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What's included
- A guided tour of important places
- Beautifully illustrated souvenir map
- Current Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums
- First class or best available hotels in the area
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Observation and participation in allowed activities
- Professionally guided tour
- Tips to guide and driver
- Departure Taxes or Visa handling fees
- Excess baggage charge
- Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes
- International Air, unless expressly paid for
- Medical insurance and emergency insurance
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Porterage for a maximum of two bags per person
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to guide and driver
- Unlimited bottled water
- Visa arrangements
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
BANGALORE TO BANDIPUR
The journey of the luxury train tour indeed starts with the pride of the south and the capital of Karnataka. This third largest city of India is, needless to say, ever-bustling and is bestowed with the Victorian architectural marvels and all-year-round pleasant weather.
- The warm welcome at Yesvantpur Railway Station at around 0845 hrs.
- Tour Briefing on the train.
- Delectable Lunch aboard.
- Deboard at Nanjangud Town at 1400 hrs.
- Road trip to Bandipur which is 50 km
- Enjoy the Jungle Safari at Bandipur from 1630 to 1830 hrs.
- Return to train and have a delicious dinner aboard.
- You will reach Mysore by train and overnight at Mysore.
MYSORE
On your second day of the trip, after having breakfast on the train you will visit the Mysore Palace. Enjoy the majestic beauty of this enchanting places. After the sightseeing tour of Mysore Palace, return to the train and enjoy lunch aboard. In the evening you can visit the Srirangapatnam which is an option.
- Breakfast on the train.
- Go for the sightseeing tour of Mysore Palace
- Return to train for the mouth-watering lunch
- In the evening you can visit Srirangapatnam (optional)
- Dinner will be served on board.
HALEBIDU AND CHIKMAGALUR
This day you will proceed towards Halebidu from Mysore. Enjoy the scrumptious breakfast on board. Explore the Halebidu and then proceed to the Chikamgaluru for the onward journey. After having lunch on the train, you will proceed for the coffee plantation tour and then move back to the train.
- Breakfast will be served on the train
- Arrival at Banavar Railway Station
- Visit on the tour of Halebidu from Banavar Rly Station at 0800 hrs.
- Return to train by 1130 hrs. After the sightseeing tour of Halebidu.
- Train leaves for Chikamgaluru.
- Lunch will be served.
- Deboard the Golden Chariot at 1500 hrs. Visit for the plantations tour followed by coffee tasting and dinner.
- Back to the Golden Chariot train.
HAMPI
The architectural marvel awaits you in Hampi. This is a dreamy land with a tinge of beige and rocks strewn in the landscape. This day you will first visit the best sites of Hampi, like the Vijayvithala Temple in Hampi with a brilliant stone chariot from which the Golden Chariot itself is inspired. The sunset view from the banks of Tungabhadra River is enchanting and rejuvenating, after this you will hop aboard and have dinner.
Have a scrumptious breakfast on the train
Leave to visit Vijaya Vittala temple (Hampi) and the Stone Chariot which inspired the Golden Chariot
Back to the Golden Chariot and the lunch will be then served.
Enjoy the view of the sunset from the train
Dinner will be served in the Golden Chariot.
BADAMI
The train will arrive at Badami. Badami, as its name says is related to the color of Badam (Almond); the Red-stoned edifices and cliffs, totally set the scene to make the name Badami aptly suitable. On your sixth day of the journey, you will visit Pattadakal and Badami caves. After this, you will hop aboard as the lunch is served and the train leaves for Goa.
Breakfast will be served on the train
Arrival in Badami
After having breakfast aboard, you can visit to explore the Badami Caves and this is optional.
Back to the Golden Chariot and have lunch.
At 1415 hrs. leave for the sightseeing tour of Pattadakal and Aihole.
Return to the Golden Chariot
Dinner will be served on board.
GOA
Savor the existence of youthfulness in your soul, lose yourselves in the vigorous beaches of Goa and tap your feet to the Goan music. On your sixth day of the trip, you will visit Goa and go sight-seeing to the best churches and beaches.
The Train reached Goa
Breakfast will be served in the Golden Chariot.
Proceed for the sightseeing tour of the Churches of North Goa and Museum.
Return to the train and have lunch on board.
Deboard the train to enjoy the Bollywood Evening
Have a scrumptious dinner at the resort or hotel.
Back to the Golden Chariot by 2145 hrs and soon the train leaves for Bangalore.
Dinner will be served.
Train will leave for Bengaluru.
BANGALORE
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Travelicious Review
I recently experienced the Golden Chariot Pride of Karnataka, and it was truly remarkable! The journey through Karnataka’s rich heritage, from the stunning Mysore Palace to the ancient ruins of Hampi, was breathtaking. The luxurious accommodations and gourmet meals added to the experience, making it both comfortable and indulgent. Ending the trip in the beautiful beaches of Goa was the perfect finale. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique and memorable adventure!
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