| Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday) |
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| 12:30 hrs: |
Arrival at The Leela Palace - Bangalore |
| 13:00 hrs: |
Pre boarding procedure at Leela Palace, ngalore for The Golden Chariot |
| 13:30 hrs: |
Lunch at Jamawar, The Leela Palace, Bangalore |
| 15:00 hrs: |
Departure from The Leela Palace, Bangalore |
| 15:50 - 16:30: |
Visit the Tipu’s Wooden Palace |
| 16:30 - 17:30: |
Visit to Basavanagudi (Bull Temple) largest monolith Bull statue |
| 17:30 - 18:45: |
Nature Walk at Lalbagh Botanical Garden |
| 18:45 - 20:00: |
Drive to Yeshwanthpur Railway Station |
| 20:00 - 20:30: |
Welcome on board The Golden Chariot |
| 21:00 hrs: |
Departure to Mysore / Dinner on Board The Golden Chariot |
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Bangalore: A World of Opportunity
The capital of Karnataka is known as the Garden City because of its salubrious climate and greenery. More Details |
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| Day 2 - Kabini (Tuesday) |
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| 07:30 - 09:00 |
Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 09:30 - 11:30 |
Drive to Kabini / Bandipur through the forests |
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
High Tea |
| 12:00 - 13:30 |
Nature Walk / Boat Ride |
| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Lunch and relax at the Kabini / Bandipur |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Film show on Indian Wildlife |
| 16:30 - 18:30 |
Jeep Safari ride to the Nagarhole / Bandipur National Park Overnight stay at Kabini / Bandipur |
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Kabini: A World of Wildlife
Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole (Kabini), the hunting retreat of the Mysore Maharajas, is definitely the perfect destination for wildlife lovers in South India. The excitement starts with a safari into the heart of the park, where you are sure to spot wild animals in their natural habitat. Some of the popular sightings are elephant, gaur, sambar, chital, wild boar and the more exclusive predators like tiger and leopard. A bird watcher's paradise, the park is home to over 300 species of birds, many of which are endemic to these jungles. More Details |
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| Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday) |
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| 07:30 - 08:30 |
Breakfast at Kabini / Bandipur |
| 08:30 hrs: |
Departure from Kabini / Bandipur for Srirangapatna |
| Tour 1- Srirangapatna |
| 10:30 - 12:30 |
Visit to Daria Daulat – Tipu’s Palace |
| 13:00 - 14:30 |
Lunch at Hotel Regaalis, Mysore |
| Tour 2 - Chamundi Hills |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Drive to Chamundi hills |
| Tour 3 - Mysore Palace |
| 16:00 - 17:30 |
Visit the Amba Vilas Palace, Mysore and elephant ride |
| 18:00 - 19:15 |
Experience the cultural show at Rangayana |
| 19:30 hrs: |
Drive back to The Golden Chariot & dinner onboard |
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Mysore: A World of Royalty
Mysore has been always associated with the royal families and their patronage, be it the Wodeyars or the Sultans. 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 of the illustrious Wodeyar Kings. This former state capital still retains its tradition in music and dance, art and literature and its time-honoured crafts.
A 141 kms from Bangalore, the city enchants you with its quaint charm, verdant gardens, tree-lined boulevards and its sacred temples. More Details |
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| Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday) |
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| 06:00 - 08:40 |
Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot en-route to Hassan |
| Tour 1 - Belur and Halebid |
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
Drive to Halebidu |
| 09:30 - 10:30 |
Halebidu - Hoysala temple architecture tour |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Drive to Belur |
| 11:00 - 12:30 |
Belur - Hoysala temple architecture tour |
| 13:00 - 15:00 |
Lunch onboard |
| Tour 2 - Shravanabelagola |
| 15:30 - 16:20 |
Drive to Shravanabelagola - Jain pilligrimage centre |
| 16:30 - 17:30 |
Climb Indragiri Hill to witness the world’s tallest monolith Lord Gommateshwara statue |
| 17:30 - 18:00 |
High Tea |
| 18:00 - 19:00 |
Drive back to The Golden Chariot |
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Belur & Halebid : A World of Worship
Belur in Hassan district 220 kms from Bangalore and 38 kms from Hassan) is famous for its magnificent Hoysala Temple Complex. The Chennakesava Temple here is the major attraction, built by Hoysala Vishnuvardhana, to commemorate his victory over the Cholas. The facade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures with no portion left blank. It is the only Hoysala Temple still in active worship. More Details |
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| Day 5 - Hampi (Friday) |
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| 07:30 - 08:30 |
Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
| Tour 1 - Hampi Sacred Centre |
| 08:30 - 11:30 |
Drive to Virupaksha temple complex - Hampi Sacred Centre |
| 13:00 - 15:00 |
Lunch onboard The Golden Chariot |
| Tour 2 - Royal Centre and Vittala Temple Complex |
| 15:00 - 19:00 |
Visit to Vittala Temple Complex and Royal centre, Shop and a Tour of the Craft Bazaar Tour of the Craft Bazaar and return to The Golden Chariot |
| 21:00 hrs: |
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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Hampi: A World Heritage Site
If dreams were made out of stone, it would be Hampi. Hampi has been classified as a World Heritage Center and is one of the major tourist destinations in India. More Details |
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| Day 6 - Gadag, Pattadakal, Badami (Saturday) |
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| 06:00 - 08:00 |
Journey to Gadag on The Golden Chariot & Breakfast en–route |
| 08:30 - 10:30 |
Drive to Hotel Badami Court, Badami |
| Tour 1 - Pattadakal |
| 10:30 - 13:00 |
Visit Pattadakal - World Heritage Site |
| 13:00 - 15:30 |
Relax over lunch and shop at the crafts bazaar in Hotel Badami Court |
| Tour 2 - Badami Caves |
| 16:00 - 18:00 |
Visit to the 3rd Century rock cut cave temple at Badami |
| 18:00 - 20:00 |
Drive back to Gadag |
| 20:00 hrs: |
Departure to Vasco, Goa |
| 21:00 hrs: |
Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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Badami: A World Heritage Site
Badami is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. The exquisite sculptures and the rust red sandstone cliffs of Badami tell many a tale of yore. The first sculptural embellishment to dazzle the eye is the 18 armed Nataraja striking 81 dance poses. More Details |
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| Day 7 - Goa (Sunday) |
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| 07:30 - 09:30 |
Breakfast onboard The Golden Chariot |
| 09:30 - 10:30 |
Drive to Candolim Beach |
| 10:30 - 11:30 |
Sun bathe on the pristine beaches |
| 11:30 - 11:45 |
Drive to Taj Holiday Village |
| 12:00 - 15:00 |
Lunch at Taj Holiday Village |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
Drive to Old Goa |
| 16:00 - 16:30 |
Visit to Solar De Colasco an Old Portuguese House |
| 16:30 - 19:00 |
Visit to Basilica of Bom Jesus church of Old Goa - World Heritage site |
| 21:00 hrs: |
Journey back to Bangalore & Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot |
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Goa: A World of Golden Beaches
Also known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. More Details |
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| Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday) |
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| 11:00 hrs: |
Arrival at Yeshwanthpur Railway Station |
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