Golden Chariot Luxury Train Journey: South India - 8 Days

Arrive in Bangalore, India.

A representative from Exotic Journeys will meet you at the arrival lounge and escort you to your hotel.

Day at leisure.

After breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the Railway station to board the luxury train, Golden Chariot, and depart for Bandipur Tiger Reserve at 8:30 AM. After lunch, enjoy a jungle safari at Bandipur National Park, where you are sure to spot wild animals in their natural habitat.

After breakfast, depart for Mysore. Mysore is a city known for its resplendent palaces and majestic buildings. A visit to the city conjures up visions of the glory still evident in the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state capital still retains its tradition in music and dance, art, literature, and its time-honoured crafts. After lunch, Mysore sightseeing covering Mysore Palace and Srirangapatna – the island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan. In the evening, reach Brindavan Gardens for a cultural show, followed by dinner at Hotel KRS. After dinner, return to the Golden Chariot.

Arrival in Hassan in the morning. Hassan is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex. After breakfast, depart for sightseeing at Shravanabelagola. In the afternoon, return to the Golden Chariot. Lunch on board. After lunch, depart for Belur and Halebidu for sightseeing. In the evening, return to the Golden Chariot. Depart for Hospet; dinner on board.

Breakfast on board. After breakfast, depart for Hampi sightseeing, covering Virupaksha Temple, Queen’s Bath, Elephant Stables, Local crafts bazaar. Return to the Golden Chariot for lunch. After lunch, proceed for city sightseeing to the Royal Enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple, Illuminated Vittala Temple. Return to the Golden Chariot. Dinner on board.

Arrive at Badami. After breakfast, depart for sightseeing at Badami Caves and Pattadakal. Lunch on board. Relax and enjoy the facilities on board, such as Spa, Gym. Dinner on board.

After breakfast on board, depart for sightseeing: visit the famous churches of Old Goa, visit an old Portuguese house – Sola Souto Maior for tea/coffee and cookies; shop at the emporium. Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch. In the evening, return to the Golden Chariot. Dinner on board. Depart for Bangalore.