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| The Golden Chariot train departs every Monday from BangaloreYeswanthpur and returns the next Monday. |
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| Morning arrival to Bangalore airport and transfer to hotel. After check in free at leisure. Lunch at your own. Evening transfer from hotel and Report at Yeswanthpur Railway station, by 1800 hrs to board the Golden Chariot Train. Departure at 2100hrs. Dinner onboard. |
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| Breakfast onboard. Arrive at Mysore A world of Royalty, known the world over for its exotic sandalwood and rich silks. Visit Srirangapatna: The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan is just 14 km from Mysore city. Thereafter proceed to Kabini Nagarhole, the hunting retreat of the Mysore Maharajas and perfect destination for wildlife lovers. Proceed for a safari into the heart of the park, where you are sure to spot wild animals in their natural habitat. The National park is home to over 300species of birds. Dinner and overnight onboard. |
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| Breakfast onboard. Proceed for a tour of Mysore city visiting the Mysore Palace built in IndoSaracenic style with domes, turrets, arches and colonnades, a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world. Thereafter visit the Brindavan Gardens, located at the Krishna Sagar Dam, one of the best Gardens spread over 150 acres. Dinner & overnight onboard. |
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| Departure from Mysore at 0600hrs, reach Hassan. Breakfast onboard. Visit Belur and Halebidu. Belur is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex filled with intricate carvings. Halebidu has the finest Hoysaleswara Temple, perched on a starshaped base, again richly carved. Sharavnabelgola, is an important Jain pilgrim centre and home to Asia’s largest monolithic statue of Lord Gomatesware towering 58Ft. Evening return to train for Dinner & overnight stay onboard. |
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| Arrive at Tungabhadra (TB) Dam and drive up the hill for breakfast. Thereafter proceed to Hospet / Hampi. Hampi is a World Heritage Site and is in ruins. A visit to Hampi is a sojourn into the past. Most of the important structures and ruins are located in two areas, which are generally referred to as the Royal Centre and the Sacred Centre. Lunch onboard. Thereafter visit to Anegundi village by traversing the gushing Tunga Badra river on a coracle is an experience that provides the guests with a glimpse into the traditional country life in Karnataka. Dinner and overnight onboard |
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| Breakfast onboard. Arrive at Gadag, drive to Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole is acclaimed as the "Cradle of Hindu Temple Architecture" with over 100 temples. Badami is a World Heritage Site, picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between 2 rocky hills. The first sculptural embellishment to dazzle the eye is the 18 armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses. Pattadakal with it’s beautifully chiseled temples is also a World Heritage site and bears testimony to the richness of the Chalukyan architecture. Dinner and overnight onboard. |
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| Breakfast onboard. Arrive Goa destination for travel all the year round, also known as “Pearl of the Orient” and “Tourist paradise”. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favorite with travelers around the world. Besides the beaches and sea, Goa has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches and sunshine, travellers to Goa love the laidback, peaceful, warm and friendly nature of the Goan people. Dinner and overnight onboard. |
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Breakfast onboard and return to Yeswanthpur Railway station. Disembark from the train.
Direct transfer to hotel. After check in free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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| Breakfast at hotel. Departure transfer to Bangalore airport. |
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