Travelogy India
Jewels of South (The Golden Chariot)
7 daysfrom $4,740
Travelogy India · Luxury train journey
Pride of Karnataka
A 6-night, 7-day Golden Chariot journey from Bengaluru to Goa, covering Bandipur, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikmangalur, Hampi and Badami.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Onboard, at Mysore railway station
Bengaluru - Bandipur - Mysore
Guests reach Yeshvantpur Railway Station, Bengaluru by 0845 hrs; welcome and tour briefing on board; lunch on board as the train moves to Nanjangud Town; road trip to Bandipur for an evening safari (1630-1830 hrs) at Bandipur National Park; dinner on board as the train runs towards Mysore.
- Day 2railovernight: Onboard, en route to Banavar
Mysore - Srirangapatnam - Banavar
Road trip to visit the Mysore Palace; lunch on board; optional visit to Srirangapatnam temple town or stay on board; dinner on board as the train runs towards Banavar Railway Station.
- Day 3railovernight: Onboard, moving towards the next destination
Banavar - Halebidu - Chikmangalur
Road trip to the heritage site of Halebidu; lunch and brief rest as the train races to Chikmangalur; road trip to the hill town of Chikmangalur for a plantation stroll and coffee tasting; dinner at an exclusive hotel/resort in Chikmangalur.
- Day 4railovernight: Onboard
Hampi
Long road trip to the ruins of Hampi; return to the train for lunch; cultural programs conducted inside the train in the evening.
- Day 5railovernight: Onboard, en route to Goa
Badami - Pattadakal - Aihole - Goa
Optional visit to Badami Caves (over 200 steps to climb); lunch on board; evening sightseeing to Pattadakal and Aihole group of monuments (1415 hrs); dinner on board as the train moves towards Goa.
- Day 6railovernight: Onboard, en route to Bengaluru
Goa - Bengaluru
Road trip for city sightseeing covering the churches of North Goa and the museums; lunch on board; evening Bollywood Evening and luxury dinner at a resort/hotel in Goa; train moves towards Yeshvantpur Railway Station, Bengaluru.
- Day 7rail
Bengaluru
Train reaches Yeshvantpur Railway Station early morning; breakfast on board; check-out formalities; guests disembark, marking the end of the itinerary.
