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The Golden Chariot - Pride Of South Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the Cradle of Stone Architecture. The Golden Chariot train named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site, in Southern India will travel through timeless Historical Heritage Sites, Resplendent Palaces, Wildlife and Golden Beaches. It s 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.
DAY 01 (MON): BANGALORE MYSORE 15:00 hrs 16:00 hrs 17:00 hrs 17:30 hrs 18:00 hrs 18:45 hrs 20:15 hrs 21:00 hrs Arrive Taj West End to proceed for the check-in formalities at the Taj West End Nature walk in the heritage gardens of Taj High Tea Presentation on do s and dont s for The Golden Chariot tour Cultural show Visit to Iskcon Temple Arrive at Yeshwantpur railway station to a traditional Aarti and Tikka with floral garlands Departure time for The Golden Chariot train, dinner will be served on board. Dinner is included and will be served in our restaurant car
DAY 02 (TUE): MYSORE KABINI 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 11:15 hrs 13:15 hrs 15:45 hrs 19:40 hrs 20:00 hrs Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board Visit the famous Amba Vilas Mysore Palace Embark on journey to the Bandipur National Park, Kabini by coach Arrive at the Jungle Lodge followed by lunch Embark on boat safari across the jungles followed by the screening on wildlife film Screening of wildlife films Dinner followed by camp and overnight stay at jungle lodge Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 03 (WED): KABINI - MYSORE 06:30 hrs 08:00 hrs 09:30 hrs 11:30 hrs 13:00 hrs 15:30 hrs 18:00 hrs 19:00 hrs 22:00 hrs Embark on boat safari across the jungles Breakfast at the jungle lodge resort Departure to Mysore in coach Transfer back to Golden Chariot Lunch will be served on board The Golden Chariot Sightseeing tour of Mysore and Srirangapatnam, Tipu mausoleum and drive through the fort Shopping at CIE Cultural dance performance followed by dinner at hotel. Transfer back to Golden Chariot Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 04 (THU): HASSAN - HOSPET 05:00 hrs 07:30 hrs 09:00 hrs 13:00 hrs 14:45 hrs 19:15 hrs 19:45 hrs Proceed towards Hassan aboard the train Breakfast on board. Depart for Shravanabelagola - (Please note that you would have to climb close to 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel. Only those who can undertake this are advised to do so. Guests unwilling to climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot) Lunch will be served on board train Depart for Belur and Halebid to visit the magnificent temple complexes Transfer back to Golden Chariot to relax and enjoy on-board facilities Departure time for The Golden Chariot train and dinner will be served on board Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 05 (FRI) HAMPI - HOSPET 06:00 hrs 07:00 hrs 08:30 hrs 13:00 hrs 15:30 hrs 17:00 hrs 18:00 hrs 20:00 hrs Arrive at Hospet Breakfast on board the luxury train Depart for sightseeing in Hampi World Heritage site: Hemakuta Hill, Virupaksha temple, Queens Bath, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple Lunch on board Golden Chariot Visit to the Vijaya Vittala temple complex and the marvel stone chariot Sit out by the banks of the Tungabhadra River for sunset view Sit out by the banks of the Tungabhadra River for sunset view Return to train for dinner and overnight stay Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Maharaja Express package.
DAY 06 (SAT) HOSPET - BADAMI 04:00 hrs 07:30 hrs 08:30 hrs 08:40 hrs 13:30 hrs 20:00 hrs Golden Chariot leaves for Badami Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot Arrive Badami Sightseeing trip to Badami Caves and Pattadakal - World Heritage Sites Lunch will be served on board train. Free time to relax and enjoy the facilities on board Spa, Gym, Movies etc Dinner on board. Reach Goa past midnight Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 07 (SUN) BADAMI GOA 08:00 hrs 10:00 hrs 11:00 hrs 12:15 hrs 14:00 hrs 17:30 hrs 18:30 hrs 20:00 hrs Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Depart for sightseeing Visit the famous churches of old Goa Visit Old Portuguese house now an emporium for shopping and refreshments Savor the lunch at Luxury Resort and explore the facilities offered by the hotel like spa treatments, casino, swimming pool etc Depart from resort Transfer back to Golden Chariot Dinner on board The Golden Chariot train Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
DAY 08 (MON) GOA BANGALORE 08:00 hrs 11:30 hrs Breakfast on board Golden Chariot Arrive Bangalore and de-board the train Golden Chariot. Please note venue of meals & timings of sightseeing s would be subject to change as per Indian railways norms.
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