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Golden Chariot Train

Golden Chariot Train, India  

The internationally famous luxury train of India, Golden Chariot is sought after by a good number of travelers. This train of India traverses through the destinations of southern India. This part of India is the main hub of art and music of India and most of the talents of the music and cinema are raised by this southern India. Be it Oscar winning music director AR Rahman or the melody queen of India, Lata Mangeshkar hail from southern India.  The rich cultural heritage of south India is indeed a stimulus for the artists.  

The royal styled accommodation facilities of the train and other various onboard facilities offer an Indian luxury train tour experience.  Golden Chariot, the luxury train of Karnataka State Tourism Corporation covers the following destinations: 

Bangalore, the Garden City of India: The main attractions of the Silicon Valley of India are the temples and gardens.

Kabini (Nagarhole National Park): Located on the bank of the Kabini River, Nagarhole National Park is one of the famous national parks of India which houses rich flora and fauna. Once the hunting ground of the Mysore maharajas, Kabini is also a destination of natural beauty.

Bandipur (Bandipur National Park): Golden Chariot Train also covers the Bandipur National Park located at the scenic backdrop of the Nilgiri Hills. It is the best national park for wildlife photography and jungle safari.  

Mysore, the city of palace: Mysore houses the palaces of the Wodeyar kings as well as Tipu Sultan's. This city has a rich tradition of art, music and handicrafts. Golden Chariot Train also covers the island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan located at Srirangapatna.

Hassan heritage sites: The three heritage sites covered by this royal train are the Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebid and Shravanabelagola, the Jain pilgrimage centre.  

Hampi World Heritage Site: The ruined architecture of the Vijayanagar kingdom is seen at Hampi village located at an idyllic landscape.  Badami: The caves architecture of Badami is known mainly for its18 armed Nataraja architecture which shows 81 dance poses.

Goa: Golden Chariot covers the beaches of Goa, the beach capital of India. The rich Portuguese heritage of Goa includes the churches and their gothic architecture.

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