The Golden Chariot --- Pride of the South, named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site, in Southern India. The Golden Chariot train journey is the best way to experience the major and also offbeat tourism destinations of South India. It has recently been awarded the 'Asia's leading luxury train' award at the World Travel Awards, 2013. An alluring journey aboard, a sojourn in luxurious fashion. An adventure in comfort, a romance on rail tracks, with heritage & cultural destinations waiting for you to discover them. Very unique, customized itineraries have been developed that leave a resonance of the amalgam of culture of South India. Temples, palaces, relaxed beaches, a wildlife sanctuary, backwaters.. there is something for everyone. It's 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore. Photo taken by Ramadurai R. Type - WPCTAC.