Golden Chariot revamped, fully booked for the first time
The Golden Chariot, a luxury train in India, has been fully booked for the first time since its 2024 relaunch. The train offers themed travel packages across South Indian states and has seen increased interest from both domestic and international tourists.
Why it matters
The success of the luxury train service signals a potential recovery and growth in the high-end tourism sector in Southern India.
Golden Chariot revamped, fully booked for the first time left The Golden Chariot train, launched in 2008 and discontinued in 2018, was relaunched by the incumbent regime in 2024. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/18wxii/article71613078.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_5306.jpg MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 15/11/2022 : The Golden Chariot luxury train, operated by the Indian Railways subsidiary IRCTC and Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (KSTDC), the Luxury Golden Chariot Train is all set to resume its operations, to experience the major and also offbeat tourism destinations of South India, after renovations, in Bengaluru on November 15, 2022. The Golden Chariot consists of thematically designed coaches including passenger coaches, with each cabin fully equipped with modern amenities like wi-fi environment, TVs and attached baths, a Gym, Spa, two restaurants, and a bar.
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