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The Golden Chariot Pride of the South


Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrive at Banglore most flights arrive either in the evening or at night, and we strongly recommend that our guests consider arriving a day earlier as this allows you to recuperate from jetlag, and serves as insurance against international flight delays and cancellations. The cost of an additional nights Hotel stay can be quoted upon request.
Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport by an Easy Tours Travel Facilitator and ushered to a chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check-in. The next day’s plans are briefly reviewed and you are presented with your welcome package. Among other things, this package includes a beautiful journal for your explorations, travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers, as well as copies of documents (such as our General Travel Guide) that were sent to you earlier. You are at leisure this morning to recuperate from your international flight. After check out from your hotel around noon, you are driven to the meeting point for registration.




Day 2: Banglore

1500 hrs: Self report and Registration at Taj West End
1600 hrs: Nature walk in the heritage gardens of the Taj
1700 hrs: Hi-Tea
1730 hrs: Presentation and Orientation on The Golden Chariot tour
1800 hrs: Cultural dance
1845 hrs: Visit the ISKCON Temple (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness)
2015 hrs: Traditional welcome at Yeshwanthpur railway station and board The Golden Chariot
2100 hrs: Train departs to Mysore




Day 3: Mysore & Kabini

0800 hrs: Breakfast on board
1000 hrs: Visit the famous Amba Vilas Mysore Palace
1115 hrs: Depart for Kabini in coach
1315 hrs: Reach Kabini jungle lodges resort
Lunch at the resort
1545 hrs: Jungle safari
1940 hrs: Screening of wildlife film
2000 hrs: Dinner followed by camp fire and stay overnight at jungle lodges resort




Day 4: Kabini & Mysore

0630 hrs: Boat ride for bird safari on kabini river
0800 hrs: Breakfast at the jungle lodges resort
0930 hrs: Depart for Mysore in coach
1130 hrs: Back on board The Golden Chariot
1300 hrs: Lunch on board
1530 hrs: Srirangapatnam sightseeing - Dariya Daulat, Tipu mausoleum and drive through the fort
1800 hrs: Shopping at CIE
1900 hrs: Cultural dance and dinner at 5 star palace hotel
2200 hrs: Back on board The Golden Chariot




Day 5: Hassan

0500 hrs: Depart from Mysore to Hassan
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board
0900 hrs: 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 climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot)
1300 hrs: Back on board The Golden Chariot followed by lunch
1445 hrs: Depart for Belur and Halebidu to visit the magnificent temple complexes
1915 hrs: Back on board The Golden Chariot
2000 hrs: Dinner on board and depart to Hospet by 2040 hrs




Day 6: Hospet & Hampi

0600 hrs: Arrive at Hospet
0700 hrs: Breakfast on board
0830 hrs: Depart for sightseeing to Hampi: Hema kuta hill, Virupaksha temple, Queens bath, Elephant stables, Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple
1300 hrs: Back on board The Golden Chariot followed by lunch
1530 hrs: Visit to the Vijaya Vittala temple complex and the marvel stone chariot
1700 hrs: Sit out by the banks of the Tungabhadra river for sunset view
1800 hrs: Depart to Hospet railway station
2000 hrs: Dinner on board The Golden Chariot




Day 7: Badami

0400 hrs: Depart from Hospet to Badami
0730 hrs: Breakfast on board
0830 hrs: Arrive at Badami
0840 hrs: Depart for sightseeing: Pattadakal and Badami cave temples
1320 hrs: Return to The Golden Chariot
1330 hrs: Lunch on board and depart for Goa
Free time to relax and enjoy the facilities on board - Spa, Gym, Movies, etc
2000 hrs: Dinner on board The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa past midnight




Day 8: Goa

0800 hrs: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
1000 hrs: Depart for sightseeing
1100 hrs: Visit the famous churches of old Goa
1215 hrs: Visit old Portuguese house now an emporium for shopping and refreshments
1400 hrs: Lunch at the luxury resort in Goa followed by beach stroll and Hi-Tea
1730 hrs: Depart from the resort
1830 hrs: Return to The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore
2000 hrs: Dinner on board The Golden Chariot




Day 9: Bangalore

0800 hrs: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot
1130 hrs: Reach Yeshwanthpur Railway Station and Farewell by the entire crew
 

Easy Tours of India services restart here - upon your arrival at Bangalore you are greeted at the train station by an Easy Tours Facilitator & your chauffeur. This is a good time to do some last minute shopping and/or sightseeing if you are so inclined.
Your vehicle and chauffeur stay with you until your (usually late evening) assisted check in at the airport. If your flight departs early in the morning you may want us to arrange a room for you so you can rest.
Our services end at Bangalore airport.

Note: Itenary, Destination & Scheduled time are liable to change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances.





 
Inclusions:
* All three meals during Luxury Train journey
* Daily breakfast at all the hotels.
* Applicable monument entrance fees as per the itinerary
* All other meals as specified
* All transfers and sightseeing by personal Crossover/Coach
* Services of the best English speaking local guides as per the itinerary
* Bottled water during sightseeing/excursions and other drives.
* All currently applicable taxes.


Not included:
* International Travel
* Expenses of a personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc.
* Meals other than those specified above
* Travel insurance, visa etc.
* Camera fees - still and video



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