The Luxury trains of India has a
remarkable history as we know that India known as the Golden Bird, everyone
know that India was the land of Monarch, Emperors, who are the synonyms of
lavishness and luxury and merry making. The Golden Chariot train is an
undisputed and the royal train of southern India.
The first luxury train of India was
of a Nawab from Rampur, who used it as a private transport. The Indian luxury
trains like Maharajas Express India, Deccan Odyssey, The Golden Chariot, and
Palace on Wheels etc., gives passengers the feeling of imperial with their
royal journey.
When it comes to luxury trains
towards south, The Golden Chariot is
an undisputed king. The Golden Chariot word is usually associated with
Emperors, Kings or even Gods in different civilizations. Golden Chariot sparks
Royalty, opulence, Status and South India as they are profound lover of Gold,
in the human mind. In the year 2008, the government of India launched the
luxury train Golden Chariot on the railway tracks embarking from Bangalore to
Goa for the voyagers to explore the testimony of rich Dravidian culture,
monuments, palaces, etc. It is among the premiere luxury trains in India.
For the travel cognoscente’s, South
India is a gold mine to traverse. The train chugs through various historical
spots, which encompasses Mysore, Kabbini, Hassan, Hospet, Badami, Ancient
Temples, Palaces, Kingdoms, Goa during the course of the journey. The itinerary is prepared in such a
mesmerizing way that voyager discovers every color and stroke in the painting.
It’s about discovering and
re-discovering the Southern beauty, with each day, such is the vast canvas of
the South India. The next day is all about greenery, lush green forests and
tranquility with a shade of wildlife, which is omnipresent. If to describe a
whole day in one word, it would be Jungle Book.
The third day is even more spellbound
as we enter the kingdom of Mysore and experience the legend of Tipu Sultan and
Haider Ali. Mysore defines Remarkable temples, Royal palaces, local attire and
the penultimate moment of the day, the cultural program organized by the Lalitha
Mahal Palace, the epitome of princely living. The white palace built by the
Maharaja of Mysore to greet his guest, the viceroy of India at that time. The
cultural program is so soothing that can even force the animal to put off his
blinker.
The remaining odyssey covers other
famous medieval period archaeological sites, which includes Hospet, known for
famous poet Tenali Raman and King Krishna Dev Raya, Badami, earlier known as
Vatapi is, known for famous temples like Dattareya Temple, Badami fort, etc.,
and Hassan, another deity dedicated city with carved temples all around.
And on the last day the Golden Chariot chugs towards Goa,
abode of beaches, Churches and Sola Souto manor, an Old Portuguese heritage
place.
