Get prepared for one of your most remarkable journeys of your respective existence. The Golden Chariot is here to spell its attraction on you.
The locations covered by the Golden Chariot are absolutely delightful. Why? Mainly because the itinerary has been developed inside a way that offers passengers an opportunity to discover both the cultural too as pure treasures of Karnataka. The quest will begin on Monday from Bangalore, the funds city and proceed to locations like Mysore, Srirangapatnam, Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary, Hassan, Belur, Halebid, Shravanabelagola, Hospet, Hampi, Gadag, Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal. And yes, before the quest ends, tourists may also get a opportunity to go to Goa - the fun cash of India. The culmination of your quest will after once more be in Bangalore and on Monday.
Facilities Provided
The eleven passenger coaches with the train are named following the well-known royal dynasties that ruled the region within the erstwhile era. This consists of a coach for those who are physically challenged. Aside from this, there is the lounge bar 'Madira' and also the restaurant 'Nala'. A Spa &gym, a conference coach, a staff car and a couple of generator car are also part with the Golden Chariot.
The idea is to give passengers every comfort they desire during their journey. The cabin coaches are fully air conditioned with wardrobe, a writing desk and LCD Tvs. The restaurant coaches have interiors that have been inspired by the art of Hampi and Halebid. Sofas and chairs apart from 4 and 2 seater dining cabins give a feeling of luxury. The Loung bar is in no way behind when it comes to offering comfort and luxury. Also, the interiors, inspired by the beautiful interiors of Mysore palace, are a treat for art lovers.
The gym coach gives additional of luxury. There are two massage rooms for a relaxation that will drive away all weariness in the body. For people who wish to work out a little bit everyday, there is a fully equipped gymnasium. The conference coach has a seating capacity for 25-30 guests with a 42 inch LCD television. The hospitality services on the Golden Chariot is provided by the Mapple Group, one of the most renowned names in Indian hotel industry.
Golden Chariot has two programs “THE PRID Of the SOUTH” and “THE SPLENDOR OF SOUTH”
Itinerary for The Pride of South
Bangalore, Kabini, Mysore, Hassan, Hampi, Badam, Goa
Day 1 (Monday)
Bangalore
12:30pm : Check-in at the Leela Palace followed by lunch at jamawar or citrus
03:00pm : Depart for Bangalore Sightseeing Tippu’s Palace, Bull Temple, Lalbagh and shopping
08:00pm : Arrival at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6. Traditional Indian welcome at Railway Station and escorting to respective cabins. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
09:00pm : Depart for Mysore
11:30pm : Arrive at Mysore - Overnight within the Golden Chariot at Mysore Railway Station
Day 2 (Tuesday)
Mysore/ Kabini/ Bandipur
10:00am : Depart for Kabini / Bandipur following breakfast
01:00pm : Reach Jungle Lodge
Lunch at the Jungle Lodge
Post Lunch : Jungle / Boat Safari
Return within the evening for wildlife film
Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodge
Day 3 (Wednesday)
Mysore
06:30am : Depart for boat ride inside the kabini river
08:15am : Breakfast at kabini jungle lodge and depart for mysore
01:00pm : Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
03:00pm : Mysore sighting seeing, srirangap atnam
07:00pm : Dinner at Lalita Mahal Place with a Culture Show
10:00pm : Back onboard The Golden Chariot
Day 4 (Thursday)
Hassan
06:00am : Depart from Mysore to Hassan
08:15am : Arrive to Hassan
09:00am : Depart for Sightseeing to Shravanabelagola
01:00pm : Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
02:30pm : Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing
07:15pm : Back onboard The Golden Chariot
08:40pm : The train would depart for Hospet (Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot)
Day 5 (Friday)
Hampi
06:00am : Arrival at Hospet.
08:30am : Following breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple. Queens's Bath, Elephant Stables and Local crafts bazaar.
01:00pm : Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
03:00pm : Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rarna Temple. Illuminated Vittala Temple.
08:00pm : Dinner on board The Golden Chariot.
Day 6 (Saturday)
Badam
05:00am : Depart from Hospet to Badami
08:30am : Arrival at Badarni
09:00am : Depart following breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal
01:30pm : Lunch on board The Golden Chariot
02:00pm : Depart for Goa. Relax and enjoy the services onboard The Golden Chariot Spa, Gym Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa post midnight.
Day 7 (Sunday)
Goa
09:30am : Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
10:00am : Depart for sightseeing
11:00am : Visit the famous churches of old Goa
12:15am : Go to an old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maiorfortea/ coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium
02:00pm : Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch
03:00pm : An Ayurvedic massage, a go to on the casino, a dip inside the pool / beach, etc. (Ayurvedic massage and casino chargesextra as applicable)
05:00pm : Depart through the Resort
07:15pm : Return towards the Golden Chariot.
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
09:00pm : Depart for Banqalore
Day 8 (Monday)
Bangalore
11:30am : Reach Yeshwantpur Railway Station
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