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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.



Cost per person in $'s on a twin share basis.


  Twin Share Basis Sep 09 - Apr 10
Ground Arrangements $ 2513



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; boat rides, camel rides & elephant rides if applicable.
Cost Excludes: flights; hotels in Delhi; transfers & sightseeing in Delhi 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". (London - Delhi - London).

You can tailor-make a trip that suits your individual requirements.
For rates pertaining to the season specific to your trip, please email us.



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