Are you willing to go for a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka? Plan your tour with the luxurious and magnificent train 'Golden Chariot'. This luxury train is the best for you if you want to experience the royalty. This masterpiece will take you to a remarkable voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture and reflects the historical significance of Karnataka. The train includes 19 coaches in all, which are exquisitely coloured purple and gold. The logo of this train is a mythological animal having the head of an elephant and the body of a lion.
Embark on a journey of 06 Nights & 07 Days with the train which will enable you to explore sites like Mysore, Srirangapatna, Chikamagalur, Hampi, Halebidu, Pattadakal, Badami, Aihole, Yeshwantpur, Bandipur, Bengaluru and Golden Beaches of Goa.
History
The Golden Chariot came into existence when The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and the Railways Ministry signed an MOU for it. The train flagged off from Yeshwanthpur station in Bangalore on March 10, 2008. This luxury train was named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site.
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Destinations Covered: Bengaluru - Bandipur - Mysore - Halebidu and Chikamgaluru - Hampi - Badami - Goa - Bengaluru
Day 1 (Sun) - Bengaluru - Bandipur
- Guests arrive at Yeshvantpur Railway Station at around 0845 hrs.
- Tour Briefing onboard.
- Lunch onboard.
- Deboard at Nanjangud Town at 1400 hrs.
- 50 km by road to Bandipur
- Evening Safari at Bandipur from 1630 to 1830 hrs
- Return to train for dinner.
- Train proceeds to Mysore and stationed overnight at Mysore.
Day 2 (Mon) - Mysore
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Mysore Palace.
- Return to train for lunch
- Optional visit to Srirangapatnam
- Dinner onboard.
Day 3 (Tue) - Halebidu and Chikamgaluru
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives at Banavar Rly Station
- Visit Halebidu from Banavar Rly Station at 0800 hrs.
- Return to train by 1130 hrs
- Train proceeds to Chikamagalur. Lunch onboard.
- Deboard at 1500 hrs to visit plantations followed by coffee tasting and dinner.
- Return to train.
Day 4 (Wed) - Hampi
- After early breakfast onboard, proceed to visit Hampi ruins.
- Lunch onboard.
- Indian Evening onboard.
Day 5 (Thu) - Badami
- After breakfast onboard, optional visit to Badami Caves. (200 steps to climb)
- Lunch onboard.
- 1415 hrs deboard to visit Pattadakal and Aihole.
- Dinner onboard.
Day 6 (Fri) - Goa Day
- Onboard breakfast.
- Proceed to visit Churches of North Goa and Museum.
- Lunch onboard.
- Deboard for a Bollywood Evening and dinner at a resort/hotel.
- Return to the train by 2145 hrs
- Train proceeds to Yehswantpur.
Day 7 (Sat) - Bengaluru
- Breakfast onboard.
- Trip ends.
PACKAGE TARIFF IN USD FOR 2020-21 AND 2021-22 AND 2022-23
Foreign National| Description | Pride of Karnataka (07 Days/ 06 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 4,200 |
| Single Supplement | USD 3,150 |
*USD Tariff is valid till 31st Dec'20 ,subject to revision after 01st Jan'21.
Indian National
| Description | Pride of Karnataka (07 Days/ 06 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | INR 320130 |
| Single Supplement | INR 240100 |
* INR tariff will be reviewed every 02 months w.e.f 08th May'20
- All prices are in US Dollars & INR
- All prices are per person per journey on twin sharing basis
- Prices are subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the routing, itineraries, inclusions etc. Rates in Indian Rupee are also available. For Child Policy, Rates in INR and other details, please refer to official website www.goldenchariot.org
- Government taxes extra as applicable
- Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departures are subject to change without prior notice
- For latest updates, please visit official website www.goldenchariot.org
- Supplement may apply for Signature Journeys, special occasions such as New Year, Christmas etc.
PACKAGE TARIFF IN USD FOR 2020-21 AND 2021-22 AND 2022-23
| Month | Departure Dates |
| Oct. 2020 | 4 |
| Nov. 2020 | 1, 22 |
| Dec. 2020 | 13 |
| Jan. 2021 | 3, 24 |
| Feb. 2021 | 14 |
| Mar. 2021 | 14 |
| Total Trips | 8 |
Departure Dates 2021-22
| Month | Departure Dates |
| Oct. 2021 | 3, 31 |
| Nov. 2021 | 21 |
| Dec. 2021 | 12 |
| Jan. 2022 | 2, 23 |
| Feb. 2022 | 13 |
| Mar. 2022 | 13 |
| Total Trips | 8 |
Departure Dates 2022-23
| Month | Departure Dates |
| Oct. 2022 | 16 |
| Nov. 2022 | 6, 27 |
| Dec. 2022 | 18 |
| Jan. 2023 | 8, 29 |
| Feb. 2023 | 19 |
| Mar. 2023 | 12 |
| Apr. 2023 | 2 |
| Total Trips | 9 |
Facilities
Accommodation
The Golden Chariot offers excellent accommodation units, which are known for the intricate carvings, finest interiors, ancient paintings, royal feel and luxury. The Cabin Coaches of the train come up with a range of rooms, which are categorized into 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for physically challenged.
These rooms are named after all the dynasties that ruled Karnataka like Kadamba, Rastrakota, Ganga, Hoysala, Chalukya, Adhilshahi, Bhahamani, Sangama, Yudukula, Shathavashna and Vijayanagar. These fully air-conditioned cabins are also equipped with writing desk, LCD television, Wi-Fi, wardrobe, DVD with 6 satellite channels and private bathroom with all the modern amenities and accessories.
Restaurants
The train has two restaurants - Nala and Ruchi to serve you the authentic varieties of vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary delights. The interior of these restaurants is inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid. There are 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with the sofas and chairs for your comfort. Nala was named after a king, the legendary chef from the times of the Mahabharata. On the other hand, Ruchi is a Sanskrit word, which means 'fine tastes'.
Lounge Bar
A well-stocked bar named 'Madira' is available on the train to cater to your needs. It is a relaxing and elegant seating place. The bar boasts of royal interiors that are modeled after the Mysore Palace.
Conference Coach
It is an ideal place where your can conduct conferences as well as business meetings. With an accommodation capacity of about 30 people, the conference coach is equipped with 42 inch LCD television as well as high-speed Internet surfing.
Gym Coach
The train has a separate health center that serves all the modern facilities for Ayurveda, Spa and Gym. Following all the ancient traditions, it also has 2 massage rooms for a unique rejuvenation experience. The gymnasium is also facilitated with all the modern equipment for exercise.
Hospitality
All the amenities at the Golden Chariot are provided by 'The Mapple Group' which is a leading Hotel & Resort Chain in India. Mapple Group gained prominence with its first hotel Mapple Inn at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, in November 2006. After that, many other units established under the same banner ? like Mapple Whitefield (Bangalore, January 2007), Mapple Abhay (Jodhpur, April 2007) and Mapple Viva (Goa, April 2007). The group is now also focusing on other prominent cities like Pune, Mysore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Katra, Jammu, Badi, Kochi, Pondicherry and Coimbatore.
Golden Chariot Train
The luxurious voyage of Golden Chariot is a cradle of Stone Architecture. It traverses through the spellbinding World Heritage Sites at Hampi & Pattadakkal. One gets to stop and marvel at the exquisite temples at Belur & and Halebid toward the Golden beaches of Goa & Nagarhole Wildlife Reserve.
The Golden Chariot passes through various states of South India. It provides its passengers the opportunity to see and know the lifestyle and culture of states like Tamil Nadu and Kerela.
