#LuxuryTrainTravel: The Golden Chariot To Restart Royal Tour From March 22

The Golden Chariot is once again ready to take you on a royal tour through some exotic locations in South India, recreating the essence of true Dravidian culture. By Tanvi Jain

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For a country like India that is so diverse and distinct, train-travel has always remained a highlight for me. Hopping from one place to the other while noticing small differences in the culture and traditions — there's some charm in that. Had a wonderful 9-day journey with the Golden Chariot luxury train, exploring parts of Karnataka and Goa. What made travelling in the Golden Chariot so amazing is the comfort, a great hospitality and all those interesting conversations with other guests who were invited, along with me, by @incredibleindia. Read about my experience of travelling in the golden chariot on my blog footloosedev.com

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The first and only luxury train of South India, the Golden Chariot, is all set to restart operations from March this year. After a gap of two years, the luxury train will embark upon its first journey on March 22, all thanks to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). 

As per reports, the revival of the train, which is said to have become defunct due to decreased patronage, is a part of a 10-year agreement with the Karnataka government. 

Launched in 2008, by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, the Golden Chariot specially designed to recreate the aesthetics of Dravidian cultural ethos, takes you around the prominent destinations of Southern India.  

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Good morning Everybody! How about breakfast served on board of one of the most luxury trains in India #thegoldenchariot ?????????☕️ Starting my day like this while my #indiablogtrain trip in #karnataka was one of the most memorable experiences? ???? Would you like to have a dining room like this at home? I wouldn’t mind ???? @incredibleindia ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dzień dobry Moi Drodzy! Co powiecie na śniadanie serwowane na pokładzie jednego z najbardziej luksusowych pociągów w Indiach – The Golden Chariot? ????????☕️ Przyznam Wam, że zaczynanie dnia w takim miejscu było jednym z najbardziej niezwykłych doświadczeń podczas mojej pociągowej podróży po Karnatace???? Swoją drogą, chcielibyście mieć taką jadalnie w domu? Ja bym nie pogardziła ???? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ????: @jinsabraham #india #indie #incredibleindia #train #traintrip #luxury #luxurytravel #luxurytraveler #luxurytrip #goodmorning #dziendobry #breakfast #breakfasttime #śniadanie #travelblogger #travelguide #travelandlife #thebest #podróże #podroze #podrozemaleiduze #polishgirl #polskadziewczyna #travelaroundtheworld #dreamtravel #travelholic

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Starting from Bengaluru, it passes through Bandipur, Mysore, Halebidu and Chikamgaluru, Hampi, Badami, and Goa, and back to Bengaluru, all within a time span of six nights and seven days. Mysore Palace, churches of North and South Goa, are few of the attractions included in the itinerary.  

Moreover, the journey offers you activities like safari in Bandipur, coffee tasting at the plantations, exploring Hampi and the Badami caves, and more such unique experiences.   

The Golden Chariot will set off on March 22 from the Yeshwantpur Railway Station, and then again on March 29 and April 12. At present, they are also offering a discount of 50 per cent, and the current tariffs are valid for all departures till April 2020. However, rates differ for foreign and Indian nationals, depending upon occupancy.  

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It's been quite awhile urge to visit, absorb the architecture of Hampi. And here I was , finally!! ???????? Hampi, I love you, not that kind of love I just fancy you, but the kind of love in which I adore, respect and passionate about you. I always know that I love architecture and anything that related to art, and you are one epitome ????❤????☀ Just the knowledge of this one, carved from a single rock is making me bow ???? #thissummer #hampi #thegoldenchariot #UNESCO #architecture #love #thegreatest #utookmeaway #pixelpanda_india

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Up until April 2020, while the cost of a single occupancy deluxe cabin for foreign passport holders in the United States is USD 7,350 per person, for double occupancy it’s USD 8,400 for two people. Similarly, for Indian Nationals and OCI Card holders it’s INR 5,23,480 per person for single occupancy, and INR 5,98,260 for two in double occupancy. goldenchariottrain.com 

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