IRCTC's Golden Chariot train to roll out in a new avatar from 2021.
                     IRCTC's Golden Chariot train to 
roll out in a new avatar from 
2021
INTRODUCTION
 The Golden Chariot luxury train is set to roll on tracks in a new 
avatar. 
 Having completed 10 years of its launch by Karnataka Tourism in 
2018, the only luxury train operating in South India has been 
handed over to IRCTC in January 2020. 
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Karnataka Tourism
 Karnataka Tourism, while retaining the ownership of the train, 
has brought in IRCTC, the arm of Ministry of Railways having 
expertise in travel, tourism and hospitality for marketing & 
operating the luxury tourist train.
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Golden Chariot
 The Golden Chariot is a luxury train plying on the 
Southern Sector which intends to provide a mix of 
travel to destinations with historical, architectural, 
mystique and scenic relevance.
 The art amenities on board and international service 
standards creates an impressionable and lifetime 
experience for the IRCTC tourists to cherish lifelong.
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New Features 
 The train now boasts of several new features including 
newly upholstered furniture, elegant draperies, 
renovated rooms and bathrooms, crockery and cutlery 
of reputed international brands and an exquisite range 
of linen. 
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In-room Entertainment
 For providing wholesome in-room entertainment, Smart TVs 
with a variety of WIFI enabled subscriptions including Netflix, 
Amazon, Hot star etc. have been installed. 
 CCTV Cameras and Fire Alarm System have been added for 
more enhanced safety.
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Standard Operating Protocols
 During the COVID times, IRCTC has implemented all the 
precautions required as per GOI’s protocols and laid 
down Standard Operating Protocols for the staff to 
ensure maximum protection for the guests.
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International & Domestic 
Cuisines
 Experienced chefs have created menus presenting an 
eclectic mix of mouthwatering international as well as 
domestic cuisines. 
 The Package now comes with selected house wines 
and beers included in the cost with a host of spirits on 
offer. 
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Onboard Spa
 The guests can continue to enjoy relaxing spa therapies 
at the onboard spa which has also been provided with 
modern workout machines for the fitness enthusiasts.
 The guest will travel in royal style in carriages named 
after the dynasties which ruled south India over several 
centuries.
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Luxury Train Tour Package
The 6 Nights/7 Days itinerary Jewels of South: The 6 Nights/7 
Days itinerary covers visit to
covers visit to -
 Mysore
• Bandipur National Park,  Hampi
• Mysore  Mahabalipuram,
• Halebid  Thanjavur

• Chikamangalur Chettinad
 Kumarakom 
• Aihole, Pattadakal
 Cochin
• Hampi 
• Goa
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IRCTC’s Promotional Initiatives
 IRCTC has always believed in the “Right to Tourism" 
and tried to bring tourism to all strata of Indians. 
 In short with this thought and Government of India’s 
initiative to promote domestic tourism, IRCTC has 
launched a host of special offers for Indian nationals
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OFFER DETAILS
 To enable customers a taste of the luxury train travel, 
IRCTC is allowing bookings for travel for 2 Nights/3 
Days on any of the 6 Nights/7 Days journey for just ₹ 
59,999/- plus GST per person on twin sharing basis for 
the journeys planned between January 2021 and 
March 2021.
 Those booking full tour pay for one & get discount of 
50% on companion’s fare.
 For the internet savvy generation, online booking are 
allowed discount of 35% on the published tariff.
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