Tour Details: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered: Bangalore - Mysore
- Kabini - Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Bangalore |
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| 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. |
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| Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 3.00 - 4.00 pm |
Check-in at Taj West End |
| 4.00 - 5.00 pm |
High-tea at Banquet Hall |
| 5.00 - 5.30 pm |
Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour, Do's & don'ts, safety & security etc |
| 5.30 - 6.30 pm |
Visit to Chitrakala Parishad/Art gallery |
| 6.30 - 7.30 pm |
Cultural Show |
| 8.00 pm |
Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 to a Traditional Indian welcome. Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
| 9.00 pm |
Depart to Mysore |
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| Day 2 - Maysore- Kabini- Bandipur (Tuesday) |
| 10:00 am |
Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after Breakfast |
| 01:00 pm |
Reach Jungle Lodges & Resorts. Lunch at the Jungle Lodges & Resorts |
| Post Lunch |
Jungle / Boat Safari.Screening of wildlife film in the evening |
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Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodges & Resorts |
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| Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday) |
| 08:30 am |
After breakfast, depart for Mysore |
| 11:30 am |
Back on board The Golden Chariot |
| 01:00 pm |
Lunch on board The Golden Chariot |
| 03:00 pm |
Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam |
| 07:00 pm |
Reach Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel for cultural show followed by dinner |
| 10:00 pm |
Back on Board The Golden Chariot |
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| Day
- 4 Hassan
(Thursday) |
| 06:00 am |
Depart from Mysore for Hassan |
| 08:15 am |
Arrive at Hassan |
| 09:00 am |
Depart for sightseeing to 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. Palanquins are available for those who cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the passengers at no extra cost. Guests wishing to stay back can do so on board The Golden Chariot.) |
| 01:00 pm |
Lunch on board The Golden Chariot |
| 03:00 pm |
Depart for Belur and Halebeedu for sightseeing |
| 07:15 pm |
Back on board The Golden Chariot |
| 07:45 pm |
Depart for Hospet
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
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| Day 5 - Hospet (Friday) |
| 06:00 am |
Arrive at Hospet |
| 08:30 am |
After breakfast, depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple, Queens's bath, Elephant stables, local crafts bazaar |
| 01:00 pm |
Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
| 03:00 pm |
Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple, illuminated Vittala Temple |
| 08:00 pm |
Back on board The Golden Chariot.Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
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| Day 6 - Badami (Saturday) |
| 05:00 am |
Depart from Hospet for Badami |
| 08:30 am |
Arrival at Badarni |
| 09:00 am |
Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal |
| 01:30 pm |
Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
| 02:00 pm |
Depart for Goa Relax and enjoy the facilities on board - Spa, Gym, etc. Dinner on board
The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa past midnight |
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| Day 7 - Goa (Sunday) |
| 09:30 am |
Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot |
| 10:00 am |
Depart for sightseeing |
| 11:00 am |
Visit the famous churches of old Goa |
| 12:15 pm |
Visit an old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maiorfor tea/ coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium |
| 02:00 pm |
Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch |
| 03:00 pm |
An ayurvedic massage, visit to the casino, dip in the pool / beach, etc |
| 06:00 pm |
Depart from the resort |
| 07:15 pm |
Return to The Golden Chariot, Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
| 09:00 pm |
Depart for Bangalore |
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| Day 8 -Bangalore (Monday) |
| 09:30 am |
Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot |
| 11:00 am |
Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station Farewell by the entire crew |
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