Luxury Train Golden Chariot - Pride of the South

Luxury Train - The Golden Chariot transports you to the worlds of tradition, custom, adoration, natural wonders, the natural world, exciting activity, beaches, and......

At a Glance

The Golden Chariot transports you to the worlds of tradition, custom, adoration, natural wonders, the natural world, exciting activity, beaches, and adventures. The journey of 7 nights and 8 days, the Pride of the South itinerary begins with Bangalore now it called Bengaluru, the industrial and technological hub of India and experience wildlife like never before in Kabini, visit Mysore Palace, Belur, Halebid, Hampi, Badami and enjoy the beaches of Goa.

About the Train

Coaches

Golden Chariot has 18 theme-based cabins designed with modern equipment for your luxury stay onboard. It has 44 cabins with new and modern amenities which is inspired by the art and architecture school in Belur - Mysore Halebeedu. The royal bed is a custom creation, crafted to perfection, providing pressure relief.

Each Cabin offers small wardrobe,vanity desk,LCD Televisions,Electric sockets with 220 AC for recharging batteries; & private washroom having 5 Star Hotel accessories.

Speciality Restaurant

Golden Chariot has 02 specialty restaurants bring together rare cuisines and surprising flavors. With utterly authentic ingredients, preparation, and service for truly memorable meals. Every day you will find a unique and authentic menu from each destination. It offers enjoyable, memorable dining experiences delicious Indian cuisines as well as continental.

The Madira - Lounge Bar

Madeira a word from Sanskrit means wine..... The secret of tranquility is unraveled when one steps into the comforting atmosphere of the lounge bar at Golden Chariot, Lounge Bar - Madira. A perfect place to rejuvenate, the Madira can accommodate 40 guests. It has in store a wide variety of popular brands in domestic and international beverages, as well as a range of delightful cocktails.

The Spa and Gym

You can experience a life-enriching healthy holiday. Our expert hands offer solutions for detox, yoga, stress and burnout, fitness. If you are looking for a more personalized wellness experience, our team of international naturopaths can work with you to create your health program from our extensive range of holistic medicine, spa, and healing therapies. At Gym be so fit that when others look at you they become fit too.

Day 1 Bangalore-Mysore

The Journey starts in Bangalore. Capital of Karnataka State, Bengaluru, also known as the City of Gardens, is one of the most attractive cities in India with its beautiful parks, avenues and impressive buildings. The once-sedate cantonment settlement of the British has now spread way beyond the mud fort and the four towers constructed by Kempe Gowda in 1537. With its booming economy and racy lifestyle, the capital of Karnataka has metamorphosed from a sleepy Garden City into one of India`s fastest-growing, accommodating, technophilic, and cosmopolitan cities.

Join the tour at Taj West End at 15.00 hrs. After high tea at the hotel proceed to an art gallery called `Chitrakala Parishad&rsquo. At evening you will be taken to the Bangalore railway station where your luxury is waiting to take you south India for next 7 nights; The Golden Chariot train for Pride of the South tour journey.  Dinner on board. Depart for Mysore.  

Day 2 Mysore—Kabini

Breakfast on board. Visit the Mysore Palace.Built-in the Indo-Saracenic style, the palace is an imposing structure standing in the heart of the city. This palace was constructed on the foundations of an old palace which was partially destroyed in a fire in 1897 and was completed in 1907.

Later depart for Kabini. The hunting retreat of the Mysore Maharajas is the perfect destination for wildlife lovers in South India.  Lunch at Jungle Lodge. Post lunch you will do the jungle safari. Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodges.

Day 3 Mysore—Hassan

Early morning boat ride. After breakfast depart for Mysore. Back on board Golden Chariot. Lunch on board. After lunch, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit Srirangapatnam-Srirangapatna: The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan is just 14 km from Mysore city. Inside the fortress is Tipu's mosque with its twin minarets, the Wellesley Bridge and the dungeons where British officers were once imprisoned. Later some shopping. Reach Hotel Lalitha Mahal for some cultural program followed by the dinner. Back on board The Golden Chariot.

Day 4 Mysore—Hassan

Breakfast on board. Arrival at Hassan. Depart for sightseeing tour of Sharavanabelagola. Sharavanabelagola is upstairs and we have to climb close to 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel. Lunch on board The Golden Chariot. After lunch depart for sightseeing of The Chennkesava temple in Belur and the Hoysaleswara in Halebid.

Back on board. After dinner depart for Hospet

Day 5 Hassan— Hospet

Arrival at Hospet. After breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing. Hampi—  Vijayanagara, the City of Victory, was one of the greatest of all medieval Hindu capitals of South India. Its impressive ruins in central Karnataka are known best as Hampi, after the name of a still populated local village. Traditionally known as Pampakshetra of Kishkindha, Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra.  The monuments of Vijayanagara city, also known as Vidyanagara in honor of the sage Vidyaranya or Madhava, were built between AD 1336-1570, from the times of Harihara-I to Sadasiva Raya. Deriving inspiration from the sage, Harihara, and Bukka, two of the five sons of Sangama, founded the kingdom of Vijayanagara, in 1336 AD.

Visit local craft market, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama temple.

Return to the Golden Chariot Train for lunch. Late evening depart for sightseeing of Vittala Temple with a beautiful stone chariot. Back onboard the Golden chariot. Dinner on board.

Day 6 Hospet— Badami— Goa

After breakfast on board, sightseeing tour of Badami - once the former second capital of the Chalukya dynasty.  Here the cave temples are cut out of a solid rock, in a magical setting of hills above a lovely reservoir. Back on board for lunch and depart for Goa. Relax and enjoy the facilities of the Golden Chariot train. Reach Goa at midnight.

Day 7 Goa-Bangalore

Breakfast on board. Depart for sightseeing of Goa.

Goa, situated on the west coast of India, is one of the most delightful states in India. Formerly a Portuguese colony, it is endowed with a variety of attractions, like palm pronged beaches, miles of golden sands, lush green country-side, an incredible mosaic of cultural heritage, magnificent churches, temples, forts and monuments and a unique cultural synthesis of the east and west.

Visit the famous churches of old Goa. Visit an old Portuguese house; Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium. Reach Majorda Beach resort for Lunch. An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to a casino, a dip in the pool/beach, etc. Depart from the resort. Back on board The Golden Chariot. Dinner on board. Depart for Bangalore.

Day 8 Bangalore

Breakfast on board. Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station. Farewell by the entire crew.

Departure Dates

Schedule For the Season October 2019 to April 2020 are as follows:

Note :THE GOLDEN CHARIOT TRAIN HAS GONE FOR RENOVATION EXPECTED TO RESTART OPERATIONS IN OCT. 2019. WILL UPDATE YOU ONCE WE RECEIVE ANY OFFICIAL INFOMRATION.



Depart Ex Bangalore 2019 2020
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(per person per journey)

 

8 Days and 7 Nights

 Rates in Indian Currency

(Applicable for Indian Nationals only )

(October to March )

Deluxe Cabins

 Rates in Indian Currency 

(Applicable for foreign Nationals ) 

(October till March)

Deluxe Cabins

Adult - Twin Sharing  - Per person 

INR 1,54,000

INR 280840

Single Sharing - Per person 

INR 1,82,000

INR 376040

Triple Sharing - Per person

INR  1,12,000

INR 238000

 

The above tariff is valid till April 2018

(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)

10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year
Service tax shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms
The above Tariff is subject to change without notice.
 

The Tariff includes:


Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot and other resorts/ Travel/ all meals/ conducted sightseeing tours / entrance fees at monuments / parks/ palaces and cultural programs.
The Tariff does not includes:
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, spa, business car facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature.

Reservation Policy:

In case of FITs:
• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.
In case of Group:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.

• Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days before departure. 50% of the prevailing tariff will be charged for the children between 05-12 years of age.

Cancellation Policy: 

Incase of FIT's:-

5% of ticket value 60 days or more prior to departure.

20% of ticket value between 45 to 59 days prior to departure.

50% of ticket value between 30 to 44 days prior to departure.

100% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

In case of Groups:-

20% of ticket value 89 days prior to departure.

50% of ticket value between 88 to 31 days.

100% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

 

Part Journey: Part journey of minimum 6 nights is permissible in advance. However in case of availability of cabins at the last moment it can be booked for any number of nights.

 

$ 3500per person
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights

Route :Bangalore -Kabini - Mysore - Srirangapatna - Hassan-Shravanabelagola - Belur - Hospet - Hampi - Badami - Pattadkal - Goa- Bangalore

Season : October - March

Luxury Train - The Golden Chariot transports you to the worlds of tradition, custom, adoration, natural wonders, the natural world, exciting activity, beaches, and...

*Free for childs under 5 years old
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