Belur
Kabini
Hassan
Hampi
Badami
INDIA
Mysore
Hospet
Pattadakal
Halebeedu
Srirangapatna
Shravanabelagola
Golden Chariot RouteWorld Heritage SiteCoach RouteGolf ItineraryOvernight journey to Bangalore
THE GOLDEN CHARIOTAn unforgettable journey. Across landscapes and luxury.
www.golden
chariot.org
PRIDE OF THE SOUTH - ITINERARY
No. 8, Tourism House, First Floor, Papanna Lane, St. Marks Road, Bangalore - 560001, IndiaPh: +91-80-43464341. Email: [email protected] www.goldenchariot.org
KSTDC, No. 49, 2nd Floor, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560001, India, Tel: +91 80 4346 4346
Bangalore
ANDHRA PRADESH
MAHARASHTRA
KARNATAKA
TAMIL NADU
KERALA
GOA
ITINERARY DETAILS
Welcome aboard The Golden Chariot. South India's first and only luxury tourist train.
An exotic journey through Karnataka awaits you. One that stretches across time.
And heritage, wildlife and beach destinations. Get ready to experience the wonders of
the state in regal splendour. In the comfort of your very own kingdom, The Golden Chariot.
Golf Itinerary01:00 pm Departure to
Karnataka Golf Association
01:30 pm Tee off
06:00 pm Snacks/Tea at the Golf course
06:30 pm Departure to Yeswantpur
Railway Station
08:00 pm Arrival at Yeshwantpur
Railway Station, Platform No. 6
Traditional Indian welcome
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
09:00 pm Departure to Mysore
11:00 pm Arrival at Mysore
* Travellers can choose any one option.
Day1* - BangaloreCity Visit Option03:00 pm Check-in at Taj West End
04:00 pm High-tea at Banquet Hall
05:00 pm Briefing on The Golden Chariot
05:30 pm Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / art gallery
06:30 pm Cultural show
07:00 pm Departure to Yeshwanthpur Railway
Station
Eco-resort Experience Option11 am onwards Check-in at Our Native Village
12:00 noon Lunch
02:30 pm Briefing on The Golden Chariot
03:00 pm Eco-resort tour
03:30 pm Art and culture tour –
The Revivalist Movement
04:00 pm Organic farm and herb garden tour
04:30 pm Pottery session, Indian village games &
bullock cart rides
Day 2 - Mysore/ Kabini10:00 am Visit to the Mysore Palace after breakfast**
11:00 am Departure to Kabini
01:00 pm Arrival and lunch at Jungle Lodges & Resorts
03:00 pm Jungle/ boat safari
07:40 pm Screening of wildlife film. Dinner and overnight stay at Jungle Lodges & Resorts.
Day 3* - Kabini/ MysoreCity Visit Option06:30 am Boat Safari
09:30 am Departure to Mysore post breakfast
11:30 am Back onboard The Golden Chariot
01:00 pm Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot
03:00 pm Mysore sightseeing: Srirangapatna**
07:00 pm Arrival at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. Cultural show followed by dinner.
10:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
Golf Itinerary08:30 am Departure to Mysore post breakfast
11:30 am Back onboard The Golden Chariot
01:00 pm Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot
02:00 pm A round of Golf at Hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace
07:00 pm Cultural show followed by dinner
10:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
* Travellers can choose any one option. ** Coach journey
Day 2 Tuesday - Mysore/ Kabini/ Bandipur10:00 am Departure to Kabini/ Bandipur after breakfast**
01:00 pm Arrival at Jungle Lodges & Resorts
Lunch at Jungle Lodges & Resorts
2:00 pm onwards Jungle/ boat safari. Wildlife film screening.
Dinner and overnight stay at Jungle Lodges & Resorts** Coach journey
Day 3* Wednesday - MysoreCity Visit Option08:30 am Departure to Mysore post breakfast
11:30 am Back onboard The Golden Chariot
01:00 pm Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot
03:00 pm Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna**
07:00 pm Arrival at Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel. Cultural show followed by dinner.
10:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
Golf Itinerary08:30 am Departure to Mysore post breakfast
11:30 am Back onboard The Golden Chariot
01:00 pm Lunch at Hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace followed by a round of Golf
07:00 pm Arrival at the Brindavan Gardens. Cultural show followed by dinner at Hotel KRS.
10:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
* Travellers can choose any one itinerary. ** Coach journey
Day 4* - HassanHeritage Tour Option06:00 am Departure to Hassan
08:15 am Arrival at Hassan
09:00 am Departure to Shravanabelagola for sightseeing#**
01:00 pm Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot
02:45 pm Departure to Belur and Halebeedu for sightseeing**
07:15 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
Golf Itinerary06:00 am Departure to Hassan
08:15 am Arrival at Hassan
09:30 am Departure to Chikmagalur Golf course
11:30 am Tee off
02:30 pm Lunch at Taj Garden Retreat, Chikmagalur
04:00 pm Departure to Hassan
06:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
07:45 pm Departure to Hospet. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
* Travellers can choose any one option. ** Coach journey
#Note: 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 climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot.
Day 4* Thursday - HassanHeritage Tour Option06:00 am Depart from Mysore to Hassan
08:15 am Arrival at Hassan
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 climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot.) #**
01:00 pm Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot
02:45 pm Departure to Belur and Halebeedu for sightseeing**
07:15 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
Golf Itinerary06:00 am Departure to Hassan
08:15 am Arrival at Hassan
09:30 am Departure to Chikmagalur Golf course
11:30 am Tee off
02:30 pm Lunch at Taj Garden Retreat, Chikmagalur
04:00 pm Departure to Hassan
06:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
07:45 pm Departure to Hospet. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot.
* Travellers can choose any one option. ** Coach journey
#Note: Please bear in mind that you would have to climb close to 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel
at Shravanabelagola. Palanquins are available for those who cannot climb by themselves. This can be arranged for
your convenience at no extra cost. Guests wishing to stay back onboard The Golden Chariot are welcome.
Day 8 - Bangalore09:30 am Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot
11:00 am Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station
Farewell by the entire crew
* Travellers can choose any one option.
Terms and Conditions - Golf Itinerary Pricing: An additional charge of USD 125 per person per round of Golf is applicable.Conditions: Golf can be included only when a minimum of four guests choose the option.Golf itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.Itinerary, destination and scheduled departure may change without prior notice.
Day 8 Monday - Bangalore09:30 am Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot
11:00 am Arrival at Yeswantpur Railway Station
Farewell by the entire crew
* Travellers can choose any one option.
Terms and Conditions - Golf Itinerary Pricing: An additional charge of USD 125 per person per round of Golf is applicable.Conditions: Golf can be included only when a minimum of four guests choose the option.Golf itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.Itinerary, destination and scheduled departure may change without prior notice.
Day 5 - Hospet06:00 am Arrival at Hospet
08:30 am Departure to Hampi** post breakfast
Sightseeing tour: Virupaksha Temple, Queens's bath,
Elephant stables, local crafts bazaar, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple,
01:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot for lunch
04:30 pm Sightseeing tour: Vittala Temple (The Stone Chariot)
08:00 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
Day 6 - Badami05:00 am Departure to Badami
07:30 am Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot
08:30 am Arrival at Badami
08:40 am Sightseeing tour: Badami Caves and Pattadakal
01:30 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot for lunch
02:00 pm Departure to Goa
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot** Coach journey
Day 7* - GoaHeritage Tour Option09:30 am Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot
10:00 am Sightseeing tour
11:00 am Visit to the churches of old Goa
12:15 pm Tea/coffee at Solar Souto Maior
Shopping at the emporium
02:00 pm Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch
03:00 pm onwards Avail of facilities like spa treatments,
casino, swimming pool, beach etc.
Golf Itinerary08:00 am Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot
09:30 am Departure to
Intercontinental The Lalit Goa Resort -
Golf Course
11:30 am Tee off
02:30 pm Lunch at the hotel
04:00 pm Departure from the resort
05:30 pm Back onboard The Golden Chariot
07:00 pm Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot
Departure to Bangalore