The Golden Chariot Train has also started running on a different South India tour circuit ,covering Mamallipuram ,Pondicherry & Kerala Backwaters .This tour circuit is also known as "Southern Splendour"

7 Nights Southern Splendour Train Tour Depart Ex Bangalore for 2010-11 Season
October 2010	04, 18
November 2010	01, 15, 29
December 2010	13, 27
January 2011	10, 24
February 2011	07, 21
March 2011	07, 21
April 2011	04

Note : You may also opt to book for 6 Nights part journey viz Bangalore To Kochi

Per Person rates on 7 Nights Southern Splendour Train tour

Southern Splendour Train tour-Season 2010 Cost per Person –Foreign National Valid from 01st Oct 2010 to 30 April 2011
Cabin Type (Deluxe)	Per Night	For Full 7 Nights
On Triple Sharing	US$ 425	US$ 2975
On Twin Sharing	US$ 490	US$ 3430
On Single Occupancy	US$ 650	US$ 4550
NOTE : 2.58% Govt.Service Tax Extra 10% Holiday surcharge for 20th Dec 10 depart

Southern Splendour Train tour-Season 2010/11 Cost Per Person –Indian National Valid from 01st Oct 2010 to 30 April 2011
Cabin Type (Deluxe)	Per Night	For Full 7 Nights
On Triple Sharing	Rs.12,250/-	Rs.85,750/-
On Twin Sharing	Rs.15,000/-	Rs.1,05,000/-
On Single Occupancy	Rs.20,100/-	Rs 1,40,700/-
NOTE : 2.58% Govt.Service Tax Extra 10% Holiday surcharge for 20th Dec 10 depart

Important :

• Children below 05 years are complimentary without bed
• Children below 12 years will be charged 50% of Adult rate
• Indian Nationals can pay in equivalent Rupees
• Rate of Exchange as per policy fixed by Karnataka Tourism.
• Karnataka Tourism reserves the right to change Rates,at short notice.
• Cabins(Sleeping Chambers) on the Train are allotted for private use,as in Hotels.

Southern Splendour Train Tour Cost Includes :
Accommodation in Air Conditioned Train Cabins with proper beds & attached washroom having Shower Cubicle; Travel, Daily Three Meals; Excursion & Sightseeing by A/C coaches with services of English Speaking Guide; Entrance fees at monuments & wildlife park; Bottled drinking water.

Southern Splendour Train Tour Cost Excludes (Not Included) :
Consumption of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages; Video Camera fees at monuments & wildlife parks; laundry; tour insurance; use of business centre & spa facility; porterage; tips; gratuity & all other expenses of personal nature.

Southern Splendour Train Booking Procedure :

• Bookings will be confirmed on receipt of minimum 20% Advance Deposit,with names & nationality of passengers.
• The Balance/Full Tour Amount must reach us atleast 45 days before departure date,with all the Passengers travelling Passport Details(viz. Name/Nationality/Passport Number/Place of Issue/Date of Issue)
• Booking requests received within 45 days of departure date will only be confirmed against Full 100% advance payment.

Payment Options :

1. Pay Online by Credit Card Authorization.(we prefer VISA & MASTERCARD).
   OR
2. Bank Wire Transfer,under intimation.
   OR
3. Residents of India can deposit payment directly in nearest branch of ICICI OR UTI Bank.

Southern Splendour Train Cancellation Rules :

1. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing.
2. MINIMUM 5% of Total Tour Cost will be charged as Cancellation Fee,if written request received at any period prior to 61 days of departure date.
3. MINIMUM 20% of Total Tour Cost will be charged as Cancellation Fee,if written request received between 31 to 60 days prior to departure date.
4. MINIMUM 50% of Total Tour Cost will be charged,as Cancellation Fee if written request received between 16 to 30 days prior to departure date.
5. FULL 100% of Total Tour Cost will be charged as Cancellation Fee,if written request received less than 16 days prior to departure date.
6. We reserve the right to forfeit your advance deposit if full payment is not received before 45 days of departure date.

Important - Please Be Informed :

1. We act as the Booking Agent of Southern Splendour Train & have no liability as the principal.
2. Disputes, if any,are subject to jurisdiction of New Delhi Courts(India) only.
3. At present,there is no concept of Tour Insurance in India.