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India.com21-04-2025

New Delhi: Indian Railways and IRCTC are operating a moving 7-star hotel. It is The Golden Chariot, a royal luxury train that offers all amenities. Enjoy a spa on the moving train, go to the gym, or have wine/beer; everything is available.
The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu as well as Puducherry, depending on the selected itinerary. The train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and The Maple Group handles the hospitality services on the train.
The Golden Chariot is owned by Karnataka State Tourism and Development Corporation and operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It derives its name from the stone chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi. The Golden Chariot's Facilities and interiors are a mix of contemporary and traditional patterns to highlight the old world and the modern comforts. Golden Chariot Luxury Train Facilities
Golden Chariot's facilities are similar to a luxury Five Star hotel. The train is decorated with world-class facilities. Modern facilities include luxurious cabins, spacious lounges, fine dining multi-cuisine restaurants, a conference car, and a health spa. If you want to relax your toes at well-equipped luxury saloons or if you want to have supper in embellished restaurants or sweat at a mini gym, the train offers all those facilities. The train is designed in such a way that you won't lack anything onboard. Cabin and Accommodation
The Golden Chariot is an all-suite train. The guest suites are a mix of 13 Double Bed Cabins, 30 Twin Bed Cabins, and 1 Cabin for the Specially abled. All of the suites onboard come with windows that allow spectacular views 24×7. Guest Carriages on the Golden Chariot train are named after the dynasties which ruled south India over several centuries which are Kadamba, Hoysala, Rastrakota, Ganga, Chalukya, Bhahamani, Adilshahi, Sangama, Shathavashna, Yudukula, and Vijayanagar. The Golden Chariot coach is daintily decorated with many historical carvings. Furniture takes its inspiration from Hoysala and Mysore architecture. Cabin Highlights
Each cabin size is 67.5 sq ft (approx. 6 sq mt)
Central air-conditioning
En-suite bathrooms with WC
Range of toiletries
Complimentary Wi-fi
Television in each room
Hot and cold water supply in bathrooms
Writing/Vanity Desk
Personalised Service On Board Restaurants
There are two restaurants on the train, one decorated with vegetarian dishes, and the other one experiences the taste of non-vegetarian dishes. Nalapaka originates in the Indian epic Mahabharatha, in which Nala was one of the finest chefs of his time, and Paka means cuisine. Thus, Nalapaka refers to the finest cuisine.
Ruchi, true to its name, means taste. The interiors of the restaurant are similar to the ruins of Hampi and Halebid. Lounge and Bar
One of the fascinating Golden Chariot Facilities include Madira bar. It is an artistically designed bar onboard. Madira, meaning elixir, was a drink of the Gods. Along with Madira, passengers can also enjoy local exhibits. The world-famous Mysore Palace inspired the bar for elegant seating and decoration. The bar serves the choicest of wines, beers, and spirits. Spa and Fitness Centre
Golden Chariot Facilities include Arogya, literally 'devoid of ailments,' a Spa with two Spa Tables and an Exercise Room with modern fitness machines. Arogya provides traditional Indian and contemporary massage therapies that offer definite cures for modern-day fatigue & stress
(For complete and detailed information, visit www.goldenchariot.org)

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