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Golden Chariot - Glimpses of Karnataka

Luxury all-onboard rail loop through Karnataka on the Golden Chariot

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Tailormade Journey operates the Golden Chariot's Glimpses of Karnataka, a 4-day, 3-night luxury train journey through the Indian state of Karnataka. The train leaves Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bengaluru on the first morning and travels overnight between stops, so each day begins somewhere new: an evening safari at Bandipur National Park on Day 1, a visit to Mysore Palace on Day 2 with an optional side trip to Srirangapatnam, and a stop at the Hampi ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, on Day 3. All meals are served onboard, and the same cabin serves as your room for the whole trip, so there is no packing and unpacking between stops. Breakfast on Day 4 is served as the train pulls back into Bengaluru around 11:00 am, ending the tour. This suits travelers drawn to India's heritage rail journeys who want history and wildlife highlights without changing hotels.

What to know before you look closer

  • The only departures listed in the evidence run January through March 2025, which have already passed; confirm current departure dates with the operator before booking.
  • The excursion to Srirangapatnam on Day 2 is listed as optional, so it may not be part of the base package; confirm with the operator.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: On board (en route to Mysore)

    Bengaluru to Nanjangud

    Registration and check-in from 08:30 hrs. Morning departure from Yeshwantpur Railway Station (09:45 hrs). Lunch onboard as train arrives into Nanjangud (13:30 hrs). Evening safari (16:30–18:30 hrs) at Bandipur. Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Mysore.

  2. Day 2railovernight: On board (en route to Hospet)

    Mysore

    Breakfast on board, then visit the Mysore Palace. Return to train for lunch. Optional excursion to Srirangapatnam. Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Hospet.

  3. Day 3railovernight: On board (en route to Bengaluru)

    Hospet

    Breakfast onboard, then deboard to visit Hampi, the capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom (UNESCO World Heritage site). Lunch onboard after the excursion. Dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Bengaluru.

  4. Day 4rail

    Bengaluru

    Breakfast served onboard as the train arrives at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, Bangalore at around 11:00 AM, ending the tour.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The train departs Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bengaluru at 09:45 and reaches Nanjangud in time for lunch onboard, followed by an evening safari at Bandipur National Park.
  • Day 2The day is spent in Mysore, with a visit to Mysore Palace and an optional excursion to Srirangapatnam, before the train continues overnight toward Hospet.
  • Day 3From Hospet, travelers deboard to visit the ruins at Hampi, the former capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Day 4Breakfast is served onboard as the train arrives back at Yeshwantpur Railway Station in Bengaluru around 11:00 am, ending the tour.

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $5,530 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,530 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?
Yes. The entire journey happens aboard the Golden Chariot, from Bengaluru through Bandipur and Mysore to Hampi and back, with all meals served onboard.
Is this an escorted tour?
The tour follows a fixed schedule of registration, meals, and organized excursions, including the Bandipur safari and visits to Mysore Palace and Hampi.
Which train and cabin classes are used?
The Golden Chariot, booked in Twin or Double Cabin or Deluxe Cabin class.
What are the main sights on this trip?
A safari at Bandipur National Park, Mysore Palace, an optional excursion to Srirangapatnam, and the Hampi ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
When does it run?
The evidence lists three departures, in January, February, and March 2025.

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