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Luxury Trains In India
Palace on Wheels :
The Palace on Wheels was India's first train luxury train. It was launched by the Indian Railways to promote tourism in Rajasthan, and has been highly popular since its launch.
There are 14 coaches in the train. Each of them is named after former Rajput states and matches the aesthetics and interiors of the royal past. Facilities include a bar with the choicest Indian and international spirits, a lounge with a good collection of books and televisions and DVD players.
Cabins are air-conditioned with twin beds, channel music, intercom, and attached toilets running hot and cold water.
The train has two restaurants, "The Maharaja" and "The Maharani", with a Rajasthani ambience and serving continental, Chinese, Indian and Rajasthani cuisines.
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Royal Rajasthan on Wheels :
The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is a luxury tourist train run by the Indian Railways. It is modelled on the Palace on Wheels, and follows a similar route through Rajasthan. Tourists are taken to several important tourist, wildlife and heritage sites across Rajasthan.
The train was launched in January 2009 following the success of the Palace on Wheels, another luxury train that travels through Rajasthan.
Schedule for Present itinerary is as follows:
| Month |
Departure Dates |
| January |
3, 10 ,17, 24, 31 |
| February |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
| March |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Schedule for Golden Triangle itinerary 2010 is as follows:
| Month |
Departure Dates |
| April |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| May |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
| June |
3, 10, 17, 24 |
| July |
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Schedule for New Itinerary 2010-2011 is as follows:
| Month |
Departure Dates |
| September |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
| October |
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| November |
7, 14, 21, 28 |
| December |
5, 12, 19, 26 |
| January |
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| February |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
| March |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Deccan Odyssey :
The Deccan Odyssey is a special luxury train modelled on the Palace on Wheels to boost tourism on the Konkan route of the Indian Railways. The route starts in Mumbai (Bombay) and travels to Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Belgaum, Kolhapur, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ajanta-Ellora and then back to Mumbai.
Deccan Odessey Train Schedule :
2009/10 Season Train Schedule
| Deccan Odyssey Departure Schedule 2009-2010 |
MAY' 09 to SEPTEMBER' 09 No Service due to Monsoon weather
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| May to Sept: No Service |
| October 2009 |
07,14,21,28 |
| November 2009 |
04,11,18,25 |
| December 2009 |
02,09,16,23*,30* |
| January'2010 |
06,13,20,27 |
| Feburary'2010 |
03,10,17,24 |
| March'2010 |
03,10,17,24,31 |
| April'2010 |
07,14,21,28 |
| Note : Option to book for 2 Nights minimum part journey also.viz.Mumbai/Goa |
The Golden Chariot :
The Golden Chariot is a luxury tourist train that connects the important tourist spots in the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa. 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 operates weekly and had its maiden commercial run on March 10, 2008.
The train offers a 7-day/8-night tour of Bangalore, Kabini, Mysore, Hassan, Hospet, Badami and Goa, before returning to Bangalore. The tourist attractions visited include the Nagarhole National Park, Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna forts, Hoysaleswara Temple, Gomateshwara and the Badami Cave Temples. Passengers have the option to start their trips from either Bangalore or Goa.
| Schedule of The Golden Chariot for year 2010 |
| Mar |
1, 8, 22, 29 |
| Sep |
6, 13, 20, 27 |
| Oct |
11, 25 |
| Nov |
8, 22 |
| Dec |
6, 20 |
| Schedule of The Golden Chariot for year 2011 |
| Jan |
3, 17, 31 |
| Feb |
14, 28 |
| Mar |
14, 28 |
| Apr |
11, 18, 25 |
| The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South - Tour Tariff |
| April 2010 - March 2011 (For Indian nationals only) |
| Occupancy Type |
Per person / night (in INR) |
Total for 7 nights per person |
| Single |
17100 |
119700 |
| Double |
12350 |
86450 |
| Triple |
10050 |
70350 |
| April 2010 - March 2011 (For International travellers) |
| Occupancy Type |
Per person / night (In USD) |
Total for 7 nights per person |
| Single |
590 |
4130 |
| Double |
425 |
2975 |
| Triple |
345 |
2415 |
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(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.
Service Tax @ 2.58% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South as per Govt. of India norms.
Above Tariff is Subject to change without notice.
The Tariff includes:
Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South/ travel/all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours/ Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.
The Tariff does not includes:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.
Reservation Policy:
In case of FITs:
• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
In case of FITs:
• 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
In case of Group:
• 10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
| No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment: |
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No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited. |
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En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited. |
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Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis. |
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