Royal Guest 🚂 " GOLDEN CHARIOT " At Ernakulam South
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Location: Ernakulam Junction railway station, Kerala.
Date & Time: 1st January 2017 02:42PM
Onboard:...
more... 66301 Ernakulam Jn - Kollam Jn MEMU
Crossing: Golden Rock (GOC) WDG3A 13562 hauled Golden Chariot Luxury train
The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, Kerala & Tamil Nadu as well as Pondicherry, depending on the selected itinerary. It is named after the Stone Chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi. The 19 coaches on the train are coloured purple and gold, and sport the logo of a mythological animal with the head of an elephant and a body of a lion. The Golden Chariot is operating between the months of October - March for 2015/16 season with a departure every week, on Monday and had its maiden commercial run on 10 March 2008. The train, along with the Deccan Odyssey, is designed on the lines of the more popular Palace on Wheels with accommodations, spa treatments and dining. It has been awarded the title of "Asia's Leading Luxury Train" at World Travel Awards, 2013. The train is operated by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and The Maple Group handles the hospitality services on the train.
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PC: Roji Railways
