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The Golden Chariot- Tour Itinerary |
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Tour Duration : 07 Nights / 08
Days
Places Covered: Bangalore - Kabini/Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet- Badami - Goa - Bangalore
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| Bangalore
to Bangalore Tour
Detailed Itinerary:
The land once ridden by
formidable armies is now
traversed by the world's
most unique railway -
The Golden Chariot beckons
you to discover worlds
that are enriched with
history and culture. Recline
and relax as the magnificent
scenery unfolds outside
your window with luxury
on the inside, thus far
reserved for royalty.
We present The Golden
Chariot - a fine balance
between a glorious yesterday
and an omnipresent tomorrow
in a magical land... that
is Karnataka.
The Golden Chariot Train
Tour starts on every Monday
of the week from Bangalore
and ends in Bangalore
on every Monday morning
respectively. |
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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. |
Bangalore: A
World of Opportunity
The capital of Karnataka is known
as the Garden City because of
its salubrious climate and greenery. |
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Day 2 - Mysore/ Kabini/ Bandipur (Tuesday)
| 10:00
am: |
Depart
for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast. |
| 01:00
pm: |
Reach Jungle Lodge. |
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Lunch
at the Jungle Lodge. |
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Lunch: |
Jungle
/ Boat Safari. |
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Return
in the evening for wildlife film |
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Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle
Lodge. |
Kabini: A World of Wildlife
Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole
(Kabini), the hunting retreat
of the Mysore Maharajas, is definitely
the perfect destination for wildlife
lovers in South India. The excitement
starts with a safari into the
heart of the park, where you are
sure to spot wild animals in their
natural habitat. Some of the popular
sightings are elephant, gaur,
sambar, chital, wild boar and
the more exclusive predators like
tiger and leopard. A bird watcher's
paradise, the park is home to
over 300 species of birds, many
of which are endemic to these
jungles |
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Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday)
| 08:30
am: |
Breakfast
and Depart for Mysore |
| 11:30
am: |
Departure
from Kabini / Bandipur for Srirangapatna |
| 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. |
Mysore: A World
of Royalty
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.
A 141 kms from Bangalore, the
city enchants you with its quaint
charm, verdant gardens, tree-lined
boulevards and its sacred temples. |
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Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday)
| 06:00
am: |
Depart
from Mysore to Hassan. |
| 08:15
am: |
Drive
to Halebidu |
| 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 |
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Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
Belur & Halebid : A World
of Worship
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 5 - Hospet (Friday)
| 06:00
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Arrival at Hospet |
| 08:30
am: |
After
breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing:
Virupaksha Temple. Queens's Bath,
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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. |
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Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot. |
Hampi: A World Heritage Site
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 6 - Badami (Saturday)
| 05:00
am: |
Depart
from Hospet to Badami. |
| 08:30
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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. |
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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. |
Badami: A World Heritage Site
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 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. |
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Dinner
onboard The Golden Chariot. |
| 09:00
pm: |
Depart for Bangalore. |
Goa: A World of Golden Beaches
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 8 - Bangalore (Monday)
08:00
to
09:30 am: |
Breakfast onboard The Golden Chario |
| 11:00
am: |
Reach
Yeswanthpur railway station, farewell
by the entire crew. |
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