Royal India Train Journeys – Pride of the South, Royal India Golden Triangle Train, Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, The Golden Chariot, The Indian Maharaja, Deccan Odyssey

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PRIDE OF THE SOUTH

Pride of the South - Itinerary

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Tour Details: 7 Nights / 8 Days

Places Covered: Bangalore - Kabini/Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Bangalore

The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively.

The land once ridden by formidable armies is now traversed by the world's most unique railway - The Golden Chariot beckons you to discover worlds that are enriched with history and culture.

Recline and relax as the magnificent scenery unfolds outside your window with luxury on the inside, thus far reserved for royalty.

We present the Golden Chariot - a fine balance between a glorious yesterday and an omnipresent tomorrow in a magical land... that is Karnataka.

Day 1: Bangalore, Monday

Check-in at Taj West End	3.00 PM to 4.00 PM
High Tea at Banquet Hall	4.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour, Dos and Donts, safety and security, etc.	5.00 PM to 5.30 PM
Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art Gallery	5.30 PM to 6.30 PM
Cultural Show	6.30 PM to 7.30 PM
Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 to a traditional Indian welcome. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot	8.00 PM
Depart to Mysore	09:00 PM

Day 1 - Bangalore Alternate Itinerary*
Check-in at Our Our Native Village	11:00 AM onwards:
Lunch	12:00 PM to 2.00 PM
Briefing on The Golden Chariot	2.30 PM to 3.00 PM
What makes us a 100% Eco Resort - Resort Tour	3.00 PM to 3.30 PM
The Revivalist Movement - Art & Culture Tour	3.30 PM to 4.00 PM
Living an organic life - Herbal & Medicinal Plant Tour, Organic Farm Tour	4.00 PM to 4.30 PM
Pottery Session, exploring the simplicity of village games, playing Indian village games and Bullock Cart rides	4.30 PM to 5.30 PM
Rest and depart to Yeshwantpur Railway Station	6.00 PM to 6.30 PM

*Optional itinerary for those who do not opt for Leela Palace check-in and Bangalore sight seeing.

Day 2: Tuesday, Mysore/ Kabini/ Bandipur

Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast	10:00 AM
Reach Jungle Lodge Lunch at the Jungle Lodge	01:00 PM
Jungle / Boat Safari Return in the evening for wildlife film Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodge	Post Lunch

Day 3: Wednesday, Mysore

Breakfast and Depart for Mysore	08:30 AM
Back onboard The Golden Chariot	11:30 AM
Lunch on board The Golden Chariot	01:00 PM
Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam	03:00 PM
Reach Brindavan Gardens for cultural show followed by dinner at Hotel KRS	07:00 PM
Back onboard The Golden Chariot	10:00 PM

Day 4: Thursday, Hassan

Depart from Mysore to Hassan	06:00 AM
Arrive at Hassan	08:15 AM
Depart for sightseeing to Shravanabelagola (Please note that you would have to climb close to 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel. Only those who can undertake this are advised to do so. Guests unwilling to experience can stay back onboard The Golden Chariot. Palanquins are available for those who cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the passengers at no extra cost)	09.00 AM
Lunch on board The Golden Chariot	01:00 PM
Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing	03:00 PM
Back onboard The Golden Chariot	07:15 PM
Depart to Hospet Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot	07:45 PM

Day 5: Friday, Hospet

Arrival at Hospet	06:00 AM
After breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple. Queens's Bath, Elephant Stables, Local crafts bazaar	08:30 AM
Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch	01:00 PM
Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple. Illuminated Vittala Temple.	03:00 PM
Back onboard The Golden Chariot Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot	08:00 PM

Day 6: Saturday, Badami

Depart from Hospet to Badami	05:00 AM
Arrival at Badami	08:30 AM
Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal	09:00 AM
Return to The Golden Chariot for Lunch	01:30 PM
Depart for Goa Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard The Golden Chariot: Spa, Gym Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot Reach Goa post midnight	02:00 PM

Day 7: Sunday, Goa

Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot	09:30 AM
Depart for sightseeing	10:00 AM
Visit the famous churches of old Goa	11:00 AM
Visit an old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium	12:15 PM
Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch	02:00 PM
An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc. (Ayurvedic massage and casino charges extra as applicable)	03:00 PM
Depart from the resort	06:00 P M
Return to The Golden Chariot. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot	07:15 PM
Depart for Bangalore	09:00 PM

Day 8: Monday, Bangalore

Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot	08:00 to 09:30 AM
Reach Yeswanthpur railway station, farewell by the entire crew.	11:00 AM

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