The Train
The Golden Chariot - The Pride of South is named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site. The journey offers a heady mix of heritage, culture, eco -tourism and beach life. Recline & relax as the magnificent scenery unfolds outside your window with luxury on the inside, thus far reserved for royalty.
The glorious journey begins from Bangalore - Karnataka's glorious capital city and traverses through Mysore - the Imperial City of Palaces, visiting Srirangapatna on your way. Followed by Kabini - home of Nagarhole National Park, India's premier wildlife conservation sanctuary and continuing to the historical sites of Sravanabelagola. Thereafter halting at Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebid, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally resting at Goa, the gorgeous golden beach town along the Arabian Sea, to repose and refresh the traveler's soul before heading back to Bangalore and journey's end.
The Golden Chariot Train boasts of eleven luxuriously furnished Air-Conditioned Saloons, each of them named after the dynasties that ruled Karnataka - Kadamba, Hoysala, Rastrakota, Ganga, Chalukya, Bhahamani, Adhilshahi, Sangama, Shathavashna, Yudukula and Vijayanagar.
For your taste buds it offers two restaurants Nala named after a king and legendary chef from the times of the Mahabharata. Ruchi, a name that means fine taste in Sanskrit. Their interiors are inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid and each serve a spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary delights. The plush & royal interiors of the Cigar Bar Lounge called Madira, the mythical drink of the gods, are modelled after the early 20th century Mysore Palace.
The Golden Chariot Train is at par with any 5 star hotel, providing facilities like the state of art Conference Room. This has a seating capacity of 25-30 guests & provision of 42 inch LCD Television with DVD player. The business centre offers high speed internet surfing area. Gym Coach has a fully equipped gymnasium, two massage rooms for an out of this world rejuvenation experience including Ayurveda massages.
Destination: Bangalore –
Kabini/Bandipur – Mysore – Hassan – Hospet – Badami – Goa – Bangalore
