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IRCTC's Golden Chariot gets a makeover, to hit tracks again on March 22

​Golden Chariot in a new look and feel
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​Golden Chariot in a new look and feel
Having already carved a niche for itself in luxury train tourism, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) added another luxury train Golden Chariot to its fleet.

The Golden Chariot is again going to hit the tracks in a new look and feel on an exciting week-long itinerary.

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​Makeover
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​Makeover
The train has undergone a makeover befitting taste of international train travel enthusiasts.

IRCTC has undertaken the operations, management and marketing of this prestigious train from November 2019.

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​Missing smart TV on this luxury train? Not anymore
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​Missing smart TV on this luxury train? Not anymore
Smart TVs with a variety of Wi-Fi enabled subscriptions of streaming sites, including Netflix, Amazon and Hotstar, have been installed.

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​Safety features
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​Safety features
CCTV cameras and fire alarm system have been added for more safety.

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​Menu
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​Menu
IRCTC has roped-in experienced chefs to create menus that offer variety of mouth watering cuisines, including international.

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​Spa and gym
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​Spa and gym
The guests can continue to enjoy relaxing spa therapies at the onboard spa which has also been provided with modern workout machines for fitness enthusiasts.

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​Package tour and destinations
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​Package tour and destinations
IRCTC has planned three trips of the chariot on Pride of Karnataka itinerary March 22, March 29 and April 12 April 2020.

The 6 nights and 7 days package tour will commence from Yeshwantpur station in the morning followed by visit to Bandipur National Park, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikmangalur, Hampi, Badami Pattadakal - Aihole, Goa before returning to Bengaluru.

The luxury train tour package cost is inclusive of all onboard meals and homemade beverages, guided excursions in air-conditioned buses, monument entry fees and meals at outside venues as per the itinerary.

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