www.goldenchariot.info Welcome aboard a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka. Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture. The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South train named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site, in Southern India will travel through timeless Historical Heritage Sites, Resplendent Palaces, Wildlife and Golden Beaches. It’s 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.

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2. Skyway International Travels Established in 1994 Focusing Inbound Tour Operations based in Bangalore, India Promoting Karnataka and Southern part of India Handles over 1500 FITs every year to South India 100 member team working 24/7 on customer support

3. Skyway International Travels General Sales Agents for The Golden Chariot Approved by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India Approved by Department of Tourism, Govt. of Karnataka IATA – Accredited Active member – IATO, TAAI & TAFI

5. The Train

6. 11 passenger coaches to accommodate 100+

7. Interiors inspired by the Hampi and Halebid style of architecture

8. Lounge in each passenger coach

9. 24/7 service

10. Well stocker bar coach - Madira

11. Restaurant coaches

12. Interior of gymnasium and spa coach

13. Fully equipped business centre

14. The Train Fully air conditioned cabins are equipped with LCD television, DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe, vanity/ writing desk and private bathroom The Golden Chariot has introduced hand held audio-visual gadget providing information in English, German & French for enhancing tour experience

15. The journey

17. Pride of South

18. Bangalore Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Bangalore Palace

19. Mysore Mysore Palace Ranganatittu

20. Kabini Elephants at Kabini Bison at Kabini

21. Hassan Sharavanabelagola Belur

22. Hampi Stone Chariot Ugranarasimha

23. Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal Badami Caves Aihole Pattadakal

24. Goa Goan Beach Fort Aguada Beach, Goa

25. Southern splendor

26. Chennai / Mamallapuram Mamallapuram Rock carvings

27. Puducherry Golden Globe

28. Tanjavur Brihadeshwara temple, Tanjavur

29. Madurai Meenakshi temple, Madurai

30. Kanyakumari/ Kovalam Meenakshi temple, Madurai

31. Alappuzha/ Kochi House boat, Alappuzha

32. In the media The Golden Chariot has been rated by Vanity Fair, UK as“One of the Top Seven Luxury Trains in the World”. “One journey. Many dreams” - Financial Times. “A journey into the past, present and future of India” -The Sunday Times.

34. The Golden Chariot Departure Calendar (2011 - 2012)

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