Sensual India – Introducing the Golden Chariot Journey

Travel India in style on board the Golden Chariot a journey befitting royalty

Welcome to India the land of timeless temples, fascinating culture, ageless monuments, lush green forests, peerless palaces & a proud race of people. Travel across India on the latest Indian Maharaja Train Tour, the "Golden Chariot" which offers an insight into treasure trove of archaeological wealth, abundant bounty for wildlife seekers and a kaleidoscope of culture. Explore and indulge in 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.

Sri Sutra Travel in partnership with Jet Airways 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 Train Adventure of a Lifetime departs from Bangalore every Monday evening.

DAY 1 BANGALORE (Monday) – Check-in at the Leela Palace followed by lunch at Jamawar or Citrus, Depart for Bangalore Sightseeing (Tippu’s Palace, Bull Temple, and Lalbagh, Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station Platform No. 6 to a traditional Indian welcome and be escorted to your cabin, Dinner on board, Depart and arrive at Mysore.
DAY 2 MYSORE/KABINI/BANDIPUR (Tuesday) – Depart for Kabini/Bandipur after breakfast, Reach Jungle Lodge and have lunch, Indulge in Jungle/Boat Safari, Return in the evening for wildlife filming, Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodge.
DAY 3 MYSORE (Wednesday) – Breakfast and depart for Mysore, Back onboard the Golden Chariot and Lunch, Mysore Sightseeing (Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam), Reach Brindavan Gardens for cultural show followed by dinner at Hotel KRS, Back onboard the Golden Chariot.
DAY 4 HASSAN (Thursday) – Depart and arrive at Hassan, Depart for Sightseeing at Shravanabelagola, Lunch on board the Golden Chariot, Depart for Belur and Halebid Sighseeing, Back on board the Golden Chariot, Depart to Hospet and have dinner on board the Golden Chariot.
DAY 5 HOSPET (Friday) – Arrive at Hospet and have breakfast on board the Golden Chariot, Depart for Hampi Sighseeing (Virupaksha Temple, Queen’s Bath, Elephant Stables, Local Crafts Bazaar), Return to Golden Chariot for lunch, Depart for Sightseeing (Royal Enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple, Illuminated Vittala Temple), Back and have dinner onboard the Golden Chariot.
DAY 6 BADAMI (Saturday) – Depart and arrive at Badami. Depart after breakfast for sighseeing (Badami Caves and Pattadakal), Return to the Golden Chariot for lunch. Depart for Goa and enjoy the facilities on board (Spa, Gym Dinner).
DAY 7 GOA (Sunday) – Arrive at Goa and have breakfast on board the Golden Chariot, Depart for Sighseeing (famous churches of old Goa, Old Portugese House – Sola Souto Maior for Tea/Coffee and cookies and shopping at the emporium), Depart for Sahakari Spice Plantation, Ponda for lunch and tour of spice farm, Depart for and arrive at Utorda Beach to watch the sunset, Return and have dinner on board the Golden Chariot, Depart and arrive at Bangalore.
DAY 8 BANGALORE (Monday) – Breakfast onboard the Golden Chariot, Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station and farewell by the entire Golden Chariot crew. Depart for Kuala Lumpur.
The Golden Chariot Train is a joint venture of State Government of Karnataka & Ministry of Railways.

Facilities on Board
Designed & operated on along the lines of World famous Palace On wheels Train Tour; the Golden Chariot Train offers Eleven luxuriously furnished Air-Conditioned Saloons of 4 sleeping chambers (Cabins) each, Two Dining Cars, One Bar Lounge & onboard facility of state of art Conference room, Business Centre, Mini Gymnasium & Ayurvedic Spa.

Passenger Saloons:
The Interiors of the Saloon are inspired by the intricately carved Hosalya temple architecture dating back to 12th century. An amazing total of 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; with a private washroom decked with 5 Star Hotel accessories.

Restaurant Coaches:
The interiors of the Two Dining Cars (called Nala & Ruchi) are inspired by the royal aesthetics of Hampi & Halebid temples. There is a wide spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian culinary delights available.

Lounge Bar Coach:
The plush & royal interiors of the Cigar Bar Lounge (called Madira) are modeled after the early 20th century Mysore Palace.


Conference Saloon:
The state of art Conference Room has seating capacity of 25-30 guests & provision of 42 inch LCD Television with DVD player. The business centre offers high speed internet surfing area.

Spa & Gym Facility:
There are Two massage rooms, for the traditional & age old Ayurvedic massages, said to offer definite cures for modern day fatigue & stress. Also available is a fully equipped Gymnasium.

Sri Sutra Travel recommends the romantic getaway for couples that are priced at an affordable RM 19800. Price is inclusive of Air Travel and Ground; Kuala Lumpur – Bangalore – The Golden Chariot – Bangalore – Kuala Lumpur. Corporate Meeting and Group Bookings can also be easily arranged. Call Sri Sutra Travel at 03-4026 6677 today for a memorable experience of a lifetime. Alternatively you may also e-mail us at csd_staff@srisutra.com.my and let us take the lead...