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February 22nd, 2012 - 10:44 am § in Indian Railways

Golden Chariot Facilities: Setting Benchmarks for Luxury Rail Tours

Golden Chariot – The Pride of the South

Gone are the days when travelling by train reminded one of a long and dreary journey that everyone wants to avoid. India’s luxury trains have transformed the definition of train rides and have turned them into regal and opulent sojourns. Following the tracks of the Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan, the Golden Chariot heralds a new era of luxurious travel in India.

Starting from Bangalore on a Monday morning, the train makes its way back to the former within exactly a week’s time; having covered places like Mysore, Kabini, Hampi and Goa. The train, named after the universally famous Stone Chariots in Hampi, boasts of nineteen exclusive coaches that are designed to provide regal comfort and pleasure to the passengers. The resplendent interiors of each coach are reminiscent of the transcendent Mysorian architecture seen in most heritage sites like Halebid and Hampi. While the intricately carved ceilings and antique furnishings bring back memories of India in the centuries of yore. The LCD screens with satellite channels and Wi-Fi connectivity will ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the worldly comforts of the present age. Continue reading “Golden Chariot Facilities: Setting Benchmarks for Luxury Rail Tours” »


February 22nd, 2012 - 10:43 am § in Indian Railways

MAHARAJA EXPRESS – THE MOST LUXURIOUS TRAIN OF INDIA

A Royal Experience  Royal dream tour The Maharaja express is an elite product born out of the joint venture between Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) & Cox & Kings India Ltd. This is a luxury train that will provide an out of the world holiday experience traversing t[...]


February 14th, 2012 - 11:18 am § in Indian Railways

Amanbagh Resort: Explore the rustic culture of Rajasthan amidst arid Aravalli Hills

The Amanbagh Resort in the princely state of Rajasthan is a pearl of modern architecture that is designed in the Moghul style. The resort provides an opportunity to witness firsthand traditions and culture of rural India. Crowned as the ‘Best Resort’ in Travel and Leisure’s Second [...]


February 14th, 2012 - 11:17 am § in Indian Railways

Indian aviation: Touching skies with 25,000 crore growing market

Aviation industry in India is seeing a phenomenal growth in the coming years. The industry is expected to add 200 commercial airliners in its current squad in the next two or three years. According to the industry insiders, the Indian aviation market is estimated to be around Rs 25,000 crore and is [...]


February 14th, 2012 - 11:16 am § in Indian Railways

Varanasi: Where spirituality is spreading beyond borders

The spirituality of Varanasi, the most popular shrine of North India, is now spreading beyond the borders. Whether it is its tranquility that allures western travelers or its natural beauty, which woo oversees tourists, but one thing is sure that city is rapidly gaining importance in the internation[...]


February 13th, 2012 - 11:15 am § in Indian Railways

Tourism scales new heights in India: Numerous challanges ahead!

The current boost in Indian tourism that has broken all previous records in terms of overseas arrivals and foreign exchange is not satisfactory for Indian tourism industry. It is learnt that still India is way behind; even places like Macao registered 21.99 million tourists while Indian graph could [...]


February 13th, 2012 - 11:15 am § in Indian Railways

Indian online travel companies join hands with Amadeus

In a rapidly growing online Indian travel market, the top (OTA) agencies of India are now taking the services of online solution providers’ to meet the global players successfully. The five OTAs are Indiatimes, MakeMyTrip, Sify, Travelguru and Yatra that have been associated with Amadeus, onli[...]