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Luxury Golden Chariot Train – The Pride of the South 9 nts / 10 days

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Embark on a luxurious voyage of Royal Train Journey – Golden Chariot through Karnataka. This one week journey takes you through Wildlife of Kabini, Palaces of Mysore, Heritage Sites of Badami, Beaches of Goa an Ending in Bangalore.

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Fixed Departure Dates for the train Journey – The Golden Chariot – Pride of the South (Arrival date in Bangalore should be as follows)

For 2016 – 17 January, 14 February, 13 March, 09 October, 06 November, 04 December
For 2017 – 15 January, 12 February, 12 March

Day 01 (Sunday) Arrive Bangalore

Upon arrival in Bangalore International Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Bangalore

Day 02 (Monday) Bangalore Departure

Morning Free
15:00 : Transferred to Taj West End to proceed for the check-in formalities at the hotel followed by the Hi-Tea at Banquet Hall at 16:00.
17:00 : Proceed for the presentation on do’s and dont’s for The Golden Chariot tour followed by a visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art gallery. Conclude the tour with a cultural show.
19:00 : Arrive at Yeshwantpur railway station to a traditional Aarti and Tikka with floral garlands
21:00 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train, dinner will be served on board.
Meal summary : Dinner is included and will be served in our restaurant car.

Day 03 (Tuesday) Bandipur/Kabini

08:00 : Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on board.
10:00 : Disembark from train and embark on journey to the Bandipur National Park, Kabini.
13:00 : Arrive at the Jungle Lodge followed by lunch.
14:00 : Embark on boat safari across the jungles followed by the wildlife film Viewing.
20:00 : Dinner and overnight stay at jungle lodge.
Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package

Day 04 (Wednesday) Kabini – Mysore

06:30 : Embark on boat safari across the jungles.
09:30 : Departure to Mysore after breakfast.
11:30 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot.
13:00 : Lunch will be served on board The Golden Chariot.
15:00 : Sightseeing tour of Mysore and Srirangapatna.
19:00 : Arrive at the Lalitha Mahal Palace for dinner followed by a cultural performance.
22:00 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot.
Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

Day 05 (Thursday) Hassan

06:00 : Proceed towards Hassan aboard the train
08:15 : Arrive at Hassan railway station
09:00 : Depart for Shravanabelagola
11:00 : Visit to Brihadeeshwara Temple, built in the 10th century by Raja Chola. It is considered to be
artistically the most perfect of Dravida temples.
13:00 : Lunch will be served on board train
15:00 : Leave for exploring Belur and Halebid
19:15 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot to relax and enjoy on-board facilities
19:45 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train and dinner will be served on board
Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package

Day 06 (Friday) Hospet – Hampi – Hospet

06:00 : Arrive at Hospet.
07:00 : Breakfast onboard the luxury train.
08:30 : Depart for sightseeing in Hampi
13:00 : Lunch on board Golden Chariot
16:30 : Sightseeing tour of Vittala Temple (The Stone Chariot)
20:00 : Return to train for dinner and overnight stay
Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

Day 07 (Saturday) Badami

05:00 : Golden Chariot leaves for Badami.
07:30 : Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot.
08:30 : Arrive Badami.
08:40 : Sightseeing trip to Badami Caves and Pattadakal.
13:30 : Lunch will be served on board train.
14:00 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train.
Meal summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

Day 08 (Sunday) Goa

09:30 : Breakfast on board Golden Chariot.
10:00 : Sightseeing trip across Goa.
12:15 : Visit Portuguese house, Goa market etc.
14:00 : Savor the lunch at Majorda Beach Resort and explore the facilities offered by the hotel like spa
treatments, casino, swimming pool etc.
19:15 : Transfer back to Golden Chariot followed by the dinner on board.
21:00 : Departure time for The Golden Chariot train.
Meal Summary: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner is included, as per the Golden Chariot package.

Day 09 (Monday) Goa – Bangalore

08:00 : Breakfast on board Golden Chariot.
10:30 : Arrive Bangalore and de-board the train Golden Chariot.
Upon arrival in Bangalore Railway Station you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at Hotel in Bangalore

Day 10 (Tuesday) Leave Bangalore

Today you are transferred to Bangalore International Airport to board flight for Onward Journey

Fixed Departure Dates for the train Journey – The Golden Chariot – Pride of the South (Arrival date in Bangalore should be as follows)

For 2016 – 17 January, 14 February, 13 March, 09 October, 06 November, 04 December
For 2017 – 15 January, 12 February, 12 March

For the price of the Tour kindly fill out the Price Request Form and submit it to us.

Our Expert Team will get back to you within 12 – 24 Hours with the complete day to day detailed itinerary, tour price, tour Inclusions and a full accommodation list.

Alternatively, you may call us on 01753 577330 and we would be happy to assist you with any further enquiries you may have.

Our holiday itineraries are planned with utmost care. In case you wish to modify any part of the Itinerary, our experts will help you to meet your requirements.

Tailormade Journey is a Specialist for Private Individual Holidays. All our Holidays are Fully Protected Under ATOL 9967.

All the tours are tailored as per our clients requirements and you may choose your own date of departure from the United Kingdom, your own choice of hotels and your own duration of travel.

Kindly Fill the Price Request Form and do mention all your requirements e.g type of hotels ( 3 , 4 , 5 Star ) , Departure Airport , etc in the Comment Box in the form and Submit.

Please do not forget to give us your correct e-mail address and your contact telephone number.

The Lalit Ashok Bangalore

The Lalit Ashok offers elegant non-smoking/smoking accommodation that overlooks the swimming pool or golf course. This property boasts 4 dining options and a variety of fitness facilities. Fitted with large windows, stylish rooms come with modern interiors and classic wooden flooring. Each well-appointed room has a flat-screen TV, cosy seating area and an attached bathroom. Indulge in Ayurvedic body treatments at Rejuve Spa, play a game of tennis, or simply relax in the sauna. Airport shuttle and ticketing arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Baluchi offers fine dining options, serving traditional Indian dishes, while Asian and Japanese food are served at OKO. Guests can also visit the stylish Sutra lounge bar or 24/7, a multi-cuisine restaurant. Ashok Lalit is a 10-minute drive from Bangalore City Railway Station and a 40-minute drive from Bangalore International Airport. Hotel offers 184 Rooms

The Leela Palace Bangalore

The Leela Palace Bangalore features décor reflecting the grandeur of the bygone era and boasts of facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre and 4 dining options. Free private parking is provided. Rooms at Leela Palace Bangalore are elegantly designed and feature an LCD TV with DVD player, minibar and tea/coffee maker. 24-hour room service is available. The Leela Palace's spa offers wide selection of treatments and massages. The spa also features a fitness centre, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Guests can head to Citrus, an all day dining restaurant, to relish Asian, Mediterranean, European and Indian cuisine or to Jamvar, a fine dining restaurant, to enjoy Indian delicacies. Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Thai cuisines are offered at the Pan Asia speciality restaurant while French and Italian dishes can be relished at Le Cirque Signature. Wide array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be enjoyed at Library Bar. Hotel offers 357 Rooms

The Oberoi Bangalore

The Oberoi Bangalore, a 5-star property on the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Road. Pampering spa treatments, an outdoor pool and a gym are provided. Personal butlers and room service are available 24 hours. Luxurious and elegant, all the air-conditioned guestrooms enjoy beautiful garden views. A flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe are included. En suite bathrooms come with hot-water showers and Ayurvedic toiletries. The Oberoi Bangalore is within 2 km from M.G. Road, Brigade Road and Commercial Street. It is a 30-minute drive from Cantonment Railway Station and a 1-hour, 30-minute drive from Bangalore Airport. The well-equipped business centre and helpful concierge desk are open 24 hours. A beauty salon and babysitting services are also available. Daily newspapers and luggage storage are available at the 24-hour front desk. Le Jardin offers daily buffet meals, Rin Naam serves authentic Thai food, while Chinese cuisine can be enjoyed at Szechwan Court. Brewed coffee and tea, as well as cocktails, are available at Polo Club.

The Golden Chariot, Bangalore

Welcome aboard The Golden Chariot. Whet your appetite for the very best of art and architecture. Not to mention, pristine beaches, thick jungles with its rich wildlife and waterfalls that stand tall. Travel like royalty. And relive the glory of the past. Aboard your very own kingdom – The Golden Chariot. Each one of the 18 thematic coaches onboard The Golden Chariot is designed to be your very own personal kingdom. The 44 cabins, fully equipped with modern amenities, are inspired by the Mysore and Belur-Halebeedu schools of art and architecture. Sink into your bed of royalty, replete with silk bedspreads hand-woven by local artisans. Indulge your taste-buds at the two specialty restaurants onboard The Golden Chariot. Any Maharaja would agree, they are fit to please a royal palate. Every day, a menu that is unique and authentic to the destination is on offer. And the sumptuous Indian menu is well complemented by the continental spread. The kings of yore perhaps drank in search of the poet or the painter within. At Madira, the Lounge Bar onboard The Golden Chariot, you could do the same. Unravel your soul to fine spirits, as you enjoy performances by local artisans. And drink in the truly magnificent ambience. Work away the weariness of the world. And discover the elixir of good life at Arogya The Spa and Gym. Like many a king did, once upon a time.

Taj West End Bangalore

Spread over 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this city retreat is located in central Bangalore next to Bangalore Golf Club. The luxurious Taj West End presents an outdoor pool, 24-hour butler services and tennis courts. Hotel Offers 117 Rooms. Designed with warm-coloured fabrics and textures, open and bright rooms overlook the beautiful gardens and water features. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, minibar and private balcony or veranda. Taj West End is just across the road from Bangalore Turf Club and about 2.2 km from the city centre. It is 34 km from Bangalore Domestic and International Airports. Guests can exercise at the fitness centre, or arrange day trips and car rentals at the tour desk. The 24-hour front desk provides helpful services like daily newspapers and luggage storage. Mynt restaurant offers international all-day dining, while Blue Ginger impresses with modern Asian cuisine. Blue Bar provides a relaxed country club atmosphere to enjoy drinks in.






    luxury journey on board the Golden Chariot, an Indian luxury train.
    luxury journey on board the Golden Chariot, an Indian luxury train.




    Golden Chariot Pride of the South – TJ – IN TR 04

    Testimonials
    Hi Rajiv Happy New Year to you, hope all is well with you. We are back from our tour of Sri Lanka and break in Dubai. We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka and the whole tour went very well, all according to itinerary that you had arranged. Our sincere thanks also go to the driver/guide Mr Lal Mendes . He made the whole journey very memorable. Thanks again for arranging this holiday and we would definitely contact you for our next trip abroad and if we ever decide to return to Sri Lanka , a… Read more
    Mr and Mrs Jokhiya
    Dear Rajiv,
    On behalf of Vic Sue Penny and myself I would like to thank you for organising such a wonderful holiday. The arrangements were excellent and we were chaperoned perfectly by all the representatives and drivers. We would particularly mention Joseph who took us from Cochin to Kovalam, he was a good  driver and very helpful.
    With regards to the itinerary and the hotels with one exception, everything was more than satisfactory and the Chapslee Hotel, Mr Abrahams spice garden and seeing … Read more
    Mr Richard Brophy & Family
    Hi Rajiv
    Just to express our thanks to you and your team for giving us a lovely holiday on Luxury Palace on Wheels train. It was a lifetime experience.
    Thank you
    Graham Sanger
    Mr Graham Sanger & Family
    Good afternoon, Would like to thank your office to conjunction with UK Tailormade Journeys Ltd for an amazing holiday to southern India from 20th November to 8th December. All aspects were well planned and the driver, Anbu excellent. Hotels and guides all different but equally impressive. As 2 women travelling we felt safe and secure at all times. So many experiences to look back on from palaces, temples, dance performances, elephant rides, boat trips and massages. Can thoroughly recommend to a… Read more
    Mrs Caralyn Shaw and Mrs Margaret Haq
    Hi I just wanted to let you know that we had an absolutely wonderful holiday. The hotels were all lovely I particularly liked the Amaya Hills Hotel as it was so different. The whole itinerary was great and Chamila the driver took great care of it. It was a pleasure to be in his company. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend the holiday. Thank you for making the arrangements
    Ms Costello X 2
    Dear Mr Wahie, In the past you’ve arranged trips to India and Vietnam for my wife – Heleen Mathijssen- and to Sri Lanka for our whole family. All these trips were fantastic experiences.
    Mr Rob Koreneef & Family
    Hi Rajiv and Gouri We came back from our holiday in Kerala just over a week ago. I have to thank you for providing us with such a wonderful experience. The itinerary was varied and interesting all the way through and our driver, Arul, should be highly commended for catering to our every need throughout the journeys.The hotels were very good throughout and were very different from each other which enhanced the experience.Highlights must include the Harbour Cruise in Fort Cochin, the Lake Periy… Read more
    Mr Anthony Myatt and Mrs Pauline Myatt
    Dear Rajiv Just wanted to say that we really enjoyed our golden triangle tour of India. You and your team have been excellent and a big thank you from all of us. Right from when we landed at Delhi airport when Girish came to welcome us, to the ever reliable Rishi, the driver; all your local travel agents and the tour guides had been really fantastic. I would particularly mention your local agents at Jaipur, particularly Mr Bharat, who were a big help when our flight from Jaipur to Mumbai was … Read more
    Dr Leo Pinto and Family
    We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our trip to India. From our first conversation with you until our return home.The hotel, Palace on Wheels train,and sites were exceptional. The service and warm heart of the Indian people_______________was SUPER. The special attention that we received from our guide Girish and our driver Rishi was exceptional. They deserve a raise. I left my carry on suit case at the train and they were more upset than I was (if that was possible because we had al… Read more
    Bruno and Johnye Tarabocchia
    Just a quick call to say thank you very much for organising our holiday in Sri Lanka. We had a great time, the hotels were excellent, the organised trips educational and enjoyable and above all the driver Wickey easy to get on with and affable. Thanks again and when we have time we will be thinking about a trip for next year. Best wishes Simon and Ruth
    Mrs & Mr Vallance
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