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-- The Golden Chariot Train Tour -- |
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The Golden Chariot, India's most luxurious train intended to promote tourism in Karnataka. The Golden Chariot luxuriously appointed with the finest facilities.The train has 19 luxuriously and thematically designed coaches, among which 11 coaches are passenger coaches, each one equipped with modern amenities like wi-fi- environment, plasma TV and attached baths etc.
It’s 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site, Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore. |
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 The Golden Chariot - Facilities |
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| Cabin Coaches |
| • Fully air-conditioned cabins. |
| • 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for the physically challenged. |
| • Vanity / Writing desk. |
| • Every cabin is equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD television, DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe, vanity/writing desk and private bathroom with luxurious amenities and accessories. |
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| Conference Coach |
| • Seating capacity of 25-30 guests. |
| • 42 inch LCD television. |
| • Highspeed internet surfing area. |
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| Gym Coach |
| • Two massage rooms for an out of this world rejuvenation experience. |
| • For those who prefer a local flavour - Ayurveda massages are provided. |
| • Fully equipped gymnasium. |
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| Two Restaurants - Nala and Ruchi |
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| Nala Restaurant |
| • Interiors inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid. |
| • 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with comfortable sofas and chairs. |
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| Madira - The Lounge Bar |
| • Relaxing and elegant seating at bar. |
| • Plush and royal interiors modeled after the Mysore Palace. |
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The Golden Chariot - Bangalore to Bangalore Tour(7 Nights / 8 Days) |
Bangalore - Kabini / Bandipur - Mysore - Hassan - Hospet - Badami - Goa - Bangalore |
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| The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively. |
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| Tour Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 12:30 : Arrival at The Leela Palace Hotel |
13:00 : Check in at The Leela Palace Hotel for The Golden Chariot followed by lunch at Jamawar or Citrus |
15:00 : Departure from The Leela Palace Hotel for Bangalore sightseeing
Visit Tipu’s Palace, Bull Temple and
Lal Bagh |
| 20:00 : Arrival at Yeshwantpur Station |
2000 - 2030 : Traditional Indian welcome at the Railway Station at Platform No.6 and escorting to respective cabins onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 21:00 : Departure to Mysore and dinner onboard |
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| Day 2 - Kabini / Bandipur (Tuesday) |
| Breakfast on Board |
| 10:00 : Depart for Kabini / Bandipur, experience your drive to the Jungle Resorts |
| 13:00 : Lunch at the jungle lodge |
| Post Lunch : Jungle / Boat Safari |
| : Return in the evening for wild life film |
| : Dinner and overnight stay at jungle lodge |
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| Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday) |
| 08:30 : Breakfast at the jungle lodge and depart to Mysore |
| 11:30 : Back onboard The Golden Chariot to relax |
| 13:00 : Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 15:00 : Mysore sightseeing, Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam, |
| 17:00 : Reach Brindavan Gardens for Cultural show followed by Dinner at Royal Orchid. |
| 22:00 : Back onboard The Golden Chariot |
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| Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday) |
| 06:00 : Breakfast onboard and depart for Hassan |
| 08:15 : Arrive at Hassan |
09:00 : Depart for sightseeing to Shravanabelagola
(Please note this has a climb of 640 steps to experience the
architectural marvel. Only those who can undertake this are advised to do so. Guests unwilling to expe-
rience can stay back onboard The Golden Chariot and experience the facilities onboard. Palanquins are
available for those who cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the passengers at no extra cost) |
| 13:00 : Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 15:00 : Depart for Belur and Halebid for sightseeing |
| 19:15 : Back onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 19:45 : Depart to Hospet and dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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| Day 5 - Hospet (Friday) |
| 06:00 : Arrival at Hospet |
| 08:30 : After breakfast depart for Hampi sightseeing, Virupaksha Temple, Queen’s Bath, Elephant Stables, Local crafts Bazaar |
| 13:00 : Return to The Golden Chariot for the lunch |
| 15:00 : Depart for sightseeing, Royal Enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple, Illumination at the Vittala Temple |
| 20:00 : Back onboard The Golden Chariot for dinner |
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| Day 6 - Badami (Saturday) |
| 05:00 : Depart from Hospet to Badami |
| 08:30 : Arrival at Badami |
| 09:00 : After breakfast depart for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal |
| 13:30 : Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
| 14:00 : Depart for Goa |
| Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard The Golden Chariot: Spa, Gymnasium. |
| Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
| The Golden Chariot reaches Goa post midnight |
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| Day 7 - Goa (Sunday) |
| 08:00 : Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 10:00 : Depart for sightseeing |
| 11:00 : Visit the famous churches of Old Goa |
12:15 : Visit an Old Portuguese house: Sola Souto Maior for Tea/Coffee and cookies and shopping at the
emporium |
| 14:00 : Reach Sahakari Spice Plantation, Ponda for lunch and tour of spice farm |
| 15:00 : Depart for Utorda Beach |
| 16:30 : Reach to The Golden Chariot |
| (Guests can make use of the facilities: towels, shower, and toilet) |
| 19:15 : Return to The Golden Chariot and dinner onboard |
| 21:00 : Depart for Bangalore |
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| Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 08:00 : Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 11:00 : Arrival at Yeshwanthpur station… |
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The Golden Chariot: Tour Tarif
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| April 2009 to 30th August 2009 (The train will not run between 18th May’09 to 16th August’09) |
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| Occupancy Type |
Per person per night
(In INR) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person in INR) |
| Single occupancy |
INR 15520 |
INR 1,08,640 |
| Double occupancy |
INR 11200 |
INR 78,400 |
| Triple occupancy |
INR 9120 |
INR 63840 |
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| 1st September 2009 to March 2010 |
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| Occupancy Type |
Per person per night
(In USD) |
Total for 7 nights
(per person in USD) |
| Single occupancy |
USD 485 |
USD 3395 |
| Double occupancy |
USD 350 |
USD 2450 |
| Triple occupancy |
USD 285 |
USD 1995 |
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(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years) |
| 10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year. |
| Service Tax @ 2.575% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms Above Tariff is Subject to change without notice. |
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| The Tariff includes: |
| Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot/ travel/all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing Tours/ Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes. |
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| The Tariff does not includes: |
Room service, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items of personal nature. |
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| Reservation & Cancellation Policy: |
| Advance |
| • 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking. |
| • Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure. |
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| Cancellation |
| • 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure. |
| • 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure. |
| • 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure. |
| • 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure. |
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