New Delhi, May 21 -- The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC), the tourism arm of Indian Railways and a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has introduced the newly upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for the 2026-27 tourist season.

The Golden Chariot, long celebrated for tracing South India's layered history and lush panoramas, returns this season in a reimagined form that marries old-world romance with contemporary comfort.

Step inside and the carriage exhales a new calm: hand-picked upholstery in muted tones, lacquered wood surfaces warming the light, and cabins refreshed with plush linens and subtly scented bath amenities that speak of quiet luxury.

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