The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has started the Golden Chariot. The operation of this train started from 14 March. This train will start from Bengaluru and return to Bengaluru via Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Goa. The booking of which can be done through the official website of the luxury train.
New Delhi: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has started Golden Chariot. The operation of this train started from 14 March. The train operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) was temporarily discontinued last year due to lack of passenger, but now it has been resumed. This train will start from Bengaluru and return to Bengaluru via Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Goa. The booking of which can be done through the official website of the luxury train.
These special facilities will be available
According to KSTDC, the Golden Chariot is equipped with padded furniture, renovated rooms and bathrooms, new linen and cutlery. This luxury train also has a smart TV with Wi-Fi facility. Apart from this, security features like CCTV and fire protection have also been upgraded in the train. The food menu of the train has also been prepared in a new way. All safety standards will be followed in the wake of corona infection.
luxury trains will run on these routes.
According to IRCTC, three packages have been kept in the train. This train will start from Bengaluru and return to Bengaluru via Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Goa. The booking of which can be done through the official website of the luxury train.
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) March 15, 2021
Let us tell you, the luxury train was started by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation in 2008, but later it was handled by IRCTC. The tour package includes all onboard meals, transportation for sightseeing, entry fees for all destinations included in the trip, as well as guide costs. The cost for the deluxe cabin for the tour package is 320,130 for the single. The cost of the trip is 240,100 rupees.
How long will it take?
>> Pride of Karnataka (6 nights / 7 days) – Starting from Bengaluru on March 14, will return to Bangalore covering Bandipur National Park, Mysore, Halebid, Chikkamagaluru, Hampi, Aihole, Pattadakal, Goa.
>> Jewel of South – Revised (3 Nights / 4 Days) Starting from Bengaluru on 21 March, back from Mysore, Hampi, Mahabalipuram to Bengaluru.
IRCTC has taken the responsibility of operation, management and marketing of this special train from Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC). KSTDC launched the Golden Chariot train in 2008.
Know the specialty of this train
According to the update of IRCTC, Golden Chariot is a luxury train launched with the aim of providing a package to travel to places of historical, architectural, mystical and scenic relevance on the southern sector. It will be equipped with attractive features based on the board and international service standards.
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