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The Golden Chariot
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Golden chariot is an Indian lavishness Train forenamed behind the distinguished limestone chariot in Hampi, the splendid capital of Vijayanagara Empire that is currently a globally recognized legacy Site. Being a collective and deluxe business enterprise of Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and Indian railways, The Golden Chariot is the original of its sort to abscond the golden-haired shadow of its voyage in South India.
History
The sumptuousness of each diminutive fixation in the Indian luxury train will make you flabbergasted with admiration. It is in the vein of being flipside in the era when India was zilch excluding a cluster of petite but magnificent substantial states. Moreover, you will observe what life was for the kings and queens during that epoch. Lay down your arms physically as well as mentally to the charm of prehistoric parish, attention-grabbing architectural art and striking ordinary scenery in the company of India luxury train tours.
Route:
Golden Chariot Tours endorse two tours.
» First is the 'Pride of South'
» Second is the other is 'Southern Splendor'.
» The route covered is Bangalore-Goa- Mysore-Hassan-Hampi- Karapur Forest-Kabini, Belur-Shravanabelagola-Halebidu-Badami-Pattadakal etc bountiful with a varied fragility of flora and fauna, monuments and glossy beaches. The enormous range for shopping, to have a special cooking know-how each time, phenomenon at the ostentatious standard of living are fractions of our train Golden Chariot tour package.
Highlights
» Bangalore: A World of Opportunity
» Kabini: A World of Wildlife
» Mysore: A World of Royalty
» Belur: A World of Worship
» Hampi: A World Heritage Site
» Badami: A World Heritage Site
» Goa: A World of Golden Beaches
Tour 1
Tour Period: 07 Nights/ 08Days
Touring Route: Bangalore - Kabini/Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Bangalore
Day 01 Bangalore (Monday)
» 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm: Enter at taj west end.
» 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm: Enjoy the royal tea at the banquet hall.
» 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm: Staging on The Golden Chariot tour, Dos and Don’ts, safety and security, etc.
» 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm: Stopover at Chitrakala Parishad / Art Gallery
» 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm: Watch the vibrating cultural porgramme
» 8.00 pm: Disembark at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 for a conventional Indian welcome. Enjoy Lip-smacking Dinner on wheels.
» 9.00 pm: Head off to Mysore.
Day 2 Mysore / Kabini / Bandipur (Tuesday)
» 10:00 am: Head off for Kabini / Bandipur following breakfast.
» 01:00 pm: Arrive at the Jungle Lodge
Post Lunch: Head off for the Jungle / Boat Safari, watch wildlife film in the evening, followed by dinner and hang about at the jungle lodge overnight.
Day 3 Mysore (Wednesday)
» 08:30 am: Following breakfast head off from Mysore.
» 11:30 am: Return to board the golden chariot.
» 01:00 pm: Have a regal lunch on the wheels.
» 03:00 pm: Set out for Mysore for visiting the attractions like Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam.
» 07:00 pm: Arrive at the Lalitha Mahal Palace for customary show followed by dinner.
» 10:00 pm: Retreat towards the golden chariot.
Day 4 Hassan (Thursday)
» 06:00 am: Head off from Mysore to Hassan.
» 08:15 am: Arrival at Hassan.
» 09:00 am: Head off for sightseeing to Shravanabelagola.
(Please note: you’ll have to ascend close at 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel. visitors averse to experience can stay back on The Golden Chariot. This is accessible to the travelers at no extra cost)
» 01:00 pm: Have a regal lunch on the wheels.
» 03:00 pm: Head off for Belur and Halebid for visiting the attractions.
» 07:15 pm: Revert to The Golden Chariot.
» 07:45 pm: Head off to Hospet followed by a lip smacking buffet on wheels.
Day 5 Hospet (Friday)
» 06:00 am: Reach at Hospet.
» 08:30 am: Post breakfast head off for Hampi for visiting the attractions like Virupaksha Temple, Queens's Bath, Elephant Stables, Local handicrafts marketplace etc.
» 01:00 pm: Have a regal lunch on the wheels
» 03:00 pm: Head off for visiting the following attractions of Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple. light up Vittala Temple.
» 08:00 pm: Revert to The Golden Chariot following a royal dinner.
Day 6 Badami (Saturday)
» 05:00 am: Head off from Hospet to Badami.
» 08:30 am: Reach Badami.
» 09:00 am: Head off following breakfast for visiting the attractions of Badami Caves and Pattadakal.
» 01:30 pm: Have a regal lunch on the wheels.
» 02:00 pm: Head off for Goa. Also take pleasure in the services like that of Spa, Gym and Dinner onboard .arrive at Goa post midnight.
Day 7 Goa (Sunday)
» 09:30 am: Morning breakfast on wheels.
» 10:00 am: Head off for visiting the attractions.
» 11:00 am: Stopover at eminent churches of old Goa.
» 12:15 pm: Stopover at an Old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies; also enjoy spree at the emporium.
» 02:00 pm: Arrive at Majorda Beach Resort for lunch.
» 03:00 pm: Take the benefits from Ayurvedic massage, fun at casino, a dunk in the pool / beach, etc. (Additional charges for Ayurvedic massage and casino as applicable).
» 06:00 pm: Head off from the resort.
» 07:15 pm: Arrival at the golden chariot.
» 09:00 pm: Head off for Bengaluru.
Day 8 Bangalore (Monday)
» 08:00 to 09:30 am: Sunup Breakfast on wheels.
» 11:00 am: Arrive at Yeshwantpur railway station, goodbye from the complete squad of golden chariot.
Tour 2
Tour Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Day 01 Bangalore - Chennai (Monday)
»Juncture at the Taj West End positioned at Bangalore during 15.00 hrs.
» Following lavish Tea time make tracks for visiting the attractions at 16.00 hrs. progress to the Bangalore Railway Station in the evening on your lodge train coach
The Golden Chariot – Splendor of The South and make yourself contented and at ease just the way you are at home for the subsequent week.
» Exodus to Chennai at: 22.00 hrs.
Day 02 Mamallapuram & Chennai (Tuesday)
» Appearance at Chennai: 06.00 hrs.
» Pleasure trip to Mamallapuram, a prehistoric coastal harbor at southern part of Chennai, globally famed because of its shore temple, Mamallapuram was the succeeding capital and marine harbor of the Pallava Kings of Kanchipuram. The complete of Mamallapuram is a marvelous al fresco museum of figurine in living wage pitch, colossal shrines ladle out grotto’s brilliantly chisel surrounded by the world’s major Bas aid in rock etc.
» Dine in the noon at Mamallapuram. After lunch we proceed to visit the city of Chennai.
» Chennai is a corporation of over full-grown rural community and life form of a most important harbor and is in addition recognized as the first step to the South.
» Proceed for a visiting the attractions of Chennai starting from the 'St. Mary's Church', Saint Thomas Cathedral, Kapleshwara Temple, Sri Parathasarathy Temple, National Art Gallery and Museum, Fort St. George and the legendary film studios.
» During the evening come back to the train and enjoy a ceremonial dinner on wheels.
» Exodus for Pondicherry after the dinner.
Day 03 Pondicherry (Wednesday)
» On board coming at Pondicherry: 08:00 hrs.
» Visiting the attractions of Pondicherry, explore Auroville and the Aurobindo Ashram
Centre of Integral Yoga.
» Following supper the train will proceed to Tiruchirapalli at 22:00 hrs.
Day 04 Tiruchirapalli & Thanjavur (Thursday)
» Sunup entrance in Tiruchirapalli.
» Progress for visiting the attractions of Tanjore such as the Vijayanagara Kingdom and the Brihadeshwara temple the world renowned heritage site.
Day 05 Madurai (Friday)
» Reach at Madurai at 08:00 hrs.
» Advance for visiting the tourist attractions of Madurai such as the Meenakshi Temple, the Thirumalai Nayak Palace & Thiruparangundram temple.
Day 06 Kanyakumari - Thiruvananthapuram (Saturday)
» The excursion embarks on in the first light with a spectacular Sunrise at Kanyakumari.
» Brunch on board and during the noon make tracks to Thiruvananthapuram. Stopover at Thiruvananthapuram and the Kovalam Beach. Witness the Cultural show in the evening following with a festivity dinner.
» During the night enjoy the scenery out of the train whilst it makes tracks towards Alleppey.
Day 07 Backwaters & Kochi - Alleppey (Sunday)
» Entrance at Alleppey during 09:00 hrs.
» Commencing Alappuzha take pleasure in the Vembanad Lake via houseboat.
» Upon getting into Kumarakom, see and feel the captivating sights, sounds, fragrance etc.
» Have lunch at Kumarakom following a drive to Kochi.
» Visit the "The Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church (closed on Sundays), the traditional fishing hamlets, also observe a century old Chinese fishing nets, which are still used.
» At sundown enjoy the Kathakali dance following dinner.
» Leaving on wheels at 22:00 hrs to Bangalore.
Day 08 Bangalore (Monday)
» Arrival at Bangalore in the Morning. Post-brunch vacate from the train and on your way back shift to the Airport for your beyond passage to your homeland.
Tour Tariff
The Golden Chariot – Pride of The South: Tour Tariff
| April 2011 - March 2012 (For Indian nationals only) |
| Occupancy Type |
Per person / night(INR) |
Total for 7 nights per person (INR) |
| Single |
20000 |
140000 |
| Double |
15000 |
105000 |
| Triple |
12000 |
84000 |
| April 2011 - March 2012 (For International travellers) |
| Occupancy Type |
Per person / night
(IN $) |
Total for 7 nights per person
(IN $) |
| Single |
685 |
4795 |
| Double |
495 |
3465 |
| Triple |
400 |
2800 |
10% of the tariff for the children upto 5 years of age.
(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)
(Age proof of children is to be furnished, which is required at the time of issuance of tickets)
10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.
Service Tax @ 2.58% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms.
Above Tariff is Subject to change without notice.
The Tariff includes
Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot/ travel/all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours/ Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.
The Tariff does not includes
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, 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 prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
In case of FITs:
» 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
» 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
» 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
» 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
In case of Group
» 10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
» 25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
» 75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
» 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
No show/ En route termination of tour/amendment:
» No Show - In case of No Show / Non-arrival of the guest, no refund or adjustment in future travel will be possible. The whole amount shall be treated as forfeited.
» En route termination of tour - In case of termination of tour by the guest, for any reasons, no refund or adjustment for future travel will be possible. The amount for unused portion of the tour shall be treated as forfeited.
» Amendment - Is only possible under the circumstances like Natural Disaster / Natural Calamity or Serious Health Problem's (this needs to be supported by doctor's certificate) and is subject to availability. No refunds are possible and every case will be decided on merits on a case to case basis.
Train Schedule
The Golden Chariot – Pride of The South: Tour Schedule
| 2012 |
| Oct |
1, 8, 22 |
| Nov |
5, 19 |
| Dec |
3, 17, 31 |
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| 2013 |
| Jan |
14, 28 |
| Feb |
11, 25 |
| Mar |
11, 25 |
