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On December 14, Karnataka's opulent tourist train, the Golden Chariot, will reopen with revised features and schedules. Operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the train offers a unique approach to discovering the cultural and natural beauties of South India.
New Routes for 2024–2025
Check out the itineraries for the next few days if you're eager to embark on this amazing journey:
Road Map for the Pride of Karnataka
- Route: Bengaluru → Bandipur → Mysore → Halebidu → Chikmagalur → Hampi → Goa → Bengaluru
- Duration: 5 nights, 6 days
- Start Date: December 14, 2024
South's Treasures
- Route: Bengaluru → Mysore → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Thanjavur → Chettinad → Cochin → Chertala → Bengaluru
- Duration: 5 nights, 6 days
- Start Date: December 21, 2024
Additional trips are planned for January, February, and March 2024, allowing more travelers to experience these journeys.
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What's Available in the Golden Chariot
The train blends convenience and luxury, with features like:
The all-inclusive package includes meals, house wines, guided tours, monument admission fees, and outside meals as the itinerary specifies.
- Accommodations: 40 luxurious accommodations, one of which is reserved for visitors with special needs.
- Dining: Dining options include a bar (Madira) with carefully chosen drinks and two restaurants (Ruchi and Nalapak) providing regional and international fare.
- Recreation: The Arogya Spa, which offers exercise and treatment services.
- Technology: Wi-Fi, smart TVs, CCTV surveillance, and modern fire safety systems.
The all-inclusive package includes meals, house wines, guided tours, monument admission fees, and outside meals as the itinerary specifies.
Increase in Local Economy and Tourism
The Golden Chariot promotes historic sites like Bandipur, Hampi, Mysore, and Cochin to aid Karnataka's tourist plan. Its revival is anticipated to attract domestic and foreign tourists and support local companies, such as hotels, craftspeople, and tour operators.
Beginning in December, the Golden Chariot offers an amazing experience while enhancing India's position in luxury tourism by highlighting the rich culture and scenery of South India.
Beginning in December, the Golden Chariot offers an amazing experience while enhancing India's position in luxury tourism by highlighting the rich culture and scenery of South India.
