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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.
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| ITINERARY |
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Day 01 |
Bangalore (Monday) |
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| Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend |
12:30 hrs |
| Check-in formalities |
13:00 hrs |
| Lunch at Blue Ginger |
13:30 hrs |
| Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with some spare time for shopping at MG Road |
14:30 hrs |
| Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach |
18:00 hrs |
| Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden Chariot |
19:30 hrs |
| Bar opens |
19:30 hrs |
| Dinner |
19:30 - 22:00 hrs |
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Bangalore: A World of Opportunity
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The capital of Karnataka is known as the Garden City because of its salubrious climate and greenery. |
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Day 02 |
Mysore (Tuesday)
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| Breakfast on Board |
07:30 hrs |
| Assemble at the Station |
09:15 hrs |
| Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat Fort by coach |
09:30 hrs |
| Lunch at Regaalis |
14:00 hrs |
| Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach |
15:30 hrs |
| Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach |
16:30 hrs |
| Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by coach |
18:00-19:30 hrs |
| Bar opens |
20:15 hrs |
Dinner
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20:15 -22:00 hrs |
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Mysore: A World of Royalty |
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Mysore has been always associated with the royal families and their patronage, be it the Wodeyars or the Sultans. Mysore is a city known for its resplendent palaces and majestic buildings. A visit to the city conjures up visions of the glory, still evident of the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state capital still retains its tradition in music and dance, art and literature and its time-honoured crafts. |
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Day 03 |
Kabini (Wednesday)
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| Breakfast on Board |
07:30 hrs |
| Assemble at the Station |
09:15 hrs |
| Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach |
09:30 hrs |
| Tea / Coffee |
11:30 hrs |
| Boat ride |
12:00 hrs |
| Lunch at Kabini |
13:00 hrs |
| Wildlife movie |
14:30 hrs |
| Peaceful walk with nature |
15:00 hrs |
| Jungle safari in jeeps |
16:30 hrs |
| Back to the resort |
18:30 hrs |
| Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach |
19:00 hrs |
| Bar opens |
21:00 hrs |
| Dinner |
21:00-22:00 hrs |
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Mysore Palace |
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Built in Indo-Saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, the Palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. The magnificent jewel -studded golden throne of the Wodeyars is displayed here during the Dasara festival |
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Day 04 |
Hassan (Thursday)
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| Leave for Hassan |
06:40 hrs |
| Breakfast on board |
07:30 hrs |
Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach |
08:45 hrs |
Arrival at Halebid for temple visit |
09:30 hrs |
Drive to Belur |
11:00 hrs |
| Sightseeing of Belur |
11:45 hrs |
| Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board |
12:45 hrs |
| Lunch on board |
13:30 hrs |
| Departure for Shravanabelagola |
15:00 hrs |
| Drive to The Golden Chariot |
18:45 hrs |
| Bar opens |
19:30 hrs |
| Dinner |
19:30-22:00 hrs |
| Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey) |
20:00 hrs |
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Belur & Halebid : A World of Worship |
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Belur in Hassan district 220 kms from Bangalore and 38 kms from Hassan) is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex. The Chennakesava Temple here is the major attraction, built by Hoysala Vishnuvardhana, to commemorate his victory over the Cholas. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures with no portion left blank. It is the only Hoysala Temple still in active worship. |
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Day 05 |
Hospet (Friday)
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| Arrival at Hospet |
06:00 hrs |
| Breakfast on board |
07:30 hrs |
| Departure for Hampi by coach |
09:00 hrs |
| Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha, Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and the fort |
09:45 hrs |
| Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
12:00 hrs |
| Lunch on board |
13:15 hrs |
| Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of Hazama temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable |
14:45 hrs |
| Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house |
16:15 hrs |
| Drive to Vittala temple complex |
16:45 hrs |
| Cultural show at the temple complex |
17:15 hrs |
| Tea / coffee |
18:30 hrs |
| Sound and light show inside the temple complex |
19:00 hrs |
| Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner |
20:00 hrs |
| Bar opens |
20:45 hrs |
| Dinner |
20:45-22:00 hrs |
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Hampi: A World Heritage Site |
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If dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi. Hampi has been classified as a World Heritage Center and is one of the major tourist destinations in India. |
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Day 06 |
Gadag (Aihole), Pattadakal, Badami (Saturday)
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| Train departs for Gadag |
06:00 hrs |
| Breakfast on board |
07:30 hrs |
Arrival at Gadag |
08:00 hrs |
Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee |
08:45 hrs |
Drive to Aihole |
11:15 hrs |
| Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing |
11:30 hrs |
| Drive by coach to Pattadakal |
12:30 hrs |
| Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing |
13:00 hrs |
| Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch |
14:00 hrs |
| Drive to Badami Caves |
15:30 hrs |
| Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee |
17:15 hrs |
| Arrival at Hotel Badami Court |
17:30 hrs |
| Depart to The Golden Chariot |
18:15 hrs |
| Train departs for Goa |
20:00 hrs |
| Bar opens |
20:45 hrs |
| Dinner |
20:45-22:00 hrs |
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Badami: A World Heritage Site |
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Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. The exquisite sculptures and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a tale of yore. The first sculptural embellishment to dazzle the eye is the 18 armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses. |
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Day 07 |
Goa (Sunday)
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| Arrival at Vasco Railway Station |
04:30 hrs |
| Breakfast on board |
07:30 hrs |
Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj Holiday Village |
09:00 hrs |
Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the beach |
10:45-12:30 hrs |
Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village |
12:30 hrs |
| Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum |
15:45 hrs |
| Drive to Solas De Colacos |
17:30 hrs |
| Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee break |
18:00 hrs |
Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and Panjim City
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19:00 hrs |
| Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore |
20:00 hrs |
| Bar opens |
20:00 hrs |
| Dinner |
20:00-22:00 hrs |
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Goa: A World of Golden Beaches |
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Also known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. |
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Day 08 |
Bangalore (Monday)
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Breakfast on board
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07:30 hrs |
| Arrival at Bangalore |
12:00 hrs |
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Tour Schedule
The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively.
Months of Operation : April to March |
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