ROYAL INDIAN TRAINS - GOLDEN CHARIOT
   
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Day 1 - Bangalore
 

3.00 pm to 4.00 pm: Check-in at Taj West End

4.00 pm to 5.00 pm: High Tea at Banquet Hall

5.00 pm to 5.30 pm: Presentation on The Golden Chariot tour, Dos and Donts, safety and security, etc.

5.30 pm to 6.30 pm: Visit to Chitrakala Parishad / Art Gallery

6.30 pm to 7.30 pm: Cultural Show

8.00 pm: Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Platform No. 6 to a traditional Indian welcome. Dinner onboard The Golden Chariot

9.00 pm: Depart to Mysore  

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Day 1 - Bangalore Alternate Itinerary*
11:00 am onwards: Check-in at Our Native Village

12:00 pm to 2.00pm: Lunch

2.30 pm to 3.00pm: Briefing on The Golden Chariot

3.00 pm to 3.30 pm: What makes us a 100% Eco Resort - Resort Tour

3.30 pm to 4.00 pm: The Revivalist Movement - Art & Culture Tour

4.00 pm to 4.30pm: Living an organic life - Herbal & Medicinal Plant Tour, Organic Farm Tour

4.30 pm to 5.30 pm: Pottery Session, exploring the simplicity of village games, playing Indian village games and Bullock Cart rides

6.00 pm to 6.30 pm: Rest and depart to Yeshwantpur Railway Station *Optional itinerary for those who do not opt for Leela Palace check-in and Bangalore sight seeing.
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Day 2 - Kabini
10:00AM Depart for Kabini / Bandipur after breakfast

01:00 pm: Reach Jungle Lodges

Lunch at the Jungle Lodges

Post Lunch: Jungle / Boat Safari

Screening of wildlife film in the evening

Dinner and stay overnight at Jungle Lodges
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Day 3 - Mysore (Wednesday)  

08:30 am: After breakfast, depart for Mysore

11:30 am: Back on board The Golden Chariot

01:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot

03:00 pm: Mysore sightseeing: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam

07:00 pm: Reach Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel for cultural show followed by dinner

10:00 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot
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Day 4 - Hassan  
06:00 am: Depart from Mysore to Hassan

08:15 am: Arrive at Hassan

09:00 am: Depart for sightseeing to Shravanabelagola
(Please note that you would have to climb close to 700 steps to experience the architectural marvel. Only those who can undertake this are advised to do so. Palanquins are available for those who cannot take the climb by themselves. This is available to the passengers at no extra cost. Guests unwilling to climb can stay back on board The Golden Chariot.)

01:00 pm: Lunch on board The Golden Chariot

03:00 pm: Depart for Belur and Halebidu for sightseeing

07:15 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot

07:45 pm: Depart to Hospet

Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
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Day 5 - Hampi / Hospet
06:00 am: Arrive at Hospet

08:30 am: After breakfast, depart for Hampi sightseeing: Virupaksha Temple, Queens's bath, Elephant stables, local crafts bazaar

01:00 pm: Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch

03:00 pm: Depart for sightseeing: Royal enclosure, Hazara Rama Temple, illuminated Vittala Temple.

08:00 pm: Back on board The Golden Chariot

Dinner on board The Golden Chariot
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Day 6 - Badami
05:00 am: Depart from Hospet to Badami

08:30 am: Arrive at Badami

09:00 am: Depart after breakfast for sightseeing: Badami Caves and Pattadakal

01:30 pm: Return to The Golden Chariot for lunch

02:00 pm: Depart for Goa
Relax and enjoy the facilities on board - Spa, Gym, etc. Dinner on board The Golden Chariot. Reach Goa past midnight
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Day 07 - Goa
09:30 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot

10:00 am: Depart for sightseeing

11:00 am: Visit the famous churches of old Goa

12:15 pm: Visit an old Portuguese house; Sola Souto Maior for tea / coffee and cookies; shopping at the emporium

02:00 pm: Reach Majorda Beach Resort for lunch

03:00 pm: An Ayurvedic massage, a visit to the casino, a dip in the pool / beach, etc.

06:00 pm: Depart from the resort

07:15 pm: Return to The Golden Chariot Dinner on board The Golden Chariot

09:00 pm: Depart for Bangalore
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Day 8 - Bangalore
09:30 am: Breakfast on board The Golden Chariot

11:00 am: Reach Yeswanthpur Railway Station

Farewell by the entire crew.
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