Golden Chariot Information

By going through the points mentioned below, you will be able to plan your trip with the Golden Chariot. You get all the important information relating to the Guest cabin, dress code, inclusion and exclusion in the tariff, travel document, spa and bar facility, and many more.

Guest Cabins

The Golden Chariot train has a total of 44 cabins accessible, classified based on occupancy. There are 26 twin-bed cabins, 17 double-bed cabins, and 1 disabled cabin for physically challenged passengers. A total of 88 passengers can travel on each journey. Each cabin is equipped with modern facilities such as live TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi internet, and en suite bathrooms.

Dining / Restaurants Car

The dining car is elegantly designed and furnished. There are two restaurants in the Golden Chariot, namely Ruchi and Nala, in the dining car. With humble serving staff and perfect chefs, the restaurant serves multi-cuisine, both veg and non-veg food, based on preference.

Bar & Lounge Car

The bar and lounge in Golden Chariot are decorated and inspired by the Mysore Palace in the 20th century. Its name is Maidra, which means drinks. The bar is stocked with fine spirits, beer, and wines.

Business Car

The Golden Chariot has a conference car for business purposes, equipped with high-tech audio, internet, LCD television, printers and fax, and video facilities. It has a seating capacity of 30 people.

Spa Facility

The train has a well-equipped gym for fitness and a relaxing spa for wellness named Nirvana. The spa gives passengers a rejuvenating experience from traveling exhaustion.

Pre & Post Tour Accommodation

The train does not provide any pre- and post-accommodation, but it is advised that passengers avail themselves of post and pre-accommodation because the journey of 6 days and 5 nights can be very tiring.

International & Domestic Flights

The Golden Chariot does not provide any flight commute in its ticket fare. But we can surely assist passengers with the fare, timing, and booking. The journey of the Golden Chariot starts from Bangalore, which has well connected domestic as well as an international airport.

Travel Insurance

The Golden Chariot supports a full insurance cover for sudden events like fire, earthquake, and terrorist attack. The passengers are requested to carry their insurance documents regarding accidents, illness, luggage loss, death, and cancellation.

Travel Documents

The passengers have to present a Visa, a passport, and identity proof along with the confirmation slip to them at the time of departure.

Dress Code

The guests are requested to wear smart casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes at all times, and passengers from Splendor of the South have to carry swimsuits to enjoy the beaches in Kerala.

Baggage Allowance

It is advisable to carry luggage as per airline rules because of the limited storage capacity on the train. Luggage storage space is also provided under beds and in the luggage hold area.

Special Dietary Requirements

Traveling with allergies can be very hard. The Golden Chariot has taken care of it. While filling the booking request form, the guests are asked to mention if they have any special dietary requirements.

Porter Service

The Golden Chariot keeps the guests' convenience in mind at every point. They provide a porter to carry your luggage at boarding and getting off-board.

Butler Service

The train provides fluently fluent-speaking butler to serve every passenger and take their special requests.

Wheelchair Access/Disabled Passengers

The Golden Chariot provides accommodation to Disabled passengers. They have one cabin specially designed for disabled passengers, along with facilities for wheelchairs, crèches, and a personal attendant.

Guides

India has a rich heritage and historic values. There is a story in everything, and Golden Chariot provides its passengers with an English-speaking guide throughout the whole journey to help them acknowledge incredible India.

Transportation during off-train Excursions

The train provides off-train transportation. The passengers are transferred in fully air-conditioned buses.

Laundry Services

The Golden Chariot keeps clean in mind, and this is why guests are provided with laundry services to avail them of neat and clean clothes.

Inclusion in Tariff

The Golden Chariot tariff includes accommodation on board, meals, sightseeing trips, and entrance fees (while entering monuments, parks, palaces, and other sightseeing locations).

Exclusion in Tariff

The Golden Chariot tariff does not include phone calls, camera fees in the sightseeing locations, SPA car, Business car facilities, liquor, as well as laundry

Telephone Calls

The passengers are provided with international as well as domestic. Every cabin has a telephone.

Health

The guests are advised to keep all their prescription medicines to cover for the trip. The Golden Chariot asks for the Yellow Fever Vaccination certificates too make sure if they are the natives of Yellow Fever endemic countries.

Smoking Policy

Smoking in public places is prohibited in India. So, guests are advised not to smoke during the journey for the betterment of other passengers.

Electricity

The Golden Chariot provides 110/120-volt sockets and international adaptors to light up the whole train.

Train Staff

The train staffs include chefs, butlers, waiters, and others. The staff who communicate with the tourists know English quite well. The custom service and the hospitality of the staff members of the Golden Chariot are incomparable. The crew members also make sure that they not only meet the expectations of their clients but also raise to a higher level of experience.

Passenger Requirement Limit

The Golden Chariot asks for a reasonable number of passengers to run, in case the criteria are not met, the train is postponed to another date, or the amount refund will be provided to the guest.