Pride of Karnataka
Duration 7 Days Places Covered 8 Places Months of Operation October to April
Includes : Stay + Meals + Sightseeing as mentioned in the Itinerary
Places (Cities) Covered : Bengaluru, Bandipur, Mysore, Halebidu, Hampi, Badami, Goa
   
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The Golden Chariot

Overview

The Golden Chariot named The Pride of Karnataka, experiences the royal traditional arts, culturally rich heritage and the topographical diversity of the Karnataka state along with the sun kissed beaches of the tiny emerald of Goa, during the 7 nights and 8 days tour program.  

Journey starts from Bangalore known as Garden city, a luxury train passes through lush green landscapes, fascinating terrains near Kabini and covers a series of architectural sites and rich heritage like the heritage Hassan, royal Mysore, Badami and Hospet and then the beaches of Goa.
Itinerary
Arrived by 08:45 hours at Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bangalore. Indian traditional welcome by the luxury train staff at the station, after check-in formalities you will be provided pre-booked royal cabins and the train proceeds for Bandipur.

The tour briefing by train staff, with a cup of high tea for all the guests. 

Lunch on the board. 

At 1400 hours the train will reach Nanjangud town. Then proceed towards Bandipur National Park at a distance of 50 km in luxury coaches. 

Enjoy the thrilling experience of the evening safari at the Bandipur national park from 1630 hours to 1830 hours.

Return back to the luxury train now proceed to Mysore. Enjoy Dinner and night stay on board.
Enjoy morning breakfast on board the luxury train. 

After a relaxed breakfast, proceed for Mysore sightseeing tour and visit the residence of the royal Wodeyar Dynasty. The popular Amba Vilas, The Mysore Palace. 

After visiting Mysore Palace returned back to the luxury train for lunch.

After lunch visit Srirangapatna (Optional). Half day coach trip to Srirangapatna, explore Tipu Sultan mausoleum, Dariya Daulat and drive through the fort while sightseeing. 

Evening shopping in Mysore, famous for coffee powder, silk Sarees, sandalwood and incense. Enjoy Dinner and night stay onboard.
Enjoy lesuirely breakfast on board. 

Luxury train arrives at the Banavar Railway station, de-board the Golden Chariot at 0800 hrs and then proceeds for a Halebid sightseeing tour. 
 
Halebidu is blessed with magnificent ancient temple complexes famous for the magnifcient primeval sculptures, unique frescoes and ornate pillars.

After visiting Halebidu, return back to the luxury train by 1100 hours to proceed to Chikmagalur. 

Enjoy a delicious lunch and upon arrival at Chikmagalur railway station deboard the train at 1500 hours. Then proceed to explore the Coffee Plantation. 

Dinner and night stay on board, as the train leaves for Hampi.
Today we are going to explore Hampi, the UNESCO World Heritage site.

After breakfast, proceed for the Hampi sightseeing tour visit Queens Bath, Virupaksha temple, Hemakuta Hill, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure and Hazara Rama Temple. Return to the luxury train Golden Chariot. 

Rest of the day free for leisure as per your desire. Dinner and night stay onboard, as the train leaves for Badami. 
Enjoy breakfast on board. 

Arrivals at Badami then leave the luxury train and proceed to visit the Badami Caves (optional) and return to the train for lunch. 

Afternoon at 1415 hours de-board the train to visit Pattadakal and Aihole and return back to the train after the sightseeing.

Dinner and night stay on board, as train leaves for Goa.
Today we arrived in Goa, famous for beautiful beaches in the smallest state of India. After breakfast on board, proceeds for sightseeing tour Goa.

Visit UNESCO World heritage sites, the elegant churches and museums in Goa. Walk through the Old Portuguese house now an emporium for shopping and refreshments.

Lunch on board. Then proceed to explore beaches of Goa.

Dinner at the luxury hotel on the Beach. 

Return back to the train by 2145 hrs. 

Night stay on-board, as the luxury train will proceed to Yeshwanthpur.
Breakfast served aboard the Golden Chariot train before the tour comes to complete. 

On the 7th day by 11:00 hrs. the luxury train will arrive in the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, Bangalore with Sweet memories.

Schedule 2021-22 & 2022-23

  • Month Departure Dates
  • February, 2022 13
  • March, 2022 13
  • October, 2022 16
  • November, 2022 6, 27
  • December, 2022 18
  • January, 2023 8, 29
  • February, 2023 19
  • March, 2023 12
  • April, 2023 2

Tariff

  • Occupancy Type   Total Amount (6 Nights)
  •       International Indian
  • Single Occupancy     USD INR
  • Double Occupancy     USD INR
  • Double Occupancy     USD INR
  • Double Occupancy     USD INR
  • Double Occupancy     USD INR
  • Double Occupancy     USD INR
  • Double Occupancy     USD INR
Terms & Conditions
  • Christmas and New Year while peak holiday season - 10% to 15% surcharge levied on all departures.
  • GST 5% (govt. service tax) will be extra.
  • Half fare for children between 5 to 12 years.

    Inclusions 
  • Train fare Includes accommodation on board, the meals, the sightseeing tours, and the entrance fees (while entering monuments, parks, palaces, forts and other sightseeing locations).

    Exclusions
  • Train fare does not comprise of tips, phone calls, and camera fees in the sightseeing locations, SPA and Business facilities, liquor as well as laundry on board. Charged extra, on direct payment basis.

    Booking Policy
  • Payment of 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking is mandatory. 
  • Remaining 80% of ticket value can be paid 60 days prior to departure.

    Cancellation Policy :
  • Cancellation 60 days prior to departure - 10% of ticket value will be deducted.
  • Cancellation 30-59 days prior to departure - 25% of ticket value will be deducted. 
  • Cancellation 15-29 days prior to departure - 75% of ticket value will be deducted. 
  • Less than 14 days prior to departure - 100% of ticket value will be deducted.

    In case of termination of tour, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
    In case of No Show / Non-arrival, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.

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