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.
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.
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 |
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 |