Mysore/Mysuru: After almost two years of hiatus, the Golden Chariot, a luxury tour on wheels offered by IRCTC, chugged in Mysuru yesterday, as part of ‘Pride of Karnataka’ package. With 23 tourists on board, the high-end train arrived at Mysuru Railway Station on its six nights and seven days tour visiting various destinations in both…
Mysore/Mysuru: After a two-year break, luxury on wheels — The Golden Chariot — will chug again from March 14 and March 21 under two opulent packages — ‘Pride of Karnataka’ and ‘Jewels of South’. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has given a new lease of life to the train. Popularly called ‘Palace-on-Wheels’,…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Golden Chariot Luxury Train is set to roll on tracks in a new avatar. Having completed 10 years of its launch by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) in 2018, the only luxury train in South India was handed over to IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited), a Government of India…
Mysore/Mysuru: Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary yesterday said that he would examine the proposal for Rs.7.60 crore to build a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari, the presiding deity of Chamundi Hill, in Mysuru. “I will hold discussions with Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and examine the detailed report,” he said. The Golden Chariot will be built…
Final decision on Ropeway Project after discussing with stakeholders: Minister Somanna Mysuru: With lakhs of devotees visiting Chamunde-shwari Hill temple every year, there is a proposal before the Government to provide a Golden Chariot at a cost of Rs.7 crore to the temple on the lines of Sringeri temple, said District Minister V. Somanna. Speaking…
Bengaluru: Golden Chariot, South India’s only luxury train, has officially been taken over by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The Golden Chariot, offers an insight into treasure trove of archaeological wealth and a kaleidoscope of culture for its esteemed guests. Popularly called Palace-on-Wheels, the Golden Chariot covers important tourist destinations in Karnataka in…
Mysuru / Mandya: Seeking divine intervention on his son Nikhil Kumaraswamy’s electoral victory in Mandya and for the stability of JD(S)-Congress Coalition Government in Karnataka, Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has reportedly agreed to fulfil the vow of providing a Golden Chariot to Sri Kukke Subramanya Temple. Acting on the advice of an astrologer, Kumaraswamy…
Mysuru: The ‘Golden Chariot’ operated by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has been unable to reap golden benefits for KSTDC. Ever since it was launched in March 2008, it has incurred losses of over Rs. 40 crore. The Golden Chariot’s 18 coaches are fitted with modern facilities and the train has seen a gradual…
Mysuru: Golden Chariot, the luxury train in South India, with 40 guests including six foreigners arrived in city yesterday midnight from Bengaluru and is stationed at Ashokapuram Railway Station here as part of Dasara. The guests were welcomed by Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep, Tourism Department Deputy Director H. Janardhan and other officials with bouquets. The…
Mysuru: ‘Golden Chariot,’ the only luxury train in South India, which offers an insight into treasure trove of archaeological wealth and a kaleidoscope of culture for its esteemed guests, will chug into city from Bengaluru on Sept. 24 as part of Dasara celebrations. The two-night package will cost Rs. 25,000 per person and 40 persons…
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