Destinations Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Kabini - Hassan - Hospet Gadag – Pattadakal - Badami - Goa - Bangalore
Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days
Day 1: Bangalore
After lunch at Blue Ginger, enjoy a sightseeing trip of Bangalore. Recieve a warm welcome at 7.30 PM and board the Golden Chariot to depart to Mysore.
Visit Vidhan Soudha, Lal Bagh and St Mark's Cathedral. The sightseeing trip also includes shopping at MG Road. In the train, enjoy the Bar and have a splendid dinner.
Overnight on board.
Day 2: Mysore
Drive to Srirangapatnam after breakfast. Proceed to Kabini after sightseeing.
Explore Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, Lalitha Mahal Palace, Maharaja’s Palace, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Saint Philomena’s Church, Varahaswamy Temple, Mysore Palace and Rangayana Kala Mandir.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 3: Kabini
Enjoy sightseeing at Kabini and have lunch. At night, the Golden Chariot proceeds towards Hassan.
After lunch enjoy a wildlife movie. Later explore exotic wildlife on a jeep safari in the Jungle.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 4: Hassan
Reach Hassan and drive down to Halebidu and Belur.
Visit popular temples of Halebidu and Belur. Enjoy lunch on board and proceed towards the world heritage site Shravanbelagola where an exquisite 58-ft high statue of Lord Gomateswara awaits you.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5: Hospet
Reach Hospet in the morning. Proceed to Tungabhadra Dam and drive up a hill for breakfast. Board the train again to reach Hampi.
Hampi, a dream carved in stone, was the seat of the erstwhile Vijaynagar rulers. The monuments at Hampi are a world heritage site. Also visit Anegudi village to experience rural culture in its true form.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 6: Gadag – Pattadakal - Badami
Once at Gadag, visit Aihole, Pattadakal and Badami.
Aihole and Pattadakal are ancient temple towns. Badami is home to four ancient rock-cut cave temples, the largest of them dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Stay overnight on the train as it moves towards Goa.
Day 7: Goa
Reach Goa and explore it for the rest of the day.
Enjoy a day in the beach capital of India known for its laidback appeal. Post lunch, visit the popular Calangute Beach.
Enjoy your last night on board the Golden Chariot.
Day 8: Bangalore
Reach Bangalore on the last day of the majestic ride. Proceed to the airport to board a flight to your onward destination.
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