Golden Chariot luxury train tour from Karnataka Bangalore to Goa India

The Golden Chariot train welcomes you to board you on a fascinating journey through many fascinating places in Karnataka. The Golden Chariot will take you to seven nights and eight days of luxurious voyage of discovery in Southern India. This fascinating journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and cruises through Mysore, where you can witness Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and then continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi. Then the Golden Chariot will take you to the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally to the Golden Beaches of Goa. Goa is the last place to visit through the Golden Chariot train before ending your tour in Bangalore. You can include new chapters in your memories with every rotation of wheels of the Golden Chariot.

The Golden Chariot- Coaches & Facilities:

Every coast of Golden Chariots is named after the legendry dynasties who ruled Karnataka. The names of coaches are like Kadamba, Hoysala, Rastrakota, Ganga, Chalukya, Bhahamani, Adhilshahi, Sangama, Shathavashna, Yudukula and Vijayanagar. Every coach is fully air-conditioned. The passenger can find Wi-Fi, DVD with 6 satellite channels, LCD television, and private bathroom with accessories. Other facilities of the cabin include:-

• 26 twin beds
• 1 cabin for the physically challenged.
• Writing desk.
• 17 double bed cabins
• Two restaurants (Nala and Ruchi)
• 2 seater/ 4 seater and 2-seater dining cabins
• The Lounge Bar
• Conference Coach
• High-speed internet surfing facility
• Two massage rooms for rejuvenation experience.
• Ayurveda massages centre
• Fully equipped gymnasium.

Golden Chariot: Details of tour

Day 01 : Monday : Bangalore Depart
On your arrival at Bangalore Station, you will receive a traditional welcome. The starting time of your tour is at 1900 hrs from Bangalore Railway Station. You should come to the station at least one hour before the departure time. Overnight, travel to Mysore town.

Day 02 : Tuesday : Mysore & Srirangapatnam
Excursion to the Island Fortress of Srirangapatnam at 0830 hrs. View this magnificent fort built by legendary king-Tipu Sultan. Then visit the magnificent Mysore Palace. Then view the Vrindavan Gardens that spread over 150 acres. Return to the train to Hassan town.

Day 03 : Wednesday : Nagarhole Wildlife Reserve
You will reach to Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary at 0830 hours, which is popularly known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. Witness the tigers, leopards, deer, wild dogs, langur, 300 species of birds & elephants at Nagarhole. Return to the train to continue your tour.

Day 04 : Thursday : Belur, Halebid & Shravanbelagola
Today from Hassan Railway, after one hours of journey you will reach Hosalyas temples at Belur & Halebid. Then, view the Halebid temples where you can witness intricate carvings of Hindu deities, sages, stylised animals & performing arts. In the afternoon view the nacked statue of Jain Diety Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola. This statue is 17.5 metres. Return to the train to continue your journey to Hospet town.

Day 05 : Friday : Hampi
The train will reach to the Hospet town at 0930 hrs. Drive to World Heritage site of Hampi, situated in a strange landscape. Visit the incredibly sculpted Vittala Temple, where you can find chariot in the temple courtyard. Visit the country side of Annegondi in the afternoon across Tanga Bhadara river. Travels to town of Gadag by train.

Day 06 : Saturday : Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal
At 0830 hrs the drive arrives at Gadag Railway Station. Then visit temple complexes at Pattadakal & Aihole. Proceed to Pattadakal World Heritage Site latter, which was once the capital of Badami Chalukyas. View the fascinating temples built between 3rd to 9th centuries. Then witness the World Heritage Site of Badami located at the foot of a red sand stone ridge. You can witness more than 150 temples. Get back to your train to continue your travel through the Golden Chariot to Goa.

Day 07 : Sunday : Goa
Today the train will reach to Goa. You can witness some World Heritage Site of Old Goa. Visit the magnificent cathedrals and enjoy in the exotic beaches. Back to the train to continue your tour back to Bangalore

Day 08 : Monday : Bangalore
Today at 1100 hrs the Golden Chariot Royal train returns to Bangalore. The tour of 7nights and 8 days ends today.

TOUR TARIFF:-

March 2008: High Season Tariff

Occupancy Type		March 2008 (per person per night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single occupancy	US $	485	3395
Double occupancy	US $	350	2450
Triple occupancy	US $	285	1995

April 2008 to September 2008: Lean Season Discounted tariff

Occupancy Type		April2008 to Sep 2008 (per person per night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single occupancy	US $	395	2765
Double occupancy	US $	295	2065
Triple occupancy	US $	240	1680

October 2008 to March 2009: High Season tariff

Occupancy Type		Oct 2008 to March 2009 (per person per night)	Total for 7 nights (per person)
Single occupancy	US $	485	3395
Double occupancy	US $	350	2450
Triple occupancy	US $	285	1195

(Children between 5 to 12 years will be charged half fare.)

10% surcharge during Christmas/ New Year.
Service tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of the Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India. The above mentioned tariff may be subjected to any change without notice. Indian passenger need to pay equivalent amount of rupees against the US $.

The Tariff includes : The tariff includes accommodation on board (The Golden Chariot)/ travel/sight-seeing tours/meals/ entrance in parks/monuments/ palaces and cultural programs.

The Tariff does not include : The tariff does not include room service, laundry service, telephone call, video camera fee, spa, business car facility, liquor, and other personal type items.

Reservation and Cancellation charges :
Reservation :

20% of the ticket value at the time of confirming any booking
Remain 80% of the ticket –prior to 30 days of departure

CANCELLATION :

5% of the ticket value, in case of cancellation made 60 days prior to departure
20% of the ticket value, in case of cancellation made 59-30 days prior to departure
50% of the ticket value, in case of cancellation made 29-15 days prior to departure
100% of the ticket value, in case of cancellation made 14 days prior to departure

Relevant information to the tourist :
You can find daily all sorts of comfort in the coaches of Golden Chariot. Go through the daily newspapers in the morning with the morning tea. For physical check-up you can expect doctors at every next station. First aid box is available in every coach.