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The Golden Chariot Luxury Train Extraordinary Royalty presented in Luxurious Style
Golden Chariot Luxury Train – Many Worlds, One voyage
The Golden Chariot is an attempt to connect some of the important dots which have shaped the history of South India through several centuries.
Destinations on the Golden Chariot route have been chosen to showcase the architecture, culture and history of this region.
The unique position of the southern peninsula, surrounded by Arabian Sea in West, the Indian Ocean in South and Bay of Bengal in the East saw several dynasties having trade and political linkages with both the West and East.
These dynasties with their patronage of the arts and crafts have left an indelible mark on the terrain through intricately carved temple and other structures which tell a tale of the glorious past of these lands.
The Train - The Guest carriages of the Golden Chariot train are named after the dynasties which ruled south India over several centuries. Each guest carriage has four cabins with a mix of twins and doubles. The guest cabins are a mix of 13 Double Bed Cabins, 30 Twin Bed Cabins and 1 Cabin for specially abled.
The two restaurants, Ruchi and Nalapaka, serve delectable meals from across the world with an array of Indian options. Madira, the bar serves choicest of wines, beers and spirits.Arogya the Spa cum Fitness Center combines traditional Ayurvedic Spa therapies with modern workout machines.
Glimpses of Karnataka
Duration: 04 Days / 03 Nights
Destinations Covered: Bengaluru – Nanjangud – Mysore – Hospet – Bengaluru
Day 1 / Saturday (Bengaluru to Nanjangud)
- Registration and Check in from 08:30 hrs onwards
- Morning departure from YPR (09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Nanjangud. (13:30 hrs)
- Evening Safari (16:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs).
- Return to train by 20:15 hrs. and dinner onboard as train proceeds to Mysore.
- Overnight on the train at Mysore.
Day 2 / (Monday) - Mysore
- Breakfast onboard.
- Proceed to visit Mysore Palace.
- Return to train for lunch after which optional visit to Srirangapatnam.
- Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Hospet (20:00 hrs), watering and fuelling.
Day 3 / Monday (Hospet)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Hampi ruins
- Lunch onboard.
- Evening free.
- Dinner onboard.
- Train proceeds to Bengaluru
Day 4 / Tuesday (Bengaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR)
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Jewels of South
Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Destinations Covered: Bengaluru – Mysore – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Thanjavur – Chettinad/Karaikudi – Cochin – Chertala/Maraikulam – Bengaluru
Day 1 / Saturday (Bengaluru to Mysore)
- Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs onwards
- Departure from YPR(09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Mysore (14:15 hrs).
- Proceed to Visit Mysore Palace at 15:00 hrs.
- Return to train as train proceeds to Chengalpattu (CGL).
- Dinner onboard
Day 2 / Sunday (Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram)
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives into Chengalpattu Raiway Station.
- Forenoon optional excursion to Kanchipuram.
- Lunch onboard.
- Visit to Mahabalipuram Monuments.
- Dinner at a beachfront hotel.
- Return to train and Train proceeds to Thanjavu
Day 3 / Monday (Thanjavur-Chettinad/Karaikudi)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at 09:00.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chettinad.
- Visit the Athnagudi tile factory and Chettinad mansions.
- Return on train for Dinner onboard.
- Train proceeds to Cochin.
Day 4 / Tuesday (Cochin)
- Breakfast onboard as train arrives at Cochin Harbour Terminus.
- Visit Matancherry Palace in Fort Cochin followed by Dance performances of Kerala.
- Return to train for Lunch.
- Deboard for optional activities to Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church.
- Dinner onboard and train proceeds to Kumarakom.
Day 5 / Wednesday (Chertala/Maraikulam )
- Onboard breakfast.
- Houseboat cruise with lunch at an exclusive venue.
- Return to the train by evening.
- Dinner onboard.
Day 6 / Thursday (Bengaluru )
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR).
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Pride of Karnataka
Duration: 06 Days / 05 Nights
Destinations Covered: Bengaluru – Nanjangud – Mysore – Halebidu - Chikamgaluru – Hospet – Goa – Bengaluru
Day 1 / Saturday (Bengaluru to Nanjangud)
- Registration and Check in at Yashwantpur Railway Station from 08:30 hrs onwards.
- Morning departure from YPR (09:45 hrs).
- Lunch onboard as train arrives into Nanjangud (13:30 hrs).
- Proceed to Bandipur Wildlife sanctuary at 14:45 hrs (1 hr 30 minutes drive).
- Evening Safari (16:30 hrs to 18:30 hrs).
- Return to train by 20:15 hrs. and dinner onboard as train proceeds to Mysore.
- Overnight on the train at Mysore.
Day 2 / Sunday (Mysore)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Proceed to visit Mysore Palace.
- Return to train for lunch after which optional visit to Srirangapatnam.
- Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Banavar (20:00 hrs), watering and fuelling.
Day 3 / Monday (Halebidu and Chikamgaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Halebidu from Banavar Railway Station.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chikamgaluru .
- Evening visit to Coffee Plantation followed by cultural activities and dinner at Chikamgaluru .
- Return to train as it proceeds to Hospet
Day 4 / Tuesday (Hospet)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Hampi ruins.
- Return to train for lunch onboard.
- Evening free.
- Dinner onboard
- Train proceeds to GOA.
Day 5 / Wednesday (Goa)
- Arrive Karmali.
- Post breakfast, visit the churches of North Goa. Deboard at 09:00 and return at 12:00 noon.
- Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Madgaon.
- Evening Gala Dinner activity at a hotel in South Goa
- Train proceeds to Bengaluru. (22:30 hrs).
Day 06 / Thursday (Bengaluru)
- Breakfast onboard.
- Deboard at Bengaluru (YPR)
Note:
- Itinerary, destinations and scheduled departures may change without prior notice.
- Please contact your Guest Relations Executive for further details, prices and bookings of optional activities.
Glimpses of Karnataka
Package Tariff for Season 2025-26 (in USD)
| Description | Glimpses of Karnataka (03 Nights/ 04 Days) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 3160 |
| Single Supplement | USD 2370 |
Package Tariff For Seasons 2025-26 (In INR)
| Description | Glimpses of Karnataka (03 Nights/ 04 Days) |
| Deluxe Cabin | 267020 |
| Single Supplement | 200265 |
Package Tariff for Season 2026-27 and 2027-28
(in USD)
| Description | Glimpses of Karnataka (03 Nights/ 04 Days) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 3400 |
| Single Supplement | USD 2600 |
Package Tariff for Season 2026-27 and 2027-28 (In INR)
| Description | Glimpses of Karnataka (03 Nights/ 04 Days) |
| Deluxe Cabin | 287300 |
| Single Supplement | 219700 |
Jewels of South
Package Tariff for Season 2025-26 (in USD)
| Description | Jewels of South (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 4740 |
| Single Supplement | USD 3560 |
Package Tariff for Season 2025-26 (in INR)
| Description | Jewels of South (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | 400530 |
| Single Supplement | 300820 |
Package Tariff for Season 2026-27 and 2027-28 (in USD)
| Description | Jewels of South (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 5000 |
| Single Supplement | USD 3800 |
Package Tariff for Season 2026-27 and 2027-28 (in INR)
| Description | Jewels of South (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | 422500 |
| Single Supplement | 321100 |
Pride of Karnataka
Package Tariff for Season 2025-26 (in USD)
| Description | Pride of Karnataka (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 4740 |
| Single Supplement | USD 3560 |
Package Tariff for Season 2025-26 (in INR)
| Description | Pride of Karnataka (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | 400530 |
| Single Supplement | 300820 |
ackage Tariff For Seasons 2026-27 and 2027-28 (In USD)
| Description | Pride of Karnataka (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | USD 5000 |
| Single Supplement | USD 3800 |
Package Tariff for Season 2026-27 and 2027-28 (in INR)
| Description | Pride of Karnataka (06 Days/ 05 Nights) |
| Deluxe Cabin | 422500 |
| Single Supplement | 321100 |
INR tariff is subject to be revised every 02 months w.e.f 13th May 2024
Note: Detailed itinerary, tariff and dates will be sent through email or on website www.goldenchariot.org
- All prices are in US Dollars & INR
- All prices are per person per journey on twin sharing basis
- Prices are subject to change in case of any change or amendment in the routing, itineraries, inclusions etc. Rates in Indian Rupee are also available. For Child Policy, Rates in INR and other details, please refer to official website www.goldenchariot.org
- Government taxes extra as applicable
- Itineraries, destinations, venues and scheduled departures are subject to change without prior notice
- For latest updates, please visit official website www.goldenchariot.org
- Supplement may apply for Signature Journeys, special occasions such as New Year, Christmas etc.
Glimpses of Karnataka
Departure Dates For Season 2025-26
| 2025-26 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2025 | 1*(WED) |
| Nov. 2025 | - |
| Dec. 2025 | 13 |
| Jan. 2026 | 31 |
| Feb. 2026 | 14 |
| Mar. 2026 | - |
Departure Dates For Season 2026-27
| 2026-27 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2026 | 19*(MON),31 |
| Nov. 2026 | - |
| Dec. 2026 | 19 |
| Jan. 2027 | - |
| Feb. 2027 | 6 |
| Mar. 2027 | - |
Departure Dates For Season 2027-28
| 2027-28 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2027 | 8(FRI) |
| Nov. 2027 | 8 |
| Dec. 2027 | 20 |
| Jan. 2028 | 17 |
| Feb. 2028 | 7 |
| Mar. 2028 | 13 |
Jewels of South
Departure Dates For Season 2024-25
| 2025-26 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Dec. 2024 | 21 |
| Jan. 2025 | - |
| Feb. 2025 | 15 |
| Mar. 2025 | - |
Departure Dates For Season 2025-26
| 2025-26 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2025 | 11 |
| Nov. 2025 | 8 |
| Dec. 2025 | 6 |
| Jan. 2026 | 10 |
| Feb. 2026 | - |
| Mar. 2026 | 14 |
Departure Dates For Season 2026-27
| 2026-27 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2026 | 3 |
| Nov. 2026 | 28 |
| Dec. 2026 | - |
| Jan. 2027 | 9 |
| Feb. 2027 | 20 |
| Mar. 2027 | 27 |
Departure Dates For Season 2027-28
| 2027-28 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2027 | 25 |
| Nov. 2027 | 19 |
| Dec. 2027 | 13 |
| Jan. 2028 | 10 |
| Feb. 2028 | 28 |
| Mar. 2028 | 6 |
Pride of Karnataka
Departure Dates For Season 2024-25
| 2025-26 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Dec. 2024 | 14 |
| Jan. 2025 | 4 |
| Feb. 2025 | 1 |
| Mar. 2025 | 1 |
Departure Dates For Season 2025-26
| 2025-26 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2025 | 18 |
| Nov. 2025 | 1, 29 |
| Dec. 2025 | 27 |
| Jan. 2026 | 24 |
| Feb. 2026 | 28 |
| Mar. 2026 | 7 |
Departure Dates For Season 2026-27
| 2026-27 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2026 | 24 |
| Nov. 2026 | 14 |
| Dec. 2026 | 26 |
| Jan. 2027 | 30, 2 |
| Feb. 2027 | 27 |
| Mar. 2027 | 13 |
Departure Dates For Season 2027-28
| 2027-28 | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2027 | 18 |
| Nov. 2027 | 15 |
| Dec. 2027 | 27 |
| Jan. 2028 | 24 |
| Feb. 2028 | 21 |
| Mar. 2028 | 20 |
Facilities
Accommodation
The Golden Chariot offers excellent accommodation units, which are known for the intricate carvings, finest interiors, ancient paintings, royal feel and luxury. The Cabin Coaches of the train come up with a range of rooms, which are categorized into 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for physically challenged.
These rooms are named after all the dynasties that ruled Karnataka like Kadamba, Rastrakota, Ganga, Hoysala, Chalukya, Adhilshahi, Bhahamani, Sangama, Yudukula, Shathavashna and Vijayanagar. These fully air-conditioned cabins are also equipped with writing desk, LCD television, Wi-Fi, wardrobe, DVD with 6 satellite channels and private bathroom with all the modern amenities and accessories.
Restaurants
The train has two restaurants - Nala and Ruchi to serve you the authentic varieties of vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary delights. The interior of these restaurants is inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid. There are 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with the sofas and chairs for your comfort. Nala was named after a king, the legendary chef from the times of the Mahabharata. On the other hand, Ruchi is a Sanskrit word, which means 'fine tastes'.
Lounge Bar
A well-stocked bar named 'Madira' is available on the train to cater to your needs. It is a relaxing and elegant seating place. The bar boasts of royal interiors that are modeled after the Mysore Palace.
Conference Coach
It is an ideal place where your can conduct conferences as well as business meetings. With an accommodation capacity of about 30 people, the conference coach is equipped with 42 inch LCD television as well as high-speed Internet surfing.
Gym Coach
The train has a separate health center that serves all the modern facilities for Ayurveda, Spa and Gym. Following all the ancient traditions, it also has 2 massage rooms for a unique rejuvenation experience. The gymnasium is also facilitated with all the modern equipment for exercise.
Hospitality
All the amenities at the Golden Chariot are provided by 'The Mapple Group' which is a leading Hotel & Resort Chain in India. Mapple Group gained prominence with its first hotel Mapple Inn at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, in November 2006. After that, many other units established under the same banner ? like Mapple Whitefield (Bangalore, January 2007), Mapple Abhay (Jodhpur, April 2007) and Mapple Viva (Goa, April 2007). The group is now also focusing on other prominent cities like Pune, Mysore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Katra, Jammu, Badi, Kochi, Pondicherry and Coimbatore.
Golden Chariot Train
The luxurious voyage of Golden Chariot is a cradle of Stone Architecture. It traverses through the spellbinding World Heritage Sites at Hampi & Pattadakkal. One gets to stop and marvel at the exquisite temples at Belur & and Halebid toward the Golden beaches of Goa & Nagarhole Wildlife Reserve.
The Golden Chariot passes through various states of South India. It provides its passengers the opportunity to see and know the lifestyle and culture of states like Tamil Nadu and Kerela.
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Trains Destinations
- Agra
- Aihole
- Ahmedabad
- Ajanta
- Alwar
- Aurangabad
- Bandipur
- Bangalore
- Balasinor
- Bharatpur
- Bikaner
- Bedami
- Belur
- Bhavnagar
- Bijapur
- Chittorgarh
- Chittorgarh
- Delhi
- Dilwara
- Ellora
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Gadag
- Ganapatipule
- Goa
- Gwalior
- Halibid
- Hampi
- Hassan
- Hyderabad
- Jaigadh
- Jaipur
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- Junagarh
- Kolhapur
- Khajuraho
- Kumarakom
- Kutch
- Lucknow
- Mahabalipuram
- Mehsana
- Modhera
- Mumbai
- Mysore
- Nagzira
- Nasik
- Orchha
- Palitana
- Pattadakal
- Pune
- Ranakpur
- Ratnagiri
- Ranthambore
- Sariska
- Sanchi
- Sarkhej Roza
- Sasan Gir
- Sawantwadi
- Shirdi
- Sindhudurg
- Thanjavur & Chettinad
- Tarkarli
- Tadoba
- Udaipur
- Vadodara
- Varanasi
- Veraval
- Sawai Madhopur
- Kabini - Bandipur
Testimonial
- The Caravans of Memorable Journey!
" The overall trip was excellent except that I feel the track that the train travelled on at night was bumpy and rather noisy."
Zainul Hadi, United Arab Emirates
Oct 2017
" Each and every staff gave us exemplary service! The Chef and his crew were absolutely fantastic and so were the tour guides "
N. Remtulla, Canada
Apr, 2017
" Maharajas's Express is undoubtedly the best means to travel and explore the cultural heritage of India. Its world-class facilities make the journey luxurious, exciting and comfortable. "
Alvina Thomas, United States
Aug, 2015
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