Get the royal treatment with the Golden Chariot train to Goa

Rohan Fernandes

LIFE IN THE ROYAL LANE

Ever wondered what it would be like to feel like royalty in a gorgeous train that travels across South India -- and that route includes Goa?

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | Photo; Golden Chariot website

LUXURY ON WHEELS

Well, the Golden Chariot has got you covered as this is a luxury train that covers the soul of South India.

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | Interiors | Photo; Golden Chariot website

DESTINATION GOA

The beautiful state of Goa is included in one of its routes, called 'Pride of Karnataka'.

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | buffet | Photo; Golden Chariot website

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

The name 'Pride of Karnataka' derives from the fact that most of the major destinations in the route -- such as Mysore, Hampi, etc -- are in the South Indian state of Karnataka.

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | Photo; Golden Chariot website

STARTING POINT

The starting point of this leg of the journey is Bengaluru, while the last stop is also Bengaluru.

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | Photo; Golden Chariot website

GOA SOJOURN

Day 5 of the trip includes Goa. The train arrives at Karmali Railway Station, where the passengers are taken on a tour of the churches of North Goa.

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | Old Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FIT FOR A KING

The same evening, the train proceeds to Madgaon Railway Station. Later, a gala dinner, complete with traditional Goan music and delicacies at a renowned hotel, awaits the passengers.

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways food | Photo; Golden Chariot website

KNOW MORE

For more details about this regal experience, check out the official website of the Golden Chariot at https://www.goldenchariot.org/

Goa | Luxury train in Goa | Golden Chariot express | Indian Railways | Photo; Golden Chariot website

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