The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as Puducherry, depending on the selected itinerary. The train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and The Maple Group handles the hospitality services on the train.[1][2][3]
It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi.[4] The train has 19 coaches which are coloured purple and gold, and reflect the logo of a mythological animal with the head of an elephant and a body of a lion.[5] The Golden Chariot had its maiden commercial run on 10 March 2008,[6] and generally runs weekly during the months of October–March, departing on Sundays during the 2022-23 season.[7] The train is designed on the lines of the more popular Indian luxury train Palace on Wheels.
All journeys offered by the train originate and end at Bengaluru.[8]
When the success of Palace on Wheels reached the corridors of the Karnataka State Tourism and Development Corporation (KSTDC), it resulted in the signing of MOU between the state tourism board and the Indian Railways in 2002. Later the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) was assigned the task to give shape to this luxury train. Approximately 900 design layouts were prepared by the engineers before finalizing the design.
Architect Kusum Pendse worked with a team of 200 carpenters to complete the designs of these railway coaches and the process took around 4 months to complete.
On 23 January 2008, Golden Chariot was unveiled on the tracks veneered in classic colors of purple and gold symbolizing elegance and golden jubilee celebration of Karnataka.[9] An inauguration ceremony was organized at the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station wherein the President of India Pratibha Devisingh Patil flagged off the train.
On 10 March 2008, Golden Chariot started its maiden journey from Bengaluru to Goa.[10]
In January 2020, The Golden Chariot was handed over by the Karnataka Tourism Department to the IRCTC for the purpose of operations and marketing.[11]
The train was relaunched in November 2022 and has done one trip since then.[12]
The train offers accommodation in 44 cabins in 18 coaches that are named after dynasties that ruled the region: Kadamba, Hoysala, Rashtrakuta, Ganga, Chalukya, Bahamani, Adil Shahi, Sangama, Satavahana, Yadukula and Vijayanagar.[13]
The facilities also includes two restaurants, a lounge bar, conference room, gym and spa.[2] It has onboard internet connectivity via a USB-stick, and satellite antennae providing live television service in the cabins.[1]
The Golden Chariot offers 3 itineraries: Jewels of South, and Pride of Karnataka, each lasting 6 nights & 7 days, and Glimpses of Karnataka, lasting 3 nights & 4 days. It also offers a Dasara festival tour in the month of October.[14]
Jewels of South offers a six day tour which departs from Bengaluru and visits Mysuru, Hampi, Kabini River, Hassan, Badami, and Goa, returning to Bengaluru.[15] Mamallapuram has been added to the circuit.[16]
Pride of Karnataka departs Bengaluru and visits Bandipur, Mysuru, Dwarasamudra, Chikamgaluru, Hampi, Pattadakal & Aihole, and Goa, returning to Bengaluru.
Glimpses of Karnataka departs Bengaluru and visits Bandipur, Mysuru, and Hampi, returning to Bengaluru.
The department of tourism and the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) launched the Dasara tour to showcase the festival.[17]
The train has been awarded the title of "Asia's Leading Luxury Train" at World Travel Awards, 2013.[18]
All journeys start and end in Bengaluru.
Launched in 2008, the Golden Chariot runs across South India, past historic towns, sun-kissed beaches, jungle-covered hills, temples and safaris.
Post its grand relaunch in November 2022, the luxury train Golden Chariot has taken only one trip.
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