LUXURY TRAIN TOURS


Golden Chariot


Tours

    GOLDEN

    Welcome aboard a fascinating journey through the many worlds of Karnataka. Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the cradle of stone architecture.

    The 7 Nights / 8 Days tour covers the following places:

    Bangalore - Kabini - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebid - Hampi - Badami - Pattadakal - Goa. The Golden Chariot is run by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, a Government of Karnataka undertaking.

    THE GOLDEN CHARIOT named after the famous Stone Chariot in Hampi, a world heritage site, in Southern India will travel through timeless historical heritage sites, resplendent palaces, wildlife and golden beaches.

    It's 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through The Nagarhole National Park (Kabini), Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace, and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebidu - the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture, and a world heritage site Hampi and thereafter entering into heritage sites of Badami & Pattadakal and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.


    JOURNEY
    Bangalore to Bangalore Tour

    Tour Details: 7 Nights / 8 Days
    Detailed Itinerary:

    The land once ridden by formidable armies is now traversed by the world's most unique railway - The Golden Chariot beckons you to discover worlds that are enriched with history and culture. Recline and relax as the magnificent scenery unfolds outside your window with luxury on the inside, thus far reserved for royalty. We present The Golden Chariot - a fine balance between a glorious yesterday and an omnipresent tomorrow in a magical land... that is Karnataka.

    The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively.

    Places Covered:
    Bangalore - Kabini/Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hampi - Gadag - Goa - Bangalore

    Journey Breakup Options:
    Bangalore - Bangalore - 7 Nights
    Bangalore - Goa - 6 Nights
    Hassan - Bangalore - 4 Nights
    Hospet - Bangalore - 3 Nights

    The schedules for The Golden Chariot :

    Monday 9:00 pm The train leaves for Mysore and reaches at 12:00 am.
    Tuesday 8:30 am The train is stationed at Mysore as the passengers proceed for Kabini and an over night stay
    Wednesday 8:30 am Departure from Kabini towards Mysore for city tour
    Thrusday 6:00 am The Train leaves Mysore for Hassan and reaches Hassan station at 8:00 am.
    Thrusday 9:00 pm Train leaves Hassan station and proceeds to Hospet
    Friday
    6:00 am
    8:30 am
    1:30 pm
    3:00 pm

    Train Arrives at Hospet station
    Passengers leave for Hampi sightseeing
    Lunch on board
    Sightseeing (Tour 2)
    Saturday
    6:00 am
    8:00 am
    8:30 am
    1:00 pm
    3:30 pm

    Train Leaves for Gadag
    Train arrives at the Gadag station
    Passengers leave for Pattadakal sightseeing
    Lunch at Hotel Badami Court
    Passengers leave for Badami
    Saturday 8:00 pm Train Leaves Gadag for Goa
    Sunday
    9:00: am
    9:30 am
    3:00 pm
    8:00 pm
    9:00 pm

    Train arrives at Goa station
    Drive to Taj Holiday village and stay on for lunch
    Proceed for Goa sightseeing
    Arrive at Goa station
    Journey back to Bangalore
    Monday 11:30 am Arrive at Yashwantpur railway station

    TARIFF
    September 2008 to March 2009

    Occupancy Type Per person per night (In INR) Total for 7 nights (per person in INR)
    Single occupancy INR 19400 INR 135800
    Double occupancy INR 14000 INR 98000
    Triple occupancy INR 11400 INR 79800


    The Leela - The Golden Chariot package
    The Leela - The Golden Chariot package includes 2 nights stay (Saturday and Sunday night -room or suite) + 1 day - use room or suite (Monday day-use ie., till 6pm -this is the day when guest will arrive back from The Golden Chariot 78 day tour) + Laundry (6 items per person) + luggage storage + Airport pickup and drop and Station pick up (from Yeshwanthpur Station). The rates excludes tax and is as stated under:
    Occupancy Type Room Type Per Person rate (In INR)
    Double occupancy Royal Premier room INR 25,000 + taxes
    Double occupancy Executive suite INR 35,000 + taxes
    Single occupancy Royal Premier room INR 46,000 + taxes
    Single occupancy Executive suite INR 66,000 + taxes