Bangalore → Nanjangud (Bandipur Safari) → Mysore → Hospet (Hampi) → BangaloreThe Golden Chariot offers a taste of royalty to the passengers that was once enjoyed by the royals and the nobles of Karnataka. It offers an exploratory tour of Karnataka, with first-class facilities including en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioned rooms, two fine-dining restaurants, and a bar. The Glimpses of Karnataka route takes you through the major tourist destinations, helping you experience the best of Karnataka in a comfortable, opulent train.
For luxury train tours, the refund and cancellation policies are the same as the train’s refund/ cancellation policy. For the Golden Chariot tours, these refund and cancellation terms are applicable:
In case of cancellations, refunds for The Golden Chariot are processed by IRCTC. The refunds will be made in the name of the IA/ TA/ PSA, and there will be no refund for unutilised services unless specified. Additionally, in no circumstances whatsoever shall the IA/ TA/ PSA make or promise any refund on or in respect of the tours, deviations in route/service or vouchers supplied by IRCTC without previous reference to IRCTC and by its written authority. Where the IA/ TA/ PSA makes such representations, the IA/ TA/ PSA would be solely responsible and incur full liability for such representation, including but not limited to damages and compensation. If there is any refund amount, it will be calculated based on the amount received in our INR account.
Cancellation Fees applicable or FITs:
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Cancellation Window |
Cancellation Fee |
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60+ days before departure |
20% of the published price |
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45–59 days before departure |
40% of net amount |
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0–44 days before departure |
100% of net amount |
For Group Booking:
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Cancellation Window |
Cancellation Fee |
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120+ days before departure |
5% of the published price |
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90–119 days before departure |
10% of the published price |
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60–89 days before departure |
25% of net amount |
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30–59 days before departure |
50% of net amount |
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0–29 days before departure |
100% of net amount |
For Full Train Booking:
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Cancellation Window |
Cancellation Fee |
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120+ days before departure |
10% of the weighted average cost |
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90–119 days before departure |
25% of the weighted average cost |
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60–89 days before departure |
50% of net amount |
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0–59 days before departure |
100% of net amount |
For Charter Booking:
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Cancellation Window |
Cancellation Fee |
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90+ days before departure |
₹5,00,000 |
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60–89 days before departure |
10% of net amount or ₹5,00,000 (whichever is higher) |
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30–59 days before departure |
25% of net amount or ₹5,00,000 (whichever is higher) |
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0–29 days before departure |
100% of net amount or ₹5,00,000 (whichever is higher) |
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