GOLDEN CHARIOT PPT

1. KARNATAKA ARTS COLLEGE DHARWAD.
MASTER OF TOURISM ADMINISTRATION
GOLDEN CHARIOT
SUNILKUMAR
12T10008

2. Golden Chariot

4. The Golden Chariot
Logo of The Golden Chariot
Manufacturer Indian Railways
Built at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
Family name Luxury Trains
Constructed 2008
Entered service 2008
Operator Indian Railways and Karnataka State Tourism Development
Corporation (KSTDC)
Depot(s) Whitefield, Bangalore
Line(s) served Bangalore-Mysore-Hassan-Hospet-Badami-Vasco (Goa)-Bangalore (South
Western Railway)

5. Introduction / History
• The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the
important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka and
Goa. It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vitthala
Temple at Hampi. The 19 coaches on the train are coloured
purple and gold, and sport the logo of a mythological animal
with the head of an elephant and a body of a lion. The Golden
Chariot operates weekly and had its maiden commercial run
on March 10, 2008.
• The train, along with the Deccan Odyssey, is designed on the
lines of the more popular Palace on Wheels with
accommodations, spa treatments and dining. The train is
operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development
Corporation and marketed by The Luxury Trains, whereas The
Mapple Group handles the hospitality services on the train.

6. welcome

7. History
• When the success of Palace on Wheels reached the corridors of
the KSTDC, it resulted in the signing the state tourism board and
the Indian Railways in 2002. Later the Integral Factory Coach (ICF)
was assigned with the task to give shape to this luxury train.
• Around 900 layouts were prepared by the engineers before
finalizing the design. Architect Kusum Pendse along with 200
carpenters inexorably worked hard to complete the designs of
these railway coaches.
• The process took around 4 months. Finally on 23 January
2008, Golden Chariot was unveiled on the tracks veneered in
classic colors of purple and gold symbolizing elegance and golden
jubilee celebration of Karnataka. An inauguration ceremony was
organized at the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station where in president
Pratibha Devi Singh flagged off the train.
• Finally on 10 March 2008,Golden Chariot chugged on its maiden
journey from Bangalore to Goa.

8. Inauguration
Ceremony

9. About Golden Chariot Train
The latest Indian Maharaja Train Tour, "Golden Chariot" offers an insight into treasure trove of
archaeological wealth, abundant bounty for wildlife seekers and a kaleidoscope of culture for it's
esteemed guests. It offers a 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.
present the Golden Chariot-a fine balance between a glorious yesterday and an omnipresent
tomorrow in a magical land ... that is Karnataka.
The Eight -days sojourn Departs from Bangalore every Monday evening & takes the travellers
through Mysore (covering Srirangapatnam, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary), Hassan (Belur,
Halebid, Shravanabelagola), Hospet (Hampi), Gadag (Aihole, Badami, Pattadakkal) and Goa;
before returning to Bangalore next Monday

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Southern Splendor Golden Chariot Train
Pride of The South train

15. • Embark on a luxurious
voyage of discovery through
the cradle of Stone
Architecture. Journey
through the magnificent
World Heritage Sites at
Hampi & Pattadakkal, the
exquisite temples at Belur &
and Halebid, Golden
beaches of Goa & Wildlife
Reserve at Nagarhole.
Pride of the south train

16. Golden Chariot Daily Tour Details
Day 02 : Drive Mysore/Kabini Lodge Day 03 : Mysore

17. Golden Chariot Daily Tour Details
Day 06 : Badami Caves & Pattadakal Temples

18. Southern Splendour Golden Chariot Train Tour
• Golden Chariot now brings to you the
“Southern Splendors”, a journey
spanning 7 nights and 8 days that links
some of South India’s greatest
destinations filled with memorable
moments guaranteed to stay with you
for a lifetime. On this splendid voyage
covering three states we take you
through exotic locales starting from the
garden city of Bangalore passing through
ancient temple towns of Tamil Nadu and
finally ending our journey in the coastal
city of Kochi. In short, it’s an experience
that captures the romance of a by-gone
era making your sojourn an
unforgettable one.

19. Southern Splendour Golden Chariot
Daily Tour Details
• Day 1 : Monday : Bangalore
• Day 2 : Tuesday : Chennai & Mahabalipuram Temples
• Day 3 : Wed : Auroville & Pondicherry
• Day 4 : Thurs : Trichy & Tanjore Temples
• Day 5 : Fri : Madurai
• Day 6 : Sat : Kanyakumari Sunrise & Kovallam Beach
• Day 7 : Sun : Kerala Backwaters Cruise & Cochin Fort
town
• Day 08 : Bangalore Return

20. Golden Chariot Daily Tour
Details
1600 Hrs
(4 p.m)
Report in Lobby of Hotel Taj West End for Check-In formalities of Golden
Chariot train, followed by high tea & brief train tour presentation.
From
1730 Hrs to
1930 Hrs
1930 hrs Visit Chitrakala Parishad / Art Gallery ,followed by cultural program
8 p.m
Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 Traditional Indian
welcome at Railway Station and escorted to respective cabins.
9 p.m. Train departs & Dinner on board.
Day 01 : Bangalore
11 a.m.
Board AC Vehicles from Mysore Railway station with overnight clothes for
stay at Forest Lodge Near Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
Reach Kabini Forest by 1 p.m. & Check into Govt.Jungle Lodge . After
Lunch,proceed for jungle excursion/boat ride Return in the evening for wildlife
film. Dinner and overnight at Jungle Lodge.
Day 02 : Drive Mysore/ Kabini Lodge

21. Golden Chariot Daily Tour Details
0630 Hrs Boat ride/jungle excursion
0930 Hrs After breakfast,check out from lodge & depart back for Mysore station
1130 Hrs Board back on Golden Chariot, followed by lunch.
1500 Hrs Proceed to visit Mysore Palace & Srirangapatnam Fort, followed by shopping
1900 Hrs Cultural show followed by dinner at Lalita Mahal Palace Hotel
2200 Hrs Reach railway station to board train
Day 03 : Mysore
Day 04 : Thursday : Jain Monolith & Hosalya Temple Architecture
0600 Hrs Train Depart from Mysore for Hassan
0815 Hrs Your train Arrive at Hassan Railway station
0900 Hrs
Palanquins are available for those who cannot take the climb by themselves.
This is available to the passengers at no extra cost)
1300 Hrs Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
1500 Hrs Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing
1915 Hrs Back onboard The Golden Chariot
1945 Hrs
Depart to Hospet
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot

22. Golden Chariot Daily Tour Details
0600 Hrs Train Arrives at Hospet Railway Station.
0830 Hrs
After breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple. Queens’s
Bath, Elephant Stables, Local crafts bazaar.
1300 Hrs Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch.
1500 Hrs
Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple. Illuminated
Vittala Temple.
2000 Hrs
Back onboard The Golden Chariot.
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
Day 05 : Hampi Temples & Vijayanagara Palace
0500 Hrs Train Departs from Hospet Railway Station for Badami
0830 Hrs Your train arrives at Badami Railway station
0900 Hrs Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal
1330 Hrs Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch
1400 Hrs
Depart for Goa.
Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard The Golden Chariot: Spa, Gym
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
Reach Goa post midnight.
Day 06 : Badami Caves & Pattadakal Temples

23. Golden Chariot Daily Tour Details
0930 Hrs Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
1000 Hrs Depart for sightseeing
1100 Hrs Visit the famous churches of old Goa
1215 Hrs
Visit an old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies;
shopping at the emporium
1400 Hrs Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch
1500 Hrs
An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc.
(Ayurvedic massage and casino charges extra as applicable)
1800 Hrs Depart from the resort
1915 Hrs
Return to The Golden Chariot.
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
2100 Hrs Depart for Bangalore
Day 07 : Sunday : Goa
Day 08 : Bangalore Return
Tours ends on arrival at Yashwantpura Railway station
by 1130hrs

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26. Partners
7. Indo Asia Leisure Services Ltd,
102, Skylark Residency, Wind Tunnel Road,
Murgeshpalya, Bangalore - 560 027.
Tel : +91 80 25224327
Fax : +91 80 25224695
Email : indo_asia@goldenchariot.org
8. Lawrence Travels & Tours (P) Ltd.
Ground Floor, Rear Wing,
Chandralok Building,
36 Janpath, New Delhi -110001
Phone: +91 (011) 4686 8686 (16 lines)
Ph: +91-98101 45718

27. The Golden Chariot - Facilities

28. The Golden Chariot - Facilities
• Cabin Coaches
From The Palace to your Chamber
Your chambers are steeped in history.
Chambers in which, you will
retire under a sky of craftsmanship that
narrate timeless tales. Sink into a bed
of royalty, reminiscent of the Mysore
Maharajas, admire the intricate
carvings on the ceiling, the wall panels
and furniture inspired by Mysore and
Hoysala architecture.
The Golden Chariot offers accommodation in 44 cabins in 11 coaches that are named after
dynasties that ruled the region: - Kadamba, Hoysala, Rastrakota, Ganga, Chalukya, Bhahamani,
Adhilshahi, Sangama, Shathavashna, Yudukula and Vijayanagar.• Fully air-conditioned cabins.
• 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for the physically challenged.
• Vanity / Writing desk.
• Every cabin is equipped with LCD television, DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe,
vanity/writing desk and private bathroom with luxurious amenities and accessories

29. The Golden Chariot - Facilities
Nala and Ruchi - Two Restaurants
A Culinary tour of fine taste.
Nala named after a king and legendary chef from the
times of the Mahabharata. Ruchi, a name that means
fine taste in Sanskrit. The two restaurants serve a
spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary
delights.• Interiors inspired by the timeless aesthetics of
Hampi and Halebid.
• 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with comfortable
sofas and chairs.
Madira - The Lounge Bar
Spirit for your soul.
Timeless like the spirits we serve, Madira, the mythical
drink of the gods in the lounge bar aboard The Golden
Chariot. Pour yourself fine spirits as you unravel your
soul, as you watch performances of local artisans.
Celebrate the journey into timelessness as lilting music
uplifts you.
• Relaxing and elegant seating at bar.
• Plush and royal interiors modeled after the Mysore
Palace.

30. The Golden Chariot - Facilities
• Passenger Saloons :
The Interiors of the Saloon are inspired by
the intricately carved Hosalya temple
architecture dating back to 12th century.
Total 44 Air Conditioned cabins in 11 inter-
connected saloons are combination of 26
Twin Bedded Cabins,17 Double bedded
Cabins & One Cabin for Physically
Challenged.
Each Cabin offers small wardrobe,vanity
desk,LCD Televisions,Electric sockets with
220 AC for recharging batteries; & private
washroom having 5 Star Hotel accessories.
• Lounge Bar Coach :
The plush & royal interiors of the Cigar Bar
Lounge (called Madira) are modelled after
the early 20th century Mysore Palace.

31. • Conference Coach
• Where modern day royalty does business.
Golden Chariot Conference Coach can seat up to 30 business leaders and gives you lessons in history and leaves
with a vision for the future.
• Seating capacity of 25-30 guests. • 42 inch LCD television.
• High-speed internet surfing area.

32. Gym Coach
Experience Eternity
Attain Nirvana.
At the Ayurveda center, Spa and gym on
Golden Chariot, discover age old traditions
and cures to modern day stress.
Two massage rooms for an out of this
world rejuvenation experience.
For those who prefer a local flavour -
Ayurveda massages are provided.
Fully equipped gymnasium.

33. Tour Tariffs
PRIDE OF SOUTH
October 2012 - March 2013 (For Indian nationals only)
Occupancy Type
Per person / night
(INR)
Total for 7 nights per
person(INR)
Single 22000 154000
Double 16500 115500
Triple 13200 92400
October 2012 - March 2013 (For International travellers)
Occupancy Type Per person / night
(USD)
Total for 7 nights per
person
(USD)
Single 754 5278
Double 545 3815
Triple 440 3080
Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.
Service Tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt.
of India norms.

34. Tour Tariffs
SOUTHERN SPLENDOUR
October 2012 - March 2013 (For Indian nationals only)
Occupancy Type
Per person / night
(INR)
Total for 7 nights per person
(INR)
Single 26400 184800
Double 19800 138600
Triple 16500 115500
October 2012 - March 2013 (For International travellers)
Occupancy Type Per person / night
(USD)
Total for 7 nights per person
(USD)
Single 831 5817
Double 627 4389
Triple 545 3815
The Tariff includes:
Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot / travel / all meals / Conducted
Sight-seeing Tours / Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.

35. Departure Calendar
The Golden Chariot Departure Calendar ( 2013 - 2014 )
Sl No
Month 1st Week 2nd Week 3rd Week 4th Week 5th Week
Date Date Date Date Date Date
1 Oct 2013 7-P 14-P 21-S 28-P
2
Nov 2013 4-S 11-P
18-S
25-P .....
3
Dec 2013 2-S 9-P
16-S
23-P
30-S
4
Jan 2014 6-P 13-S
20-P
27-S
5
Feb 2014 3-P 10-S
17-P 24-S
6
Mar 2014 3-P 10-S
17-P 24-S
7
April 2014 7-C 14-C
21-C 28-C
Southern Splendour Pride of the South Charters / Group Bookings

37. Events
Honorable Lt. Governor of Puducherry visits The Golden Chariot
date: 29th December, 2010

38. Fashion Show on The Golden Chariot

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