How much does it cost?

From $5,000 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,000 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, round trip from Bangalore through Karnataka to Goa, with all meals served onboard.

Is this an escorted tour?

The tour follows a fixed schedule of registration, meals, and organized excursions, ending with a farewell from the Golden Chariot team in Bangalore.

Which train and cabin classes are used?

The Golden Chariot, booked in Twin/Double Cabin or Single Cabin.

What are the main sights on this trip?

A Bandipur wildlife safari, Mysore Palace, Halebidu's temples, a Chikmagalur coffee plantation, the Hampi ruins and its stone chariot, and the churches and beaches of Goa.

The evidence lists 13 departures, running October 2026 through March 2027 and October 2027 through March 2028.

Tailormade Journey · Luxury train journey

Golden Chariot - The Pride of Karnataka

Tailormade Journey operates the Golden Chariot's Pride of Karnataka, a 7-day, 6-night luxury train journey round trip from Bangalore. The Golden Chariot leaves Yeshvantpur Railway Station and travels overnight between stops: an evening safari at Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary on Day 1, Mysore Palace on Day 2, the temples of Halebidu and a coffee plantation with tasting in Chikmagalur on Day 3, the Hampi ruins on Day 4, including the Vijayvithala Temple and its stone chariot that inspired the Golden Chariot's name, and the churches of North Goa with a Gala Dinner in South Goa on Day 5. Badami and Pattadakal caves are named among the highlights, though the day-by-day breakdown does not show which day includes them. All meals are served onboard, and travelers keep the same cabin for the whole trip. This suits travelers who want a fully organized tour through Karnataka's history and Goa's coast without changing hotels.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence lists this tour as 7 days and 6 nights, but the day-by-day itinerary only details 6 days; Badami and Pattadakal caves are named in the highlights and destinations but do not appear in that day-by-day breakdown, so confirm the exact schedule with the operator.
Traveling solo costs substantially more: a Single Cabin starts at USD 8,800, well above the USD 5,000 per-person Twin or Double Cabin rate.
The evening excursion to Srirangapatnam on Day 2 is optional and described as a paid add-on, not part of the base price.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: On board (en route to Mysore)
Arrive Bangalore – Nanjangud
Guests arrive at Yeshvantpur Railway Station around 0815 hrs; check-in from 0830 hrs. Morning departure at 09:45 hrs. Lunch onboard as train arrives into Nanjangud (13:30 hrs); proceed to Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary (14:45 hrs) for an evening safari (16:30–18:30 hrs). Return to train by 20:15 hrs; dinner onboard as train proceeds to Mysore.
Day 2railovernight: On board (en route to Banavar/Halebidu)
Mysore
Breakfast onboard, then visit Mysore Palace. Return to train for lunch. Optional paid visit to Srirangapatnam in the evening. Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Banavar (20:00 hrs).
Day 3railovernight: On board (en route to Hospet)
Halebidu and Chikamgaluru
Breakfast onboard. Visit Halebidu from Banavar Railway Station. Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Chikmagalur. Evening visit to a coffee plantation followed by cultural activities and dinner at Chikmagalur. Return to train as it proceeds to Hospet.
Day 4railovernight: On board (en route to Goa)
Hospet
Breakfast onboard. Visit Hampi ruins, including the Vijayvithala Temple with its stone chariot that inspired the Golden Chariot. Return to train for lunch onboard. Evening free. Dinner onboard as train proceeds to Goa.
Day 5railovernight: On board (en route to Bengaluru)
Goa
Arrive Karmali. Post breakfast, visit the churches of North Goa (deboard 09:00, return noon). Lunch onboard as train proceeds to Madgaon. Evening Gala Dinner activity at a hotel in South Goa. Train proceeds to Bengaluru (22:30 hrs).
Day 6
Arrive Bengaluru
Breakfast onboard as the journey concludes with a warm farewell from the Golden Chariot team in Bangalore.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1After departing Yeshvantpur Railway Station, the train reaches Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary for an evening safari before continuing overnight to Mysore.
Day 2Travelers visit Mysore Palace, with an optional paid evening excursion to Srirangapatnam.
Day 3The day includes a visit to Halebidu's temples from Banavar Railway Station, then a coffee plantation visit and tasting in Chikmagalur with cultural activities and dinner.
Day 4In Hospet, travelers visit the Hampi ruins, including the Vijayvithala Temple and its stone chariot, the design that inspired the Golden Chariot's name.
Day 5The tour visits the churches of North Goa in the morning, then holds a Gala Dinner at a hotel in South Goa before the train departs for Bengaluru.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $5,000 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,000 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, round trip from Bangalore through Karnataka to Goa, with all meals served onboard.
Is this an escorted tour?: The tour follows a fixed schedule of registration, meals, and organized excursions, ending with a farewell from the Golden Chariot team in Bangalore.
Which train and cabin classes are used?: The Golden Chariot, booked in Twin/Double Cabin or Single Cabin.
What are the main sights on this trip?: A Bandipur wildlife safari, Mysore Palace, Halebidu's temples, a Chikmagalur coffee plantation, the Hampi ruins and its stone chariot, and the churches and beaches of Goa.
When does it run?: The evidence lists 13 departures, running October 2026 through March 2027 and October 2027 through March 2028.