Welcome aboard a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka. 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 7 Nights / 8 Days 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.
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| Day & Events |
Scheduled Timings |
| Day 01 : Monday - Bangalore |
| Check-in at the Leela Palace followed by lunch at Jamawar or Citrus |
12:30 pm |
| Depart for Bangalore Sightseeing Tippu's Palace, Bull Temple & Lalbagh |
03:00 pm |
| Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 Traditional Indian welcome at Railway Station and escorting to respective cabins. |
08:00 pm |
| Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
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| Depart to Mysore |
09:00 pm |
| Arrive at Mysore |
11:30 pm |
| Day 02 : Tuesday - Mysore/ Kabini/ Bandipur |
| Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast |
10:00 am |
| Reach Jungle Lodge |
01:00 pm |
| Lunch at the Jungle Lodge |
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| Jungle / Boat Safari |
Post Lunch |
| Return in the evening for wildlife film |
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| Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodge |
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| Day 03 : Wednesday - Mysore |
| Breakfast and Depart for Mysore |
08:30 am |
| Back onboard The Golden Chariot |
11:30 am |
| Lunch on board The Golden Chariot |
01:00 pm |
| Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam |
03:00 pm |
| Reach Brindavan Gardens for cultural show followed by dinner at Hotel KRS |
07:00 pm |
| Back onboard The Golden Chariot |
10:00 pm |
| Day 04 : Thursday- Hassan |
| Depart from Mysore to Hassan |
06:00 am |
| Arrive at Hassan |
08:15 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)
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09:00 am |
| Lunch on board The Golden Chariot |
01:00 pm |
| Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing |
03:00 pm |
| Back onboard The Golden Chariot |
07:15 pm |
| Depart to Hospet |
07:45 pm |
| Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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| Day 05 : Friday - Hospet |
| Arrival at Hospet |
06:00 am |
| After breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple. Queens's Bath, Elephant Stables, Local crafts bazaar |
08:30 am |
| Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch |
01:00 pm |
| Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple. Illuminated Vittala Temple. |
03:00 pm |
| Back onboard The Golden Chariot |
08:00 pm |
| Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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| Day 06 : Saturday- Badami |
| Depart from Hospet to Badami |
05:00 am |
| Arrival at Badami |
08:30 am |
| Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal |
09:00 am |
| Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch |
01:30 pm |
| Depart for Goa |
02:00 pm |
| Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard |
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| The Golden Chariot: Spa, Gym Dinner onboard |
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| The Golden Chariot Reach Goa post midnight |
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| Day 07 : Sunday- Goa |
| Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot |
09:30 am |
| Depart for sightseeing |
10:00 am |
| Visit the famous churches of old Goa |
11:00 am |
| Visit an old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium |
12:15 pm |
| Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch |
02:00 pm |
| An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc. (Ayurvedic massage and casino charges extra as applicable) |
03:00 pm |
| Depart from the resort |
06:00 pm |
| Return to The Golden Chariot |
07:15 pm |
| Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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| Depart for Bangalore |
09:00 pm |
| Day 08 : Monday- Bangalore |
| Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
08:00 to 09:30 am |
| Reach Yeswanthpur railway station, farewell by the entire crew |
11:00 am |