Golden Chariot Train.
Credit: DH photo
New Delhi: IRCTC on Thursday said that it will restart operations of Golden Chariot luxury tourist train in a new avatar next month.
The luxury train is owned by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The train will make it's first journey on December 14.
The IRCTC has announced six dates between December 2024 and March 2025 for two packages -Pride of Karnataka (5 Nights/6 Days) - Starts from Bengaluru covering Bandipur, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikmangalur, Hampi, Goa and back to Bengaluru.
Jewels of South (5 Nights/6 Days) - Starts from Bengaluru covering Mysore, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Chettinad, Cochin, Chertala and back to Bengaluru.
The train, which was rolled out in 2020, had been revamped in 2022. However, the train made only one trip due insufficient number of bookings.
The train offers world class on-board accommodation with 13 Double bedded cabins, 26 twin bedded cabins and 1 cabin for differently abled guests. The train can accommodate up to 80 guests in its 40 cabins, the IRCTC said.
The train boasts of several on-board features and amenities such as renovated luxurious cabins with upholstered furniture, elegant drapery and well maintained attached bathrooms, crockery and cutlery of reputed international brands and an exquisite range of linen. Smart TVs with variety of WIFI enabled subscription’s including prime channels.
For the on-board recreation and relaxation of the guests , the train has a dedicated Spa – Arogya wherein guests can enjoy an array of spa.
The Golden Chariot has two exquisite restaurants namely Ruchi and Nalapak serving an array of international and local delicacies. Madira, the bar serves choicest of wines, beers and spirits. Tariff will be Rs 4,00,530 + 5% GST Per pax on twin sharing basis in one cabin with ensuite toilet and bath.
The tariff of the tourist train is inclusive of all onboard meals and house wines, guided excursions in air-conditioned buses, monument entry fee and meals at outside venues in accordance with the itinerary, the company said.