Golden Chariot Train (Bangalore - Bangalore: 7 nights/ 8 days).
Places Covered: Bangalore-Mysore-Kabini-Hassan-Hospet-Gadag-Goa-Bangalore
The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week
from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively.
Detailed itinerary is given below:
Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday)
12:30 pm: Check-in at the Leela Palace followed by lunch at Jamawar
or Citrus.
03:00 pm: Depart for Bangalore Sightseeing Tippu's Palace, Bull
Temple & Lalbagh.
08:00 pm: Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6
Traditional Indian welcome at Railway Station and escorting to respective
cabins.
09:00 pm: Depart to Mysore.
11:30 pm: Arrive at Mysore.
Day 2 - Mysore/ Kabini/ Bandipur (Tuesday)
10:00 am: Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast.
01:00 pm: Reach Jungle Lodge.
Lunch at the Jungle Lodge.
Post Lunch: Jungle / Boat Safari.
Return in the evening for wildlife film.
Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodge.
Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday)
08:30 am: Breakfast and Depart for Mysore.
11:30 am: Back onboard The Golden Chariot.
01:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
03:00 pm: Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam.
07:00 pm: Reach Brindavan Gardens for cultural show followed by
dinner at Hotel KRS.
10:00 pm: Back onboard The Golden Chariot.
Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday)
06:00 am: Depart from Mysore to 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. Guests unwilling to experience can stay
back onboard The Golden Chariot. Palanquins are available for those
who cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the
passengers at no extra cost)
01:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot.
03:00 pm: Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing.
07:15 pm: Back onboard The Golden Chariot.
07:45 pm: Depart to Hospet
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
Day 5 - Hospet (Friday)
06:00 am: Arrival 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 onboard The Golden Chariot.
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
Day 6 - Badami (Saturday)
05:00 am: Depart from Hospet to Badami.
08:30 am: Arrival at Badami.
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 onboard.The Golden Chariot: Spa, Gym
Dinner onboard. The Golden Chariot Reach Goa post midnight.
Day 7 - Goa (Sunday)
08:00 to 09:30 am: Breakfast onboard 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 Maior for Tea/Coffee
and cookies and shopping at the emporium.
02:00 pm: Reach Sahakari Spice Plantation, Ponda for Lunch and tour
of spice farm.
03:00 pm: Depart for Utorda Beach.
04:30 pm: Reach Utorda beach to watch the sunset.(Guests can make
use of the facilities: towels, shower, toilet)
07:15 pm: Return to The Golden Chariot.
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
09:00 pm: Depart for Bangalore.
Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday)
08:00 to 09:30 am: Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot.
11:00 am: Reach Yeswanthpur railway station, farewell by the entire
crew.
Note: The Golden Chariot train is run by the Indian Railways in
conjunction with Karnataka tourism Development Corporation. They reserve
the right to amend the programme locally depending upon local circumstances.
SD Enterprises does not accept any liability in regard to this.
Rates given above are based on twin share cabin basis. If
you require costing based on single rooms or triple rooms or superior
rooms, please email us and we shall get back to you with a costing.
Cost Includes: stay in a twin share cabin on a full board basis;
excursions as mentioned; entrance fees to monuments and guides as
mentioned on the itinerary; jungle rides at Nagarhole; cultural programmes.
Cost Excludes: flights; visas; hotels in Bangalore; transfers
& sightseeing in Bangalore either side of the train journey;camera
fees at wildlife parks; laundry; personal drinks & extra mineral
water; tips; items of a personal nature.
Note: There is likely to be a peak season supplement for Christmas
and New Year dates.
Not Included: International air travel.
However, S.D.Enterprises would be happy to recommend agents that could
procure international scheduled air tickets as "ticket providers".
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