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Golden Chariot - Pride of Karnataka

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Worldwide Rail Journeys operates this 6-day, 5-night luxury train journey aboard the Golden Chariot, starting and ending at Bengaluru's Yeshwantpur Railway Station after a round trip through Mysore, Halebidu, Chikamgaluru, Hospet and Goa. Each day follows a similar rhythm of breakfast onboard, a daytime excursion, and dinner as the train continues overnight toward the next stop, so guests wake in a new town without repacking. The route mixes wildlife, heritage and cuisine: an evening safari near Bandipur on day 1, Mysore Palace on day 2, coffee plantations and tasting at Chikamgaluru on day 3, the Hampi ruins on day 4, and a Bollywood evening with gala dinner in Goa on day 5. The trip suits travellers who want a guided taste of Karnataka and Goa's history, food and wildlife without arranging their own transport between sites.

What to know before you look closer

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  • The operator's highlights list also names a visit to Pattadakal and Aihole, which is not tied to any specific day in the itinerary provided; confirm the exact route with Worldwide Rail Journeys.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Onboard the train (stationed overnight at Mysore)

    Bengaluru to Nanjangud

    Guests arrive at Yeshwantpur Railway Station. Tour briefing onboard, lunch onboard. Deboard at Nanjangud Town, 50 km by road to Bandipur for an evening safari. Return to the train for dinner as it proceeds to Mysore, stationed overnight.

    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard the train

    Mysore

    Breakfast onboard, visit Mysore Palace. Return to the train for lunch, with an optional visit to Srirangapatnam. Dinner onboard as the train proceeds to Hospet.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

    Halebidu and Chikamgaluru

    Breakfast onboard as the train arrives at Banavar Railway Station; visit Halebidu. Return to the train, which proceeds to Chikamagalur. Lunch onboard, then deboard to visit coffee plantations followed by coffee tasting and dinner. Return to the train.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  4. Day 4railovernight: Onboard the train (en route to Goa)

    Hospet

    Early breakfast onboard, then visit the Hampi ruins, a World Heritage Site. Lunch onboard. Indian Evening onboard as the train proceeds to Goa.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  5. Day 5railovernight: Onboard the train (en route to Bengaluru)

    Goa

    Onboard breakfast on arrival at Karmali. Proceed to visit the churches of North Goa and a museum. Lunch onboard as the train proceeds to Madgaon. Deboard for a Bollywood evening and gala dinner at a resort/hotel in South Goa. Return to the train as it proceeds to Bengaluru.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  6. Day 6rail

    Bengaluru

    Breakfast onboard as the train arrives at Yeshwantpur Railway Station. Trip ends; deboard at Bengaluru.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1After deboarding at Nanjangud Town, guests travel by road to Bandipur for an evening safari before the train continues to Mysore.
  • Day 3At Chikamgaluru, guests visit coffee plantations for a coffee tasting session followed by dinner.
  • Day 4At Hospet, the tour visits the Hampi ruins, a World Heritage Site, followed by an Indian Evening onboard as the train departs for Goa.
  • Day 5In South Goa, guests deboard for a Bollywood evening and gala dinner at a resort or hotel.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The entire trip takes place aboard the Golden Chariot, running from Bengaluru through Mysore, Halebidu, Chikamgaluru and Hospet to Goa and back to Bengaluru.
Which train is used?
The Golden Chariot, a luxury train travelling the route Bengaluru, Nanjangud, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikamgaluru, Hospet, Goa and back to Bengaluru.
What are the highlights?
A game drive at Bandipur, Mysore Palace, coffee plantations and tasting at Chikamgaluru, the Hampi ruins, and a Bollywood evening with gala dinner in Goa.
What meals are included?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served onboard most days, with a gala dinner at a resort or hotel in South Goa on day 5.
What optional excursions are offered?
An optional excursion to Srirangapatnam on day 2.

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