Golden Chariot Tour Itinerary

Arrive at Bangalore in the morning. Our representative guides you to the hotel Leela Palace. Followed by lunch at the theme restaurant Jamawar or Citrus. After lunch, you set out for a guided tour in Bangalore which encompasses sightseeing of The Tippu’s Palace, Bull Temple " The Lalbagh Garden.

You will be taken to the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6, at sharp 8PM. You receive a warm welcome in truly traditional style, from the staff of the train. After dinner, you can relax. The Golden Chariot Train departs for Mysore around 9 pm and reaches Mysore at about 11.30 pm.

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Check in at Leela (12.30 pm)
• Bangalore sightseeing tour (3.00 pm)
• Reach Yeshwanthpur Railway Station (8 pm)
• Departure for Mysore (9 pm)
• Arrival at Mysore (11.30 pm)

You have the alternative choice (Recommended)

• Arrive at the Native Village (11 am onwards)
• Followed by lunch between (12 noon to 2 pm)
• Resort tour of the eco resort (3 pm to 3.30 pm)
• Art and Culture tour (3.30 pm to 4 pm)
• Herbal, medicine, organic tour (4 pm to 4.30 pm)
• Explore village life with pottery session, village games, bullock cart rides (4.30 pm to 5.30 pm)
• Depart to Yeshwantpur Railway Station ( 6 pm to 6.30pm)

* Optional itinerary if you wish to stay at the Eco Resort

10:00 am: After breakfast The Golden Chariot Train takes you to the next destination Kabini / Bandipur.

Kabini located at the Nagarhole National Park while Bandipur located at the Bandipur National Park are famous wildlife destinations and was visited by the Maharajas of Mysore in past for hunting
1 pm: Reach the Jungle lodge and enjoy lunch at the lodge itself. Post lunch, a jungle safari at the park followed by a Boat safari. Return to the lodge and enjoy your evening by watching a wildlife film and warming yourself up with a bonfire dinner!Night stay at the jungle lodge itself.

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Breakfast and depart for Kabini / Bandipur (10 am)
• Arrive at the Jungle Lodge followed by lunch (1 pm)
• Post lunch Jungle Safari, Boat Safari, Wildlife Film
• Dinner and Jungle Safari overnight stay

The sweet chirping of the birds is your wake up call, early in the morning! Enjoy breakfast at the jungle lodge. Post breakfast you will be taken back to Mysore.Once you reach the Golden Chariot train feel free to rest. Have lunch at the restaurant of the train.

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Mysore. Visit the Mysore Palace built in the Indo-Saracenic style. The Golden Throne of the palace is displayed for public each year during the festive season of the "Dusherra Festival". You will be taken to Srirangapatnam an island fortress of the great warrior Tipu Sultan

The evening you spend at the Bridavan Gardens where the beauty will definitely attract you.

Enjoy the dinner at KRS and proceed to the Golden Chariot Train.

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• After breakfast departure for Mysore (8:30 am)
• Back onboard The Golden Chariot (11:30 am)
• Enjoy lunch on board The Golden Chariot (1.00 pm)
• Mysore sightseeing Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam (3:00 pm)
• Visit Bridavan Gardens and enjoy cultural show followed by dinner at Hotel KRS (7:00PM)
• Back onboard (10:00 pm)

Hassan famous for the three world heritage sites is the next destination on your Golden Chariot itinerary. Your first stop will be at Shravanabelagola the Jain pilgrimage center. The Lord Gomateswara statue on the hill top can be seen for distance. If you wish to avoid climbing the 700 steps can take the Golden Chariot palanquins (without any extra charges).

After lunch visit Belur and Halebid known for the architecture of Hoysala Kings. The Chennakesava Temple at Belur and Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebid are the main attraction

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Depart for Hassan (6 am)
• Hassan Arrival (8:15 am)
• Shravanabelagola. Departure(9:00 am)
• Lunch at the The Golden Chariot (1:00 pm)
• Belur and Halebid sightseeing (3:00 pm)
• Return back to The Golden Chariot train(7:15 pm)
• Hospet Departure(7:45 pm)
• Enjoy dinner at The Golden Chariot

The 5^th day of the Golden Chariot Tour includes a trip to Hospet. You get to explore the medieval village Hampi which once used to be the capital of the largest and the most glorified Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar. The Mughals invaded Hampi and plundered the architectural marvels of Hampi village.The Hampi still houses the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire which has traces of the the erstwhile Vijayanagar art and culture.

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Hospet arrival (6:00AM)
• Hampi sightseeing (8:30AM)
• Golden Chariot for Lunch. (1:00PM)
• Sightseeing Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple. Illuminated Vittala Temple (3:00PM)
• Onboard The Golden Chariot (8:00PM)
• Dinner at The Golden Chariot

The sightseeing attractions of the sixth day cover sightseeing in Badami and Pattadakal. Badami is also a World Heritage Site. The 18 armed sculpture Nataraja striking 81 dance poses will leave you awe-struck at first sight. Pattadakal located at the banks Malaprabha River and houses temples built by the Chalukyan Kings as a ceremonial centre where the kings once performed their coronation ceremony.

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Depart Badami (5:00 am)
• Arrival Badami (8:30 am)
• Sightseeing Badami Caves and Pattadakal (9:00 am)
• Lunch at the Golden Chariot Train (1:30 pm)
• Depart Goa. (2:00 pm)
• Enjoy onboard facilities Gym, Spa.
• Dinner at The Golden Chariot. Arrive Goa post midnight.

The most exciting day! The whole day is devoted to sightseeing and a beach safari in Goa. Goa, the beach hub of India and is the smallest state of India located on the west coast of the country. Goa was liberated from the Portuguese in 1961 and therefore a vibrant Portuguese culture is still witnessed in Goa.Most of the famed churches are located in Old Goa. On Day 7 you will visit the Portuguese house, Goa beach resort. Experience a spa massage or sneak into a casino.enjoy the fun and frolic in Goa!

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Breakfast at the Golden Chariot (9:30 am)
• Goa Sightseeing (10:00 am)
• Sightseeing famous churches of old Goa (11:00 am)
• Emporium visit Old Portuguese house Sola Souto Maior for shopping with tea/coffee and cookies (12:15 pm)
• Visit Majorda Beach Resort for lunch (2:00 pm)
• Leisure time for Ayurvedic massage, casino, swimming at the beach or swimming pool etc. (3:00 pm) (Ayurvedic massage and casino are with extra charges)
• Depart from the Majorda Beach Resort (6:00 pm)
• Arrive to the Golden Chariot. (7:15 pm)
• Dinner onboard at The Golden Chariot
• Bangalore Departure (9:00 pm)

In the morning Golden Chariot train will reach Bangalore. The train culminates its journey at the Yeshwanthpur railway station. Disembark and bid farewell to your co-passengers and the staff.

Golden Chariot Time schedule

• Breakfast at The Golden Chariot (08:00-09:30 am)
• Yeswanthpur railway station, farewell by the Golden Chariot Crew (11.00 am)