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Golden Chariot - Glimpses of Karnataka

4-day luxury train circuit through Karnataka aboard the Golden Chariot

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Worldwide Rail Journeys operates this 4-day, 3-night luxury train circuit aboard the Golden Chariot, starting and ending at Bengaluru's Yeshwantpur Railway Station after a round trip through Nanjangud, Mysore and Hospet. Each day follows a similar rhythm of breakfast onboard, a daytime excursion, and dinner as the train continues overnight to the next stop, so guests wake in a new town without repacking. The itinerary combines wildlife and heritage: a game drive at Bandipur National Park on day 1, a tour of Mysore Palace on day 2, and a visit to the Hampi ruins, once capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, on day 3, with an Indian Evening held onboard as the train heads back to Bengaluru. The trip suits travellers who want a guided taste of Karnataka's history and wildlife without arranging their own transport between sites.

What to know before you look closer

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Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Onboard the train (en route to Mysore)

    Bengaluru to Nanjangud

    Arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station, proceed after welcome and registration. Lunch served onboard as the train arrives into Nanjangud. Proceed for a game drive at Bandipur National Park, approx. 50 km from Bandipur. Return to the train for dinner as it proceeds to Mysore.

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard the train (en route to Hospet)

    Mysore

    Breakfast onboard, then proceed to visit Mysore Palace. Return to the train for lunch. Optional excursion to Srirangapatnam in the afternoon. Proceed for dinner at a city hotel with cultural activities. Return to the train as it proceeds to Hospet.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 3railovernight: Onboard the train (en route to Bengaluru)

    Hospet

    Breakfast onboard, then visit the Hampi ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom. Return to the train for lunch. Optional excursion to Anegundi in the afternoon. Enjoy an Indian Evening onboard followed by dinner as the train proceeds to Bengaluru.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4rail

    Bengaluru

    Breakfast served onboard as the train arrives into Yeshwantpur Railway Station (YPR). Deboard at Bengaluru.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1After boarding at Bengaluru's Yeshwantpur Railway Station, the train reaches Nanjangud for a game drive at Bandipur National Park.
  • Day 2Guests tour Mysore Palace, then return to the train before an evening of cultural activities and dinner at a city hotel.
  • Day 3The train stops at Hospet for a visit to the Hampi ruins, once capital of the Vijayanagara kingdom, followed by an Indian Evening onboard.

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The entire trip takes place aboard the Golden Chariot, running from Bengaluru through Nanjangud, Mysore and Hospet and back to Bengaluru.
Which train is used?
The Golden Chariot, a luxury train operated on the route Bengaluru to Nanjangud, Mysore, Hospet and back to Bengaluru.
What meals are included?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard each day, except for one dinner at a city hotel in Mysore on day 2.
What optional excursions are offered?
Optional excursions to Srirangapatnam on day 2 and Anegundi on day 3.

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