The Golden Chariot Tour (07 nights / 08 days) Travel Package India
Overview
The Golden Chariot train is named after the famous Stone Chariot in the Vitthala Temple at Hampi which is a world heritage site. The train travels through timeless Historical Heritage Sites, Resplendent Palaces, Wildlife and Golden Beaches. It takes you through a spectacular journey across empires that shaped history. Travel like royalty and relive the glory of the past aboard your very own kingdom – The Golden Chariot.
Day 1 : Register and board the train after a traditional Welcome
1500hrs : Self report and Registration at Taj West End
1600hrs : Nature walk in the heritage gardens of the Taj
1700hrs :Hi-Tea
1730hrs :Presentation and Orientation on The Golden Chariot tour
1800hrs : Cultural dance
1845hrs : Visit the ISKCON Temple (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness)
2015 hrs : Traditional Welcome at Yeshwanthpur railway station and board The Golden Chariot
2100hrs : Train departs for Mysore
Reporting Time 1600hrs. Dep. 1830hrs
Day 2 : Mysore Palace and Kabini National Park
0800hrs : Breakfast on board
1000hrs : Visit the famous Amba Vilas Mysore Palace
1115hrs : Depart for Kabini in coach
1315hrs :Reach Kabini jungle lodges resort, lunch at the resort
1545hrs : Jungle safari
1940hrs : Screening of wildlife film
2000hrs :Dinner followed by camp fire and stay overnight at jungle lodges resort
Arrival 0300hrs Departure 1930hrs
Day 3 : Experience the Jungle and historic city of Srirangapatnam
0630hrs : Boat ride for bird safari on Kabini river.
0800hrs : Breakfast at the jungle lodges resort.
0930hrs : Depart for Mysore in coach.
1130hrs : Back on board The Golden Chariot.
1300hrs: Lunch on board.
1530hrs : Srirangapatnam sightseeing – Dariya Daulat, Tipu mausoleum and drive through the fort.
1800hrs : Shopping at CIE.
1900hrs : Cultural dance and dinner at 5 star palace hotel.
2200hrs : Back on board The Golden Chariot
Arrival 0900hrs Departure 2345hrs
Day 4 : Famous Shravanabelagola temple at Hassan
0500hrs : Depart from Mysore to Hassan.
0730hrs : Breakfast on board.
0900hrs : 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).
1300hrs : Back on board The Golden Chariot followed by lunch.
1445hrs : Depart for Belur and Halebidu to visit the magnificent temple complexes.
1915hrs : Back on board The Golden Chariot.
2000hrs : Dinner on board and depart to Hospet by 2040 hrs
Day 5 : Sightseeing at Hampi and Vijaya Vittala temple complex
0600hrs : Arrive at Hospet.
0700hrs : Breakfast on board.
0830hrs : Depart for sightseeing to Hampi- World Heritage site: Hemakuta Hill, Virupaksha temple, Queens Bath, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple.
1300hrs: Back on board The Golden Chariot followed by lunch.
1530hrs : Visit to the Vijaya Vittala temple complex and the marvel stone chariot.
1700 hrs : Sit out by the banks of the Tungabhadra River for sunset view.
1800hrs : Depart to Hospet railway station.
2000hrs : Dinner on board The Golden Chariot.
Arrival 0400hrs Departure 1030hrs
Chittorgarh Fort is considered as the largest fort of India, which about 112 kms from the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan. This fort was built by various Maurya rulers in the 7th century. Standing on an elevated hill of 180m, the impregnable fort has witnessed three battles and is truly embodiment of chivalry and pride of the Rajputs.
Arrival 1600hrs Departure 0530hrs (next day)
Day 6 : Pattadakal and Badami cave temples
0400hrs : Depart from Hospet to Badami.
0730hrs : Breakfast on board.
0830hrs : Arrive at Badami.
0840hrs : Depart for sightseeing: Pattadakal and Badami cave temples- World Heritage Sites.
1320hrs: Return to The Golden Chariot.
1330hrs : Lunch on board and depart for Goa. Free time to relax and enjoy the facilities on board - Spa, Gym, Movies, etc.
2000hrs : Dinner on board The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa past midnight
Arrival 0730hrs Departure 1730hrs
Day 7 : The churches and the golden beaches of Goa
0800hrs : Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
1000hrs : Depart for sightseeing.
1100hrs : Visit the famous churches of old Goa.
1215hrs: Visit Old Portuguese house now an emporium for shopping and refreshments.
1400hrs : Lunch at the luxury resort in Goa followed by beach stroll and Hi-Tea.
1730hrs : Depart from the resort.
1830hrs : Return to The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore.
2000hrs : Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
Day 8 : Say Goodbye
0800hrs : Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
1130hrs : Reach Yeshwanthpur Railway Station and Farewell by the entire crew.