The Golden Chariot | Pride of South
- Day 1 : Bangalore Departure (Monday)
- Day 2 : Bandipur/Kabini (Tuesday)
- Day 3 : Kabini - Mysore (Wednesday)
- Day 4 : Hassan (Thursday)
- Day 5 : Hospet - Hampi - Hospet (Friday)
- Day 6 : Badami (Saturday)
- Day 7 : Goa (Sunday)
- Day 8 : Goa-Bangalore departure, (Monday)
Tour Highlights:
Tour Schedule - The Golden Chariot | Pride of South
Day 1, BANGALORE Departure (Monday)
- 15:00 : Arrive Taj West End to proceed for the check-in formalities at the hotel followed by the Hi-Tea at Banquet Hall at 16:00.
- 17:00 : Proceed for the presentation on do’s and dont’s for The Golden Chariot tour followed by a visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art gallery. Conclude the tour with a cultural show.
- 19:00 : Arrive at Yeshwantpur railway station to a traditional Aarti and Tikka with floral garlands
- 21:00 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train, dinner will be served on board.
- Meal summary : Dinner is included and will be served in our restaurant car.
Day 2, Bandipur/KABINI (Tuesday)
- 08:00 : Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board.
- 10:00 : Disembark from train and embark on journey to the Bandipur National Park, Kabini.
- 13:00 : Arrive at the Jungle Lodge followed by lunch.
- 14:00 : Embark on boat safari across the jungles followed by the wildlife film Viewing.
- 20:00 : Dinner and overnight stay at jungle lodge.
- Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
Day 3, KABINI – MYSORE (Wednesday)
- 06:30 : Embark on boat safari across the jungles.
- 09:30 : Departure to Mysore after breakfast.
- 11:30 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot.
- 13:00 : Lunch will be served on board The Golden Chariot.
- 15:00 : Sightseeing tour of Mysore and Srirangapatna.
- 19:00 : Arrive at the Lalitha Mahal Palace for dinner followed by a cultural performance.
- 22:00 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot.
- Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.
Day 4, HASSAN (Thursday)
- 06:00 : Proceed towards Hassan aboard the train
- 08:15 : Arrive at Hassan railway station
- 09:00 : Depart for Shravanabelagola
- 11:00 : Visit to Brihadeeshwara Temple, built in the 10th century by Raja Chola. It is considered to be artistically the most perfect of Dravidian temples.
- 13:00 : Lunch will be served on board train
- 15:00 : Leave for exploring Belur and Halebid
- 19:15 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot to relax and enjoy on-board facilities
- 19:45 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train and dinner will be served on board
- Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package
Day 5, HOSPET – HAMPI – HOSPET (Friday)
- 06:00 : Arrive at Hospet.
- 07:00 : Breakfast onboard the luxury train.
- 08:30 : Depart for sightseeing in Hampi
- 13:00 : Lunch on board Golden Chariot
- 16:30 : Sightseeing tour of Vittala Temple (The Stone Chariot)
- 20:00 : Return to train for dinner and overnight stay
- Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.
Day 6, BADAMI (Saturday)
- 05:00 : Golden Chariot leaves for Badami.
- 07:30 : Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
- 08:30 : Arrive Badami.
- 08:40 : Sightseeing trip to Badami Caves and Pattadakal.
- 13:30 : Lunch will be served on board train.
- 14:00 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train.
- Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.
Day 7, GOA (Sunday)
- 09:30 : Breakfast on board Golden Chariot.
- 10:00 : Sightseeing trip across Goa.
- 12:15 : Visit Portuguese house, Goa market etc.
- 14:00 : Savor the lunch at Majorda Beach Resort and explore the facilities offered by the hotel like spa treatments, casino, swimming pool etc.
- 19:15 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot followed by the dinner on board.
- 21:00 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train.
- Meal Summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.
Day 8, GOA-BANGALORE DEPARTURE, (Monday)
- 08:00 : Breakfast on board Golden Chariot.
- 10:30 : Arrive Bangalore and de-board the train Golden Chariot.
