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-- The Golden Chariot Train Tour -- |
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The Golden Chariot, India's most luxurious train intended to promote tourism in Karnataka. The Golden Chariot luxuriously appointed with the finest facilities.The train has 19 luxuriously and thematically designed coaches, among which 11 coaches are passenger coaches, each one equipped with modern amenities like wi-fi- environment, plasma TV and attached baths etc.
It’s 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore. |
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 The Golden Chariot - Facilities |
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| Cabin Coaches |
| • Fully air-conditioned cabins. |
| • 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for the physically challenged. |
| • Vanity / Writing desk. |
| • Every cabin is equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD television, DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe, vanity/writing desk and private bathroom with luxurious amenities and accessories. |
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| Conference Coach |
| • Seating capacity of 25-30 guests. |
| • 42 inch LCD television. |
| • Highspeed internet surfing area. |
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| Gym Coach |
| • Two massage rooms for an out of this world rejuvenation experience. |
| • For those who prefer a local flavour - Ayurveda massages are provided. |
| • Fully equipped gymnasium. |
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| Two Restaurants - Nala and Ruchi |
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| Nala Restaurant |
| • Interiors inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid. |
| • 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with comfortable sofas and chairs. |
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| Madira - The Lounge Bar |
| • Relaxing and elegant seating at bar. |
| • Plush and royal interiors modeled after the Mysore Palace. |
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The Golden Chariot - Bangalore to Bangalore Tour
(7 Nights / 8 Days) |
Bangalore - Mysore - Kabini - Hassan - Hospet - Gadag - Goa - Bangalore |
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| The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively. |
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| Tour Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 12:30 : Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend |
| 13:00 : Check-in formalities |
| 13:30 : Lunch at Blue Ginger |
| 14:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with some spare time for shopping at MG Road |
| 18:00 : Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach |
| 19:30 : Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden Chariot |
| 19:30 : Bar opens |
| 19:30 - 22:00 : dinner |
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| Day 2 - Mysore (Tuesday) |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on Board |
| 09:15 : Assemble at the Station |
| 09:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat Fort by coach |
| 14:00 : Lunch at Regaalis |
| 15:30 : Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach |
| 16:30 : Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach |
| 18:00–19:30 : Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by coach |
| 20:15 : Bar opens |
| 20:15-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 3 - Kabini (Wednesday) |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on Board |
| 09:15 : Assemble at the Station |
| 09:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach |
| 11:30 : Tea / Coffee |
| 12:00 : Boat ride |
| 13:00 : Lunch at Kabini |
| 14:30 : Wildlife movie |
| 15:00 : Peaceful walk with nature |
| 16:30 : Jungle safari in jeeps |
| 18:30 : Back to the resort |
| 19:00 : Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach |
| 21:00 : Bar opens |
| 21:00-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday) |
| 06:40 : Leave for Hassan |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 08:45 : Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach |
| 09:30 : Arrival at Halebid for temple visit |
| 11:00 : Drive to Belur |
| 11:45 : Sightseeing of Belur |
| 12:45 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board |
| 13:30 : Lunch on board |
| 15:00 : Departure for Shravanabelagola |
| 18:45 : Drive to The Golden Chariot |
| 19:30 : Bar opens |
| 19:30-22:00 : Dinner |
| 20:00 : Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey) |
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| Day 5 - Hospet (Friday) |
| 06:00 : Arrival at Hospet |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 09:00 : Departure for Hampi by coach |
| 09:45 : Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha, Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and the fort. |
| 12:00 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
| 13:15 : Lunch on board |
| 14:45 : Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of Hazama temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable |
| 16:15 : Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house |
| 16:45 : Drive to Vittala temple complex |
| 17:15 : Cultural show at the temple complex |
| 18:30 : Tea / coffee |
| 19:15 : Sound and light show inside the temple complex |
| 20:00 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner |
| 20:45 : Bar opens |
| 20:45-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 6 - Gadag (Saturday) |
| 06:00 : Train departs for Gadag |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 08:00 : Arrival at Gadag |
| 08:45 : Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee |
| 11:15 : Drive to Aihole |
| 11:30 : Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing |
| 12:30 : Drive by coach to Pattadakal |
| 13:00 : Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing |
| 14:00 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch |
| 15:30 : Drive to Badami Caves |
| 17:15 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee |
| 17:30 : Arrival at Hotel Badami Court |
| 18:15 : Depart to The Golden Chariot |
| 20:00 : Train departs for Goa |
| 20:45 : Bar opens |
| 20:45-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 7 - Goa (Sunday) |
| 04:30 : Arrival at Vasco Railway Station |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 09:00 : Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj Holiday Village |
| 10:45-12:30 : Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the beach |
| 12:30 : Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village |
| 15:45 : Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum |
| 17:30 : Drive to Solas De Colacos |
| 18:00 : Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee break |
| 19:00 : Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and Panjim City |
| 20:00 : Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore |
| 20:00 : Bar opens |
| 20:00-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 12:00 : Arrival at Bangalore |
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