin
Creating architectural aesthetics from the southern Indian dynasty was 44 guest cabins categorized as 26 twin bed cabins, 17 double bed cabins
Dining
Golden Chariot features two multi-cuisine restaurants - Nala and Ruchi - serving vegetarian and non-veg buffet dishes. The names of these two restaurants draw inspiration from Indian mythology texts and its interior reminiscent of the architectural styles of Halebidu and Hampi. While Nala is the legendary king and chef of Mahabharata's time, Ruchi is a Sanskrit word meaning good taste.
Lounge Bar
The on-site lounge bar - Madeira - is packed with a variety of international wines and beverages. The interior of this lounge bar draws inspiration from the aesthetic of Mysore Palace.
Conference car
The conference car on the Golden Chariot Board offers a seating capacity of 30 guests. This car is equipped with modern technology such as 42 inch LCD television, and audio-visual equipment.
Health and Recreation
The 'Nirvana Spa' housed on the Golden Chariot Board offers holistic health through various Ayurvedic therapies and spas. The recreational trainers also consist of a complete gymnasium.
Destination
The Golden Chariot offers 2 trips. The itinerary is named Pride of the South and Splendor of the South.
Southern Pride
The pride of the southern tour is 7 nights and 8 day trips where some of the tourist attractions in Karnataka are closed. The destinations covered during Pride of the South are Bengaluru (Day 1), Mysore (Day 2), Nagarhole National Park (Day 3), Hassan, Karnataka, Belur and Halebidu (Day 4), Hospet and Hampi (Day 5), Aihole , Pattadakal and Badami (Day 6), Goa (Day 7), and return to Bengaluru (Day 8).
Splendor of the South
The grandeur of the southern tour includes tourist spots in the 3 states of South India. For 7 nights and 8 days of this trip, tourist attractions in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Pondicherry are explored. The objectives covered in this schedule include Bangalore (Day 1), Chennai (Day 2), Pondicherry (Day 3), Tanjavur (Day 4), Madurai (Day 5), Thiruvananthapuram (Day 6), Alleppey and Kochi (Day 7) and return to Bangalore (Day 8).
See also
References
[3] Official Golden Chariot website
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External links
- Golden Chariot Site
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