Golden Chariot, the luxury train owned by Karnataka Tourism (KSTDC) commenced operations in 2008 and has been promoting various sites of tourist interest in Karnataka and other neighbouring states.
The 19 coaches of golden chariot are painted in purple and gold. The coaches were initially named after the various royal houses of Karnataka which are Rastrakuta, Hoysala, Ganga, Kadamb, Chalukya Bhamani, Adilshahi, Sangam, Shatavashana, Yudukula and Vijayanagar.
The train features 11 guest carriages, 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for the physically challenged. Each cabin is equipped with Wi-Fi, an LCD TV, DVD with six satellite channels, a wardrobe and a private toilet with luxurious amenities and accessories.
Some Tour Highlights
Check In Venue & Timing: 08:45 Hrs at Yesvantpur Railway Station
Check Out Venue & Timing: Yesvantpur Railway Station
Notes: All Foreign Nationals are required to obtain Tourist VISA to visit India. Prices do not include GST.
Guests arrive at Yesvantpur Railway Station at around 08:45 hrs.
Tour Briefing onboard.
Lunch onboard.
Deboard at Nanjangud Town at 14:00 hrs.
50 km by road to Bandipur.
Evening Safari at Bandipur from 16:30 to 18:30 hrs.
Return to train for dinner.
Breakfast onboard.
Visit Mysore Palace.
Return to train for lunch.
Optional visit to Srirangapatnam.
Dinner onboard.
Breakfast onboard as train arrives at Banavar Rly Station.
Visit Halebidu from Banavar Rly Station at 08:00 hrs.
Return to train by 11:30 hrs.
Train proceeds to Chikamagalur. Lunch onboard.
Deboard at 15:00 hrs to visit plantations followed by coffee tasting and dinner.
Return to train.
After early breakfast onboard, proceed to visit Hampi ruins.
Lunch onboard.
Indian Evening onboard.
After breakfast onboard, optional visit to Badami Caves. (200 steps to climb).
Lunch onboard.
14:15 hrs deboard to visit Pattadakal and Aihole.
Dinner onboard.
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 21:45 hrs.
Train proceeds to Yesvantpur.
Breakfast onboard.
Trip ends.
Occupancy | Per Night Cost | Total Cost (6 Nights) |
---|---|---|
Per Adult |
$700 |
$4200 |
Single Supplement |
$525 |
$3150 |
Occupancy | Per Night Cost | Total Cost (6 Nights) |
---|---|---|
Per Adult |
₹49,855 |
₹2,99,130 |
Single Supplement |
₹37,400 |
₹2,24,350 |
All the above prices are on per person per journey on twin sharing basis. GST will be charged extra as applicable.
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