Indian Railways’ Golden Chariot is on track again: IRCTC

The online ticket booking arm of the Indian Railways IRCTC has announced that  the services of  Golden Chariot, luxury train will resume from March 14.  In a regulatory filing the company said “We wish to inform you that IRCTC will operate trips through Golden Chariot from March 14, 2O2l.”

IRCTC has offered two itineraries from Bangalore covering various destinations in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Goa and then returning back to Bengaluru.

-Pride of Karnataka (6 Nights/7 Days) starting from Bengaluru on March 14 covering Bandipur National Park, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikmagalur, Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakal, Goa, and ending in Bengaluru.

-Jewel of South – modified (3 Nights/4 Days) starting from Bengaluru on 21 March covering Mysore, Hampi, Mahabalipuram and ending in Bengaluru.

The Golden Chariot luxury train is a joint initiative of Karnataka government and the Indian Railways and it began its journey in 2008. Containing the state of the art amenities on board and international service standards, the Golden Chariot covers most sought after tourist destinations of Southern Sector providing a delightful experience which is worth savoring.

The luxury train tour package cost includes all onboard meals and house wines, guided excursions in air-conditioned buses, monument entry fee, and meals at outside venues as per the itinerary.