The Department of Tourism through Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) has planned to launch “Dasara Special Tour Package” in Golden Chariot Luxury Train to promote the State festival. Golden Chariot is the South India’s first and only luxury tourist train run by KSTDC.
Priyank Kharge, Minister for ITBT and Tourism, said that it would provide an excellent opportunity to people to experience royalty on board, which would showcase the Nadahabba, Mysuru Dasara and its grandeur. This would be a unique opportunity for people to witness Dasara as a royal guest and also experience the great train journey at a subsidized cost.
Dasara special trips include two nights and a day package. Golden Chariot has 44 luxury cabins which can accommodate 88 people. The two nights and one day package is priced at ₹ 25,000 per person for Indians and ₹40, 000 for Foreigners. The package is inclusive of accommodation, meals, sightseeing and Mysuru Palace events.
The first trip will from September 23 to 25 and the second from September 29 to October 1. The train will depart from Yeshwantpur railway station.
KSTDC has planned curated royal walk to enable guests to explore Mysuru.