Golden Chariot Train Tour

Embark on a luxurious voyage of discovery through the cradle of Stone Architecture. Journey through the magnificent World Heritage Sites at Hampi & Pattadakkal, the exquisite temples at Belur & and Halebid, Golden beaches of Goa & Wildlife Reserve at Nagarhole.


Tour Map of Golden Chariot Train :


Golden Chariot Daily Tour Details
Day 01 : Monday : Bangalore

1230	Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend
1300	Check-in formalities
1330	Lunch at Blue Ginger
1430	Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with some spare time for shopping at MG Road
1800	Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach
1930	Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden Chariot
1930	Bar opens
1930 - 2200	Dinner
Travel Info :	Bangalore-Mysore train ride: 3 hrs. Arrive in Mysore on Monday late night.

Day 02 : Tuesday : Mysore

0730	Breakfast on Board
0915	Assemble at the Station
0930	Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat Fort by coach
1400	Lunch at Regaalis
1530	Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach
1630	Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach
1800 - 1930	Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by coach
2015	Bar opens
2015 - 2200	Dinner
Travel Info :	Train remains at Mysore.

Day 03 : Wednesday : Kabini

0730	Breakfast on Board
0915	Assemble at the Station
0930	Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach
1130	Tea / Coffee
1200	Boat ride
1300	Lunch at Kabini
1430	Wildlife movie
1500	Peaceful walk with nature
1630	Jungle safari in jeeps
1830	Back to the resort
1900	Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach
2100	Bar opens
2100 - 2200	Dinner
Travel Info :	Train remains at Mysore A 2hr bus ride from Mysore to Kabini

Day 04 : Thursday : Hassan

0640	Leave for Hassan
0730	Breakfast on board
0845	Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach
0930	Arrival at Halebid for temple visit
1100	Drive to Belur
1145	Sightseeing of Belur
1245	Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board
1330	Lunch on board
1500	Departure for Shravanabelagola
1845	Drive to The Golden Chariot
1930	Bar opens
1930-2200	Dinner
2000	Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey)
Travel Info :	Mysore-Hassan train ride: 2 hrs Train remains at Hassan. 45 min bus ride from Hassan to each destination

Day 05 : Friday : Hospet

0600	Arrival at Hospet
0730	Breakfast on board
0900	Departure for Hampi by coach
0945	Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha, Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and the fort.
1200	Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch
1315	Lunch on board
1445	Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of Hazama temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable
1615	Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house
1645	Drive to Vittala temple complex
1715	Cultural show at the temple complex
1830	Tea / coffee
1915	Sound and light show inside the temple complex
2000	Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner
2045	Bar opens
2045 - 2200	Dinner
Travel Info :	Hassan-Hospet train ride: overnight. Hampi is 45 min bus ride from Hospet. Train remains at Hospet station

Day 06 : Saturday : Gadag, Aihole, Pattadakal, Badami

0600	Train departs for Gadag
0730	Breakfast on board
0800	Arrival at Gadag
0845	Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
1115	Drive to Aihole
1130	Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing
1230	Drive by coach to Pattadakal
1300	Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing
1400	Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch
1530	Drive to Badami Caves
1715	Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
1730	Arrival at Hotel Badami Court
1815	Depart to The Golden Chariot
2000	Train departs for Goa
2045	Bar opens
2045 - 2200	Dinner
Travel Info :	Train is stationed at Gadag. Hospet-Gadag train ride: 2 hrs. Badami is 2hrs bus ride from Gadag.

Day 07 : Sunday : Goa

0430	Arrival at Vasco Railway Station
0730	Breakfast on board
0900	Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj Holiday Village
1045 - 1230	Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the beach
1230	Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village
1545	Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum
1730	Drive to Solas De Colacos
1800	Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee break
1900	Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and Panjim City
2000	Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore
2000	Bar opens
2000-2200	Dinner
730	Breakfast on board
1200	Arrival at Bangalore
Travel Info :	Gadag - Goa train ride: Overnight Train leaves for Bangalore at night

Day 08 : Monday : Bangalore

0730	Breakfast on board
1200	Arrival at Bangalore
Travel Info :	Goa-Bangalore train ride: Overnight

IMPORTANT : The Day to Day Schedule may be changed at short notice by the Train Manager, to suit local logistics.