Golden Chariot – Pride of the South is one of the luxurious trains of India and embarks on a royal journey from Bengaluru/Bangalore. The majestic journey takes travelers at many of the Historical Heritage sites, glorious palaces of South India, Wildlife of South India and at the beautiful beaches of Goa. The duration of this colorful journey is 09 Nights and 10 Days and within this duration a traveler would witness the UNESCO World Heritage sites like Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole while experiencing the 5 Star onboard services. Golden Chariot – Pride of the South was recognized as Asia’s most Luxury Train at the World Travel Award held in the year 2013. The Luxury Golden Chariot is managed by Karnataka Tourism Departure and its facilities and hospitality services come under the famous Maple Group. To book Golden Chariot – Pride of the South Tour, you can visit our official site at: www.golden-triangle-tours.com
Golden Chariot – Pride of the South is one of the luxurious trains of India and embarks on a royal journey from Bengaluru/Bangalore. The majestic journey takes travelers at many of the Historical Heritage sites, glorious palaces of South India, Wildlife of South India and at the beautiful beaches of Goa. The duration of this colorful journey is 09 Nights and 10 Days and within this duration a traveler would witness the UNESCO World Heritage sites like Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole while experiencing the 5 Star onboard services. Golden Chariot – Pride of the South was recognized as Asia’s most Luxury Train at the World Travel Award held in the year 2013. The Luxury Golden Chariot is managed by Karnataka Tourism Departure and its facilities and hospitality services come under the famous Maple Group. To book Golden Chariot – Pride of the South Tour, you can visit our official site at: www.golden-triangle-tours.com
Inclusions
1. Accommodation for 09 Nights / 10 Days on twin / double sharing basis.
2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
5. Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
6. Escorted Morning Sightseeing of Taj Mahal by sunrise, Agra
7. Escorted by Amber Fort Sightseeing with Elephant Ride, Jaipur
8. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
9. All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
3. Meals other than mentioned above.
4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.
7. Medical Requirements on request.
8. Service Tax as per government.
9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Bangalore/ Bengaluru (By flight)
Attractions: Day is free for Leisure
A Traditional Welcome by our Tour Representative on your arrival at Bengaluru/Bangalore Airport/Railway Station followed with a check-in to your pre-booked Hotel. Day is kept free for you to unleash yourself. You may choose to explore the surrounding places in the evening.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Bangalore
Day 02: Bangalore Sightseeing – Transfer to Golden Chariot
Attractions: Tipu sultan summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park
After breakfast, proceed for Bengaluru/Bangalore local sightseeing Tour with our Tour Representative to see the popular places such as Tipu sultan summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Dodda Ganeshana Gudi, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park. In the evening you will be transferred to Taj West End (Luxury Hotel from Taj Group) for administrative formalities and your boarding to the Golden Chariot. Feel special during evening walk at the Heritage Gardens of Taj West End before your evening Tea. Later visit the famous ISCKON Temple which would be followed with your transfers to the Golden Chariot – Pride of the South.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Golden Chariot – Pride of the South
Day 03: Mysore - Kabini
Attractions: Mysore Palace, Jungle Safari at Kabini
After breakfast, get off the train with a small bag for overnight clothing and proceed to Mysore Palace. Later board coach proceeds to Kabini Forest along with other group members. Upon your arrival at Kabini, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and relax. After freshen-up, have your lunch at the Resort and proceed for a Jungle Safari Tour to closely observe the wilderness of South India. At the end of the Safari Tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Later proceed for screening of a Wildlife movie on Kabini forest. Dinner will be served at the Hotel.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Kabini Forest
Day 04: Kabini - Mysore Sightseeing
Attractions: Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan Palace and Dariya Daulat
Early morning enjoy bird watching while boating at the Kabini River. Later return to your Hotel for the breakfast followed with your transfers to Mysore in AC Coach. Upon your arrival at Mysore, board the Golden Chariot – Pride of the South. Lunch will be served on board. After Lunch proceed for a sightseeing tour to Srirangapatna and later visit the famous Palace of Tipu Sultan and Dariya Daulat. Evening is kept free for shopping. Later proceed for your dinner at a 5 Star Hotel along with cultural program. Return to Golden Chariot - Pride of the South for your onward journey to Hassan.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Golden Chariot – Pride of the South
Day 05: Hassan
Attractions: Shravanabelagola, Temple Complexes at Belur and Halebid
After breakfast, proceed to Shravanabelagola for sightseeing and here you will witness the architectural wonder. At the end of the tour, return to Golden Chariot – Pride of the South for your Lunch. Later visit the finest Temple complexes in Belur and Halebid. After sightseeing Tour, return to the Golden Chariot – Pride of the South for your dinner and to travel to your next destination.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Golden Chariot – Pride of the South
Day 06: Hospet & Hampi
Attractions: Virupaksha temple, Hemakuta Hill, Queens Bath, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple, Vijay Vittala Temple Complex, the marvel stone chariot, Sunset view at Tungabhadra River
Breakfast on board and proceed for sightseeing tour to Hampi to view the famous Heritage sites like Hemakuta Hill, Virupaksha Temple, Queens Bath, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure and Hazara Rama Temple. Later return to the Golden Chariot – Pride of the South and lunch will be served on board. Post Lunch, visit the Vijay Vittala Temple complex and in the evening enjoy the glorious sunset from the banks of River Tungabhadra. At the end of the Tour, return to Golden Chariot – Pride of the South to travel to your next destination. Dinner will be served on board.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Golden Chariot – Pride of the South
Day 07: Badami
Attractions: Pattadakal and Badami cave temples- World Heritage Sites
Breakfast on board and proceed for sightseeing tour to Badami, an ancient city situated in Karnataka. Badami served as a capital during the Chalukya’s dynasty. Visit the World Heritage sites like Pattadakal and Badami caves and then return to Golden Chariot – Pride of the South. Lunch will be served on board. Rest of the day is set free for you to unleash yourself by using the onboard facilities like Gym and spa or just enjoy your drinks at the onboard luxury bars of Golden Chariot – Pride of the South. Dinner will be served on board.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Golden Chariot – Pride of the South
Day 08: Goa
Attractions: Famous Churches of Goa, Old Portuguese House, Beach Stroll
Breakfast on board and proceed for Goa sightseeing to see the famous old churches, the Old Portuguese colony and beautiful beaches of Goa. Lunch will be served at a 5 Star Resort in Goa which would be accompanied by strolling on the beautiful beaches of Goa and with the evening Tea. At the end of the Tour, return to Golden Chariot – Pride of the South to travel to your next destination. Dinner will be served on board.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Golden Chariot – Pride of the South
Day 09: Bangalore Sightseeing
Attractions: Day is reserved for Leisure
Breakfast on board followed with your arrival at Bangalore. Check-out from the Golden Chariot – Pride of the South. Upon your arrival at Bangalore station, you will be picked-up by our Tour Representative and will be taken to your pre-booked Hotel. Rest of the day is set free for you to unleash yourself.
Evening free for Leisure
Overnight stay in Bangalore
Day 10: Bangalore Departure (By Flight)
Check-out from the Hotel after your breakfast and proceed to Bangalore Airport for an onward flight to your next destination.
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