The Golden Chariot 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.

19 thematically designed coaches. Drawn by 5000 horses, The Golden Chariot is a monument of luxury. Its 44
cabins are fully equipped with modern amenities like wi-ft environment, plasma TV and attached baths. Yet, it
is set in the past.

The cabins are inspired and draws heavily from the Mysore and Belur-Halebidu schools of art and architecture.
The bedspreads are handwoven by artisans who have carried tradition down the ages.
The two restaurants take you on a culinary tour, a bar with the finest collection of wines and spirits is a heady
experience for your taste-buds and your soul. It is a journey that travels from Bangalore, through Mysore,
Shravanabelagola, Belur, Halebidu, Hampi, Badami, Ahole, Pattadakal terminationg in Bangalore. A journey
that makes conversation with 1600 years of history.
The Golden Chariot TRAVEL 16 CENTURIES BACK IN TIME

Moulded in steel. Crafted with passion. Inspired by Kings, holy men, timeless beauties and cosmic dances.
The Golden Chariot luxuriously appointed with the finest facilities takes you on journey through the pages of
history. This history train takes you on journey back in time through the historic state of Karnataka. A state
nestled in the South of India.

The Golden Chariot on its voyage of 7 days and 7 nights unveils empires, unlocks priceless treasures,
unravels secrets and takes you to a time now lost, wrapped in the lap of luxury. The Golden Chariot an
unforgettable journey that chronicles may worlds of Karnataka and leaves you with myriad experiences.
 From the Palace
to Your Chamber MANY WORLDS.ONE VOYAGE

Your chambers are steeped in

history and craftsmanship that
narrate timeless tales. Sink into a
bed of royalty, reminiscent of the
Mysore Maharajas, admire the
intricate carvings on the ceiling.
Get lost amongst wall panels and
furniture inspired by Hoysala
architecture.

Catch up with the future if you

wish to on your plasma TV, as
you travel into the past.
Madira – The lounge bar SPIRIT FOR YOUR SOUL.

Timeless like the spirits we serve,

Madira, the mythical drink of the
gods is the lounge bar aboard The
Golden Chariot. Pour yourself fine
spirits as you unravel your soul, as
you watch performances of local
artisans.

Celebrate the journey into

timelessness as lilting music uplifts
you.
 Experience eternity ATTAIN NIRVANA

At Arogya the Ayurveda Centre, let your body be the

mridangam. See your worry lines disappear as
expert hands caress and rejuvenate your body with
the exiler of eternal youth.
The Gym MUSCLE OVER MIND

A state-of-the-art gym with the

latest equipment. It comes with a
changing room, a steam bath, two
shower rooms and a toilet.
Nalapaka and
Ruchi – Two FINE CUISINE SERVED WITH HISTORY

Restaurant

Nalapaka named after a king and

legendary chef from the times of
the Mahabharata, the great Indian
epic Ruchi, a name that means fine
taste in Sanskrit. The two
restaurants serve a spread of
vegetarian and non-vegetarian
culinary delights.
The Golden Chariot 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.

Tour Highlights :
It’s 7 Nights / 8 Days colorful journey begins every Monday from Bangalore and traverses through to Mysore,
visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace; the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) and continuing to the historical
sites of Shravanabelagola, Belur-the 11th century cradle of Hoysala architecture and a world heritage site,
Halebidu, Hampi and thereafter entering into the triangular heritage site of Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, and
finally the Golden Beaches of Goa before ending in Bangalore.

Train Highlights :
Fully air-conditioned vestibule cabins, 26 twin beds, 17 double beds cabins and, 01 cabin for physically
challenged guests, Every cabin includes LCD televisions with DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe,
vanity/writing desk and private bathroom with luxurious amenities and accessories, Restaurant Coaches
interiors are inspired by timeless aesthetics of Hampi & Halebid with a combination of 4 and 2 seat cover
tables, Lounge Bar coach has elegant bar & plush interiors replacing the Mysore Palace aura of royalty and
charm, Conference Coach with a seating capacity of 25-30 guests with 42” LCD television and high speed
internet area, Gym Coach has a fully equipped gymnasium; two massage rooms for rejuvenating experience
including Ayurveda massages.

Tour Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days

Places Covered : Bangalore - Srirangapatnam - Mysore - Kabini - Shravanabelagola - Belur - Halebid - Hampi
- Badami - Aihole - Pattadakal – Goa - Bangalore

The Golden Chariot Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Yeshwantpur Railway Station Bangalore.
 Continue…
Bangalore to Bangalore
07 Nights / 08 Days Tours 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.

Day 1 – Monday (Bangalore) Day 3 – Wednesday (Kabini)

1230 : Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend 0730 : Breakfast on Board

1300 : Check-in formalities 0915 : Assemble at the Station
1330 : Lunch at Blue Ginger 0930 : Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach
1430 : Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, 1130 : Tea / Coffee
Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with some spare 1200 : Boat ride
time for shopping at MG Road 1300 : Lunch at Kabini
1800 : Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach 1430 : Wildlife movie
1930 : Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden 1500 : Peaceful walk with nature
Chariot 1630 : Jungle safari in jeeps
1930 : Bar opens 1830 : Back to the resort
1930 - 2200 : Dinner 1900 : Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for
dinner by coach
Day 2 – Tuesday (Mysore) 2100 : Bar opens
2100 – 2200 : Dinner
0730 : Breakfast on Board
0915 : Assemble at the Station Day 4 – Thursday (Hassan)
0930 : Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and
Daria Daulat Fort by coach 0640 : Leave for Hassan
1400 : Lunch at Regaalis 0730 : Breakfast on board
1530 : Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach 0845 : Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach
1630 : Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach 0930 : Arrival at Halebid for temple visit
1800 - 1930 : Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for 1100 : Drive to Belur
Cultural Show by coach 1145 : Sightseeing of Belur
2015 : Bar opens 1245 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board
2015 - 2200 : Dinner 1330 : Lunch on board
1500 : Departure for Shravanabelagola
1845 : Drive to The Golden Chariot
1930 : Bar opens
1930-2200 : Dinner
2000 : Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey)
Bangalore to Bangalore
07 Nights / 08 Days Tours 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.

Day 5 – Friday (Hospet) 1400 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch
1530 : Drive to Badami Caves
0600 : Arrival at Hospet 1715 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee
0730 : Breakfast on board 1730 : Arrival at Hotel Badami Court
0900 : Departure for Hampi by coach 1815 : Depart to The Golden Chariot
0945 : Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed 2000 : Train departs for Goa
Ganesha, Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, 2045 : Bar opens
Linga, Queens Bath and the fort. 2045 - 2200 : Dinner
1200 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch
1315 : Lunch on board Day 7 – Sunday (Goa)
1445 : Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of
Hazama temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable 0430 : Arrival at Vasco Railway Station
1615 : Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house 0730 : Breakfast on board
1645 : Drive to Vittala temple complex 0900 : Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj
1715 : Cultural show at the temple complex Holiday Village
1830 : Tea / coffee 1045 – 1230 : Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the
1915 : Sound and light show inside the temple complex beach
2000 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner 1230 : Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village
2045 : Bar opens 1545 : Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum
2045 – 2200 : Dinner 1730 : Drive to Solas De Colacos
1800 : Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee
Day 6 – Saturday (Gadag, Aihole, Pattadakal, Badami)
1900 break
0600 : Train departs for Gadag : Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and
0730 : Breakfast on board 2000 Panjim City
0800 : Arrival at Gadag : Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and
0845 : Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / 2000 depart for Bangalore
coffee 2000-2200 : Bar opens
1115 : Drive to Aihole : Dinner
1130 : Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing Day 8 – Monday (Bangalore)
1230 : Drive by coach to Pattadakal 0730
1300 : Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing 1200 Breakfast on board
Arrival at Bangalore
Tour Prices 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.

Tour cost is per person per night basis

(Half fare for children between 5 and 12 years)

10% Surcharge shall be levied on departures during Christmas / New Year.

Service Tax @ 3.09% shall be levied on the prevalent tariff of The Golden Chariot as per Govt. of India norms.
Above Tariff is Subject to change without notice.

The Tariff includes:

Tariff is inclusive of accommodation on board The Golden Chariot/ travel/all meals / Conducted Sight-seeing
Tours/ Entrance fees at Monuments / Parks / Palaces and Cultural Programmes.

The Tariff does not includes:

Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, video camera fees, SPA Car, Business Car Facilities, liquor and other items
of personal nature.
Booking &
19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.
Cancellation Policy

Booking Policy
In case of FITs:
• 20% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 80% of ticket value 30 days prior to departure.

In case of Group:
• 50% of ticket value at the time of confirming the booking.
• Remaining 50% of ticket value 45 days prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy
In case of FITs:
• 5% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 20% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 50% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.

In case of Group:
• 10% of the ticket value if cancellation is made until 60 days prior to departure.
• 25% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 30-59 days prior to departure.
• 75% of the ticket value if cancellation is made between 15-29 days prior to departure.
• 100% of the ticket value if the cancellation is made 14 days prior to departure.
The Journey 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.
Places of Interest 19 CHAPTERS. 10 DESTINATIONS. 1 JOURNEY.

Mysore Badami
Kabini
Srirangapatna
Brindavan Gardens
Aihole

Hassan Pattadakal
Belur
Halebidu
Goa
Shravanabelagola

Hampi
Vittala Temple
Stone Chariot
Mysore ROYALTY AND ROOTS IN MYTHOLOGY.

This Imperial City of Palace was the capital of the Wodeyars. Mahishur, as it was called them, traces its roots
in ancient mythology. Today Mysore is a vibrant city which is a mix of the quaint and the modern. It is located
140 kilometers from Bangalore.
Belur & Halebidu A GLORIUS DYNASTY’S FINEST MONUMENT.

Belur is the epicenter of Hoysala Architecture. Famous for its temple complex. Prominent among them is the
Chennakeshava Temple; was completed in 1116 AD and took 103 years to complete. It is located 149
kilometers from Mysore.

Halebidu, a little temple town 27 kilometers from Hassan, boasts about one of the finest Hoysala temples. The
Twin Shiva Temples, built on a single platform.
Shravanabelagola A TRIBUTE TO A SAINT AS OLD AS TIME.

Shravanabelagola famous for its colossal monolithic statue of Gommateshwara. The statue chiseled out of a
single piece of rock stands at an astonishing 58 feet from ground level. It is located 93 kilometers from Mysore.
Badami CAVE TEMPLES. A COSMIC DANCE.

Badami, the capital of the Chalukyas is famous for its caves. Situated picturesquely at the mouth of a ravine
between two rocky hills, it has four cave temples which are hewn out of sandstone. The most popular of its
caves has Lord Shiva in 81 different dance poses. Located 500 kilometers from Bangalore.
Hampi WORLD HERITAGE CARVED IN STONE.

Hampi the capital of a glorious empire, Vijayanagara.The ruins of Hampi still speak one language; the
language of glory and beauty. Located 350 kilometers from Bangalore, Hampi is history frozen in stone.
Aihole 15 CENTURIES OF SPIRITUALISM.

Aihole is called the “Cradle of Indian Temple Architecture.” It has over a hundred temples. The Lad Khan
Temple dating back to the 5th century AD. There is a fort, a sculpture of Lord Vishnu sitting atop a large cobra
are the prominent place of interest. It is located about 500 kilometers for Bangalore.
Pattadakal CORONATIONS AND A RED TOWN.

Known for being the place where early rulers came for their coronation from all over the country. Pattadakal is
also known as Kisuvolal (red town) due to the red sandstone found in abundance here. It is located 22
kilometers from Badami.
Commission Policy

• 1 - 250 Seats in a financial year 15%

• 251-500 seats onward in a financial year 1% Override and 1 Free Ticket on any of the train
for Travel Agent Promotion

• Above 500 seats onward in a financial year 2% Override and 2 Free Tickets on any of the train
for Travel Agent Promotion

Note:
• Commission on each booking can be deducted at the time of FINAL PAYMENT only.
• Commission can not be deducted on advance payments.
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