Golden Charriot Train Tour

Destinations : Bangalore > Kabini/Bandipur > Mysore > Hasan > Hampi >Gadag > Goa > Bangalore

Tour highlights

Bangalore: the city of dreams
Nature retreat: Bandipur national park
Asia’s largest statue: Shravanbelagola temples
Dreams carved out of stone: the Hampi temple complex
Goa-the tourist’s paradise

Day-01: Bangalore (Monday)

12:30-18:45 hrs - City tour Start from a sightseeing tour of Bangalore- a city exhibiting both the ancient history and next generation technology of India. Visit the Lalbagh gardens showcasing more than 1800 species of plants. Continue drive to Cubbon Park to see its fountains, statues and museum followed by tour of the ISCKON temple complex and the 16th century Bull temple.
18:45-20:00hrs. - Drive to Yehswantpur railway station and welcome onboard Golden Chariot. 21:00 hrs. - Start of your Golden chariot journey. Departure to Mysore with dinner onboard.

DAY-02: KABINI (Tuesday)

07:30-09:00 hrs. - Breakfast onboard and arrival at Kabini. 09:30- Drive to Kabini forest resort for check-in. Post lunch, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kabini starting from the Bandipur National park. Enjoy a game drive into the park, whose popular inhabitants include Elephants, Chital, Sambar, Wild Boar and many more apart from over 300 species of birds.

Post lunch, enjoy a boat ride and Nature walks in the lush green surroundings. Diner and overnight at the resort.

Day-03: MYSORE (Wednesday)

07:30-18:30 hrs. - Post breakfast, drive to Srirangapatna visiting its famous monuments including Tipu Sultan’s palace- Daria Daulat and post lunch drive to Chamundi hills.

Post lunch visit to Amba Vilas Palace- a true architectural marvel. 18:30-19:30 hrs. - Drive back to Golden chariot and dinner onboard.

DAY-04: HASSAN (Thursday)

06:30-08:30 hrs. - Breakfast onboard followed by arrival at Hassan.

09:00-14:00 hrs. - Drive to Halebidu, the capital of ancient Hoysalas which now houses the extravagant sculpture in Hoysaleswara temples. Proceed to Chennakesava group of temples displaying intricate carvings which was built to commemorate their victory over the Cholas. Return to Golden Triangle and lunch onboard.

14:30-19:00 hrs. - Drive to the famous Jain pilgrimage destination at Shavanabelagola, and witness what is regarded as Asia’s largest monolithic statue of Lord Gomteshwara measuring 58 ft. and located atop the Vindhyagiri Hill. Afterwards, return to the Golden Chariot and dinner onboard.

DAY-05: HAMPI (Friday)

07:30-08:30 hrs. - Breakfast onboard followed by arrival at Hampi.

08:30-15:00 hrs. - Drive to Virupaksha temples- the oldest and chief temple in Hampi. Located on the banks of River Tungabadra and built in 7th century, the complex is a fine example of artistic carvings and medieval architecture. Return to Golden chariot for lunch.

15:00-21:00 hrs. - Post lunch visit to the Vittala temples, considered the most extravagant structure at Hampi. Built in 15th century, the architecture is as beautiful as it can get. Later, proceed to tour of local craft bazaar followed by return to Golden Chariot for dinner.

DAY-06: GADAG, BADAMI, PATTADAKAL (Saturday)

06:00-08:00 hrs. - Journey to Gadam with breakfast en-route.

08:30-20:00 hrs. - Upon arrival at Gadam transfer to the hotel. Later, proceed to Badami caves visits, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu and constituting of 4 caves. The 18 scultpures of dancing "Natarajas" is its most popular attraction.

Continue drive to Pattadakal, another World Heritage Site of Bangalore and an epitome of Choulakyan architecture. Return to Golden Chariot for departure to Vasco and dinner onboard.

DAY-07: GOA (Sunday)

08:00-10:00 hrs. - Breakfast onboard followed by arrival at Goa railway station.

10:30-19:30 hrs. - Explore Goa, "the tourist paradise "of India. Goan picturesque beaches, Historical Churches and a vibrant culture make it an exciting tourist destination. Visit the Church of Bom Jesus, St. Cathedral church, the Old Portuguese house followed by a lunch at a restaurant serving the best of local sea-food delicacies.

Post lunch, spent leisure time at the beach. Always full of activities, you may either opt for a horse ride or just suntan at the beach. Later, return to the golden chariot for Bangalore departure. Dinner onboard.