Southern India on the Golden Chariot & the Ooty Train View Basket

Your Railway Adventure in Southern India

Taste the life of luxury train travel as you traverse the wonders of India’s southern states. The railways of India are the arteries of the nation and its trains are an intrinsic part of the culture.

Starring the luxury Golden Chariot train, a veritable hotel on wheels, this extraordinary journey also features an Express train trip in Shatdabdi executive class and the Ooty Train, a World Heritage listed steam powered mountain rack railway to the old British hill station of Ooty.

These journeys spanning some 2,000 kilometres across four states connect some of India’s most famous sites including World Heritage listed Mahabalipuam Group of Temples and the great living Chola temples. When not on board you will dine and stay in luxury hotels and restaurants and you will be expertly guided around the vibrant cites and bustling markets.

The little steam train to Ooty was named a World Heritage Site in 2005 marking its recognition as of one of the world’s great train journeys. This epic adventure combines this Indian Railway icon with another, The Golden Chariot, for a rail cruise like no other. Your home away from home for five nights features fine dining, spacious lounge cars, an on board spa, business centre and shop. A new destination each day without having to pack the bags is the bonus of an on board holiday.

Your Train

The Golden Chariot

Accommodation on the train is in twin bed or double bed compartments with private en-suite bathroom. Every cabin is equipped with wi-fi, LCD TV, airconditioning, vanity and writing desk, wardrobe and luxury toiletries. There are two fine dining restaurants on the train, a lounge car with bar, a gym and spa, and a business centre on board. And don’t forget the personal butler on hand for your every need!

Your Tour Leader

Scott McGregor has been involved in the media for over 30 years as an actor, presenter, writer and producer. Graduating from NIDA in 1979, he appeared in a wide range of stage, film and TV roles and has presented and hosted numerous prime-time ratings winners including two series of his own Railway Adventures. He is currently working on his third book, Railway Revolutions, and operates ‘Ruwenzori’ - his Orient Express style tourist retreat near Mudgee, NSW. His travel company, Railway Adventures, is an extension of many years of leading memorable railway journeys around the world.

What's Included

• 5 nights aboard the luxury Golden Chariot
• 12 nights in premier five star hotels
• Visits to 3 World Heritage Sites
• Executive class train travel to Chennai
• Ride the legendary Ooty Train
• All meals, tipping and transfers included
• Expert local English speaking guides
• Palaces, temples, colonial outposts, vibrant cities, museums, galleries and !1 bustling markets