Bangalore is the go point for The Golden Chariot which starts its voyage on Monday and ends after a week on Monday in Bangalore. The seven nights – eight day journey takes a tour of the various historical and heritage sites of Karnataka. The Golden Chariot-Itinerary gives you a brief of what is expected on the tour.
| The Golden Chariot Detailed Itinerary |
| Day 1 - Bangalore |
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3.00 pm to 4.00 pm: |
Check-in at Taj West End |
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4.00 pm to 5.00 pm: |
High Tea at Banquet Hall |
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5.00 pm to 5.30 pm: |
Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour, Dos and Donts, safety and security, etc. |
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5.30 pm to 6.30 pm: |
Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art Gallery |
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6.30 pm to 7.30 pm: |
Cultural Show |
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8.00 pm: |
Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform
No. 6 to a traditional Indian welcome. Dinner
onboard The Golden Chariot |
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9.00 pm: |
Depart to Mysore |
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| Day 1 - Bangalore Alternate Itinerary* |
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11:00 am onwards: |
Check-in at Our Native Village |
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12:00 pm to 2.00pm: |
Lunch |
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2.30 pm to 3.00pm: |
Briefing on The Golden Chariot |
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3.00 pm to 3.30 pm: |
What makes us a 100% Eco Resort - Resort Tour |
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3.30 pm to 4.00 pm: |
The Revivalist Movement - Art & Culture Tour |
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4.00 pm to 4.30pm: |
Living an organic life - Herbal & Medicinal Plant
Tour, Organic Farm Tour |
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4.30 pm to 5.30 pm: |
Pottery Session, exploring the simplicity of village games, playing Indian village games and
Bullock Cart rides |
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6.00 pm to 6.30 pm: |
Rest and depart to Yeshwantpur Railway Station |
| *Optional itinerary for those who do not opt for Leela Palace check-in and Bangalore sight seeing. |
| Day 2 - Kabini |
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10:00AM |
Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast |
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01:00 pm: |
Reach Jungle Lodges
Lunch at the Jungle Lodges |
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Post Lunch: |
Jungle / Boat Safari
Screening of wildlife film in the evening
Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodges |
| Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday) |
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08:30 am: |
After breakfast, depart for Mysore |
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11:30 am: |
Back on board The Golden Chariot |
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01:00 pm: |
Lunch on board The Golden Chariot |
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03:00 pm: |
Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam |
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07:00 pm: |
Reach Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel for cultural show followed by dinner |
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10:00 pm: |
Back on board The Golden Chariot |
| Day 4 - Hassan |
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06:00 am: |
Depart from Mysore to Hassan |
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08:15 am: |
Arrive at Hassan |
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09:00 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. Palanquins are available for those who
cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the
passengers at no extra cost. Guests unwilling to climb can stay
back on board The Golden Chariot.) |
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01:00 pm: |
Lunch on board The Golden Chariot |
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03:00 pm: |
Depart for Belur and Halebidu for sightseeing |
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07:15 pm: |
Back on board The Golden Chariot |
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07:45 pm: |
Depart to Hospet
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
| Day 5 - Hampi / Hospet |
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06:00 am: |
Arrive at Hospet |
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08:30 am: |
After breakfast, depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha
Temple, Queens's bath, Elephant stables, local crafts bazaar |
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01:00 pm: |
Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
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03:00 pm: |
Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure,
Hazara Rama Temple, illuminated Vittala Temple. |
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08:00 pm: |
Back on board The Golden Chariot
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
| Day 6 - Badami |
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05:00 am: |
Depart from Hospet to Badami |
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08:30 am: |
Arrive at Badami |
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09:00 am: |
Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal |
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01:30 pm: |
Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
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02:00 pm: |
Depart for Goa
Relax and enjoy the facilities on board - Spa, Gym, etc.
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa
past midnight |
| Day 7 - Goa |
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09:30 am: |
Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot |
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10:00 am: |
Depart for sightseeing |
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11:00 am: |
Visit the famous churches of old Goa |
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12:15 pm: |
Visit an old Portuguese house; Sola Souto Maior for tea / coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium |
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02:00 pm: |
Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch |
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03:00 pm: |
An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc. |
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06:00 pm: |
Depart from the resort |
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07:15 pm: |
Return to The Golden Chariot
Dinner on board The Golden Chariot |
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09:00 pm: |
Depart for Bangalore |
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| Day 8 - Bangalore |
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09:30 am: |
Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot |
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11:00 am: |
Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station |
| Farewell by the entire crew. |
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