The following are some of the key guidelines
that would have to be followed for guests
travelling on The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South.
| Reporting Time |
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All guests on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South would report for the various
off-board tours as per the arrangements made from time to time through
the Public Address System (PAS). Guests who turn up late for the offboard
tours would have to either make their own arrangements for transportation
or could stay on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South. |
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Guests are requested to report for the off-board activity ten minutes
before the tour starts. |
| Dress Code |
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The dress code on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South is casual / semi formal.
The dress code for the GM's dinner on board the train would be formal. |
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Best to travel light when off board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South. |
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Footwear – comfortable shoes / sneakers that would be suitable to
walk the rough terrain at various destinations. |
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Certain destinations require guests to walk / climb long distances. At
Shravanabelagola, assistance will be provided to those unable to take
the climb. Tour leaders should be notified to arrange for palanquins. |
| The Passengers Cabins |
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The Golden Chariot comes with 11 passenger coaches. Each of these
coaches have been named after dynasties that ruled the State of Karnataka. |
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Distinctive styles of architecture of Belur, Halebidu and Mysore have
been used on board the train and these are visible in each coach in the
selection of upholstery, the colour combinations and the linen used. |
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Craftsmen from the State of Karnataka have painstakingly crafted all
the cabins on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South. They depict the very essence
of the State. The Linen used is made of raw silk and woven to depict the various cultures and art forms of the state. |
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Safety lockers are provided in each cabin for your valuables. |
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Every cabin on The Golden Chariot comes fully equipped with a
Plasma TV for the guests entertainment. There are 6 satellite channels
and 6 DVD channels. A TV guide placed in each cabin would indicate
the movies that are being played and the channels that are being aired
on board the train. |
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The air-conditioning system is centrally controlled. |
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Guests are requested to take special care of the carpets, the linen and
other furnishings in their cabins. |
| The Public Coaches (
Restaurants) |
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Nalapaka and Ruchi are two restaurants on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South.
The cuisine will be Indian and Continental. The guests are requested to
take note of the timings of the restaurants and bar when they are
announced on the PAS. |
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Nalapaka is named after a king and legendary chef from the times of
the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. Ruchi, a name that means fine
taste in Sanskrit. |
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A lot of care has been taken to ensure that world-class cuisine is
served to the guests on The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South. All the ingredients are of the
best quality to ensure that they not only enjoy the food but also relish the
experience. |
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The Indian cuisine served on board originates from the land of Karnataka.
Our chefs will be delighted to take you through the intricate facts of this
glorious cuisine. |
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Plasma TVs have been placed in each of the restaurants to provide
guests with the very best of entertainment. |
| The Bar |
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Madira, which means the nectar of the gods is an impressively
stocked bar on board The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South. |
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The guests are requested to take note of the fact that all consumables
at the Madira would be billed for. |
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A Plasma TV has been placed in the bar. |
| The Gym, Spa and the Business Centre |
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This coach is equipped with a spa, a gym and a business centre. |
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Guests are requested to note that services rendered on this coach
would be charged for. |
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The business centre can also be used to download music of choice to
any of the compatible music players brought on board by the guests. |
| Other Key Facilities (Entertainment System) |
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The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South is equipped with a complete entertainment system.
This includes 6 DVD Channels and 6 Satellite Channels. |
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A detailed listing of the movies and the timings would be made available
on board the train. |
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Guests could make a request at the business centre for the movies
they'd like to watch during the afternoon from the movie guide. |
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A fully loaded music library is also made available on board
The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South. |
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The Golden Chariot - Pride of The South is also stocked with books that have been carefully
sourced. Guests could read these books placed in all the lounges of the
coaches. Guests may also buy any of these books. |
| Wildlife Resort |
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The tour on day 2 to Kabini/ Bandipur includes an overnight stay.
Passengers who do not want to stay over night would have to notify their
respective agents 1 week prior to the tour. |
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No requests would be entertained once the tour has commenced for
a change with regards to this. |
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Passengers who wish to opt out of this tour would be provided with
an alternative itinerary. |
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All the guests onboard are expected to abide by the law of the country.
Anybody found violating the laws will be held responsible for such acts. |
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Discretion of taking passengers to Kabini/Bandipur rests with the
KSTDC and The Mapple Hospitality group. |
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The KSTDC would not entertain any requests for certain activities on
board the train which would violate certain laws. |
| Pre-boarding procedures |
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Passengers are requested to produce an e-ticket during the preboarding
procedure. Please note that no other form of confirmation of
booking would be entertained at the check-in counter. So please do
request your agent/Travel Agent to issue you an e-ticket for the departure. |
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Passengers are requested to submit their ID proof at the check-in
counter. This could be a copy of the passport in the case of an International
passenger or a pan card copy in the case of a domestic passenger. |
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In the eventuality a guest would not want to be a part of the Bangalore
sightseeing program he/she could directly report at the Yeshwanthpur
Railway station at platform No. 6 by 8 pm. |
