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Day 1- Bangalore
(Monday)
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| 12:30 pm: | Begin your luxury vacation from the Leela Palace, Bangalore after enjoying a lavish lunch at the Jamawar or Citrus. | |
| 03:00 pm: | Sightseeing begins with the guests departing to visit the Tippu's Palace followed by a visit to the Bull Temple as well as the Lalbagh. | |
| 08:00 pm: | Time to gather at the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station, Bangalore where the actual journey is waiting to begin. Platform no. 6 is the place to be. | |
| A traditional Indian welcome later, the efficient crew will escort you to your luxury cabin. | ||
| Dinner to be served on board in style… | ||
| 09:00 pm: | The Golden Chariot departs for Mysore | |
| 11:30 pm: | The Golden Chariot arrives at Mysore | |
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Day 2 - Kabini/Bandipur
(Tuesday )
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| 10:00 am: | Time to meet up after breakfast to depart for the wildlife retreat of Kabini/ Bandipur. | |
| 01:00 pm: | Arrive at the Jungle Lodge and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. | |
| Better thrills waiting for the guests post lunch. Get set to roar your way through the jungle. Opt for Jungle or Boat Safari! | ||
| Wait, the thrill is not over yet… return back to the Golden Chariot in the evening for watching a wildlife film. | ||
| Tired and weary? Enjoy a lavish dinner and stay overnight at the Jungle Lodge - a complete wildlife experience. | ||
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Day 3 - Mysore
(Wednesday)
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| 08:30 am: | Good Morning and welcome to enjoy a leisurely breakfast as the Golden Chariot readies itself to depart for Mysore. The short but enchanting trip to the woodlands is now over… | |
| 11:30 am: | Return back onboard The Golden Chariot | |
| 01:00 pm: | As the train travels to its next destination, the guests onboard can feast on the gorgeous scenery outside their coach windows besides also availing of the recreational options housed onboard. Relish on a grand lunch affair before arriving at Mysore. | |
| 03:00 pm: | The Mysore sightseeing trip begins with the guests visiting the famed Mysore Palace besides Srirangapatnam. All through the afternoon take pleasure in exploring the royal quarters of the place before heading towards the grand finale of the city – the Brindavan Gardens. | |
| 07:00 pm: | A venue that no tourist ever wants to give a miss, Brindavan Gardens has even been a part of the Indian film industry for long. Several romantic duets have been filmed in this locale and definitely offer a great treat in the form of the cultural show that is held here in the evening. | |
| Dinner is served at the Hotel KRS and from here the guests are escorted back to the Golden Chariot. | ||
| 10:00 pm: | Time to gather back at The Golden Chariot | |
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Day 4 - Hassan
(Thursday)
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| 06:00 am: | Early in the morning, the train pulls itself up to depart to the next destination - Hassan | |
| 08:15 am: | After About a travel of 2 hours the train arrives at Hassan, particularly known for its religious connection. | |
| 09:00 am: | Ready yourself to leave for visiting the attractions of Shravanabelagola. This place is renowned for its exquisite architectural beauty and the tough 700 steps that one needs to climb to reach to the sanctum – sanctorum help to keep the excitement intact. For elderly guests, palanquins are also arranged without any extra charge. | |
| 01:00 pm: | Return back to the Golden Chariot for a leisurely lunch and reminisce the aura of the Jain temple, you just visited. | |
| 03:00 pm: | After relaxing and traveling further, the train reaches at the next chain of historical towns - Belur and Halebid. | |
| 07:15 pm: | Return to the Golden Chariot | |
| 07:45 pm: | Leave for Hospet while relishing on the delectable dinner onboard the train. | |
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Day 5 - Hospet (Friday)
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| 06:00 am: | Arrive at Hospet, the gateway to Hampi! | |
| 08:30 am: | Savor on the extravagant breakfast spread before departing to the Hampi. The sightseeing itinerary includes Virupaksha Temple, Queens's Bath, Elephant Stables and the Local crafts bazaar | |
| 01:00 pm: | Lunch to be served onboard the train. | |
| 03:00 pm: | Remaining sightseeing options to be visited namely the Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple as well as the Illuminated Vittala Temple. | |
| 08:00 pm: | Return back to the Golden Chariot for dinner and relaxation. | |
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Day 6 - Badami
(Saturday)
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| 05:00 am: | Time to move out of Hampi. Leave from Hospet to arrive in Badami | |
| 08:30 am: | Enter Badami, another heritage site of India. | |
| 09:00 am: | After breakfast get ready to About Badami Caves and Pattadakal | |
| 01:30 pm: | Return to the train for Lunch. | |
| 02:00 pm: | Post lunch leave for Goa | |
| The rest of the day is left for the guests to relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy the amenities of the train like the Spa as well as the Gym. | ||
| Dinner to be served onboard. | ||
| Reach Goa post midnight. A day full of activities waiting to be unfolded. | ||
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Day 7 - Goa (Sunday)
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| 08:00 to 09:30 am: | Breakfast to be served onboard. A lively Goa waits to welcome you. | |
| 10:00 am: | Sightseeing sojourns of Goa begins. | |
| 11:00 am: | Visit the Churches of old Goa. | |
| 12:15 pm: | The Old Portuguese house, Sola Souto Maior is the nest destination. Reach here for Tea/Coffee and cookies besides shopping at the emporium. | |
| 02:00 pm: | Lunch and exploration of the Sahakari Spice Plantation, Ponda. | |
| 03:00 to 4:30pm: | Time for some beach hunting as well as relishing on the gorgeous views of Sunset at the Utorda Beach. (Guests can avail of the amenities like towels, shower, and toilet etc) | |
| 07:15 pm: | Arrive back at The Golden Chariot for dinner. | |
| 09:00 pm: | Leave for Bangalore | |
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Day 8 - Bangalore
(Monday)
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| 08:00 to 09:30 am: | Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot as the trip comes to an end. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 am: | To arrive at the Yeswanthpur railway station for the final adieu. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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