Karnataka government plans discounted fares for Golden Chariot tourist train during off-season
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced plans to introduce discounted fares for the state's luxury tourist train, the Golden Chariot, during the off-season. The initiative aims to make luxury travel more accessible to local residents rather than keeping it exclusive to wealthy tourists.
Why it matters
It reflects a policy shift toward democratizing luxury tourism and promoting domestic travel within the state.
Karnataka government plans discounted fares for Golden Chariot tourist train during off-season left Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar flagging off the Golden Chariot luxury tourist train at K.S.R. railway station in Bengaluru on Saturday. ALLEN EGENUSE J. ALLEN EGENUSE J. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dlf5sr/article71620171.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ALL_5125A.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 24/10/2026: Chief Minister D K Shivakumar flags off a luxury tourist train, The Golden Chariot, for its six-day 'Pride of Karnataka' journey, at KSR Railway Station, in Bengaluru on October 24, 2026. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J / The Hindu Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday flagged off the 2026–27 season of the State’s flagship luxury tourist train, the Golden Chariot, and said that the government is planning to offer discounted fares during the off-season to make the experience more accessible to tourists from Karnataka. Speaking after flagging off the train at Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station in Bengaluru, Mr.
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