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The luxury train Golden Chariot, introduced by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), is all set to make its comeback to enhance state tourism

Highlights:

About Golden Chariot

• It is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as Pondicherry
• It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi
• Maiden run :  2008
• It has been awarded the title of “Asia’s Leading Luxury Train” at World Travel Awards, 2013
• Operated by : Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation

Facilities

• The Golden Chariot offers accommodation in 44 cabins in 11 coaches that are named after dynasties that ruled the region: Kadamba, Hoysala, Rashtrakuta, Ganga, Chalukya, Bahamani, Adil Shahi, Sangama, Satavahana, Yadukula and Vijayanagar

Destinations

• Jewels of South: Bengaluru and visits Mysuru, Hampi, Kabini River, Hassan, Badami, and Goa, returning to Bengaluru.
• Pride of Karnataka: Bengaluru and visits Bandipur, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikkamagaluru, Hampi, Pattadakal & Aihole, and Goa, returning to Bengaluru.
• Glimpses of Karnataka: Bengaluru and visits Bandipur, Mysore, and Hampi, returning to Bengaluru